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04 SENSES
This month's pick
of desirable eclectibles.

12GIFFEN GOODS
Money well spent.

14TECH STOCKS
Where there's a need,
there's a gadget.

16FEATURE
Luggage luxury.

20CRÉME DELA CRÉME
Beauty with substance.

22COVER
The Italian Job.

31ACCOUTREMENTS
Buy it, wear it, flaunt it.

32INTERIORS
Living in high style.

38DESTINATION
The Maltese factor.

42MOTORCLUB
Luxury cars, Beijing.

44FAVORITE THINGS
For art and country.

Apple "Multi–Touch Magic Mouse"

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: Php3,490

This is the first Apple mouse to use Apple’s revolutionary Multi–Touch technology. Pioneered on iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac notebook trackpads, Multi-Touch allows customers to navigate using intuitive finger gestures. Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels, or scroll balls, the entire top of the Magic Mouse is a seamless Multi-Touch surface. Magic Mouse comes standard with the new iMac and will be available as a Mac accessory. Available at Apple stores.

BlackBerry Bold "Pink Diamond by Amosu"

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: £4,055

This bejewelled BlackBerry Bold features a pave of white and pink sapphire brilliant cut diamonds around the smartphone’s smooth edges. On the front of the phone are 86 diamonds while on the back you’ll find 242 diamonds. The diamonds are brilliant cut and they come in F-G color and VS1 clarity. Bezel carat is approximately 3.95. The phone also comes with 24-hour international concierge service courtesy of Amosu.
Based in the UK, Amosu is the luxury company that brought to the world mobile phones decked with precious (and semiprecious) stones. It has been creating bespoke and bejewelled electronics for celebrities like 50 Cent and electronic companies like RIM, Nokia, and Motorola. Its recent diamond-encrusted gadgets include Apple iPhones, Montblanc fountain pens, and BlackBerry Pearl. Available at www.amosu.co.uk www.amosu.co.uk

"Chip" magnetic clip holder.

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: Php3,814

A first Rodrigo Torres work for Alessi, "Chip" is a chrome-plated zamak clip holder. The internal magnets grasp the clips, and so doing endow them with a plumed look. Despite its elegance, "Chip" is exceptionally solid and can also be used as a desktop paperweight. Available at Alessi, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.

Cross "Masquerade" ballpoint pen in sentiment red

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: Php5,090

Adorned with a removable jewelry–like heart–lock charm and accompanied by an interchangeable key charm, Cross Sentiment can also be accessorized with a charm from your own collection.
The exquisite hand–polished, high–gloss or pearlescent lacquer finishes are accented with a glittering pavé–textured center band, and each comes with a velvet drawstring pouch for safekeeping. Available at Rustan’s Makati, Ayala Center, Makati City; Rustan’s Tower; Landmark TriNoma; and Office 1 Greenbelt.

Cross "Scarlet" ballpoint pen in peacock green

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: Php4,690

A fashionable design inspired by the Art Nouveau era. The swirling green peacock–feather pattern shimmers over ivory pearlescent lacquer, and is enhanced with accents of silvery engraving that add intrigue and dimension. The ballpoint pen is accented with lustrous chrome appointments, a graceful curved clip and jewelry–like center band. Behind its fancy dress lies a well-balanced medium diameter barrel and lifetime of Cross engineering. Available at Rustan’s Makati, Ayala Center, Makati City; Rustan’s Tower; Landmark TriNoma; and Office 1 Greenbelt.

Dunhill "Bulldog" money clip in sterling silver.

Posted November 17, 2009

Price: US$205

Dunhill&quo;s Bulldog money clip certainly makes a statement. This is a completely natural addition to the existing collection of bulldog accessories produced by Dunhill, including cufflinks and key fobs. It is hand-polished create a premium finish. Available at www.dunhill.com

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