Imitating art

Redefining the image of speakers as big, black and very loud, Danish manufacturers Artcoustic have just released the Superstar – a speaker so pretty you will want to hang it on the wall. With a 10-inch bass unit for low end power and 130w per channel amplifier, the Superstar can be fully customised with a wide range of designs to suit any décor. Retailing for $3,999, the best feature of the unit is its compatibility with any audio source: plug and play your iPod or connect with the rest of the office through single or multi-zone systems. Noisy art? It’s all about making a memorable impression. Ensure your first impression counts with this sleek design leather laptop case  - retailing at $285 – from Sydney-based design house Baubridge & Kay. Creative directors Phillip and Julie Chapman also have the Castlereagh leather weekender bag available for $365. Montblanc has just released the latest addition to its StarWalker line with the StarWalker Black Mystery line hitting stores early 2009. The linear futuristic design retains all the traditional features that are synonymous with the French company’s devotion to quality, such as platinum-plated fittings, hand-crafted rhodium-plated nib made of 14k gold (in the fountain pen) and the ‘floating’ emblem on the lid. Launched in May, the latest additions to Montblanc’s Meisterstück Collection include a range of cases and bags made from high-quality calf leather. Walking the fine line between tradition and functionality, the bags feature useful compartments including space for your laptop. And for a touch of travel class, send the right message with these accessories from Tiffany & Co. The patent red leather passport case is $165.