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Valentine Essentials: For Him

Filed under: Cigars, Spirits, Men's Style

No matter how hard to shop for, any valentine appreciates a heartfelt gesture -- from a savory meal to a classic sterling key ring with a set of keys to your place. Ideas in the gallery range from classic corkscrews from Hermes (perfect for a romantic, secluded picnic) to everyday luxuries that will keep you in mind and heart. And each choice should inspire you to do even more -- find the perfect wine to go along with the corkscrew, pack up that stylish weekender bag for a surprise getaway.

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Cashmere Baby Blankets, by Hummingbird Lane

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Green, Children

If you're looking for a soft and warm gift for a little one, visit Hummingbird Lane, makers of Cashmere Baby Blankets. These hand-loomed blankets are made from the highest quality 100% cashmere and are designed for newborns, toddlers and kids (though I could see Mom or Dad snuggling in one as well). The blankets are reversible, completely knit and finished with a special crocheted scallop trim. Hummingbird Lane uses imported, pure virgin cashmere, dyed using eco-friendly Swiss dyes.

Check out the gallery for some of the adorable patterns. If you're buying a gift and can't choose, you can let the new parents make a selection with a gift certificate.

Each blanket is 26" x 35" and costs $248, gift wrapping included, with free ground shipping. Wish I had known about these when my nephew was born!

Gallery: Cashmere Baby Blankets, by Hummingbird Lane

Tags: babies, baby, baby gift, baby gifts, BabyGift, BabyGifts, blanket, blankets, cashmere, Hummingbird Lane, HummingbirdLane

Franco Ferrari Cashmere Scarves

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

It is cold here in the Midwest this week (-18º F last night, brrr!) so even though these cashmere scarves by Franco Ferrari are meant for men they're looking pretty darn inviting. Soft, cozy, and reversible, the scarves come in a few different designs that are all interesting and stylish but still versatile enough to justify the expense. The multi-colored stripes/polka dot design is my favorite because it's bright enough to add a punch of color to your winter style but the colors are toned down just enough. $245

Gallery: Franco Ferrari Print Cashmere Scarves

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Custom Cashmere Blankets From Lucien Pellat-Finet

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Quirky French knitwear label Lucien Pellat-Finet has a luxurious option to show someone you care. You can by have a custom image of your choice woven in a cashmere or cotton blanket. Each blanket is unique and available in a range of colors. Prices start at £849.

[via Vogue UK]

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White + Warren Cashmere Accessories For Breast Cancer Awareness

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Charity

October is breast cancer awareness month and White+ Warren has some pink cashmere pieces that are so cute you'd want to buy them even if they weren't benefiting Columbia Presbyterian's Women at Risk charity. And they aren't just doting the often obligatory 10 or 15%, White + Warren is donation 50% to women at risk. The little wristlet gloves in pink and black color combinations sell for $65. The cashmere slippers in a pouch are $145, the pink city scarf is $165 and the luxurious travel wrap is $275.

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Phillip Bloch To Have A Fashion Line

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Fashion stylist Phillip Bloch is moving on from simply fixing people's clothes to designing them from the ground up. He's teaming up with the contemporary Emma & Posh to come up with an all-cashmere collection for this year's holiday season. And if you're excited about this first attempt you'll be happy to know that both sides say this is only the beginning of what looks to be a long-term partnership. Look for the Phillip Bloch for Emma & Posh collection in stores like Henri Bendel and Fred Segal with price points around $108-$188.

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Design Student's Painting Becomes A Bendel's Sweater

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Luxury department store Henri Bendel has partnered with an art school to create a new offering for fall. Henri Bendel and the Savannah College of Art and Design's Working Class Studio have created a floral printed cashmere sweater for the Fall 2008 limited edition cashmere collection. The ¾ length scoop neck sweater gets its design from a painting of poppies by a SCAD artist and will available it two jewel tones--purple and pink.The "SCAD Working Class Studio for Henri Bendel" sweater will sell for $248 and be available in late August.

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The Classicist: Bamford's New Fall Favorites

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Men's Style, The Classicist

Bamford & Sons, the bastion of top-drawer British style whose killer custom Rolex we wrote about a couple months back, has come out with a stunning fall collection that actually has us looking forward to the end of summer. In addition, the company is launching a new Bath & Body line to add to their already impressive lineup of clothing and accessories, which includes everything from cashmere blankets to limited edition sterling silver iPods.

Bamford's sporty classics with a bit of a natty twist - check out this cashmere shooting jacket paired with a purple cashmere sweater - are known for being extremely comfortable and well made. The company's motto is "A man's life should determine his clothes; not vice versa." Their craftsmanship and blend of "innovation and heritage" calls to mind a classic British sportscar with beautiful burled walnut inlays, chrome gauges and hand-stitched leather seats.

For fall, traditional items such as this shooting jacket, the classic pea coat, tweeds and trench coats are given a lighter, more contemporary feel. Organic, sustainable and natural fibers are used, never synthetics. It may surprise you to know that not only is this shooting jacket water-resistant, but it is treated with a natural moisture repellent derived from the lotus flower rather than any nasty chemicals. If you bought one of those beautiful $100,000 Asprey shotguns we wrote about, this is the jacket to do it justice.

Gallery: Bamford & Sons for Fall

Dark navy wool/cashmere 'lotus finish' pea coat.

