Kate Moss is glamourous, sexy, stunning and now legitimately timeless. Super Model Kate Moss has been eternalized in Siren, a gold scultpture, made by artist Marc Quinn. The 110 pound sculpture sits in the Statuefilia exhibition of the British Museum and her asking price is $3 million. Siren suits her and this is the golden opportunity to have Kate Moss.
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Wednesday night the 24th of September it poured rain on Miami Beach. We blogged about the Miami Fall Fashion Week begining on Monday, but there was not much to be excited for until Wednesday nights Escada Show. The Escada show was meant to be an outdoor lounge event (where we saw the Chloe Summer show) at the Setai Hotel. However, on account of the rain the entire event was haphazardly moved into the hotel’s lobby. Rain is unfortunate but in Miami Beach in September, it rains every 5 minutes and Ocean Drive should have been prepared.
As we walked up to the Setai Hotel a crowd of people were pushing to get past the velvet ropes. Literally pushing, some man who apparently works for a top level media out on Miami Beach, threw a hissy fit/ tantrum trying to get in. There aren’t even words to describe how rude or grotesquely embarrassing he was and it was totally unprofessional. Get yourself together man!
Normally members of the media are ushered right into events but last night amid the drama and chaos, we had to wait outside for about 10 minutes. That wasn’t even bad compared to most people who had been waiting for an hour in the rain. Then were turned away on account of the fire marshall. The scene was a mess and a half.
Once in the lobby it didn’t get much better, no one could move and it felt like a million degrees inside. The bar was a mess with bowls of olives and nuts spilled all over. The show was hosted by Orzel Vodka but there was no open bar, which came off cheap and tacky. We ran into the Orzel key account manager Nes Rueda and he didn’t have anything to say about it. No one knew the fashion show had even started because of the mob scene. Instead of an actual runway show, the models were sent to walk around, pause and pose for a few moments. What we did get to see of the ’08 Escada Fall Collection we liked. The long dresses were goddess-like and sophisticated and the separates were mature, yet sexy. It was such a shame that it had to rain and Ocean Drive didn’t have a suitable plan B.
On a nicer note, we spotted an attending guest wearing a full feather bolero jacket and out of curiosity asked her who she was wearing. She told us it was designed by her friend Carolina Fernandez. We were immediately introduced to Fernandez and found out that she’s a new designer just moved down from Manhattan. Carolina Fernandez began doing fur designs not too long ago and has slowly been expanding into other animal mediums, grrrr! Fernandez’s line is called Cariox and we are hoping for a sneak peak of her showroom designs immediately. She was adorable and has been in the industry for at least a decade.
We were handed an Escada gift bag that included the new Ocean Drive Mag, an Orzel beer bottle opener and a gift card for 10% off a Setai Hotel Spa service. Yawn! We left after an hour and there you have the highlights and low points of last nights Escada show. Ya’ll stay tuned for the Perry Ellis show experience tomorrow night, should be amusing…
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Miners in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho found a massive diamond on September 8th. The diamond was a near-flawless white gem weighing nearly 500 carats, making it one of the largest in the World.
The Letseng diamond mine is in the landlocked Southern African water and mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The mine is owned by Gem Diamonds, Ltd. and the government of Lesotho, with an elevation of 10,000 ft it is the world’s highest diamond mine. The Letseng diamond mine is distinguished by low grade ore (less than 2 carat/hundred tons) and is known best for producing epic diamonds. The mine has the highest percentage of discovered diamonds greater than 10 carats and has yielded four of the world’s 20 largest rough cut diamonds, including the three largest found this century. Thus, Letseng has the highest dollar value per carat of any diamond mine at over $1,894 per carat, while the world average is just $81 per carat.
The value of a rough diamond is usually hard to estimate but another diamond of similar weight, lesser quality-color and clarity recently sold for $12 million bucks. "It has the potential to yield one of the largest flawless D color round polished diamonds in history," said Gem Diamons, Ltd.
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Miamians never get to watch the leaves change color or the temperatures drop in Fall but we still have Fall Fashion Week, go figure. There is nothing like standing in 90 degree heat and watching Fall sweaters and boots strut down the runway. Regardless, we are still fashion junkies and wouldn’t miss the 2008 Fall Fashion shows for anything. Hosted by OceanDrive Magazine and a bevy of other companies, shows start on Septemeber 22.
