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I’m back, Damn it feels good; Let me introduce myself I’m Kuwana X Watson, I went from The Other Side, to Flossin’, to Whips and Ice, and now I have an ExpensiveTaste. I would like to start off by thanking all my Haters and my True Supporters. You have been there since day one, helping me make my dreams come true and this is why I do what I do. This is my fourth publication, and I hope this is my last one, I’m really happy the way things are going so far, I can do it all my way.

Can you handle being apart of a new lifestyle I call Expensive Taste? Are you ready to enter what I would like to call a new era. We will embrace the lives of your favorite Models, Fashion designers, Jewelry designers, Entertainers, and Athletes. We will bring you the best of the best in Fashion, Cars, Jewelry, and Tech. Who makes it and how much it cost and who is rocking it.

No matter how old you are, your cultural background, or gender. Ev-erybody has an Expensive Taste, you want to know about it, read about it and live it. Expensive Taste hopes to put a new perspective on what you may think Expensive Taste is by showcasing and fulfilling dreams.

So welcome to the Lifestyle of Expensive Taste. This is another one of my dreams and I hope you will enjoy every minute of it as I did make it. Thanks,

Kuwana X Watson

Content:ExpensiveTaste Fashion: Eye Wear 4-9

ExpensiveTaste Tech: 11-13

ExpensiveTaste Fashion: Shoes 16-23

ExpensiveTaste Model:Maranne M. 30

ExpensiveTaste Hotel: Aloft 32-34

ExpensiveTaste Whips: XF Jaguar 36

ExpensiveTaste Toys: Charles Hollander 58

Features:

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Diddo Velema: Gucci/ Louis Vuitton Gas Mask 10

LiL Wayne: Rock or Not 14

Kanye West: Louis Vuitton Shoes 24

Ludacris: New Cognac 27

Special Thanks to: “The Cover”Ladii J The Graphic.Divawww.myspace.com/8426627

Cutler and Gross

Stand out from the summer crowds in these hot pink aviators by Cutler and Gross. Match them with a boho dress for festival chic. $490

Look through rose-tinted glasses in these über-cool Cutler and Gross shades. Wear them to give all your summer looks a downtown edge. $490Expensive Fashion

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Perfect downtown chic in Cutler and Gross' black acetate aviator sunglasses. Work them with a boyfriend blazer and sneakers for a retro update to your urban uniform.

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Bring blue skies your way in Cutler and Gross' leather-trim mirrored aviators. Slip them on to lend a vibrant shot of color to your day-off attire.

Cutler and Gross

Tap into summer's 1980s revival with Carrera's Jet aviator sunglasses, they're a super-easy and ultra-chic way to update your look for the new season.$165

Take shade behind Carrera's cream and yellow Safari sunglasses to make a stylish summer statement. $150

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$150

The lenses on Carrera's white metal-framed blue aviators will give you a summer-fresh feel everyday. Wear them to lend a sporty-luxe edge to any urban ensemble.

Bring a flash of fluoro to your downtown look with Car-rera's multicolored acetate aviator sunglasses. Team them with a leather jacket for a sporty-luxe style that's retro-fabulous.

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$140

Carrera

Fendi

$355

Frame your style with Fendi's fabulous maroon acetate sunglasses. Wear them to impart a dose of retro sophistication to every ensemble.

Introduce fabulous florals to your summer rep-ertoire with Fendi's plum rose trim sunglasses. Slip them on with every ensemble and watch the simplest look bloom. $325

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Take shade with Fendi's urban chic vintage-inspired black aviator sunglasses this summer and beyond.

Make gray days a thing of the past with these anthracite acetate vintage-inspired sunglasses from Fendi. Wear them to lend an androgynous edge to your downtown attire.

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Without a doubt, the rich will still find it neces-sary to wear luxury items even during a gas attack. Check out these novelty masks supposedly from Diddo Velema in collaboration with Gucci and Louis Vuitton. These jewel encrusted, monogram basted pieces will assure the survival of the richest the day someone decides to push the button.

We are in a state of perpetual war – with ourselves and with the eco-system that sustains us. Perpetual war breeds perpetual fear. In the present context, this fear stems from our extreme desire for authen-ticity and manifests itself in our collectively insa-tiable culture of consumption.

