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Chipkos hand-painted flip flops by David Palmer

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: US$18,000

This one-of-a-kind collector's piece is hand-painted by renowned Los Angeles contemporary artist, David Palmer. This pair of flip flops has been deemed the "World's Most Expensive Pair of Flip Flops." With the purchase of these flip flops, Chipkos will protect 100,000 square feet of rain forest land in Costa Rica. Available at www.chipkos.com.

Louis Vuitton "Flore Carre" sunglasses

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: Php23,000

Inspired by flowers, these youthful, feminine sunglasses have a distinctive square frame and pretty stem-like temples. Available at Louis Vuitton, Greenbelt 5, Ayala center, Makati City.

Dunhill printed tie

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: Php7,650

Printed neckite available at Dunhill, Rustan's, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Thermalux infrared sauna with touch screen control

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: €5,371.90

Available in different colors or personalized print of your choice. Inside black or white with eight carbon fiber heaters and cedar slats. Touch screen control with iPod connection, built-in radio and an aromatherapy module can also be built-in. Available at www.thermalux.be.

Tissot "T-Pocket" ball watch

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: Php55,900

"T-Pocket" ball watch in mechanical movement made from mineral crystal, brass and skeleton dial. Available at Tissot, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Hans Brumann tanzanite and diamond drop earrings

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: Php1,500,000

Tanzanite and diamond drop earrings in 18K white gold. Available at Hans Brumann, Legazpi Park View Condominium, Makati City.

Siemens "Liftmatic" oven

Posted September 20, 2011

Price: Php165,000

Siemens creates an oven with a moving bottom. It moves up and down by pushing a button. Designed for your convenience, the Liftmatic Oven will position food at your eye level. It will also preserve the heated air inside while open and a self cleaning feature. You push the button and heat gets so intense, all the post cooking residue turns to ashes and can be simply wiped off with a cloth or paper towel. Available at Häfele Showroom and Design Center, 3/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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04 SENSES
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of desirable eclectibles.

12 CRÉME DELA CRÉME
Beauty with substance.

14 CULT STATUS
German sartorial precision.

16 MONEY TALK
Wealth management for polygamists.

20 TECHSTOCKS
Where there's a need, there's a gadget.

21 ACCOUTREMENTS
Buy it, wear it, flaunt it.

22 COVER STORY
The Final New Year's Eve.

31 FEATURE
Ring in the new year with sonneries.

36 DESTINATIONS
Beauty on the rocks.

38 FEATURE
Prosperity forecast.

42 GIFFEN GOODS
Money well spent.

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