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La Lettre from Karl Lagerfeld

For his capsule collection with the brand Hogan, Karl Lagerfeld directed a short film starring Baptiste Giabiconi and Magdanela Frackowiak. The film features the themes jealousy and passion as Baptiste ruminates over a letter Magdanela received.
The collaboration contains six pieces: a pair of sneakers, a pair of boots, a clutch bag, a messenger, a trench coat, a jacket and every item is discretely featured in the film. The collection will be available this Spring/Summer 2011. We personally don't die for the designs but the short movie is esthetic and the cast ravishing.

The Domino clock

Could you please tell me what time is it?

Yes, this is a new incredible design object, but not only... It also gives you the time! The Domino clock was created by Carbon Design Group and the dots silently changes from black to white to indicate the time.

With this design, Carbon Design Group challenges the assumptions we make about familiar objects. Joe Sullivan, industrial designer explains: "Everyone gets it, but the fact that we're not used to seeing it in this context makes it unexpected at the same time, it's this shift in context that gives the concept a twist". And there you have it!

Our 5 best fragrance ads for men

In fifth position, Light Blue from Dolce & Gabbana with supermodel David Gandi. It obviously made it to the top 5 for the whole Italian cliché: the music, the kiss, the passion!



Then we selected Le Male by Jean-Paul Gaultier. We love the rough atmosphere, the opera music and the fact that the film unifies every type of men around the symbolic fragrance.



On the last step of the podium, Obsession by Calvin Klein. This masterpiece was directed by David Lynch and the whole campaign revolved around four different films. This commercial exposes the dark side of love and passion in a powerful, yet delicate and esthetic manner.



Next we selected the short film Guy Ritchie directed for Dior Homme: Un Rendez-Vous. The film stars Jude Law and was shot in Paris.



And the commercial at the top of our podium is the vintage film Egoiste from Chanel. It is simply amazing! The tension, the sadness, the anger and, of course, the man's delicious arrogance. Enjoy!

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture was released in 2009 and quickly became a must-have of every materialistic person that respects itself. This effort includes and describes Louis Vuitton's most important collaborations with artists, designers, photographers and architects. The book also contains several essays that aim at examining the guidance of its Artistic Director, Marc Jacobs. 


Nylon Magazine draws an interesting conclusion: "The It accessory this fall may not be a bag, but rather a book.  Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture".

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture is available on Amazon for $55.

Burberry Prorsum

The emblematic British brand, Burberry Prorsum, spoils us today with the presentation of its pre Fall 2011 collection. The lines are skinny and elegant along with rich and generous fabrics. In a nutshell, Burberry Prorsum delivers a cozy, chic, and luxurious collection. Enjoy!

We particularly love, crave and adore the suede trench coat below.

 

 

Lacoste Legends

Lacoste Legends aims at bringing together 12 legends from the worlds of music, fashion or design and collaborate in the creation of a limited collection of 12 pairs of shoes. Every collaborator is invited to re-invent an existing Lacoste footwear design.

Original 1963 René Lacoste

Tim Hamilton, one of the most exciting menswear designer of the fashion sphere at the moment, chose to give a rebirth to the 1963 René Lacoste design (see above). The result (see below) is a delicate and textural everyday-military-inspired-hi-top sneaker. Bravo!

Lacoste Legends x Tim Hamilton

Rural done right

We love those outfits featured in the December issue of GQ Russia. Khaki done right. Boots done right. Rural done right! The photoshoot features the models Tyler Riggs and Stan Jouk. Enjoy!

And I just can't help it. I have a stroke each time I see this military-inspired Burberry coat.

Glitters anyone?

New Year Eve is quickly approaching and it's clearly time to start thinking outfits, allure and GLITTERS. Well, we might have found just the perfect glitter touch for your NYE's apparatus...

Meet the DSQUARED hi top glitter sneakers!

Available on luisaviaroma.com for $700. Oh and they are currently on sales for $420. Do not even think about it. Buy.

Socks for your chair?

Design x Fashion = socks for chairs? Yeah... I am not sure about this combination but the result is surely original! This idea comes from the German design team Chris & Ruby and is available in four different prints. Dress your chairs for Winter!

Available in the US at Charles&Marie.com for $20.

Pantone x Case Scenario

Pantone, the most powerful brand of colors, and Case Scenario teamed up to create those colorful, yet elegant, iPhone and iPad covers. The iPhone cover is available in a total of eight colors. Between Red 711, Green 354 or Blue 7462, the hardest task will be to pick!

For more info visit case-scenario.com.

Discover also this amazing set of Pantone mugs. There is no better way to color your mornings!

The Pantone Mug Set of 10 is available on Amazon.com for $110. Color your life has no price.

A thoughtful Christmas gift list

Christmas is the perfect time of the year for a materialist to do himself very desirable material gifts. Meet my want/need/crave list.

This breathtaking pair of Lanvin hi tops.

I die for the design, elegance and simplicity of the Black Chronograph watch from Uniform Wares.

Last, but definitely not least, this Prada Saffiano Antik Duffel and its amazing faded edges.

In advance, thank you very much Santa.

Rugby, Make Your Own

Rugby, the label part of the Ralph Lauren portfolio, offers a customization feature for the holidays. You can pick a logo, add your name and insert your initials on a broad selection of garments from cardigans, to Oxford shirts or classic cotton polos. The ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday gift!

Available in women's and men's styles. For more information visit rugby.com.

Delvaux

Delvaux is one of the oldest leather goods House in the world. This book tells the exceptional story of the Belgian Leather House from its foundation in 1829 to today.  Delvaux, 180 years of Belgian Luxury particularly emphasizes the stylistic evolution of the brand that took place in The Arsenal, the House's headquarters located in Brussels.

Delvaux: 180 years of Belgian luxury is available on Amazon for $43. Shop Delvaux at Barney's New York.

Gucci Duffel

We DIE for this Gucci weekend bag.

 

The masterpiece comes from Gucci's vintage line and is perfect for a weekend escapade! Admire the camel version showed during Milan Fashion Week, Fall 2010 collection.  
Available on gucci.com for $1790.

WWF, the green PDF

Being materialistic is not incompatible with being green. In an era with such beautiful pads, smart phones, laptops, why do we even bother to continue printing?

The World Wildlife Fund released today the WWF, a PDF format that cannot be printed out!

Download and install the free software on saveaswwf.com to start converting your document in WWF.

The LD 120

Tired of wires? Need a sound system? Crave for elegance?

Meet the amazing laptop dock/leather desk/sound system. You name it!

La Boite Concept released earlier this year the LD 120 (for laptop dock and 120 Watts) aka the first high end dock dedicated to the laptop. The masterpiece provides a whole-in-one Stereo Sound System thanks to its 7 drivers and, all this, with a single plug! Naturally, it can also be used with any mobile phone, iPod or pad. The object is crafted with natural leather and piano lacquer. A marvel!

For more info, visit laboiteconcept.com.