Each night of the week has a different theme, which is cheesy but very Miami-ish. We aren’t talking Bryant Park but the events tend to be amusing. Where the night’s events become more about dressing to the nines and being photographed than the actual fashion. Always a true scene to be seen in if you are anybody or think you’re anybody. This year Fashion Week kicks off with designer Carlos Miele at the Biltmore Hotel & Residencies. There are only a couple shows next week that are somewhat high end, and that we are somewhat excited for. The first is the Escada show on Wednesday, September 24th, at the Setai Hotel. The second, is on Friday the 26th for Perry Ellis, a menswear designer so gay and straight men rejoice because this ones all for you. That show will be held at the National Hotel on South Beach.
If you were curious the nights are called, "Glamour, Rock, Sophisticated, Hip, Timeless and Universal. Like we said, there is a major cheese factor but beggars can’t be choosers right? Manhattan has better fashion but they also freeze every winter. By winter time in Miami, we are living like royalty and wearing ultimate high end fashionable frocks on a daily basis. We will be in attendance all week and keep you posted on the fashion, frills, fun and season’s must haves. Below is the week’s schedule but don’t kid yourself, events are exclusive and by invite only!
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In 2008 fashion goes way beyond great clothes, shoes or bags. Even further than make-up, hair and nails and we aren’t just talking about the ladies. Being trendy these days seems to come from expression of self in body art. Tattoos are the self expressions that speak for you. Whether you are pro or against, it’s hard to miss the thriving pop culture trend of "tats".
Tattoos are nothing new, they have been around almost as long as Homo erectus. Stick it to your parents with this, Otzi better known as the Iceman was found with 57 carbon tattoos on his skeletor. Gross but true and the Iceman dates back to the fourth millennium BC. Mummies have been found with tattoos that date all the way back to the second millenium BC. The art of tattooing has come a long way since then and is ever present throughout contemporary culture. Reality shows like TLC’s Miami Ink glorify the art and what baby boomer doesn’t remember Janis Joplin’s little heart tattoo on her left breast? Times are changing and whatever the reason for a tattoo, albeit spiritual, memorial, friendship adorable, drunk and horrible or nasty deplorable it doesn’t matter. Tattoos are the "in" thing and no worries because thanks to modern laser technology even tattoos are permanent these days.
In 2006 a survey published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, found that 24% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 50 had at least one tattoo. Everyone’s doing it, literally everyone and some of the Earth’s hottest celebrities (Megan Fox) have been getting inked for years now. Life is liberal, tattoos are trendy, and self expression is all the rage. Good news is that if the trend turns or you have a really bad break-up, at least you won’t have to live with your ink forever.
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AG stands for Adriano Goldschmied who is opening a new store, again, in south Florida. This time with the help of Miami Magazine, AG will have a Grand Opening for their new Aventura Mall location. For all of you AG lovers out there, the soire will be on September 18th at 6pm on the upper level of the Aventura Mall. You can enjoy discounted shopping, cocktails and hors d’oeurves oh my..
Now, we have a few things to say about AG. We attended the last Grand Opening on Washington Ave., in Miami Beach not too long ago and it was anything but grand. There was a red carpet and velvet ropes, both of which were unnecessary. There were a few celebrities but not even a packed out house. The only saving grace of the night was watching DJ AM spin his tunes. Without AM the entire event was a big yawn-fest. AM is the best and we adore his performaces, solo or with drummer Travis Barker it is music to see. DJ AM is a musical genuios and everytime he is in Miami Beach we make it our mission to see him perform.
 These days the store seems quiet over there on Washington, to say the least. Maybe the new store is part of a smoke and mirror act, maybe someone out there still actually wears AG (although we can’t imagine who). AG just seems so 90’s in a bad way, not worth the money, nor inspiring. So unless you’re looking for a jeans sale or lack fashion sense, fill in Thursday night with some real plans.
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Girls let’s face it, sexy, luxurious lingerie is hard to come by but for our guys it is an unobtainable task. The trouble is that the line between classy and trashy is too often blurred especially if he’s picking out the panties. To make the world of lingerie a little bit smaller for you, here are the top 3 Sexy Lingerie brands that will never steer you wrong. The price is high but for fashion retards and guys, good taste is invaluable. Men and women view lingerie a bit differently but ultimately a woman should always feel sexy, classy and confident in her undergarments. The gorgeous panties from Agent Provocateur, Cosabella and La Perla are stables every woman deserves to own because feeling sexy in public and in private is priceless.
