We all know watches worn by James bond have been provided by Omega for some time now. The current Bond, Craig seems not have the compulsion to wear the timepiece out of some contractual obligation. He follows the tradition instilled by Ian Flemming, who one said:  “[Bond] could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex.” Sean Connery once wore a Rolex Submariner, as Craig does in an interview promoting the current installment of 007.

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This podcast put a smile on my face the other day. Shop selectively, strategically. Budget yourself shrewdly. Summary after the jump.

Roberto Cavalli opened a new store with his partner, Hungarian film director/producer - of Terminator trilogy fame - Andy Vajna this weekend. This is Andy’s second shop in Budapest. He also owns the Byblos boutique that opened its doors this spring.

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Cabo Wabo Reposado is among my favorite tequilas. Uno is in a league of its own.  It was launched just under a year ago. Here’s some info from the press release:

“Cabo Uno is the result of a rare event, where the biding patience of nature and meticulous human craftsmanship converge at a precise moment to create perfection. Indeed, from the first moment you touch the crystal decanter to that first instant where the tequila itself touches your lips, it becomes immediately apparent that Cabo Uno is a tequila unlike any other.”

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To commemorate Coco Chanel’s 125th birthday the French Mint is creating a collector’s coin. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, the gold and silver coin’s face value is €5, a subtle hommage to the No. 5 perfume.  On the face of the coin Chanel’s image with Largefeld’s signature is visible. The other side has the trademark print in the background.

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This expo is just a reminder of what the Russian oligarch’s pass-time is. It’s somewhat surprising that the fair is only annual.

info: Millionaire Fair

A retrospective exhibition of Ron Arad’s works had just opened at the Centre Pompidou entitled No Discipline. Considering his vast portfolio of commercial office design products, statues, furniture, to architecture the exhibit’s moniker is quite concise.

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A John Varvatos wardrobe incessantly continues to inspire rock stars from all walks of life. He’s done Iggy Pop, the ex-GN’R members of Velvet Revolver, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry… Now it’s the frontman of the legendary Jane’s Addiction and of Porno For Pyros fame; Perry Farrell’s turn to bear the threads. BTW the sale started this weekend.

pic and info: John Varvatos