It’s 2012 and retro is still in. Did we not warn you last year that this trend is clearly here to stay and boy, were we right! Speaking of music technology, with the newest gadgets spread on every shelf in every store; don’t you sometimes wish that you could seek comfort in something from the past? If you’re looking for a guitar amplifier and want one that reflects the ‘old and vintage’ theme, Fender’s Pawn Shop Special amps promise to rewind back to the time when electrified sound was the ‘in’ thing. The two models – the Greta and its macho counterpart – the Excelsior have been referred to as some of the unique tube combo amplifiers in Fender’s history. Read the rest of this entry »

Left to Right: Tree by Stella McCartney, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel

What good or how merry can a baller’s Christmas be without a designer tree? Not so merry at all. Well, if you cannot help but agree with us, why not bring home the best of the best this holiday season? For starters you can take a look at the designer Christmas trees from the 16^th Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs. Only Christmas trees designed by top French Fashion Designers, architects, photographers and interior designers were exhibited here. Read the rest of this entry »

Fancy unique or one-of-a-kind light fixtures and fittings? Here are two avant-garde chandeliers that will beat all contemporary designs hollow.  The first one is from British designer Rebecca Wilson titled ‘Memoria: 100 Cups of Tea, Never To Be…’ and the second design is by Rebecca Wilson, Clare Waddle and Julia Douglas titled ‘A Wee Bit of Light Relief’. Both designs use everyday kitchen objects in a novel, fun and rather delightful way.  Beautiful, different and cast in white bone china, the designs have something spooky and eerie about them. Pity we didn’t find them in time for Halloween. In any case, better late than never! Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that beautiful time of the year again where everything is white, snowflakes in the air, time for gifting, caroling, being nice not naughty, mistletoe, wine and all and of course, Rudolf! In keeping with the season, we have some rather unique looking furniture designs that use body parts from reindeer. If your jaws have already dropped in disbelief, you can start by heaving a sigh of relief and reading on. Don’t feel sorry for Rudolf just yet. Rudolf will certainly come calling with Santa this year as well and you can keep reading his story to your kids at bedtime for years to come without a hint of emotion. No reindeer were harmed in the execution of this project– only fiberglass casts of reindeer parts were painted and crafted into limited edition sets of seats and benches. The collection is titled “A Part from Reindeer” and has been created by Thai artist Anon Pairot. Read the rest of this entry »

Planning a luxury getaway during the holidays? If you’re a baller, the chances of you having answered the above in the affirmative are close to 100 per cent. Let’s not waste anymore of your precious man minutes and get right down to the question of whether you are stylishly equipped and ready for your vacation. If you aren’t smitten by Louis Vuitton just yet or Gucci doesn’t sound exciting enough or PRADA sounds so yesterday, allow us to introduce to you a designer from the United Kingdom – Sarah Jane Williams – the name behind the 2010 custom crafted luggage label Williams British Handmade. The luggage is so stylish, unique and bespoke that you will never want to be seen travelling without it! Read the rest of this entry »