Agent Provocateur is sexy lingerie we love and you will both love too. Agent Provocateur is a UK based lingerie brand. In December 1994 Joseph Corré (the son of British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood) and Serena Rees opened the first Agent Provocateur. The first shop in London’s Soho district aroused world class attention and media maddness. Agent Provocateur is now global and in the major cities of London, New York, Vancouver, Los Angles, Paris, Vienna and Berlin. www.agentprovocateur.com
Cosabella, meaning "beautiful thing," was founded in 1983 by an Italian couple, the sexy intimates are still manufactured in Italy. The comfy and colorful thong (available in 40 colors) has reached a cult-like status and is a "must have" among Hollywood’s A-list. Cosabella’s design headquarters and flagship store are now located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida and that’s hot.
www.cosabella.com
La Perla Lingerie is a French soire of sexy. The oldest marque is La Perla, in its third family owned generation and after fifty years of activity there is no doubt of the luxury lingerie brand’s sex appeal. With collections like Lace & The City, Hollywood Memories, and Some Clothes Love you Back, you will certainly J’adore La Perla.
www.laperla.com
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It’s a big job when it comes to complimenting the new 2009 Bugatti Faubourg Par Hermes car and we say three is better than two. The partnership between Bugatti’s auto expertise and Hermes’ fashion authority resulted in the breathtaking 2009 FPG Par Hermes exotic, luxury sportscar. It seems Bugatti thought it was time to add a third party to the mix and push the project a little bit farther, we say in this case three is not a crowd. What we mean is that Bugatti and Hermes wanted to create a complimentary piece for the FPG car, so they linked up with Parmigiani. Parmigiani is a highly esteemed Swiss watch maker and the result is, well, a seriously insane watch! From the three fab marques comes the Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti watch, priced at $233,900.
One of the best features about this watch is that when your hands are on the wheel of your new Bugatti FPG Par Hermes car, you can look at the time convienently without twisiting your arm. The watch is available in 18-carat rose or brushed white gold version. The part we like even better is that the watch is extremely exclusive and only 20 timepieces will be sold. Those with the cash better act fast, it would be such a shame to have one without the other.
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We always thought the Bugatti marque was solitary perfection. Then just when we thought we knew all about perfection, Bugatti went and upstaged themselves. For the sake of some good old fashioned nostalgia and an 80 year old collaborative partnership with the fashion house of Hermes, Bugatti released a special edition Veyron sportscar. The special edition Veyron is the Faubourg Par Hermes car, in short the FPG Par Hermes. The name pays homage to the high-end label Hermes, whose historic headquarters sits at 24 rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré street.
The car features both interior and exterior upgrades but one aspect remains unchanged and that is the Bugatti Veyron’s powerplant. When Bugatti feels like they’ve harped on perfection at least they know it because the FPG Veyron’s mechanicals were left untouched. Thus the same Quad-Turbocharged 16 Cylinder (16.4) engine still produces 1001 Horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 922 pounds per feet of torque @ 2200 rpm. The FPG Par Hermes supercar will still top out at 253 miles per hour and do 0-60 mph in 2.46 seconds (62-0 mph in 2.3 sec).
A traditional two-tone chassis honors the 1924 Bugatti Type 35, from back when Hermes was doing the custom interiors for Ettore Bugatti. Key features are the exclusive color hood, which extends to the interior of the cockpit and re-emerges at the level of the rear wing. The front end of the luxury car has been slightly revamped as well, and the Hermès monogram has been added to the front grille. The eight-spoke, polished aluminum wheels also don the single H monogram and the fuel filler door is engraved with “Bugatti Veyron Fbg Par Hermès”.
The interior is all handstitched Hermès calfskin leather and has new internal door handles evocative of handles used on Hermès trunks. Also included is a Hermès wallet designed to fit inside the center console and a Hermès suitcase designed to fit inside the trunk.
In line with the Bugatti and Hermès heritage there are four color options which are “indigo blue and vermilion”, “indigo blue and lime green”, “black and garance red” and “Prussian blue and blue jean”.
It is seldom that we see the exotic car industry and high fashion world marry, let alone reproduce so flawlessly. For adrenaline highs of 200-plus and a piece of fashion history we say the Bugatti FPG Par Hermes is priceless. The duo is par excellence and we must have a Bugatti FPG for our personal collection. At the end of this year, for just $2.77 million you can add the exotic beaute to your collection too. To compliment your very own Bugatti FPG Par Hermes car (like it really needs any), you can get the matching Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti watch!
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It’s the small things in life that count. In this case a pretty small thing just got pretty luxurious. Who knew an ice bucket could get luxurious? Leave it to Veuve Clicquot who in association with Porsche Design, are launching a unique concept in the form of an ice bucket. After 5 years of research and development, the ice bucket just went hi-tech. That’s right you put a bottle of champagne (or whatever quenches your thirst) inside this ice-box and after about 20 minutes voile, you have a chilled bottle. Your bottle will stay chilled for at least 4 hours after removing it. At the end of the day for a chilled drink in style, opt for the Veuve Clicquot ice-box, it will be available in 2009.Â
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