Deep down, we are afraid we may never be satis-fied. An expanding archive of branded myths and icons feeds this fear. Designer Gas Masks is an attempt to visualize this state of mind. Because it is only by first acknowledging and then challeng-ing fear that we will all be able to breathe a little easier.

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Philips has a collection of beautiful Swarovski USB keys. The lock-shaped USB keys are equally as wicked, and they come in two unusual designs, just like and other two other heart-shaped keys. One named Heartbeat which is covered in silver shade crystals and one more similar called Heartware. Every one of the keys come with password se-curity and file synchronization software. Regrettably these small beauties come with a heavy price every key retails for $179.

Expensive TechPhilips

GOLD DIAMOND IPOD IPHONE ITOUCH HEADPHONES EARRINGS

At $3499, these iPhone/iPod Touch earbuds just might be the world's most expensive. They "feature round brilliant cut diamonds in micro-pave setting."

Lil Wayne has been full of surprises. When he announced he would be releasing an album with influences from rock and rap, many were shocked, intrigued and/or put off. Neverthe-less, he has managed to build up a buzz for the album's release. Now, it seems that he will have more time to build up anticipation as it has been pushed back yet again.

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Don’t hold your breath waiting for Lil Wayne’s Rebirth. The rapper’s oft-delayed album is coming…when it’s ready.

Weezy’s rap-rock hybrid, which has been pushed back too many times to count, has a new release date, according to one of the project’s contributors, Shanell.

“Right now it’s September,” the Young Money singer, who co-wrote Wayne’s “Prom Queen,” . “But let me tell ya’ll, great art takes time and you’ll expect it and expect it and expect it again, but when it’s perfect, you guys will receive it.”

Also look out for the Young Money compilation featuring Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Nicki Minaj, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee, Omarion, Drake, and Shanell. The album’s first offering, “Every Girl,” is currently No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Expensive FashionChristian Louboutin

Fuchsia metallic leather, peep-toe platforms, signature red sole. $1395.

Silver perforated leather, almond metal capped toe and a concealed zip at side to fasten.$895

Christian Louboutin " Robot" ankle boots

Gold patent leather pleated ankle boots , peep toe, zip fastening at side, signature red leather sole and simply slip on.$1295

Expensive FashionChristian Louboutin

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Gold glitter sandals with a heel that measures approximately 135mm / 5.5 inches with a 20mm / 1 inch platform. Miu Miu shoes have a slingback, a contrasting black vel-vet bow on peep toe and metallic gold leather trim. Glitter slingback sandals$570

Miu Miu

ADGold glitter pump, peep-toe, contrast velvet bow at toe, a covered heel and simply slip on.$570

Expensive FashionMiu Miu

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Luxuriously lethal leather upper.Provocative peep toe. Zipper front closure with a spooky skull zipper pull engraved with "Alexander McQueen".Fascinatingly fierce black leather fold down lapels with snap button closures on the vamp. Hypnotically repeated circular pat-tern stylishly stitched at the back quarter. Leather lining. Leather sole.Stiletto heel.$1,159

Alexander Mc Queen

Lanvin pumps have Swarovski crystal embel-lishments on the cone-shaped metallic heel, a snap fastening ankle strap, a pointed toe and leather inside and sole.

Expensive FashionLanvin

Giuseppe ZanottiBlack leather open toe boots by Giuseppe Zanotti. The boots have horizontal cut out sections to give a multi-strap-like effect. They have a high stiletto heel and a zip fastening at the back.$802

$1447Versace Embellished cut out heel

Expensive FashionVersace

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Smooth patent leatherOpen toe Woven bands across vampSlingback strap with polished gold metal buckleRounded stud detailing along sidesCrinkled metallic leather liningPadded insole Leather sole with rubber heel pad$795.00

Versace

“To me, Louis Vuitton is the most important brand in fashion. I am proud to have collabo-rated with LV on these shoes and even more

proud of the finished product.”

Louis Vuitton - Jasper’s - $990

“I was inspired by the movie Dune. The collection had all these jackets that were very padded. They looked like maybe they had hockey pads in the jacket, and there was one where the collar came up really high. I took that element, and I put that on the back of the shoe. It’s like the opposite of the tongue. Usually you have the tongue at the front. [This is] like a tongue at the back.”

