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    TRAVEL: BAROS DREAMS

    It’s Not A Mirage, It’s The Maldives Have you ever dreamed of racing a pod of dolphins in your personal sailboat somewhere off in the Indian Ocean? Maybe after a few competitive rounds you shimmy into your diving suit and with a deft roll off of the boat’s hull you splash into the blue waters that are the perfect shade of heaven, the air bubbles fizz and rise up around you like you just jumped into a glass of champagne as you swim lower into the sea in search of the legendary botanical gardens of the undersea variety. Coral reefs…

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    FRAUSCHER YACHTS: 858 FANTOM AIR

    Frauscher Yachts are catching some air this spring as they celebrate their 90th anniversary with a light, easy breezy day cruiser. The 8.6 metre motor yacht combines the premium design and top-class handling characteristics of the previous closed model – the legendary Frauscher 858 Fantom – with an even more spacious design and additional first-class details now found in their 858 FANTOM AIR.   “With the Frauscher 858 Fantom Air we hope to continue the success of the 686 Lido, the 747 Mirage Air and the 1017 Lido – all yachts with a centred exposed helm – of which we…

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    HARRY WINSTON: OPUS IN RETROGRADE

    HARRY WINSTON IS A ROCK STAR Getting your kicks on Route 66 in a cool classic car, top down, sun out, and The Beach Boys serenading your expedition with some good vibrations; Harry Winston’s OPUS 14 evokes the iconic Americana experience. For the collector with an eye for vintage cars, timeless refinement and a sophisticated playfulness, the jewelry maison joined forces Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin, two visionary watchmakers, for the fourteenth chapter of their totally unique and always highly anticipated OPUS series. The rock ‘n roll soul of the OPUS 14 is found in the groundbreaking miniaturization of the…

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    RESTAURANT: NERAI

    Haute Greek cuisine seasoned with traditional hospitality. Any time you need to escape the New York de rigueur for a quick trip to the Mediterranean Isles Nerai should be your first stop. The light and airy ambiance and sparkling bright flavors transports you in seconds. A modern take on your grandmother’s classics thanks to the extensive knowledge of executive chef Chris Christou. Start with a Meze platter, then dine on a whole Lavraki European Sea Bass and Spanakopita, and for dessert choose a delicious and comforting Lavender Mousse. You’ll be feeling the sea breeze come in off of the endless…

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    SPRING AT GIOPATO & COOMBES

    Spring has finally sprung from the clutches of Old Man Winter and for most of us that means spring cleaning, but it also offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh our living spaces even if we don’t have the time for a full remodel. Small subtle changes can make a big difference. If you are looking for a simple and elegant change and don’t know where to start, lighting is the perfect place to begin. A well chosen change here can make a big impact. And if you want a lighting piece that will be the focal point of the room…

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    CRISTINA GRAJALES GALLERY: REVISITING EL DORADO

    Cristina Grajales Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of silver works by Alexandra Agudelo, opening on April 26th, 2018.  This is the first solo gallery exhibition of works by Alexandra Agudelo in the United States. Revisiting El Dorado will consist of 20 new works.  Agudelo’s fascination with pre-Columbian culture is infused in each piece she creates.   Ancient pottery shapes are reimagined as glowing, ethereal vessels; touches of gold pay tribute to the legend of El Dorado.  Agudelo’s work also explores the dichotomy between the rigidity and malleability of the silver.  Through stippling, engraving, gilding, and enameling, Agudelo’s handwork breathes…

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    LANVIN & THE TECHISM OF KRISTA KIM

    It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings.  The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…

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    MISHA: ELEVATING SPACES

    Misha Wallpaper recently showcased their new collection of hand painted wallpaper, called Tour des Voyages during the Maison & Objet International Fair. Their incredible attention to detail, artistic talent, and an eye for setting the scene create an intoxicating atmosphere where the provocative seeds of wanderlust are sure to take place as they turn empty walls into the magical pages of a story book, inspired by the greatest explorers in history, Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci. They also showcased The Spice Route, which travels the path of the Portuguese from Latin America to South Africa and onward to India and Indonesia. The design,…

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    EMERGING DESIGNERS

    The UK-based company, Oxford Fashion Studio presented eleven different emerging designers from all over the globe at New York Fashion Week on February 10th 2018 at Studio 450 which included one marquee and two group runway shows.  The shows had everything from bridal gowns to men’s wear and women’s wear, to women’s shoes and even handbags.   Nandi Madida’s womenswear collection had rich reds, deep browns and sunset orange with a splash of white and black.  Jef Albea’s couture line displayed traditional bridal white with a few gowns in non-traditional gold, black and red. Tone Fitness Apparel’s main color focus…

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    VERDURA: UNVEILING AT TEFAF

    This year during the world’s leading and most exclusive art exhibition, the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, Verdura and Herz-Belperron, in its third year participating, will proudly be unveiling an iconic piece of jewelry that hasn’t been seen in over eighty years. As a highlight of their collection ‘Breaking Away: the Quest for Color’, the Ravenna Cuff will be makeing an historic debut.   The famous Coco Chanel was rarely ever seen without her bold and dazzling cuffs designed for her by Fulco di Verdura. They became a staple to her fashion and exemplified her take on style, and unlike her famous…