Ron Arad sofa may fetch up to 80,000 pounds ($159,000) at a London sale this week that aims to tap demand for “design art.” The steel work looks amazing — just don’t sit in it. “If you’re sitting on a polished metal sofa with rivets on your jeans you have to be careful,” said Ben Williams, a design specialist at Phillips de Pury .”Sitting on these pieces tends to be reserved for special occasions. They’re usually just looked at as a sculptural element in the room.”

Other objects (246 lots) also blur the line between design and art. A carbon-fiber table by Australian- born Marc Newson may fetch up to 200,000 pounds. Phillips’s inaugural design sale in London, at its new Howick Place auction rooms, has a total estimate of 1.4 million pounds to 2 million pounds.

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London born fashion guru, Alexander McQueen is famous for his daring and sometimes shocking designs. This season he revamps the classic black pump, by adding a dramatic squared silver toe.

The black crocodile looks fierce paired with the shiny silver, these are some pretty amazing shoes! And as if the 4.5 inch heel isn’t fabulous enough, there’s also a hidden 1 inch platform! At $1,440 they aren’t exactly a great investment, but they’re definitly worth taking a second look at. Net-A-Porter.com.

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The Presidential Suite at the Waldorf=Astoria: This may be one of the most famous presidential suites in the United States, because at one time or another, it has accommodated every President since Herbert Hoover in 1931. Because of this fact, this Presidential Suite has been decorated to resemble the interior of the White House; I guess to make the Presidents feel more at home when they stay here. This 35th floor suite is almost 3,000 square feet in size, offers an awesome view of Central Park and features an old-world art deco styling throughout. The suite has 4 bedrooms in all, and is decked-out in marble and hardwood floors.

There are private elevators to the suite, and a private butler that is available 24/7 to get the occupant whatever their heart desires. At about £3,750 a night, it’s not for everyone, but many dignitaries have stayed in this luxurious suite over the years. A short list of these famous leaders include: Queen Elizabeth II, General Charles de Gualle, King Hussein, King Faisal, and Emporer and Empress Hirohito of Japan. The rich history of the Presidential Suite in the Waldorf=Astoria holds many stories, including stories of JFK and Marilyn Monroe flings during JFK’s tenure as President. Many other celebrities have been spotted at the Waldorf=Astoria including Winona Ryder, Michael J. Fox, Ewan McGregor, Kid Rock, Paris Hilton (practically grew-up here), and many more. There have been multiple films shot at this hotel as well including Scent of a Woman, Coming to America, and Serendipity in 2001.

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Following a long legacy of his family’s work in luxury goods, Kilian Hennessy (Yes, that Hennessy) created L’Ouevre Noire, his first line of fragrances for both men and women. The colognes in the line feature scents inspired by everything from Rum to everyone’s favorite hallucinogenic liquor, absinthe.

The bottles come packaged inside a satin lined black lacquered box and every bottle is refillable via Kilian dealers. Price: $225.

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