Category: Clothing

Ferrari Paddock Chronograph: a limited edition

Ferrari Paddock Chronograph: a limited edition

By on Oct 28, 2010 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Travel Equipment   - Read 429 times

If you are a passionate fan of the “Red from Maranello” or if you are looking for a present  for an authentic collector of all the unique objects signed Ferrari, here is the latest exclusive Ferrari Paddock Chronograph. Proposed with an elegant jacquard silk/cotton tie, the male Chronograph has a genuine leather strap in chocolate brown colour with contrasting [...]

Gucci Cruise Collection 2011

By on Sep 29, 2010 in Clothing, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 442 times

Stylish travel has always inspired the House of Gucci since it was founded in 1921, and so this theme is further explored in its latest Cruise Collection for 2011. With an elegant voyage very much in mind, Creative Director Frida Giannini interprets the contemporary female wardrobe with faultless nonchalance, alternating between an edgy chic urban [...]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on May 09, 2010 in Accommodation, Books, Clothing, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 277 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Craving for Travel: Celebrating Life’s Moments Check out the luxury spas portfolio from Johansens Rollable travel shoes (!) from Spare Pear Boutique chic from Villa Elena, Sicily

Special feature: Shanghai Tang iPod/iPhone app

Special feature: Shanghai Tang iPod/iPhone app

By on May 06, 2010 in Accessories, Accommodation, Asia, Bars, China, Clothing, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 585 times

For those who aren’t already familiar, Shanghai Tang is a leading luxury lifestyle brand emerging from China, offering everything from luxury apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories and homeware. And now, if you own an iPod Touch or iPhone, you can enjoy their latest collection courtesy of their free ‘City Chic’ [...]

More success for the Travelwrap

More success for the Travelwrap

By on Nov 19, 2009 in Clothing, Travel Equipment   - Read 213 times

Remember the Travelwrap that we reviewed earlier this year? Well, it sounds like the company is going from strength to strength.  In addition to winning Luxury Gift of the Year (UK) 2008, it’s now a recipient of the prestigious Best Company of the Year, International Women in Business at the 2009 Stevie Awards. Alongside the [...]

The latest desirables from Heathrow

The latest desirables from Heathrow

By on Oct 04, 2009 in Accessories, Air Travel, Clothing, Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 368 times

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, take the time to indulge in some serious retail therapy at Heathrow this Autumn. Catering for your every want and desire, the airport is home to a wide collection of premium brands including Paul Smith, Prada, Harrods, Gucci and Sony – all at airport prices.  Here are their picks [...]

Fashion faux-pas by Rihanna?

Fashion faux-pas by Rihanna?

By on Sep 29, 2009 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Clothing, Europe, Fun Stuff, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 160 times

Don’t you just hate it when you turn up somewhere, only to find someone else is wearing an identical garment?  I wonder how Rihanna felt when she emerged from the Hotel de Rome in Berlin today and found herself being upstaged by the doorman…

The world’s most unusual hotel minibar item?

The world’s most unusual hotel minibar item?

By on Jun 17, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Clothing, Colorado, Food and Drink, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Tibet, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 313 times

These days it seems it’s not enough to offer just a few drinks and snacks in a hotel minibar.   Hotels are going a step further, offering all manner of items from bikinis (W Retreat & Spa, Maldives) to gourmet dog biscuits (The Loews Hotel, Denver).   But perhaps one of the most unusual items [...]

Special feature: The Travelwrap

Special feature: The Travelwrap

By on Mar 12, 2009 in Accessories, Clothing, Special Features, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 185 times

The Travelwrap from The Travelwrap Company arrived at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ this week.  This company offers the perfect travelling companion in the form of their original, contemporary, Scottish-knitted cashmere Travelwraps.  So soft and luxurious,  they are  made from the finest cashmere: the company  spent a long time finding the right mill  to do [...]

W Hotels teams up with Gwen Stefani

W Hotels teams up with Gwen Stefani

By on Sep 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Clothing, Hotels, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 108 times

Gwen Stefani isn’t just known for her music.   She’s also a fashion designer and was recently named ‘top celebrity designer’ by In Touch Weekly magazine, ahead of the likes of Justin Timberlake, Victoria Beckham and others. And her eye for design has clearly been noted by W Hotels who have commissioned her to design [...]

Win a luxury weekend away by shopping a ‘holiday criminal’

Win a luxury weekend away by shopping a ‘holiday criminal’

By on Aug 15, 2008 in Clothing, Fun Stuff, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 168 times

Ever worn socks with sandals or committed some other fashion no-no?   Better still, do you know someone else who has?   Enjoy a bit of interactive fun and the chance to win a luxury weekend away courtesy of holidaycrimes.co.uk – the site has been built by the Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) and asks those [...]

Solar-powered jacket from Ermenegildo Zegna

Solar-powered jacket from Ermenegildo Zegna

By on Sep 03, 2007 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Travel Equipment   - Read 123 times

I’ve previously  read about a backpack that can re-charge your laptop whilst you walk around with it, and I recall blogging about this solar-powered handbag  a while back, but now it would  appear that the same ideas are being carried forward to clothing.   Ermenegildo Zegna‘s solar-powered sporty jacket has solar panels within its neoprene [...]

A Mercedes C-class courtesy of wejetset

A Mercedes C-class courtesy of wejetset

By on Aug 08, 2007 in Clothing, Luggage, Travel Equipment   - Read 187 times

Fancy getting your hands on a Mercedes C-class? wejetset, which is due to launch an online store next month selling everything from backpacks to travel apparel, is partnering with Mercedes Benz to give away a 2008 Mercedes C-class sports sedan with a set of luggage from one of their favourite brands. For a chance to [...]

An $82,000 swimsuit… but you can’t use it for swimming

An $82,000 swimsuit… but you can’t use it for swimming

By on Aug 02, 2007 in Clothing, Travel Equipment   - Read 78 times

A swimsuit made of pure gold has been unveiled in Kyoto by the Tokyo jewellery store  Ginza Tanaka. It’s a one-piece, hand-woven,  halter-neck outfit weighing 500g and can be yours  for 10 million yen (approx. $82,000).   Seems like a lot for a swimsuit that they say is not for water recreation, but I suppose [...]

Fairmont Fit

By on Mar 15, 2007 in Accommodation, Canada, Clothing, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, USA   - Read 171 times

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts now offers  Fairmont President’s Club Members  easy access to adidas training gear through Fairmont Fit. This newest guest benefit for loyalty club members will deliver workout apparel, footwear and accessories directly to your accommodation for use in your room, in the gym or to enjoy in the great outdoors. It is [...]

Day-for-Night dress

Day-for-Night dress

By on Oct 20, 2006 in Clothing, Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany   - Read 96 times

Looking for a dress for all occasions?   This may not quite be what you had in mind, but it’s interesting nonetheless! Designed by Despina Papadopoulos of Studio 5050  as a hommage to Paco Rabanne, the Day-for-Night dress is perhaps more a celebration of eletroncic beauty than fashion. It has the ability to lengthen or [...]

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