FASHION

The market is replete with an array of distinctive products that would serve as splendid additions to your collection, not merely for their inherent cool factor but also for the enviable bragging rights accompanying owning these exclusive gadgets. Far from mundane offerings such as the newest cell phone model, these items represent the pinnacle of innovation in gadgetry and technology.

We have spotlighted a selection of these exceptional products for your consideration in case you’re intrigued by acquiring them for your personal collection.

UPDATING YOUR HOME THEATER

Many cherish the moments spent at home nestled with loved ones and watching the latest box-office success in their familiar and comfortable spaces. LG’s Direct View LED Extreme Home Cinema Display gives you the experience of being in a movie theater without leaving your home. The imagery is strikingly clear and vibrant due to LEDs that generate the picture directly, enhancing visual quality and color depth. You can choose from a modest 81-inch all the way up to an imposing 325-inch display. Depending on the size and resolution you’re looking for, the investment in your new setup can range from US$70,000 to US$1.7 million. 

FLY ABOVE THE WATER IN YOUR PERSONAL HOVERCRAFT

Hovercrafts are among the coolest tech toys of all. The Flying Hovercraft, from Hammacher Schlemmer, easily glides over land and water, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph, thanks to its integrated wings. It can easily take off on sand, mud, grass, swamp, desert, ice and snow. Navigating this marvel is effortless with a joystick control, and it can support a payload of up to 600 pounds for flights. This innovative piece of machinery is available for purchase at US$190,000.

PARADISE FOUND

The ideal place to play with a hovercraft is a breathtaking aquatic paradise, and St. Barth or Casa de Campo certainly fits the bill. One of the most impressive luxury villas in Saint-Barth is Villa Wake Up, with its picture-perfect positioning right on the beach. Its six well-appointed bedrooms can accommodate up to 12 guests. Also to be enjoyed are outdoor and indoor hot tubs, outdoor heated pool, sauna, massage room, hammam, gym, cinema room and more. If one of the world’s most exclusive retreats is your choice, then Villa Almira may be to your liking. This private vacation retreat can also accommodate up to 12 guests. It, too, is replete with first-class amenities such as a heated pool, hot tub and bar, not to mention a breathtaking water view.

FUTURISTIC GAME OF POOL

To truly impress your pool-playing friends, the interactive Obscura CueLight from Obscura Digital will undoubtedly achieve that, turning any pool table into a technological marvel. Overhead projectors and sensors read any table activity and project interactive visuals for shots. You can select from various visual effects, such as fiery trails or rippling water effects, which react dynamically to the movements of the balls on the table. It certainly gives a game of pool new depth. The system retails for about US$80,000.

AN AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

The Panther water car – or amphibious car – is offered in the WaterCar - H1 and the WaterCar - EV model. Depending on your location, you might have to register your new toy as a car and a boat. Once in your hands, going from the road to water is pretty seamless and simply involves pulling a knob, turning on the propulsion jet, and pressing a button to raise the wheels. You just reverse the process to get back onto dry land. The deposit for WaterCar - EV is a mere US$5000, while the current price of this vehicle is not listed. The price of the WaterCar - H1 model is US$465,000.

A WINDOW INTO THE UNIVERSE

If you marvel at the night sky and wonder what is indeed lurking in the multiverse, having the Meade 16-inch LX600 ACF F/8 telescope with Starlock set up to view the Milky Way offers a visual experience comparable to some of the images captured by observatories. The simple-to-operate telescope makes taking great Astrophotos as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter. The optical system and integrated collection of features and technology found in Meade's LX-600 are unparalleled. The LX600 combines a unique star-tracking and object-finding system into the telescope mount.  Its automated optical tracking system ensures long-exposure guiding, resulting in images with pinpoint stars, effectively compensating for misalignments, atmospheric refraction, and periodic or other mechanical errors. This exquisite piece is available for purchase at a retail price of US$20,000.

STILL A CONCEPT, BUT …

Cadillac’s new concept of a self-driving vehicle is luxury personified. It looks like it stepped out of The Jetsons animated sitcom, but the Inner Space concept electric vehicle looks like a true space roamer. Inside, it’s pretty impressive, too. Two passengers can relax on a cushy loveseat while enjoying the ride and watching a movie on a wide-screen television. There’s a built-in ottoman for slippers and a blanket. What you won’t find are any manual controls. The car was designed to give potential future owners more personal time. Its price has yet to be announced. 

We understand your life is bustling, and sometimes you need to escape to recharge.   Wherever your adventures take you  – be it to the Caribbean or any other destination – we invite you to reach out to an LVH client relations professional who will begin planning a dream trip for you. During your stay, you will have full services and support. We will also create a customized itinerary for you, replete with moments designed to create memories you will treasure for the rest of your life!