The best toys that money can buy

A selection from the editors of ForbesLife India, ForbesLife and Network18 Publishing

Mar 19, 2016, 06:24 IST2 min

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Stand AlightPrice: Rs 1,81,440 (each)A delicate web of aluminium thread atop a lacquered steel lamp post forms the COCO MAXI floor lamp. Designed by Matthias Bader, they are available in various colours —including festive ones of red and gold—with a lacquer finish. Courtesy: Better Interiors

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Swirls!Swirls!Swirls! Left to right: Oenologie decanter by Baccarat ($800) Caulfield decanter by Ralph Lauren Home ($195)Cobra Carafe by Georg Jensen ($95) Opposite: Bacchus decanter by Riedel ($525)Whether your wine has a full body or thin legs, these curvaceous decanters call for some heavy breathing.There are three classic reasons to decant a wine: It’s young and you want it to breathe it’s an old wine and you want to pour off its sediment or for whatever reason—your house, your rules—you don’t want your guests to know what they’re drinking. These sculptural decanters add a charming grace note to that list: You’d pour water into these vessels, they’re so beautiful. Set them on the table with a vibrant red wine inside, add some candlelight and look for good things to happen

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A New Step in WatchmakingPrice: On requestJaeger-LeCoultre is celebrating the Reverso’s 85th birthday by collaborating with designer Christian Louboutin in creating an unexpected Reverso collection. The Reverso is a strong base that lends itself to personalisation and playful effects. Each Reverso seen by Louboutin reveals an unexpected aspect of the watch, playing with classical design codes while respecting its identity

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Celebrating Chinese New YearPrice: On RequestVacheron Constantin is enriching its Métiers d’Art The Legends of the Chinese Zodiac series with the sign of the monkey this year. Bearing the Hallmark of Geneva, these two new creations, realised in 12 models each, combine the technical excellence of Caliber 2460 G4 with the beauty of artistic crafts. The foliage motif on the dial is based on classic Chinese iconography and is etched directly on the metal. The pattern remains semi-embedded and stands out from its gold base by a subtle stage-setting of variously accentuating reliefs.

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