When a new store is launched in a big city, the new fanfare has to include new collectibles, right? That’s how Fendi think as they unveil a new exclusive bag to commemorate the opening of their new store in Crystals at MGM’s City Center in Las Vegas. The peek-a-boo Trevi Fountain bag priced at $36,000 is made of luxe python leather which is dipped in 24-carat gold.

Y-3 dedicated part of their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection to the upcoming FIFA Soccer World Cup next year. The Classic Field Style sneaker comes in gold with black adidas logo striped and the corresponding country color on the side-panels. Matching they also present some t-shirts. Look out for a release some time mid next year.

Gravis has released a nice premium version of its Lowdown HC – the Lowdown HC Deluxe. The high top sneaker comes in brown and in white, with both featuring a crocodile skin upper, gold and silver applications, as well as other nice details. The sneakers are now available from Flauge.

We present you the Spring/Summer 2010 sneaker collection by French high fashion brand Givenchy. The brand worked on a low top and a super high top for the season. Both come in gold metallic, white and black. The most interesting design feature of the two silhouettes is probably the open construction, making them suitable for the hot summer days.

For most of you, these two styles might be a little too extreme. We think that that is exactly what high fashion should be doing. Rather than copying and getting inspired by athletic footwear brands, we want to see them go further, of course only in terms of style, we do not expect the technology to be up there. The design should be innovative and frankly it should not be for everyone. After all nobody feels like spending above 500 USD on his sneakers and then seeing tons of other people in the same ones.

After the jump many more looks at all colorways of the Ginvenchy Spring/Summer 2010 sneaker line-up.

This golden man Ring called 1981 ‘ATARI Ring’ which features a replica of the original Atari computer(ATARI gaming system) chip and 18 Karat gold. Bling!! Designed by Brooklyn based Japanese artist Sakurako Shimizu. There is a silver version, too. The rings perfect for the LikeCooler.

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We had been wondering why the Thomas Prescher front was quiet all this while. And now we learn that the luxury watch maker was busy with its new creation which is dubbed the Tempus Vivendi collection. This one come right from the designer’s workshop and it carries a certain timepiece that is currently holding everyone’s interest – the Qatar watch.

As the name suggest, this luxurious accessory is dedicated to the nation of Qatar, which is well known for its fondness for a rich life. It has the double retrograde hands stems that go back to the 19th century, which is a trait typical to the Tempus Vivendi collection. This concept permits a very artistic way of telling time while letting the craftsmen to work on the imagery on the watch face.

There are some occassions when glam is not glam until it is in your face. As blatant it might sound, the fact remains intact. Perhaps that is just the reason why designers are forever busy to put the bling tastefully together like the fols at Miu Miu. The Crystal-Heel Sandals that they have come up with is as gorgeous as the sun shining in the sky.

Evoking an old-time charm, these sexy and sleek sandals come with plenty of glitzy and big sized crystals neatly pressed onto the heels. The exterior is covered with molten gold witha tones down finish to balance the sparkle of the crystals.

If you have noticed, we have always been a little partial towards neutral glam. And that is precisely why we are proud to bring the  Lamé Shoulder Bag to you. Available in the market under the brandname Chloé, this one is a delight to look at and even more if owned. The dull golden colors impress with their simple elegance.

The design complements the low bling factor of the purse which really is a strong point, if you ask us. The fold over pattern is pleasing to the eyes and also very convenient for the user. There is a rather delicate gold-tone double chain shoulder strap too while a smart turnlock enclosure with the embossed logo sits on the front flap.

They’re the new fashion heavyweights: a Tokyo design school sent models decked out in more than 1,500 Austrian gold coins clinking down the catwalk on Thursday to showcase its students’ skill.

The coins, lent by the Austrian Mint Office and worth more than $1.2 million, were sewn onto three pieces of apparel — a full-length dress weighing 10 kg (22 pounds) and two jackets weighing up to 21 kg (46 pounds).

The outfits, shimmering like golden scales in the spotlight, were designed by students at Bunka Fashion College for their annual school festival.

The coins were sewn onto the clothes in a locked room within the college campus, where the teachers kept a constant watch. “I felt the weight of the task as I sewed on each piece, coin by coin,” said student Yuko Imauji.

One of the models became overwhelmed with the weight of his outfit, a 15 kg jacket, which was swiftly taken off.

“The dress is heavy but well constructed and it fits well,” said female model and student Haruna Mine said. “My back’s feeling it, though — it would be tough to wear these coins every day.”
Gold prices hit a 28-year high on Thursday as the dollar dropped. Spot gold hit a high of $799.30 an ounce, its highest since January 1980.

Source Xinhua/Reuters

This luxurious lingerie is made of 630 grams of pure gold and 7.5 karats of South African diamonds. To make this, workers spent 2,000 long hours. The cost of this bra is $108,600.