Beyoncé breaks out her bikini and shows off her summer bod in the brand new commercial for H&M's summer collection, dubbed Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the pop star poses on the beach in Nassau, Bahamas, sporting various swimwear options, from two pieces, to shrongs, to two piece bikinis. The 90-second spot also features the debut of her Sia-penned song, Standing on the Sun. The H&M 2013 Summer collection is slated to drop at the beginning of May at H&M stores worldwide and online. Enjoy.

Life envy. This is the residual emotion you are left with after two days spent in the company of Ms. Mimi Thorisson. To say that the 38-year-old author of the beautifully curated culinary blog, Manger, is an ambassador for French country living is, shall we say, a little undercooked. She lives and breathes French lifestyle and cuisine in a manner so beguiling that you start to pity being born in any other nation. During MR PORTER's trip to her home were treated to her surprisingly light yet comforting Calvados Apple Tart, which she shows us how to cook in the short film above. Enjoy.

If consumers want crossovers and SUVs (as all sales charts suggest), why should premium carmakers like BMW disagree? The brand with the roundel logo is keen to capitalize on the growth of this segment, something that is evident from the sales of its X-series models, which now account for one in every four new cars it delivers worldwide. Today, the Bavarian carmaker previewed its second SAC model in the form of the X4 Concept, a couple of weeks ahead of its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show in China on April 21th.

Sure to make a style statement, Gucci Soho Begonia Shoulder Handbag ($1,295 USD) is at the top of our must-have lists. Carry it in wear-with-everything salmon leather for an added edge of urban sophistication. Styled after the jump with a Proenza Schouler shirt and Isabel Marant heels. [See More]

Inspired by the polygonal shape of minerals found in nature, Spanish architect Ramon Esteve has designed the Faz daybed for VONDOM. The resulting outdoor furniture piece mixes an elegant design with a practical ability to protect its user from harmful sun rays. Moreover, the lounge chair is equipped with wheels, making it easy to move from one place to another and create a versatile relaxation platform for sunbathing. Just switch the daybed around in order to get an optimum amount of sunlight. Enjoy.

Following success of 2011′s Feerie Rose des Neiges, French jewelry & luxury goods house, Van Cleef & Arpels has launched Feerie Spring Blossom – new poetic and infinitely charming limited edition Eau de Parfum. Since it’s time for spring romance, this fragrance will make you feel like you’re in meadow surrounded with vibrant colors, first buds and fresh and sweet scents. Deeply poetic and infinitely charming scent tinged with mischief and magic is developed by Antoine Maisondieu and is inspired by spring fruits and flowers such as cherry blossoms. [See & Read More]

If you haven’t seen them yet it’s about time you lay eyes on Louis Vuitton’s Mini Mon Amour collection from Louis Vuitton. The French house dropped a collection of their most iconic bags in mini sizes that are finally available online at Louis Vuitton. The Epi BB Monceau bag displayed above especially is on my “want-if-someday-I-can-afford-it-list.” Right below find the accompanying campaign video starring fashion blogger Elin Kling, Miroslava Duma and Hanneli Mustaparta. Enjoy.

The menswear designer Asher Levine has a plan to install GPS technology into your clothing so you never lose a hat or scarf in a cab again. The techology element is a small dog-tag sized device that is slipped into a piece of luggage, gloves, or other clothing that tracks with GPS through an app on your smartphone. If your coat or gloves gets more than 30 feet away from you, your phone starts beeping. The Tracker app, made by Phone Halo, is already available for purchase for things like keychains and other valuables.

Extremely rare Bulgari diamond ring set with a rare blue diamond is likely to be the highlight of Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale on April 24th. The fancy deep-blue diamond ring, made in the mid-1960s will sell for an estimated £1-1.5 million ($1.5-2.3 million). The Trombino ring made by Bvlgari is set with a cushion-shaped fancy deep-blue diamond weighing 5.30 carats, which is set horizontally along with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. [See & Read More]

We told you all about Gucci’s new Soft Stirrup Handbag, which has been spotted on the arms of a good few slebs. And guess what, the Italian fashion house has provided us with a video of how the bag is made. Yep, we mean what happens behind the closed doors, right from the delicate assembly of the reptile skin pieces to the addition of aged silver hardware and finishings – you actually get to watch the whole process of how a luxury handbag is made. Enjoy.