Nike Air Maxim X Parra

The famous Dutch artist from Amsterdam, Parra have been collaborating heavily recently with big name brands in his signature unique styles. The latest to come out of the collaborative works is with non other than sneaker giant Nike, in which Air Maxim was reworked as Parra would see fit. As you can see from the photos, the black upper is the base canvas where Parra splashed his personality over it. The midsole has been given the speckle treatment in blue and red, that is also reflected on the two stitching above it on the suede upper. Two toned laces tie in the shoes together with custom Loner tongue tag in his hand drawn illustration. For more info goto Nikesportswear.com

Pro-Keds with Style.....

Not sure exactly when it happened, but suddenly, everywhere you look, there are Keds. The brand worked with Richard Chai to make the zippered pairs that debuted on the runway, and now Opening Ceremony has rolled out their own collaboration with the historic American brand. The shape is classic; the look, not so much. OC's piled detail on detail, from nautical laces to a mod-ish yellow footbed to red bandana-printed lining for maximum effect. And somehow, oddly—it works. Too much, in this case, turns out to be just enough.$65, available at openingceremony.us, These are Luxe, anybody say Miami???

Padron Family Reserve Cigar

Forty-five years ago, José Orlando Padrón formed the cigar company that bears his name. The Cuban émigré, who came to the United States in the early 1960s with nothing more than a few hundred dollars and a solid work ethic, worked as a landscaper and a carpenter and used the money he saved to form a small cigar company to make cigars like the ones he grew up smoking in Cuba. To celebrate the milestone of reaching 45 years in business, the Padrón family released the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45, a six-inch long, 52 ring gauge, box-pressed cigar made from very old Nicaraguan tobaccos. The cigars will be made in very limited quantities, and shipped at various times. Most of the cigars in this initial shipment are maduro, but some have natural wrappers. "The tobacco inside is aged for 10 years," said Jorge Padrón. The cigar will retail between $25.00 and 29.00.

Louis Vuitton, Something for the men.....

Ladies love the LV monogram. (Just ask Lil' Kim, who liked it so much she opted to wear it—and little else—for a '99 Rolling Stone story.) But until now, guys haven't had a monogram collection of their own. (Not to say plenty haven't made do with the unisex.) The brand has just launched a new men's Monogram Macassar accessory collection, so named for Macassar ebony wood, the black-and-brown striping of which inspired the range's color palette. The seven-piece line, in canvas-lined leather, includes travel and work bags; our favorite pieces are the clasp-closure document case and the duffel. Sure, they're splashy, but if you're not shy about your branding, they're stylish, too. Of course, that style comes at a high price, but if you're ready to tote LV's monogram, you've probably already got plenty of items emblazoned with your own.Porte-document, $1,000, and Keepall 55 duffel, $1,370, available at Louis Vuitton boutiques, louisvuitton.com

Rag & Bone Sunglasses

With their usual quality and craftsmanship, American brand Rag & Bone hope to diversify their line-up as they launch a new collection of eyewear. The sunglasses, are featured in their 2010 spring collection. Aesthetically, the pieces draw on classical overtones such as tortoiseshell; technically speaking, each frame is hand-cut from sheet acetate, hand-polishe and finished with double-reinforced hinges.

Good thing the brand is introducing its first-ever eyewear, which will hit the runways at the Spring 2010 show tomorrow. The boxy, angular frames are hand-cut and -polished in Japan and 100 percent UVA/UVB protective. They'll debut this January exclusively at Rag's new Mercer Street store.

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Duty Free Macallan

Few places manage to contain as much existential dread as the modern airport—how else do you explain those copious opportunities to shop and drink? And if those pursuits are all it takes to cure your blues, you may well enjoy the Macallan's new 1824 Collection, which is available only at duty-free shops. The Macallan, famous for its sherry cask aging, uses American bourbon barrels here, creating pleasing variations on its usual theme. The Select Oak, the lightest of the bunch, is balanced, soft-spoken, and redolent of apricot and spice. The Whiskey Maker's Edition is brassier, with gingersnap notes and a mellow finish. Our favorite, the Estate Reserve, is a gentle giant—a layered, chocolaty offspring of the classic Macallan that you'll taste with your whole mouth. (Mr. Business Class may want to wait for October, when the rarest—and priciest—of the group, the Limited Release, joins the other three.) Too bad they make you wait till you get to your destination to open the bottle. Select Oak, $65; Whiskey Maker's Edition, $96.50; Estate Reserve, $230; and Limited Release, $2,000; for more info, visit themacallan.com

New Audi R8 Spider for Iron Man 2

It’s true — Audi will unveil their R8 Spider at the Frankfurt Show next week, and although this news is no secret we now have images to tease what the model will look like. The new leaked images of the R8 Spider reveal a black canvas roof which will hide the rear-mounted engine.
The front will have a powerful-looking grille that features LED daytime running lights, while the rear will have LED lights. The tailpipes will be visible from the sides of the car, while there will then be a massive diffuser for air flow.
Audi will launch the R8 Spider with the 5.2-litre V10 engine that pumps out 386kW with 530Nm of torque. The transmission unit will be a 6-speed manual box or the R Tronic sequential shifter. Power will run through the Quattro all wheel drive where there will be the ability to send 85 percent of the torque to the rear wheels.
Rumours have said that there won’t be a 4.2-litre Spider, but there might be an electric powered one, for more info goto http://www.audiusa.com/

The Glenlivet's new Nàdurra Triumph 1991 hits stores this fall, and like the original Nàdurra (Gaelic for "natural"), this one is non-chill filtered (a whisky-geek technicality) and bottled at full strength. (In other words, natural.) Unlike the original, Triumph is an American exclusive, sourced only from a single strain of barley—that would be Triumph barley, no longer used at the distillery—and all taken from casks sealed in 1991. It's got notes of apple, pear, and wood, light and bright—an elegant tipple for longtime fans and newbies alike. And if such things impress you, it's a "limited" release—though with 1,500 cases on hand, that might be stretching the term a bit. Then again, these continue to be serious, whisky-drinking times.$85, available in November; glenlivet.com

Matt Booth Room 101

Room101, the alternative luxury lifestylebrand for those who demand quality with an edge, is proud to announce their new line of Room101 Cigars (www.room101cigars.com). Originally founded in 2003 by Matt Booth, Room101 will introduce the premium cigars into their already successful line of silver jewelry, clothing, and accessories. The Room101Cigar collection will be a blend of attitude, culture, celebrity, and some of the world's finest tobaccos.

Founded in 2003 by Matt Booth, Room101 is the premier luxury lifestyle brand, based in Hollywood, CA. What started as a designer's dream to create unique pieces of jewelry, has grown into an all-encompassing design studio, producing luxury items for all facets of life. Room101 is unmatched in the quality of both design and final products and has quickly become a stand out in the industry. For more information regarding the Room101 Cigar, please visitwww.room101cigars.com.