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Win A White + Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

There are certain sensations in life that can only be expressed by a deep sigh. The taste of a particularly rich dessert, an ice cold lemonade on a scorching day, sinking in to a warm bath and the feeling of quality cashmere on your skin are just some of the sensations that elicit this response which is why I'm happy to announce a special giveaway from White + Warren. This week I am giving away their First Class Travel wrap, shown at right. Why cashmere in the middle of summer? Because even in the summer there are places that are too cold, the airplane, the movie theater, out on the boat at night. How comforting to have this soft 81 by 36 inch wrap to cover bare shoulders. It's just delicious enough to make you actually start wishing for fall.

This week's comment starting question is: How do you keep cool in the summer months?

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, June 27, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on June 28, 2008.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below answering the question above.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Friday, June 27, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the White + Warren First Class Cashmere Travel Wrap, electric blue, valued at approximately $275..
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is now closed, thank you for your participation.

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D. Porthault Cashmere Picnic Blanket

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

I'm not sure you'd want to subject it to grass stains or beach sand but D. Porthault, the French company famed for their luxurious sheets, have created the first-ever cashmere picnic blanket. The 51" x 71" cashmere picnic blanket by D. Porthault is decorated with their signature Hounds & Rope design. The blanket retails for $3,600, and is also available with a tiger print design for $3,400.

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The Classicist: The Private Luxury of Loro Piana

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style, The Classicist

If I had the means I could easily wear nothing but Loro Piana for the rest of my life. They make the most comfortable, classic, stylish and subtly luxurious clothes I've ever had the pleasure of putting on. World-famous for their cashmere, the 200-year-old Italian company, which began as a textile merchant, has also branched out into other areas (including accessories and women's clothing) in more recent years with equal success.

Loro Piana's motto has it that true luxury is "knowing, not showing," i.e. dressing for yourself, not to impress others. It's "an inner satisfaction that comes from an aesthetic, intellectual, tactile pleasure, stemming from tradition, research and genuine quality." What could be better than that?

Their latest innovation is called Baby Cashmere®. To make this fabric the company first had to spend several years convincing Mongolian and Chinese breeders to comb the fine underfleece of the Hyrcus goat kid when it is 3-12 months old. Each combing yields no more than 30 grams of the rare, precious and incredibly soft fibre. Baby Cashmere crops up in Loro Piana's luxe Fall/Winter 2008 collection, which is about to hit stores; as usual we want it all.

We love the knitted stretch cashmere Davenport jacket pictured here, which like a lot of their designs calls to mind a cross between Cary Grant and Steve McQueen. And also like many of their best designs it captures that ineffable quality of effortless elegance the Italians call sprezzatura. This is the kind of thing you wear for a drive to your villa on Lake Como in your Maserati Gran Turismo. Even better, merely putting on this jacket for a trip to the liquor store can make you feel like you're driving to your villa in a Maserati, which is the real test of its worth (The jacket retails for $3,995).

Gallery: Loro Piana Luxe

Maine cashmere cardigan and Baby Cashmere turtleneck.

Double face baby cashmere Vassar cape from Women's Fall/Winter '08.

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Libertine Skull Pullover

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

This gray pullover sweater by Libertine, is part of the steady growing cashmere trend this spring. It seems like every hip designer is adding comfy cashmere pieces to their line. With extra long sleeves and an over-sized slouchy look, this top has a slight 80's feel to it. Made in Italy and decorated with fine crystals and a trendy white skull graphic, this pullover isn't cheap, Ron Herman has it for $2,500. I guess looking stylish and feeling cozy has it's price!

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Knitwit Cashmere Hoodie

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

These 100% cashmere, animal print hoodies by Knitwit, are must haves for spring 2008. Soft and comfy yet easy to dress up, perfect for all the girls who have lived in their Juicy hoodies for the last decade! Layer one over your favorite long tank top and VOILA instant outfit! Shopkitson.com has them for $275 in zebra giraffe and tiger print.

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Luxe Underfoot by Loro Piana

by Jaime El-Helw (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Loro Piana Interiors, the newest division of the luxury cashmere manufacturer, has created the 'One Step to Heaven' carpet, woven from 100% cashmere. The wool is taken from the underbellies of the rare Hyrcus goats which currently dwell high up in the mountains in Mongolia, Afghanistan, Iran and Northern China. The fibers are taken from the soft under-fleece of the goat called the "duvet". It is exceptionally fine and soft and provides superior protection from extreme weather conditions. Given its rarity (each goat produces between 150 - 200 grams of under-fleece fibers annually) and the difficulty in gathering and checking the quality of fiber, you know that its value is going to be cost prohibitive to all but the most discerning and demanding client. At 1,180 Euros per square meter, it's not for the kids' rooms, but perfect for the more intimate spaces such as your master suites on your yachts, jets, and vacation homes. If you try to justify the price based on weight it might be worth it, as you get approximately two kilos of the world's finest cashmere fibers in each square meter. This ultimate residential indulgence comes in three natural shades and has been thoughtfully treated with a stain-resistant coating. Your feet will thank you for it and you'll save a bundle on shoes, so it is worth it right?

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Cashmere Baby Clothes from Baby CZ

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

How do posh tots stay warm in the winter months? In cashmere babywear. Baby CZ a line by designer Carolina Zapf offers cozy outfits for babies, toddlers, kids and even adults in cotton, linen and baby-soft two-ply cashmere. For babies there are also blankets and hats.The gift set shown here includes a cashmere tipped double breasted hoodie in pink with cream tipping and a pair of drawstring pants. It sells for $374.

[via Style.com]

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Tags: babies, baby cz, BabyCz, cashmere, children, clothing

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