Heck, you’ve even scored a referral to A Small World.

So what’s next for the digital A-Lister that you are? How about virtual exclusivity and hobnobbing - how about DiamondLounge.com. Think of Diamond Lounge as a social networking site for business and pleasure.

Sure you’ll have to apply and tell them how devilishly handsome (or incredibly cute), smart, successful, and altruistic you are. But once you’re in, it’s time for socializing and strategizing. Start by creating your “Lounge” profile for mixing with fellow beautiful people. Don’t worry, you can filter out not so pretty people (say Vinod, the Venture Capitalist) from seeing your profile. On the business side, you’ll supply vitals, such as industry and job title, for schmoozing in the “Boardroom”.

And what good is a high-end social network if you can’t show your new friends some largesse.

Well, Diamond Lounge has got that down too. Except in DL, the gifts aren’t cupcake or teddy bear icons à la Facebook, they’re real icons of status, like real Gucci bags and tickets to St. Tropez.

Talk about friends with benefits.


Get acquainted with DiamondLounge.com.

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness never had the chance to pony up for Hugh Hefner’s lifestyle.

With Playboy Passport, the company’s new members-only concierge service, a $10,000 annual membership buys the ultimate in luxury and service for a Hef-like lifestyle.

Aside from letting you go behind-the-scenes at shoots and attend events at the Playboy Mansion (and the mag’s parties across the country) the Passport offers practical luxury for the jet set: private jet and yacht services, discounted car rentals, automatic upgrades at hotels, spas, and resorts.

The 24-hour service also extends to dining and nightlife benefits, including a personal assistant/shopper.

Plus the Passport boosts your status, allowing you to breeze into club openings, private sales, galas, premieres, and big sports events.

But as playboys Jamie Foxx and Wilmer Valderrama jump on board, the memberships – limited to 1,000 – are going fast.

Think of it as a travel investment.

With a bunny bonus.


For more information, visit playboypassport.com.

And so you probably know about that storied and venerable French luxury house that’s opening right across from the New York Stock Exchange.

The one with the orange boxes. Signature silk scarves for her. And power ties for you.

Yes, Hermès Wall Street is set to open on Thursday (6/21), just in time for the start of Summer. Manhattan’s second Hermès location (after the original at 691 Madison Avenue) will be grand: 4,000 square feet of mosaic stone floors, glass-paneled walls, and cherry woodwork.

It will also introduce a vast menswear collection, including dressy sportswear, limited edition watches, signature ties, and an all new made-to-measure service for shirts and suits. The Hermès woman will, of course, feel at home with luxurious scarves, cashmere shawls, jewelry, and handbags.

There’s also a home & beach collection and designer dog collars, too.

Now, aren’t you glad you work downtown.


Hermès Wall Street opens Thursday (6/21).


Hermès Wall Street
15 Broad Street (Wall Street)
Tel: (212) 785-3030
usa.hermes.com

GOOD JEANS
Don’t just eat organic, wear it too. Levi’s eco denim is made from 100% organic cotton using all natural processes. Look for the green stitching to signal your jean is earth-friendly.

Available at levisstore.com.

SOLE KING
Staying true to Camper’s awareness philosophy and innovative as always, this Spanish shoe design house releases it’s first eco shoe. The Wabi is simple, unisex, ergonomic and water resistant, while being 100% recyclable.

Available at Camper stores and at shop.camper.com.

WINE & SHINE
Yes, drinking can be productive: discuss ways to help save the planet with environmental experts while tasting local, biodynamic and organic wines at Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit. Sunday (4/22), 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 5 West 19th Street (Fifth Avenue), (212) 929-2323, bottlerocketwine.com.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT
Produced in Iceland, Reyka is the only vodka in the world distilled by natural steam, and uses pure lava rock filtered water. Oh, and it tastes pretty great too.

Avalailable at select retailers and reykavodka.com.

GO GREEN
The hilarious animated site, gcycle.org is an online resource for finding recycling centers for obscure items in your area. Not sure where to recycle your old Nintendo console?

Consult gcycle.org.

The ladies of INsider New York fit that bill. They’re disguised as personal concierges, but they’re more like professional life consultants…that care.

When you enlist INsider’s services, the company will extract your every detail to personally tailor their services to you and pair you with the right account manager.

But, they won’t just call you back when you need something: they’ll also contact you about events that suit your interests, and give you a head’s up before it’s your girlfriend’s birthday to help plan something special. (They’ve got a knack for special event planning.)

Sure, they can book you into a coveted restaurant at a moment’s notice, or get you past the most vicious nightclub door in town. But, because these pros count celebrities and professional athletes as clients, that’s simply child’s play.

Need to be bailed out of jail? Want to know where to buy cream cheese at 3 a.m.? Too swamped to plan every deluxe detail of your Montreal bachelor party?

As long as it’s legal, INsider can make it happen.



INsider New York
Tel: (212) 685-4113
insidernyc.com