Louis Vuitton - Don’s - $870

Ludacris Debuts New Cognac In France Rap star Lucacris was in France this week debuting his new Cognac at the Vinexpo event. Ludacris arrived in style in a chauffeur-driven Bentley and posed with a bevy of beau-ties dressed in identical black dresses. Ludacris worked with Birkedal Hartmann, a Norwegian-owned Cognac producer to create Conjure, which debuted in Norway in July and then here in the U.S. in the fall. The Grammy-award-winning rapper says that he went to the Cognac re-gion in France to help create the spirit. He worked with Birkedal Hartmann's master blender, Philippe Braastad Tiffon choosing more than 40 different brandies to create the blend. Decanter reports that while Cognac usually has a grade such as VO (very old) or VS (very special) on the bottle, Conjure is ungraded because it mixes several dif-ferent grades. The bottle design includes a print which is composed of naked female silhouettes. The cognac will sell for $34.Ludacris said that his favorite drink is Cognanc and Coke which makes me think this Cognac will skew to the sweet side. Birkedal Hartmann currently ships 400,000 bottles of cognac a year but with Ludacris on the team hopes to sell a million cases. Other musicians including Snoop Dogg, Swiss Beatz and Dr. Dre have also entered the Co-gnac business, adding interest to a drink category that has been seeing decreasing sales recently.

Bridges is not new to entrepre-neurial ventures.

The Atlanta-based philanthro-pist, who supports arts and edu-cational programmes for chil-dren as well as back-to-school operations that provide new book-bags and haircuts, also owns a successful local restau-rant, Straits. “It’s not just me at-taching my name to it,” said the soft-spoken Bridges. “When-ever I involve myself in a busi-ness, I submerge myself in it.”

Modeling started off as a hobby and is now becoming a career for me. I get to travel and work some of the best photographers in the industry. However, when I first started modeling, it took a lot of determination. I started from the ground up and had to learn all the basics. Modeling is not the easiest thing to do. Its very competitive because everyone is trying to become a model. So for those that are aspiring models, here are the top ten things I have learned.

1.) Building a solid portfolio is very important. Your portfolio should show your range as model. For example, it should include a variety of styles from glamour, fashion, swimsuit, catalog etc.

2.) Always act professional at a photo shoot. You don't want to gain a reputation as a difficult or unreliable model.

3.) I like to pick up magazines and look at the models poses. I can then practice these poses myself.

4.) Comp cards are a great thing to have and are often required at auditions.

5.) Join a networking website for models. It will give you an opportunity to meet and collabo-rate with photographers, makeup artists, fashion designers etc.

6.) Joining an agency will give you access to more jobs and can help you get establish as a model.

7.) Your skin is extremely important, so take good care of it. Avoid smoking or drinking al-cohol.

8.) Develop a solid runway and work with a coach if needed.

9.) Studying models like Namoi Campbell, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum, as help me become a better model.

10.) Never give up, no matter how much rejection you may encounter. One day you will get a yes!

Modeling is not a easy thing to do. After going to countless castings, I have come to real-ized this. No matter how hard it may be, I truly enjoy it. Some of the most famous models in the world , had to deal with the same problems. If they had given up, they never would have never obtain the level of success, that they have now. So I keep that in mind and stay focus on developing as a model.

The 10 Things Every Model Should Know

This is what you can expect from Louis Vuitton this fall, well as far as sneakers go that is. On deck for the fall Louis Vuitton has designed a shoe for almost every type of sneaker connoisseur. This is a move I am not surprised by since sneakers

have become a big seller in the companies ever expand-ing empire. Take a look and enjoy as there is something for everybody here. $695-$895

Name: Maranne M.Age: 21Location: Seattle soon to be L.A.Measurements: 32 24 34Ethnicity: Mostly.. Native Irish Black and BrazilianWebsite: myspace.com/marannem

How did you first get started in modeling?Well when I was about 21 my mom heard a radio cattle so I went in. I didn’t love it too much at 1st but now I don’t see myself doing anything else

What are your biggest assets as a model?I’m a big goof , and while some one would maybe see it as bad. Some of my best shots come from my bloopers.

