Acclaimed design house, Jacob Jensen is behind GN Netcom’s latest innovative Bluetooth headset design. Retailing at £99 ($195 approx), this class headset focuses on authentic materials, intuitive technology, outstanding comfort and excellence in audio. It allows up-to six hours of continuous talk-time and can be charged simply using a PC via a USB cable or in the car.
The Jabra JX20 Pura weighs less than 13 grams and the ear-piece maximises comfort and conveniently rotates to switch the device on and off, preserving the integrity of the design. Recognising that one size does not fit all, the ear-hook is offered in two sizes along with two variants of ear-gel, empowering each user to select the most comfortable fit.
Every detail of the premium headset has been considered to ensure consistent design and style. A discreet white-light LED tells users about the status of their headset and uses soft light and minimal colour to ensure purity of the design. Even the packaging and desk-stand are exclusively designed by Jacob Jensen to match the headset and create an experience that demonstrates the power of elegance.
The Jabra JX20 Pura is available exclusively with Carphone Warehouse throughout June and July and across the UK in additional selected retailers from August.
The world’s most expensive putter has just been released by Barth & Sons.
This stunning piece of workmanship has been dubbed the “GoldenPutter - First Special Lady Edition” and includes an arrangement of encrusted crystals.
The features include:
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This wonderfully crafted pencil sharpener by El Casco would sit proudly on just about any desk.
It’s simple, but beautifully designed, hand operated mechanism, is offset by black and 23K gold plated panels. Ok, it has the basic functionality of a pencil sharpener but it also incorporates the lines of a beautiful desk object too.
Retails for £250 ($487 approx).
Posted by Tom Wilkins on Thu 22nd May 2008 at 02:32 PM, Filed in Unusual Luxury
This July (2008) Ancienne Ambiance will be releasing their stunning Hadrian & Antinoos limited edition scented candles. Inspired by Hadrians Conflict & Empire (and the launch of the unprecedented British Museum exhibition), this set is both stylish, contemporary and makes for a perfect gift.
Here’s a quick history lesson: Hadrian’s empire ruled much of Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East and, although a ruthless leader, he had a great passion for the arts, architecture and Greek culture. His relationship with much loved partner Antinoos is perhaps the most famous male union in ancient history. Antinoos accompanied him on his travels all around the empire and after he drowned in mysterious circumstances, Hadrian was so consumed with grief that he had Antinoos declared a God, founded the city of Antinoopolis close to where he died and erected many statues and busts of the deified youth.
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Posted by Tom Wilkins on Fri 2nd May 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Unusual Luxury
Firebox are offering all wealthy individuals with £150,000 ($300,000) the opportunity to commission their very own waxwork likeness. I can’t say it even vaguely appeals to me but what ever pulls your chain I guess....
Firebox say:
“Due to the talent, expertise and quality of the sculptors each figure takes four months to create from start to finish. The art of creating a figure involves many people and commences with a sitting where all exact measurements such as pose, expression, height, hair and eye colours are taken. The package for your own wax figure includes all sittings, a photograph album and DVD of the whole process, transport and set-up of the finished figure in the location of your choice.”
