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Glamorous supermodel Kate Moss is out to prove her penchant for scents, launching a second one for brand label Coty. The perfume’s name, Velvet Hour, is inspired by her love of the dusk - the time of day when she feels most comforted.

Well, after a hectic modeling day, I suppose the night calls out to initiate the beginning of rest and slumber for the overworked soul. Or perhaps she feels unencumbered by appointments and can finally have some time off to unwind…

Combining patchouli, sandalwood and incense along with amber, nutmeg and freesia, the fragrance is reported to be launched in September and will be accompanied by both print adverts, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and a TV campaign directed by John Mathieson.

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An abaya is a long, flowing outer garment that covers the whole body except the face, hands and feet , worn by Islamic women belonging to elite and royal families. In the fashion scene, an abaya could be equivocal to a long caftan.

Recently, long-time British couturier Bruce Oldfield designed one of these traditional dresses using the finest black silk taffeta embellished by diamonds and embroidery. This particular abaya bears a staggering retail price of $365,000 and will be the highlight of the luxury Saudi Gulf Luxury Trade Fair which takes place in London in August to help boost British exports.

Oldfield is famous for designing royalty frocks for heiress brides including Jemima Khan, her mother Lady Annabel Goldsmith, Samantha Cameron, Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Queen Rania of Jordan. He also dresses some of Hollywood’s most glamorous women, including Sienna Miller, Angelica Houston, Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Melanie Griffith, Charlotte Rampling and Faye Dunaway.

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This is some great news for those who find themselves in the brink of despair when a piece of luggage gets lost in transit or when an invitation to a posh party comes knocking on your hotel room while vacationing away from home and not having anything as ‘posh’ to wear.

Ladies there’s no more time to fret! Simply visit the Net-A-Porter website and click away your new outfit! They’ve teamed up with High Road House London, Babington House Somerset and Soho House New York to provide “emergency wardrobe service”. The guarantee includes having your order delivered to you on that very same day.

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How they came up with the $383,609 price tag, I have no idea. Is it shatter-free?

In totality, this Dolce and Gabanna eye wear model looks just like any other high-end designer sunglasses with that distinct golden brown tint that could be handsome when hit by a streak of sunlight. But then again who needs sunglasses that expensive? I would rather get some nice $2000 leather handbag, some fashionable wedges and boots, a lavish coat for the coming cold months, a complete wardrobe change and shop shop shop till i drop!!!

Some people consider having a pair of gorgeous sunglasses a necessity, I understand. Well, this piece wont disappoint you I suppose. Molded in sexy golden rims and a soothing shade of brown, then the D&G model DG2027B is your kind of thing.

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Truly one of the most unique designs I have ever set eyes on, the zipper necklace created by Gino Fontana has a chain made of 18k yellow gold and a white gold stopper and handle encrusted with diamonds. The piece works just like your regular zipper does, but indeed oozing with the lavish glint of precious stones and metals.

Somehow too extravagant to be used for its very purpose, the zipper necklace can perform as a fashionable statement piece when worn with rocker-type of clothing. I cannot imagine wearing the piece with something as formal as a chiffon top, but if you’re the kind who loves to experiment, then perhaps you can get away with it!

With a hefty price tag of $13918, this bling can be a conversation piece among critics. And if you are into collecting one-of-a-kind jewelery pieces, this could be a fantastic addition. Get your yo’ outfit ready for some rockin’!

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Montblanc, makers of fine writing instruments, leather goods, watches and jewelery, has recently partnered with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to pledge a portion of sales of their upcoming signature bangle aptly named the 46664 Mandela Bangle. Montblanc, whose philosophy “Helping others gives success true meaning”, has taken  African craftsmanship into the limelight by branding the bangles with the prestigious Montblanc label and distributing them to upscale fashion boutiques and jewelry stores in the country.

The bangles are made with South African precious metals and hand finished by skilled craftsmen infected or affected by HIV or Aids. The 46664 bangle will be available at selected Montblanc boutiques worldwide beginning June 27th. The first edition 46664 bangles will be available in Platinum, 18ct Gold and Silver and come in both men’s and women’s sizes. All bangles are individually numbered and will also be engraved with Nelson Mandela’s historic prison number whilst he was imprisoned on Robben Island.

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Veteran actress Ashley Judd is set to launch her new collection of clothing specifically designed for plus size women. The collection will be sold exclusively at Goody’s, and some proceeds of sales will go to the Goody’s Good Deeds for Good Schools program.

The “Ashley Judd Plus” line will be available in 150 Goody’s stores beginning in August 2008. Goody presently carries Judd’s previous design collection and has been a major hit in their stores since its first debut last September of 2007.

Judd’s designs are characterized by classic, mix and match pieces that are all versatile and easy to wear. Blazers, blouses, skirts, trousers and cardigan sets are some of the most popular items.

“We are delighted to continue our excellent partnership with Ashley Judd by expanding her offering with the Ashley Judd Plus Line,” said Goody’s CEO, Paul White.

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Luxury brand label Hermes seems to be fascinated by Indian art, as their new scarf collection for Autumn/Winter 2008 is mainly inspired by the mystical prints and colors that is so reminiscent of India. It is the same theme that also inspired the previous Summer/Spring 2008 collection.

The use of vibrant colors and geometric patterns are prevalent in the recent collection, plus a generous display of popular images in the Indian culture, that of elephants and ceremonial scenes. The materials used are silk and cashmere, some scarves embellished with embroidery, sequins and glass beads.

Hermes is indeed gearing into a humanitarian role - a certain percentage of the sale from the new scarves will go to a special foundation to benefit the children of India in the effort of providing education throughout the country.

See more of the scarves at Luxury Insider

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In the 80’s era, friendship bracelets were popularized among teens and preppy schoolers alike. Today, modern jewelry designer Natasha Leith-Smith has come up with an updated version of the age-old friendship bracelet: the friendship necklace. Her collection named Allumer, features a more modernized approach using bright colored ball chain necklaces strung with 9-carat gold charms.

The chains come in yellow, turquoise, purple and other fun colors and the charm pendants either come in yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold. A popular piece comes in the form of a flat round disc that when flipped, reveals a candy messages like XOXO, WINK, or ROCK.

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Vivia Ferragamo started designing for the family business in the year 2002, and since the successful debut of her first collection, she has then found her niche in the fashion world and has never looked back. A graduate of the prestigious FIT, Vivia has built for herself a lucrative brand in Europe and Asia that has all the essentials of the modern woman’s luxurious lifestyle. From footwear and handbags to clothing and accessories, Vivia Ferragamo combines her creations with the meticulous detailing found in grandfather Salvatore’s workmanship with a fresh perspective of her own.

The new collection, named after her is inspired by the woman who “is at home with the world, very sophisticated yet playful and confident” — finding herself in the cosmopolitan streets of Berlin.

“Berlin symbolizes modern freshness, a vanguard notion and streetwise class,” she explains. This vision translates into a perfect storm of edgy leather separates, chalet-ready knits and gladiator-detail boots complete with her grandfather’s signature wedge heel.

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