Tell me what makes you sexy?Sexy is having confidence in your-self. Doesn’t matter if your in lin-gerie or sweats if your confidant people are naturally drawn to you.

What are some of the projects you’ve had a chance to be apart of?Right now I’m involved in 2 calen-dars one for Pure, the other is for Bramblet Productions, I hopefully have another one coming but that is still in the making. Those are the things right now that I’m excited about.

With all the shoots you’ve done, which ones have been your most memorable?Oh gosh Julian Wilde will alwase be one of my favs. The space, him and his wife where amazing.And then there was shooting with Elluma because I was outside half naked in January.

What part of your body are you most complimented on?It depends on the gender if girls are giving the complaments its my tummy, if boys are its usual my lips.

What arenas are you inter-ested in outside of model-ing?Sometime in the future I want to end up owning a bar! If it didn’t go under(which it wont :) ) it would be the per-fect job for me.

What’s the biggest miscon-ception people may have about you?That I’m mean. I’m not at all. Just don’t let people walk over me.

What’s separates you as a model?I’m tiny but I’m mighty. I don’t let me not being 5"11 slow me down, and I’m very professional but still know how to make a shoot fun. I’ve observed that a lot of girls don’t know how to fine a middle between those.

If there’s one piece of advice you could give a guy before makes a move, what would it be?Don’t be nervous I dont bite. just come up and say hi. no lines ive heard them all.

Tell us something about you your mom probably doesn’t want to know?sadly this part is pretty boring .. mom knows everything

To make 2009 a prefect year for you, what goals have you set?To stop setting gols and loosen up. im kind of hard on myself some-times so it would be nice to be able to just relex a bit.

Photo by: Paul Myers Photography

aloft is the exciting new hotel concept from hospitality giants Starwood, who have aimed to have 500 aloft properties worldwide by 2010.

Starwood were the first of the big five hotel groups to adopt the concept of boutique-style hotels when they launched their W Hotels concept. Now having learned there lessons from that extremely successful city-based chain, they have developed a new concept that should sit nicely in most locations.

As a vision of W Hotels, aloft carries the DNA of W by bringing a new level of style and experience to the select-service market. Key to the uniqueness of the brand will be its innovative food and beverage concepts: re:fuel and w xyz.

re:fuel, an urban inspired, 24-hour a day gourmet food offering, will redefine the way travelers think about eating on the road – banishing forever powdered eggs and instant coffee. Guests at aloft hotels will instead enjoy sweet, savory and healthy foods such as fresh fruit, custom coffee drinks and freshly made sandwiches.

After the workday is done, guests and in-the-know locals will unwind at w xyz, aloft’s destination bar. By combining signature cocktails and a sommelier-curated wine list in a comfortable, loft-inspired en-vironment along with stylistic features like oversized windows looking out into the backyard and the splash pool, w xyz will delight all the senses.

Each aloft hotel incorporates unique, natural materials, innovative architecture and industry leading guestrooms. The guestrooms feature generous nine-foot ceilings and full-height windows, creating a decidedly loft-like feel, a signature ultra-comfortable bed, well-engineered work spaces with the latest in technology, generous bathrooms with spacious walk-in showers and amenities.

In addition, the aloft brand team has developed innovative training programs, operating procedures and brand standards, all to ensure that a stay at an aloft hotel is unlike any other travel experience.

Designed as rival to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class, the XF takes a sportier approach -- with a lower roofline and more aggressive stance. It comes standard with fender vents and a bulging hood that add to this perception.

Replacing the aging S-Type early next year, the XF is based on the C-XF Concept car, with considerably less dramatic headlights and a tamer exterior. Engineering limitations are said to have made the C-XF's headlights impossible to bring to production in a cost effective manner, but look for cat-like eyes on the next-generation XJ, which Jaguar designers say will be more daring than the XF.

The XF is offered wither either 300 horsepower or 420 horsepower -- the former from a 4.2 liter V8 and the latter from a supercharged version of that mill.

Roughly five inches longer than the old S-Type, the 195-inch XF provides ample room for five adults, despite its coupe-like roof. The X's waistline rises to meet the roof rather than the roof coming down to meet the waist -- a design trick that improves interior space.

