Verve beats the heat with cool collectibles

GOLDEN MOMENTS

A timepiece with attitude and histrionics to match, Charriol’s 18 carat gold Actor Gold watch is superstar material at its glamorous best. Embellished with a mother-of-pearl dial and studded with diamonds, the watch marks time with lightly embossed blue hands. An actor worth watching out for.

Pricing: Rs 27,500/- to Rs 2,23,000/-.

Tag Heuer has expanded its Sport Vision by 27°, the latest addition to the brand that redefined sporting luxury. Available in different colours and shapes, these fashionable shades are simultaneously elegant and comfortable and offer protection from the blinding beams. Eyewear that reflects sporty designer style.

Pricing: Rs 11,675/-

Vertu, pioneers in the luxury cell phone milieu, forged a novel connection with the discerning buyer with the Vertu Ascent, now available in red, yellow and blue. The phone’s technical abilities are matched by its exquisite style of creation.

A multi-hued statement in glorious luxury.

Pricing: Rs 2,42,000/-

ORNAMENTAL SHIMMER

Designers of dazzle, Moksh, has a summer collection suited to fulfil the desires of jewelled fantasies. Chandelier drops, ethnic jhumkis, and elegant hoops are part of the array of brilliant earrings in contemporary designs of exquisite craftsmanship.

A collection designed to add that glimmering touch to the season.

Pricing: Rs 20,000 onwards.

Clarins, the brand that holds the secrets to beauty, has unearthed the cure for exhausted eyes. The Eye Revive Beauty Flash delves into nature’s reservoir for the ingredients, including olive leaf, tea leaves and rose petals, that combine to rejuvenate the orbs. A sure-fire way to put the twinkle back in the eyes.

Pricing: Rs 1500/- for 20 ml.

FRAGRANT GLAMOUR

Jennifer Lopez, of superstar fame and singing glory, has proved her nose for other talents with her fragrant creation, Miami Glow by J Lo. Encased in a contoured flask is the whiff of the world’s favourite haute destination, Miami. Floral, fruity and fresh, a fantastic way to make a connection with the glamorous tenor

from the music industry.

Pricing: Rs 3000/- for 100ml.

SCENTS OF NATURE

The multi-faceted brand, Bvlgari, has a penchant for exploring the boundaries of excellence. A point proved with consistent clarity and manifest in its latest treat for men, the Aqva Pour Homme. Delving into the depths of the nature's bountiful smells and aromas, the perfume is elemental and smooth. Redolent with the freshness of nature, it exudes the vitality of life with each waft. Thoroughly masculine.

Pricing: Rs 3300/- for 100 ml.

ROYAL ROYCE

Indian roads can now roll out the red carpet for the car that is worshipped

at the altar of vehicular brilliance, the Rolls-Royce having re-ignited its connection with the Indian market after a 50-year interval. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the latest model from the company celebrating its centenary this year, with an unbeatable combination of limousine luxury and robust reliability.

A breath-taking beauty of classic appeal.

Pricing: Rs 3,50,00,000/-.

STYLE MUSE

Elegant interiors evocative of modernity, The Muse is a furniture lighting store that boasts of products with straight-lined designs and Impeccable proportions. Curated by Viart, the store is a must-visit for all those looking to brighten their surroundings with understated elegance.

Pricing: price on request.

L'Oréal, a cosmetic boon of French origin, has come up with the Double Extention Mascara which provides a cosmetic remedy twice as great! The mascara lengthens and strengthens the lashes in a two-step procedure with its ingredients known for their restructuring properties. Mascara guaranteed to sweep women off their feet.

Pricing: Rs 495/-.

MOBILE MAGIC

A car of picturesque perfection, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, yet another speedy dream from Mercedes-Benz, is in a class of its own. Displayed at the Auto Hangar showroom, this latest eye-candy matches its engineered superiority with upholstered luxury. A trailblazer par excellence.

Pricing: Rs 69,51,000/-.

INTERNATIONAL TRADITION

The JVP store, a boutique of western garbs, marked the foray of the emperors of ethnic sheaths, Kala Niketan, into international wear. Diverse designs, from the urbane chic to trendy club wear, are the highlight that hails the debut of the flagship store. Complemented by assorted accessories that accentuate the clothes, the collection ranges from the flamboyant to the elegant. Indigenous threads of global appeal.

Pricing: Rs 850/- onwards.

MOOD FOR ELEGANCE

Aigner is the brand famous for its versatility in the world of luxury goods with masterful creations. Springing a summer surprise for all women with a fancy for handy luxuries, the Spring Summer collection offers the right purse for every occasion. Part of the esoteric range, the Mood bag is available in fresh orchid hues and pristine white. The lemon-coloured bag from the range is truly a show-stopper. Carry your heart's desire on your shoulder.

Pricing: Rs 20,000/- to Rs 45,000/-.

PRECIOUS HOUR

Swarovski crystals on black satin, the Malice Bandage New Look watch is the latest jewel in the Christian Dior crown. Part of the Dior New Look collection, the timepiece creates a dazzling effect with its silver dial and square cut case and signature D buckle. Time crystallised in glamour.

Pricing: Rs 37,500/-.

GEM OF A SPARKLE

The glitter emanating from the sparkling showroom of creators of exquisite jewels, Notandas & Sons, is from a pair of sinuously curved earrings. From the Eternal Love Pieces collection, the rose cut diamonds of these jewelled adornments is enhanced by the scarlet glimmer of the oval rubies. An eternal romance of precious stones.

Pricing: Rs 3,20,000/-

GLOSSY PUCKER

Dior reveals its glossy sheen for lucky lips this season with the Dior Kisses Lip Glosses. A vital accessory for the perfect pout, it comes in three versions in keeping with assorted moods of summer. Go cool, look haute with hot lips.

Pricing: Rs 1,040/-.

ESSENCE OF MYSTERY

Thierry Mugler, a French name synonymous with tantalising scents, has created its own eau de cologne, the Mugler Cologne. An uplifting citrus note combines with the sensuous to produce a fragrance that is subtly elegant. A transparent green bottle holds within a splash of the mystical that weaves a magical spell around the wearer. Innovatively alluring.

Pricing: Rs 4300/- for 300 ml.

GROOMING GENTS

Men can now shrug off their cosmetic dependence on women. La Prairie’s freshly-minted offering, Neo-masculinity addresses the new age metrosexual with its range of skincare products that combat all form of epidermal problems, from dehydrated skin to acne. Radiant masculinity is now just a creamy touch away.

Pricing: Rs 2225/- onwards.