Luxury Toys For Men by teNeues ($60)
Enter a world of luxurious indulgence with a select assortment of products and technical innovations for our gentlemen friends. Covering electronics, transport, accessories and gadgets, this truly is a dazzling array. For many men these coveted objects will represent dreams they’ve held since childhood. Without exception, these exclusive playthings are top of their class. Brand histories and distinctive details feature prominently. This lavishly illustrated volume helps readers make their wildest wishes come true–if only on the page!
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BMW Announces Special Edition M3 Exclusively to China.
The BMW M3 Matte Special Edition offers the same V8 engine and other special features that BMW will be in the global model. The BMW Special Edition M3 with it’s matte black paint scheme, offset by black chrome trim and high-gloss 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside there’s carbon fiber and red trim, but you’ll have to live in China and act fast to get your hands on one.
Source: AutoBlog
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Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Mick Bag ($1,340)
The ‘Mick’ bag is the newest addition to the Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite collection. The bag is made from the lightweight & super sleek Damier Graphite canvas and has been renamed after another musical icon, Mick Jagger. The Mick is great for casual or business use.
The ‘Mick’ features a zipped closure on top for easy access. It’s exterior offers a vertical zip pocket on the front and a large horizontal zip pocket on the back. Inside, it has two interior pockets with flaps, two pen slots and a D-ring for keys and accessories.
The ‘Mick’ is available in two sizes, MM (16.9″ x 12.2″ x 3.5″) for $1220 and GM (18.1″ x 14.1″ x 4.3″) for $1340. Both sizes are available at Louis Vuitton stores and online at louisvuitton.com.
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Loewe Men’s Travel Bag (€990, / $1380.)
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LVMH Purchases French Luggage and Trunk Maker Moynat.
Moynat Malletier, one of the oldest French trunk-makers has been purchased by LVMH, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. The chairman and majority owner of LVMH, Bernard Arnault plans to reactivate the brand and open a Paris boutique later this year. The entrepreneur has a strong affection for heritage European names and Moynat certainly fits the bill. The Moynat was best known for its lightweight, waterproof trunks for automobiles. The only remaining independent similar French artisan maison is Goyard, specialized in luxury leather goods.
Moynat, Once the Grande Dame of trunks that competed with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Goyard, opened their first atelier in Paris in 1849 as specialist in travel goods. Moynat was one of the very first leather goods houses of its day. Known for its traditional know-how and skills base in handcrafting travel goods, the house became famous for its designs for the automobiles, as well as for its technical innovations such as making its trunks lighter and waterproof, and for its notable participation in the various World’s Fairs.
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