The older you get the more you start to appreciate the intangible Christmas things such as time spent with the family. This Christmas was special as it’s been over almost a year we last stepped in Finland. It was good time with the entire family together. Christmas or any holiday for that matter is so much more than the presents. But the presents do count as well. Even the presents given this year were special to say the least. The theme was definitely vintage goods in form of watches, jewelry and a bag. This edition is dedicated to that bag a present from my family.

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Following exciting news on the new iOS 5 it’s just fitting that we’re sharing a pretty cool accessory for your iPad. Porter, Japan is known for high quality craftsmanship and this particular piece does not fall behind in any way.

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I have to say this here is pretty much the most awesome watch I have seen in a minute. Harry Winston joined forces with Denis Giguet in creation of Opus Eleven, a watch unlike any other. You can see a picture of the time piece below but the mechanics of this watch is what really sets it apart from the others.

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Now I have to say this is probably the coolest iPad case I have seen in the recent history, if ever. New York fashion label Thom Browne has released an iPad case based on a classic briefcase. A true gentleman’s accessory might I say. The case is all leather and not only holds your iPad but other crucial accessories like pens, papers and name cards as well. Really awesome set.

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Today was not the best day as I saw my watch shine for the last time (for now). The watch has been acting up for a while already and I guess it’s done for. I had the Tokyoflash Pimpin ain’t easy SS watch since 2006 and it has served me well. I believe the last time I took the watch to a watchsmith, he accidentally broke the insulation (or whatever it’s called), water got in and messed the system up. Such is life. But now, I need a new watch.

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Get your geek on. Literally, for once.

The Spring / Summer 2011 collaboration between Adidas Originals and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s Star Wars, themed “Iconic Fusion”, is a sight to behold – and just as awaited for as Christmas is. Once all that hassle with the Fat Guy in Red™ (sponsored by Coca-Cola©) is over and done with, we can start expecting for the Dark Lord Vader and his little elves in white.

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Collaborations are the in-thing of today’s fashion scene. The collaborations give a chance for two brands to combine their best features with the best features of another brand. The collaborations might come in form of and Artist giving perspective to a brand’s classic style e.g. Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton. Other brands such as mastermind Japan have made art of the collaborations. They combine their mastermind touch with the other brand’s style while retaining the other brand’s characteristics. I just wonder, if mastermind Japan is really seizing their operations in 2013, who’s going to take over the collaboration scene? We need another master-brand that can turn even ordinary every-day items into coveted collectors’ items.

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It’s not long ago that I published an article about diamond encrusted iPhone 4 and solid gold iPad. Well, the man behind these refined gadgets, Mr. Stuart Hughes is back with another one. This time it’s also an iPhone, although this one goes even further in the bling-scale. We’re talking about probably the world’s most expensive phone valued at £5 million that consists of “bezel handmade from rose with approx 500 individual flawless diamonds which total over 100ct.The rear section is formed using rose gold with the added touch of its rose gold Apple logo and 53 diamonds. The main navigation is made from platinum which holds a single cut 7.4ct pink diamond.” (Stuart Hughes) If you want to further customize the phone there is an option of adding a 8ct single cut flawles diamond to replace the pink one. The box itself is not too bad either. Made of a single block of granite with nubuck top grain leather lining. Then again this type of box is a minimum requirement when we’re talking about a £5 million phone. If you ask me, it should come in a safe. But if money ain’t a thing and your life is all about lemons and honey, millions of money, go get the phone. You can be sure that there will only be one other person in the world with the same phone as only two are produced.

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Fashion accessories, you either love them or hate them. I personally think little bling never hurts, although like everything else in this world, you should accessorize yourself in moderation. One person took the fashion accessorizing to another level by replicating the “iconic” Daft Punk helmet donned by Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo. Apparently the project took 17 months and I’m sure it’s worth every hour of work! Nicely done…

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