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Sonoro "Cube" radio and CD player

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: €349

This impressive CD and clock radio is designed to appeal to all the senses. Enjoy first-rate sound quality through its FM radio with six presets and its CD player with radio frequency remote control or use it as an alarm clock with sleep and snooze function. Feel the quality of the finish or simply be drawn to its shape and colors. Through the use of top quality materials and advanced technology, Cubo never fails to please the eye as well as the ear. Available at www.darios.de.

Grado "Statement Series" GS1000i headphones

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: Php69,650

Take sound appreciation a notch higher with these handcrafted headphones. The GS1000i has mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process to further optimize the audio device's tonal quality. It utilizes newly upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design. A true masterpiece fit for the discerning audiophile. Available at Acoustic Dimensions, 3/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

Prada "Vitello" natural bar sandals

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: Php49,500

These gorgeous open toe sandals has a baroque swirl detail and a strap around ankle with adjustable buckle. Available at Prada, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Siemens "Porsche Design" long slot toaster

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: Php23,500

Designed by the world famous car manufacturer F. A Porsche, this Siemens long slot two-slice toaster comes in brushed aluminum and black trim, with a memory setting that remembers the last setting you used to toast your bread. Its quartz heating element is one of the most efficient elements around, while the 11 degrees of browning ensures everyone enjoys their toast the way they like it. The Siemens Porsche Toaster includes a blue LED time indicator, a dust cover, an integrated rack, a soft-lift crumb tray, and a safety switch (if you accidentally knock it over). Available at Hafele Showroom and Design Center, 3/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Ileana Makri "Ladybird" 18k white gold in ruby and black diamond embellishment earrings

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: £2,280

Ileana Makri Ladybird earrings comes in gunmetal-tone 18-karat white gold, has a 0.76-carat ruby and black diamond embellishment, with a designer-stamped detail at back. Its butterfly fastening makes it perfect for pierced ears. Wear the delicate pair to add a flimsy, personal twist to any ensemble. Available at www.net-a-porter.com.

Bang & Olufsen "BeoSound 8" speakers

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: Php70,000

The conical shape of the speakers on BeoSound 8 has two functions. Design-wise, the shapes 'disappear' to create an unobtrusive impression from most viewing angles and make placement easier. In terms of audio quality, they eliminate standing waves by avoiding parallel surfaces. It may sound very technical, but you'll find that the proof is in the experience. Fill up any room with superior sound and style through the BeoSound 8 and discover the iconic sound quality that has made Bang & Olufsen one of the most sought-after names in home audio. Available atÊLiving Innovations Corporation, 2/F Makati Shangri-La Retail Arcade, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

XO-Design, Ceci N'est Pas Une Brouette by Philippe Starck

Posted July 15, 2011

Price: Approximately Php608,730

No, this is not a wheelbarrow, but a tribute to Man Ray and surrealism. The body of the seat, the wheel, and the padded seat make "Ceci n'est pas une brouette" the perfect example of Starck's humorous design. Padded with hydro repellant foam, the teak version is perfect for outdoor use. Available at Kuysen Enterprises, Inc., 236 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City.

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