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    GIFTS: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    February 3, 2021 - By 

    So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…

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    JEWELS: PIAGET CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

    January 28, 2021 - By 

    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, officially starting on February 12th, 2021, and running until February 26th. Traditional dishes and desserts, firecrackers to ward away evil spirits, and the lantern festival are all part of this annual celebration that sees all family members returning to their hometown for the festivities. Celebrating, sharing, socializing, and spending time with family are all values that Piaget holds dear as well and it joins the merriment with several new extraordinary creations. This year, Piaget is celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year…

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    YACHTING: Benetti’s ‘Metis’ Wins 2020 Superyacht Award

    January 10, 2021 - By 

    Benetti’s 63-meter mega yacht “Metis” made the top step of the podium at the World Superyacht Awards in the category “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT”. The judges at Boat International were impressed by the interior architecture, designed in a particularly progressive style by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell, and the innovative exteriors and layout penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta and his team. Recently Benetti’s mega Yacht “Metis” won the prestigious World Superyacht Award in the “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT” category. The success is doubly sweet as they also received such recognition for Benetti at the 2019 event for…

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    FASHION: N.PEAL x 007

    December 23, 2020 - By 

    N.Peal, London’s most esteemed luxury cashmere specialist, founded in Mayfair’s iconic Burlington Arcade in 1936, is no stranger to the silver screen. Their sumptuous designs have been worn, oh so cool-ly, by none other than Mr. Bond himself over the years in icon films like Skyfall and Spectre. The upcoming blockbuster, No Time To Die, also is featuring some fabulous N.Peal creations. Of course, what is a Bond movie without a Bond Girl? To celebrate all of these iconic women, N.Peal has delved into the Bond archives to select seven classic looks from across the past 50 years and reimagined them for…

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    HOLIDAY: CELEBRATE WITH CHAMPAGNE, CAVA OR PROSECCO

    December 20, 2020 - By 

    This holiday season it’s time to celebrate and there is only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles. What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava?Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that makes wine fizzy is a by-product of a…

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    FASHION: Bruno Magli’s Fall/Winter Handbag Collection

    November 25, 2020 - By 

    Bruno Magli, the famous Italian Maison known the world over for their beautifully crafted leather shoes, puts their insignia on more than an exquisite pair of boots. As part of their Fall/Winter collection they have also released a lovely collection of women’s handbags that feature their expert craftmanship in classically cool styles just in time for the holiday season. Fabulous and cheerful reds, warm rich chestnut shades and soft baby pink nudes, they are the perfect treat. How has Bruno Magli’s heritage influenced your latest collection?The collection takes inspiration from Bruno Magli’s heritage and extensive archive with a contemporary twist.…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Steven Birnbaum & His SS 2021 Bridal Collection

    November 22, 2020 - By 

    We had the opportunity to chat with one of New York City’s most famous bespoke wedding gown designers and chat about his latest collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 Collection. Walking down the aisle in a custom gown is a true luxury and Steven Birnbaum shares some of the details that goes into making your very own one-of-a-kind bridal gown. Enjoy! Can you share with us your inspiration for this latest collection? This collection was conceived during the chaos and tumult of the last few months, when my beloved home city of New York was brought to its knees.  There was no…

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    BEAUTY: Latest Beauty Trends For The Holiday Season

    November 15, 2020 - By 

    Thinking of stuffing stockings even before the turkey? With the holidays quickly upon us we have all turned to thinking of that perfect gift those on our ‘Nice’ list. We have curated a list of some of our favorite beauty trends for this year with a full spectrum of ideas. TREND: ENVIROMENTALY FRIENDLY The Chantecaille family is often considered an innovator in the beauty industry by creating cruelty-free, vegan friendly beauty products that harness botanical super powers and with a high efficacy, all without cutting corners on vibrant pigments and luxurious products. Creating beauty with an impact. This season they…

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    WELLNESS: BE HEALTHY IN 2021

    November 2, 2020 - By 

    As we rush closer to the new year it makes total sense to get a jump start on your wellness routine. We have curated some of our favorite wellness products to share with you so you can stay healthy and vibrant. Your future you will thank you. HUSH & HUSH We are loving the Holiday Wellness Essentials Collection from Hush & Hush, with specially designed blends to help you accomplish your wellness goals. The TimeCapsule, that is a 4 in 1 Skin supplement created to give you a beautiful complexion from the inside out. Their MindYourMind was put together to…

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    ART: Axel Vervoordt Named Officier des Art et des Lettres

    October 23, 2020 - By 

    World renowned Belgian art and antiquities dealer, Axel Vervoodrt, has recently earned the honor of being named the Officier des Art et des Lettres, by the country of France. Deeply and extraordinarily famous in the art world for his incredible finds and unique eye, he more recently has caught the general public’s attention for his designs and art that he helped Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West acquire for their Californian dream home, which was explored in depth with an article for Architectural Digest. However, his art dealings, design work and real estate acquisitions have been developed over decades on…