wish list - for him and her
Written by Oryx
for her
Grab the handbag, pop the roof down and meet up with the girls.
2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante
On view in Geneva earlier this year, the DBS Volante delivers the utmost relaxed driving experience with the hood up or down. 6.0-litre V12 engine with manual or Touchtronic transmission.
Around
US$269,000-286,500.
Diamond Dust Stoned Scent
Presented in a hand-blown bottle by Solange Azagury Partridge, ‘Stoned’ is an Eau de Parfum whose fragrance is mixed with diamond dust, which bejewels the wearer’s skin. Limited to 30 editions only.
US$1,500.
www.20ltd.com
Norum Sunglasses
Described by the V&A as the inventors of fashion eyewear, Oliver Goldsmith is the sunglasses brand that defined the 1960s. Special edition for Norum, with hand-carved yew tree temples by Brian McGinn. Limited to 20 editions only.
US$800.00.
www.20ltd.com
Amosu Blackberry
Alexander Amosu has created the world’s most expensive diamond-encrusted Blackberry. 18 carat yellow gold, encrusted with 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds (weighing 28.43 carats). Limited to 3 editions only.
US$205,000.
www.amosu.co.uk
Hermes Birkin
Createurs Deluxe source the ‘impossible’ to find the Hermes Birkin and Hermes Kelly bags. This one is the 30cm Birkin, in Amethyst Porosus with palladium hardware.
US$50,000.
www.createursdeluxe.com
for him
The journey is the adventure. Get there in style.
Veritas RS III Roadster
With a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10, producing 507hp, the eminently desirable Veritas RS III Roadster sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 216 mph(347 km/h). Limited to just 30 editions, with another hard-topped 30 mooted for production.
US$487,000.
www.en.vermot-ag.com
Tag Heuer Monaco V4
The first watch in the world to use a series of transmission belts instead of time-honoured gears. The release of the Monaco V4 coincides with the 150th anniversary of Tag Heuer. Limited to 150 pieces in platinum with Rhodium plated hands.
Around US$80,000.
www.tagheuer.com
Scubacraft SC3
The world’s most advanced watercraft combines dynamic surface performance with underwater flight; its advanced design integrates with standard scuba diving equipment, and at 400kg operates as the ultimate yacht tender.
Custom made to order, US$164,000.
www.scubacraft.com
Icon A5 Light Sport Aircraft
A jetski for the sky, the incredible Icon A5 sport seaplane folds up to fit on a trailer, but its sheer joy is in low, acrobatic flying. At US$135,000, reserve one of the first run of 100 custom-fitted, Limited Editions at www.iconaircraft.com
Henck suitcase
Apple design meets Mission Impossible. 500 separate components in materials from Italian burl, black Madagascar ebony, magnesium, titanium, parachute fabric, and the finest leathers. Special edition with purple leather interior, limited to 5 editions.
US$26,700.
www.20ltd.com
