Tennis anyone? Tiffany & Co.’s new addition to those gift ideas never seem to end is the .925 solid silver tennis ball can. The polished silver tin holds four tennis balls. Although it’s probably something you won’t casually take with you to the court for a few sets of leisure sporting. The hallmarked can can be engraved to commemorate that worthy opponent. It’s available at the Tiffany & Co. online store for $1500.

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The Icon A5 will revolutionize air travel. The designers hope to make flying as easy as driving a car. This personal aircraft is the necessary toy for those who need to supplement their recreational vehicle arsenal.  The Icon A5 is amphibious, has fold-away wings making surface shuttling, storage, and terrain accessibility all the more practical. It seats two. It’ll run you an estimated $139,000. First deliveries are expected in 2010.

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A window on what luxury was in 1955. This car has to be one of the coolest of the oldtimers. Even today those gullwing doors are such a stylish and progressive detail in sports automobiles.  It’s one of the cars being auctioned at Coy’s.  I’d rather drive one of these than any of the cars in Mercedes’ current roster.

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Lagerfeld was quoted commenting the instrument: “Coco Chanel had an affair with Stravinsky, mine was with a guitar.” It was launched in the SS09 fashion show with models strutting rock inspired garb. No word on who produced the instrument for Chanel. The instrument and case’s ticket price is £2800.

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For FW09 the Salvatore Ferragamo fashion house added a croc trench to its outerwear collection. The piece is entirely made of crocodile leather and lined with silk.  Available in only matt black, the handmade, custom, made-to-order coat will set you back $250,000.

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As part of the new Belvedere Vodka campaign, Terry Richardson talks about his thoughts on luxury and taste.

Zegna Couture’s shoes and belts for SS09 are exquisite. They’re all hand finished using the finest calfskin and alligator leathers with micro perforated detailing, some even have Goodyear High Performance construction. The collection styling varies from brogues to moccasins to lace-ups, colour palettes of several soft browns, oxblood to black. My fav’s the one above - the three tone brogued dandy.

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Last week in Canali showcased their ready-to-wear collection during Milan’s fashion week. The collection presentation was somewhat casual as the models lounged about in the soft structured garb with a good read in hand. The collection consists of several limited edition pieces and luxurious fabrics blends of cashmere, silk and vicuna. This year the company’s celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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In a recent interview, Nick Foulkes goes into the topic of luxury and recites memorable periods of America’s socialite elite. All subject matter which is contained in his new book - High Society, The History of America’s Upper Class.

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The Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Vehicle concept car was designed by Loren Kulesus. When all the talk is about hybrids and electric automobiles Kulesus suggests nuclear energy. In theory the car is to run on a  thorium based nuclear battery system, generating surplus energy from the 24 wheels it rolls on.  The energy gained could be used for other purposes - like supplying the neighborhood with power or to recharge miscellaneous devices. The car would need its wheels adjusted every five years. No other maintenance required.

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