Louis Vuitton have launched two new patented diamond cuts based on their iconic monogram flowers - a rounded-cut flower diamond, and a pointed-cut flower diamond.The cuts which are patented took over three years to develop. The LV diamonds have between 61 and 77 facets, and are set into various pieces of jewelry, including a necklace with 108 carats of diamonds retailing at $4 million. Brooches, rings and necklaces featuring the monogram cut diamonds will also be available. The collection has been named "Les Ardentes", which translate as "the blazing."

Two customized Mercedes-Benz SL600, Luxury Crystal Benz, studded with 300,000 Swarovski crystal glass, are displayed at the pavilion of custom car accessory company Garson/D.A.D at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, January 9, 2009.The annual auto show, which showcases custom cars and accessories for cars, will be held until Sunday

Looking to expand your home's space by creating an inviting and elegant outdoor space? Roberti's Rattan Furniture is rich, relaxed and...well...rattan in natural hues such as chocolate brown and linen. I love the curves and artistic lines of each piece -- still simple but sculptural. The furniture is made from aluminum and Sunweave -- a new synthetic material that looks natural but is more durable and long-lasting. A beautiful evening outdoors or sunny day on the patio will certainly be complemented by this gorgeous line from Roberti.

We feel distinctly worldly carrying our new shoulder tote from Red Flag Design. It is made of re-purposed sailcloth and we enjoy daydreaming about the various dazzling harbors our bag must have visited at the time when it was still a sail - most likely of a magnificent Swan. The AUM (alternate use material) bags are amazing - sturdy, cool and one-of-a-kind.They are the first AUM product line by the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based Red Flag Design. Every single tote, duffel, clutch, wallet and shopping bag is made in Vancouver from locally sourced materials. The industrious and creative Red Flag has made noble-minded products of discarded materials since 2004 and they are getting better each year. By Tuija Seipell - coolhunter

Fashion scholar Sophie Albou first got her stylish feet wet at France's Fashion Institute. She followed her graduation with anappointment at Azzedine Alaia and then became a stylist for Le Garage.In 1995 Albou launched her first menswear collection, under the name "Paul and Joe" - a shout out to her two young sons. Two years later the designer released a womenswear line under the same moniker, to critical acclaim2007 finds Albou celebrating the tenth anniversary of her Paul and Joe womenswear line with a festive (bordering on cartoonish) collection of clothing. The billowing royal purple coat, a blouse with enormous white bell sleeves paired with dark khaki slouchy, pirate boots proudly declare Albou's standing as a "resolute anti-conformist." Even her primmer outfits - a conservatively tailored mint green coat with gold button accents comes to mind - are punctuated with loud purple, white or green stockings and patent knee-high boots.Currently Paul and Joe offerings are available in over 30 boutiques around the globe, as well as in retail giants Barney's, Harvey Nichols and Harrod's among others. By L Harper