There is just one word that stands out when speaking of Lihi Hod’s latest collection, White Blossom, and that word is delicacy. The intimate nature of her collection creates a dreamy aura whether you are looking for gowns of silk organza and beaded tulles, or Mikado silk demurely embroidered and dappled in crystals. The romance continues as she expertly crafted her gowns for classic silhouettes that float with the bride through out her magical day and include special touches such as ornamental handmade, embroidered three-dimensional flowers. Lihi Hod’s vision is tempered, never straying into overt shock factor or the overboard…
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Benetti has announced the delivery of the first Diamond 145 unit, the new Class category flagship that at 44 meters in length represents the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. The impressive and imposing exterior lines penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta are matched by spacious interiors bathed in a contemporary, welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere and designed by Benetti’s Interior Style Department. With a fiberglass hull and gross tonnage of 469 tonnes, Diamond 145 has five cabins sleeping 10 guests and five cabins for a crew of eight plus the captain. At a speed of 11 knots, the yacht has a…
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New York Men’s Day is always jam packed with the latest trends in men’s wear, and this year was no different. Some of our favorite fresh faces, though all interpreted in their own ways, made the overcoat the “it” piece of their collection. There was a cool, chill vibe that left pretense behind and the collections represented young men living their best life, comfortable in the clothes and the skin they’re in. A rooted and organic drive seemed to flow and the designers’ approaching fashion as art was apparent. STAN Retro, vintage garments and fabric upcycled into California cool styles…
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On the sixtieth anniversary of Roche Bobois, so long known for their iconic Mah Jong Sofa seating arrangement, the Parisienne design house looked to artist Joana Vasconcelos to add her unique, playful and expressive touch to their latest collection BOMBOM. Creativity at the heart of the designs, it offers organic fluidity to the shapes in juxtaposition of the geometric pulse of the Mah Jong. Optimistic and celebratory color theory makes for eye catching statements in the home. It offers a massive opportunity for decorators to choose from for the palette of the space it will belong to. Joana Vasconcelos notes…
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Wedding bells will ring next year, and in abundance. Brides everywhere are looking to Ines di Santo to make all of their frothy, lacey, embroidered dreams come true and her latest Spring/ Summer 2021 collection promises to be positively magical. Her Enchantment wedding gown collection is overflowing with delicious details and chic silhouettes, all of them named for their floral inspiration, like a secret garden of bridal dreams. “This is the feeling that I wanted to convey when you look at my latest collection. I wanted to take your eye on a journey of fantasy and beauty. I have draped…
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There are some things that are synonymous with the word ‘Italian’; food, family and fashion. Standing tall and standing strong, together, is what has always gotten these charming people through whatever history has thrown at them. In true Italian style the iconic fashion house of Bruno Magli came together and found a way to bring the buoyant spirit of their people to the world wide community with their #brunofamily summer campaign. So, pull up a chair, kick off your shoes and grab a glass of your favorite Italian wine. Building upon the Italian luxury brand’s FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST campaign, that…
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Art imitates life. And, the life lesson that has been perfected by artist Lukas Wegwerth is that just because we may be broken doesn’t mean that we’re not beautiful. Maybe it is our brokenness, our cracks, bumps and bruises that allows the space for love to fill in the blanks and create something unique, new and altogether breathtaking. Lukas Wegwerth started working on his crystallization vases in 2014. He begins by placing a cracked ceramic into a chemical solution and crystals grow along the cracks; he can of course remove the vase at any moment, and it is his decision whether…
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As the world continues to embrace and recognize all kinds of beauty, it isn’t surprising that concepts such as body positivity, size inclusivity and diversity are taking center stage within the fashion industry. In fact, an article by Grazia Daily explained that brands, magazines and designers these days are expected to be fully aware of their responsibility to represent a breadth of culture and identities. While many mainstream brands have been quick to introduce campaigns that champion diversity, inclusivity and body positivity, luxury brands seem to be struggling to follow suit. As a consequence, several fashion labels have been heavily…
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Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings with celebrity chefs,…
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The incredible collection Kam Tin, is known for the exciting use of jewels, creating a treasure trove of ambers and turquoise in an abundant homage to these gems of inspiration. Moving beyond in contrast to the smooth rounded stones that have dappled the cabinets, sideboards, and furniture, and now the designer has turned a new, very sharp corner in the choice of medium. This fresh chapter is a surprising stone: iron pyrite. A sparkling, metallic mineral muse that is fascinating in form and an intriguing choice for collectors who wish to punctuate a space with practical pieces that elevate the…