All XFs come standard with “surprise and delight” air-conditioning vents, which present a flush dash-board surface until the ignition is switched on, at which point they rotate to the open position. Another new technology -- JaguarSense -- introduces touch-actvated interior lights and glovebox release.

Expensive WhipsXF Jaguar

Every level of the audio system features at least eight speakers plus subwoofer, with a premium system designed in association with highly respected audio specialists Bowers & Wilkins available on range topping models. Radio op-tions now include Sirius Satellite Radio, while the XF technology count includes Bluetooth communications technology, plus standard iPod and MP3 player connectivity with full-function control through the touch-screen, and an auxil-iary port for other portable audio devices.

Standard features include Automatic Speed Limiter, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Elec-tronic Parking Brake and more.

Other available features include JaguarVoice control to operate audio and telephone functions, Blind Spot Monitor, Front and Rear Parking Aids and Rear Camera Parking Aid, and Adap-tive Cruise Control.

The 2009 XF is priced starting at $49,975 MSRP for the 300 hp V8 Luxury model. The V8 Pre-mium Luxury XF has a base MSRP of $55,975. A Supercharged XF with its 420 horsepower engine retails for $62,975 MSRP.

The two entry-level models are priced nearly identically to the S-Type 3.0 and S-Type 4.2 models they replace. In the case of the V8 Lux-ury, it offers a 65 horsepower advantage over the S-Type 3.0. As for the V8 Premium Luxury model, it costs $600 less than the S-Type 4.2, of-fering roughly the same engine in a considerably more competitive package.

The Supercharged XF costs a whopping $2,000 less than the S-Type R it replaces. It also deliv-ers 20 more horsepower. Of course, and XF-R is on the way for a considerably higher premium, but at 500 horsepower it will not be comparable to the old S-Type R.

Expensive WhipsXF Jaguar

Based on the Murcielago sports car, the Reventon is said to be inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

Recent reports indicate the car will cost nearly $1.6 million -- significantly above the Murcielago $300,000 MSRP. In fact, anyone who wants the car has been asked to put down a deposit of nearly that amount.

The engine hood made of glass laminate with open ventilation slits offering a glimpse at the large 6.5-liter V12 engine. The Reventon delivers 650 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. Lamborghini will only build 20 Reventons, with all being spoken for. Eleven of the 20 cars will be U.S.-bound.

The headlights are powerful Bi-Xenon units. The daytime running lights consists of seven LEDs per side and a further nine diodes for the indicator and hazard lights. The taillights are also LED-based.

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Created using Alcantara, carbon fiber, aluminium and leather, the interior is inspired by modern aircraft cockpits. Three LCD screens feature a variety of readouts useful to the driver. The instruments are housed in a structure milled from a solid aluminium block, protected by a carbon fibre casing.

The G-Force-Meter is also completely new: this display shows the dynamic drive forces, longitudinal accel-eration during acceleration and braking, as well as transversal acceleration around bends. These forces are represented by the movement of an indicator on a graduated 3D grid depending on the direction and inten-sity of the acceleration. A similar instrument can be found in the airplanes. Formula One teams also use a similar device to analyze dynamic forces.

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Bring a shot of tough-luxe to every look with Alexander Mc-

Queen's hard-hitting black leather bag. Team it with skinny jeans and a T-shirt to add downtown cool to your style repertoire. Shown here with a Celine sweater, Alexander

McQueen boots and Citizens of Humanity jeans.

$2,295

Alexander Mc Queen

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Inspired by Marianne Faithfull, Alexander McQueen's brown leather clutch is just the hardware you need for fall. Wear it with second-skin pants and a soft leather jacket to accent your rock-chic look. Shown here with Kova & T pants, Chloé top and Christian Louboutin shoes$995

Alexander Mc Queen

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What better way to complete a powerful evening en-semble than with Alexander McQueen's Swarovski crystal-embellished petrol knuckle duster clutch? This darkly glamorous piece will add instant atti-tude to your look and carry your evening essentials. Shown here with an Alexander Wang dress and jacket and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. $1,595

Alexander Mc Queen

Flash your style credentials with Judith Leiber's multicol-ored high-shine Swarovski crystal-embellished clutch. Carry it with a LBD to lift even the simplest evening look. Shown here with a Moschino Cheap and Chic dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Expensive Fashion$3,800 Alexander Mc Queen

