Vespa 946
“This is not your papa’s proletarian Vespa.” A more stylish version of the Italian scooter known for its timeless style, the all-new 946 also packs a smoother transmission, traction control, and meaty anti-lock brakes.
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Dolce & Gabbana Crown
“Modern medieval” rules the night with this gold-plated filigree crown, adorned with glass mosaics and Swarovskicrystals. Pop singer Katy Perry wore one to this year’s Met Gala.
$4,150, call (877) 703-4872 for details
Source: Nylon
Pacified by Kalfin
Kalfin’s sterling silver pacifiers are nice too, but “if you want to spoil your baby a ridiculous amount,” ask for the diamond-encrusted model. “It’s probably one of the most expensive baby accessories out there.”
$50,000, kalfin.com.au
Source: TrendHunter.com
Bruno Hairy Football
Leather Head Sports, the company that proved weekend warriors wanted a better football, pushes its aesthetic to the limit with a brindle-haired model. Like the others, it looks great on display but is built for easy throwing.
$150, bespokeglobal.com
Source: New York magazine
Wall of Sound 2.0
The world’s biggest iPod dock, this 392-pound speaker stands over 3 feet tall and pumps out 8,000 watts. Its volume-control knob turns up to 11, but a small monkey head nearby warns you, with glaring red eyes, if you’re putting your hearing at risk.
$6,900, thewosexperience.com
Source: Gizmag.com
DJI Phantom
This “addictive” remote-controlled drone was designed to carry a video camera aloft. “Easy to set up,” it makes piloting almost foolproof: If you lose control, the drone will use GPS to stabilize and make a gentle landing right at your feet.
$1,200, bhphotovideo.com
Source: Men’s Journal
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