Luxury is…

Luxury is…features articles on a wide array of topics representing just how differently luxury can be defined: to some luxury is five star hotel rooms, first class travel, and the finest cuisine. To others, luxury can be a roof over ones head, safety and happiness.

The Never-Empty Red Wine Glass by Kyouei Design

The Glass Tank by Kyouei Design is a concept that replenishes your drink from its light bulb, decanter-like bottle. The secret is nothing more than air pressure and water pressure, but for the person that “appreciates their wine”, it’s not a novelty, but a real god-send. Simon Turner, Marquette Turner Luxury Homes

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Stella McCartney’s Crystal Stallion Chandelier

Fashion mogul and daughter of a living legend, Stella McCartney has created a truly magical crystal chandelier. “Lucky Spot” was made in 2004 for a special exhibit at the Belsay Castle in Britain, and the Swarovski marvel has been returned there for Easter. Simon Turner, Marquette Turner Luxury Homes.

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The Hotelicopter

True luxury travelers would tip their hat to the “hotelicopter” a combination of the world’s biggest helicopter and the world’s first flying hotel. By modifying a Soviet-made Mil V-12, the craft will feature all the regular five star facilities and features including private entertainment systems, room service, spa treatments, yoga classes, gaming and a tea garden.

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The Swarovski Crystal Computer

Swarovski have become masters of branding. No longer do they simply produce the type of expensive crystal “nic-nac’s” that you’d expect to see on your aunty’s mantlepiece, but they encrust every conceivable gadget and gizmo that you can possibly thing of. There’s been the crystal toilet, the crystal coffee machine, and now the Korean electronics company has bejewelled one of their computers.

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Burberry: The Purveyor of Absolute Style

Fashion is in full bloom this season with Burberry’s latest jewelry line. The “Garden Girls,” collection due to hit stores and Burberry.com this American spring of 09, is sure to be a fashion statement that resonates throughout the globe.

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Sit in a Cloud

The Cloud Chair, designed by Richard Hutten and produced by Gallery Ormond in Geneva will be launched in Milan next month. Created from an aluminium cast and nickel-plateda, quite simply the chair is more than just furniture, it is a piece of art.

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