Expensive FashionJudith Leiber's silver crystal encrusted pill box will add a hint of sparkle to every evening ensemble.$255

Judith Leiber

Carry your heart on your sleeve with Judith Leiber's stunning rhinestone-encrusted heart-shaped clutch. Wear it to give your evening look added sparkle. Shown here with a Mos-chino Cheap and Chic dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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$2,195

Judith Leiber

Judith Leiber's multicolored miniature Magnolia box is a stunning gift idea for lovers of the label. Incorporate this classic piece into your evening repertoire to give every look sensational shine.$495

Expensive FashionJudith Leiber

Make elegant evening attire fierce with Judith Leiber's multicolored jaguar crystal-embellished clutch. Wear this show-stopping style with a form-fitting LBD and finish with lacquered nails in a hot-red hue. Shown here with a Michael Kors dress and Jimmy Choo sandals.$5,495


Go wild for Judith Leiber's multicolored crystal-embellished animal-pattern clutch. Swing it by the silver-tone chain or carry it in your palm for an exotic update to your evening. Shown here with an Alexander McQueen dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.$3,895


The James Piatt's Pursuader Bag($579) features a handy cellphone compartment in the clip. Constructed by interlocking laser cut leather this handbag has no stitching.

This pink terrycloth bag will lend a playful edge to all your off-duty looks with inimitable Juicy Couture style. Wear it with skinny jeans and a simple T-shirt. Shown here with Crumpet cardi-gan, Kain tank, Tory Burch shoes and 7 for all mankind jeans.

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$190

Juicy Couture

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$230

Add some boho charm to your summer wardrobe with Juicy Couture's multicol-ored floral embroidered tote. Wear it with a maxi dress and gladiator sandals for relaxed weekend style. Shown here with a Maje jacket, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen dress and Christian Louboutin boots.

Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture

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Make a fabulous style statement with Juicy Couture's faux-fur trimmed silver quilted tote. Carry this playful off-duty piece to pep up denim at the weekend. Shown here with a Pringle 1815 sweater, Jil Sander shirt, Acne jeans and Tory Burch flats. $230

Juicy Couture

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Lighten all of your looks this season with Juicy Couture's cream leather clutch bag. Carry it with everything from dresses to denim for days about town. Shown here with a Juicy Couture dress, Ken-neth Jay Lane necklace and Musa sandals.$230

Juicy Couture

$660

See by Chloé's black leather bag is a day-wear staple. Accent voluminous cuts or weekend denim with this versatile basic. Shown here with Lee Angel bangles, Miu Miu leggings, Crumpet sweater and Chris-tian Louboutin boots.

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Channel city break chic with See by Chloé's super soft tan lambskin across-the-body bag. Throw it over an oversized sweater dress and riding boots to make downtown discoveries. Shown here with a Tory Burch top, Tibi cardigan, J Brand jeans and Miu Miu shoes.

$595

See by Chloé

$720

See by Chloé's black leather Day Tripper tote is a hardwearing bag that will add urban edge to your look. Use it overnight or to carry all you need for day. Shown here with a Vince cardigan, Splendid T-shirt, Current/Elliott jeans, Chloé boots.

Expensive FashionSee by Chloé

Lanvin shoulder bag nevertheless, in a trendy shade of olive python perfect for coordinating with all your fall tones. Other goodies include tortoiseshell ring details, a signature logo keyring and ribbon and dice charms, gold hardware with a combination chain and leather strap, interior and exterior zip pockets, and an expandable zip bottom. $2,790

Expensive FashionLanvin

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This pen is made in 14k gold and set with 30 ct of black diamonds. $5,000

This diamond soccer ball is made of gold and ornamented with bril-liant cut diamonds. The sparkling Soccer Balls vary in size and color. A 9.43 carat diamond Soccer Ball 14KT White Gold $3,685.

Each golf ball is set is manufactured in 18 carat gold and is encrusted with black and white diamonds. The diamond golf ball is of the same size as a genuine golf ball. $5,500

Charles Hollander Collection

If you have to ask how much, it is probably too expensive for you (you won't find the prices on the web site). However, we will let you in on the cost: $500,000

Charles Hollander has produced some of the most luxurious items for collectors. One of their top items is the 'Royal Diamond Chess Set', which is hand made with 9,900 black and white diamonds, in over 1168 grams of 14 carat white gold. It took 30 artisans over 4500 hours to make this exquisite masterpiece.

