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    FINE ART: Dulk & Lladró Present Ephemeral Treasures

    December 23, 2024 - By 

    In a stunning collaboration a call to conservationism has never been more beautiful or more meaningful. The modern surrealist artist Dulk, from Spain, has teamed up with world renown Spanish porcelain masters Lladró. Together they have brought Ephemeral Treasures to life. This limited edition of porcelain storytelling is a three-dimensional vision of the ecological precipice that many of the spectacular creatures of India find themselves teetering on. Antonio Segura Donat, known artistically as Dulk, doesn’t just create captivating paintings and sculptures, his art reflects his true passion, a love of nature and the masculine need to protect it. On his…

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    DESIGN & LIFESTYLE: An Evening with Rita Chraibi & Ed Westwick Presenting Only Once

    December 5, 2024 - By 

    No matter how beautiful something is some people just can’t live in a copy and paste world and need an environment that is truly just for them. That is where the world renown French-Moroccan luxury interior designer Rita Chraibi comes in. She has a remarkable list of clients from Miami to Morocco, New York to Paris. The palaces, princes, hotels and Hollywood stars who all look to Chraibi for perfectly remarkable designs know that she delivers what no one else can. Singularity. Rita Chraibi, formed a concept she calls Only Once, where each piece of furniture and design you will…

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    TECH: Sony’s Flagship Mini LED QLED TV BRAVIA 9

    September 3, 2024 - By 

    In 2024 the tech world saw incredible television launches from many brands, but the showstopper is by far the king of tv, Sony, with their BRAVIA 9. It’s the flagship mini-LED QLED tv of the year. Already chosen by many editors for its exceptional contrast with local dimming; closest than ever to an OLED tv. Sony created a Monalisa of televisions, by advancing the local dimming technology which deeply enriches the picture quality and upscales any content that you are watching from low resolution up to 4K, thanks to its XR clear processor. Impressively the BRAVIA 9 handles blooming unlike…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Julie Macklowe of Macklowe Whiskey

    July 4, 2024 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Whiskey in a teacup is cute but some whiskeys would be more appropriate in a champagne glass. The refinement of Macklowe Whiskey is parallel to Hennessy Paradis Imperial Rare Cognac in that ultra smooth finish, almost oud nose and rich flavor. As if that wasn’t enough to fall in love with a whiskey unlike any other, it has also spearheaded a new category in spirits as the first American single-malt whiskey. The brainchild of American businesswoman and whiskey aficionado, Julie Macklowe. Realizing a critical gap in the market she single-handedly decided to bring luxury single-malt whiskey…

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    AUTO: Porsche 963, Manthey PureRxcing wins GT3 class

    March 8, 2024 - By 

    WRITTEN BY: GIUSEPPE MAUTONE It’s no surprise to see Porsche in the winner’s circle, but a triple win by the team is certainly noteworthy. Porsche Penske Motorsport claimed it’s first victory with the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC. Opening the season in Qatar, works drivers Kévin Estre (France), André Lotterer (Germany) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) crossed the finish line first at the wheel of the No. 6 car. The No. 5 sister car wrapped up the 1,812-kilometre event in third place. The customer team Hertz Team Jota triumphantly rounded off Porsche’s second place win overall. In…

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    JEWELRY: Jewels Fit For A Princess by Giampiero Bodino

    December 15, 2023 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL Sometimes the occasion calls for something special. Sometimes the special occasion is the woman. Italian jewelry designer Giampiero Bodino creates exquisite, delicious works of arts fit for a queen. Lightyears beyond typical his jewelry is dripping in large juicy gems, set with the finest craftsmanship. An addiction begins once you’ve had the pleasure of wearing one of his pieces. Suddenly other designs seem to pale in comparison. Not for the average collector. Not for the average woman. Giampiero Bodino draws from the masters of his people who have gifted us with their instrumental contributions to the…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Designer Kari Whitman of KWI

    December 7, 2023 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL It’s not every interior designer that comes with a glittering career prior to being a designer, however, the beautiful blonde model and actress Kari Whitman, has a unique resumé. After enjoying the spotlight doing movies with actors like Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, Kari decided to turn her sights towards interior design and has never looked back. Over the past twenty-nine years Kari Whitman Interiors ( KWI ) has been established as an important and respected design-build firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial interior design; and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and more.…

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    YACHTING: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

    October 17, 2023 - By 

    It’s time for the greatest boat show on the seven seas. More than 90 acres of event space will showcase over 1,300 boats and yachts during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 25-29th. Over one hundred thousand visitors will bask in sunny Florida surrounded by some of the most beautiful ships in the world. Quite a few ships will have their debut including the highly anticipated Benetti Oasis. Azimut is be premiering the new Verve 48 outboard, the latest model in this Series so popular with thrill-seeking US owners, alongside the Magellano 60 crossover featuring timeless styling, plus superyacht…

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    CULTURE: The Hispanic Society Museum & Library

    October 5, 2023 - By 

    World renown for some of the most culturally significant museums, New York City is a destination for local and international culture, history and art lovers. One of the jewels of the city is The Hispanic Society Museum & Library; a singular landmark dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the art and cultures of Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. Since the days of the pre-Spanish Colonialism all the way to the battles of the Mexican War of Independence, the museum is a safe harbor for each era with a distinct voice. Founded in 1904 by philanthropist and avid Hispanophile, Archer…

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    ARCHITECTURE: Rise Projects & Karen Frome

    July 17, 2023 - By 

    New York City is known for its iconic skyline, a skyline so expansive it travels the entire length of the Hudson River as far as the eye can see. At night it’s a dazzling history book of stories of the past while the future is being written right beside it. Old brown stone, pre-war walk ups, fit neatly beside ultra-modern skyscrapers. Each building a testament to human engineering and the concrete, brick, metal, and glass vision of the era, all brought to you by New York architects. And, as you zoom in to the individual rooms, homes and public spaces…