Expensive ToysCharles Hollander Collection

If the cost is out of your price range, then as an alternative, you can consider their latest product, the 'Gold Chess Set' with the king and queen set with diamonds. You can pick this up for a price of only $100,000. Expensive Toys


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Created for the Charles Hollander Collection, 61082 black, white, and yellow diamonds with a total carat weight of 2071.48. The set also boasts over 6.77 kg of yellow gold and about 150 grams of silver. The masterpiece of art, jewelry com-manded 10,000 hours of labor and is the most expensive Backgammon set in the world.

Backgammon is a board game for two where pieces are moved in accordance to the roll of dice. The winner is the first person that can remove all of his or her pieces off of the board. Ancient Egyptians are known to have invented the game by playing their version of back-gammon called “senet”. Other similar ancient variations of the game have been excavated all over the Middle East.


$190Expensive Fashion

Make a bold off-duty statement with Marc by Marc Jacobs' bright pink fabric oversized tote bag. Team it with a slouchy sweater dress and leggings to add a pop of color to down-town dressing. Shown here with a Marc by Marc Jacobs T-shirt, J Brand jeans, Current/Elliott shirt and Giuseppe Za-notti shoes.Marc by Marc Jacobs

Expensive FashionMarc by Marc Jacobs

This take-anywhere merlot leather bowling bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs is perfect for urbanites on the go. Carry it by the hand during the day then swing it on your shoulder when you jet off for vacation. Shown here with a Vivienne Westwood Red Label skirt, Stella McCartney top, Miu Miu cardigan and Christian Louboutin shoes. $550


Marc by Marc Jacobs' merlot Baby Groovee bowling leather bag is small in size and big in charm. Hold it, carry it or wear it across the body to tote your essentials for day. Shown here with a Jil Sander jacket, Current/Elliott jeans, Kain tank and Christian Louboutin shoes. $348


Supple leathers and a Vibram cupsole ensure a quality ride and comfort above all. Slip-lasted on our court-last, the Borg features full grain leather lining and a full grain leather covered EVA sock-liner. Nylon Military Lace holders in natural milky color with American-Hide leather thong laces. Each color also comes with a 2nd set cot-ton lace. $ 142

Expensive FashionVAEL Project

VAEL developed a process for coating canvas which treats the fabric with a weather- proof coating. A Vibram cupsole ensures a quality ride and comfort above all. Slip-lasted on our court-last, the Dory features full grain leather lining and a full grain leather covered EVA sockliner. American-Hide leather thong laces.

VAEL developed a process for coating canvas which treats the fabric with a weather- proof coating. A Vibram deck sole ensures a quality ride and comfort above all. Slip-lasted on our Yacht-last, the Deckard-Mid features full grain leather lining and a full grain leather covered EVA sockliner. American-Hide leather thong laces.

VAEL Project


Supple leathers and a Vibram cupsole ensure a quality ride and comfort above all. Slip-lasted on our court-last, the Borg features full grain leather lining and a full grain leather covered EVA sockliner. Nylon Military Lace holders in natural milky color with American-Hide leather thong laces. Each color also comes with a 2nd set cotton lace. $130


The new pattern opens up the pattern to take color well. Supple leathers and a Vibram cup-sole ensure a quality ride and comfort above all. Slip-lasted on our courtlast, the Klipspringer features full grain leather lining and a full grain leather covered EVA sockliner. Nylon Military Lace holders in natural milky color with Amer-ican-Hide leather thong laces. Each color also comes with a 2nd set cotton lace. $136


With the likes of Hiroshi Fujiwara involved together with Hidetoshi Nakata (football player) and Takagi Tsuyoshi, Core Jewels takes on an ambitious project and approach with their Black Diamond collection. Designer Yamasaki Norimasa brings to the table a solid knowledge of jewelery design and creation as the capsule features an elegant al-beit dark aesthetic thanks to diamond’s demeanor. Retailers outside of Japan include Maxfield (Los Angeles), Jeffrey (New York City) and colette (Paris).

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