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    TWENTY FIRST GALLERY & VALENTIN LOELLMANN

    May 29, 2019 - By 

    In 2010, right after his graduation from the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht, Valentin started to create unique furniture pieces and quickly built up his atelier in an old factory building in the center of Maastricht (NL). After making the building his own, it now crystalizes his thoughts, inspirations, and emotions, to an extent that it feels like home.     In 2015 Studio Valentin Loellmann was founded. Along with the creation of furniture pieces and objects, the studio also focuses on indoor and outdoor spaces, extensions and atmospheres. In the past few years, collaborations with galleries and private…

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    MAY LINDSTROM’S SOOTHING SKINCARE

    May 13, 2019 - By 

    If you have sensitive or reactive skin or you want products that are made with all natural ingredients, then May Lindstrom Skin Collection is what your body needs. May Lindstrom created and launched her skin care line in 2012, due to her own highly sensitive skin that started early on in infancy. For her, her sensitivity wasn’t something that went away as she got older and wiser, but the reverse effect happened, it increased. Ultimately this started May’s journey in the study of plant medicine and creating formulas that were once play ‘potions’, into the skin care line we see…

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    BRIDAL: STEVEN BIRNBAUM’S BESPOKE COLLECTION

    April 26, 2019 - By 

    Long known in the NYC bridal scene, Steven Birnbaum has an impeccable eye for detail and uses it for the good of all his brides. Dripping in luxurious fabrics and detail his 2020 Bespoke Collection is for the bride who not only wants to look glamourous but who also wants to feel glamourous on the inside, too. Steeped in high fashion, each gown that Steven creates is a collaboration with the bride-to-be, creating a covetable personalized experience. The collection was named ‘BESPOKE’ for a reason, after all. At his atelier he walks his brides through the many steps and fittings…

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    MCLAREN: SPEEDTAIL DEBUT

    April 21, 2019 - By 

    Only a select group of people, 106 to be exact, will have the pleasure of cruising the streets in their new personalized hand-built McLaren Speedtail starting early next year. These coveted few will even be designated a Bespoke Liaison Manager to ensure their dream car becomes a reality and that the car is tailored to them as its new captain. To help aid this process, McLaren’s Colour and Material design team created three collections, Urbane, Visionary and Dynamic, each with their own themes. Each of these collections and themes offer their own set of impressive details such as gloss 1K…

  • BIG LIVES: INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY EVENT
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    EXCLUSIVE: BIG LIVES WITH SAM ALSTON

    April 17, 2019 - By 

    Taking on the luxury world in a new way, Sam Alston, has reinvented the way women across the country have started to explore the retail market, finding rare pieces and curated products in a whole new atmosphere. It’s a shopping experience for those who want to stay in the know, ahead of the trend and support meaningful brands. We had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Alston about her inspiration and vision of the future. What was your first inspiration to create the Big Lives conceptual shopping experience? I’ve dreamed of having a business since I was a kid. As…

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    FORNASETTI: SILKEN RUG COLLECTION

    April 11, 2019 - By 

    During the recent Milan Design Week the iconic Italian design brand Fornasetti launched the unveiling of their latest creations, a capsule of eleven unique and striking rugs. Designed to be the conversation piece of the spaces they are in the bold aesthetic is sure to catch attention. This Milanese Atelier is known for their no-holds-barred use of whimsy and this collection is no different. Whether your space is a study of architectural symmetry, or the soothing tones of nature and botanicals guide your design choices, there’s an eye-catching option that will complement your style. Each silken rug shimmers with rich…

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    SOTHEBY’S: HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS & JADEITE

    April 2, 2019 - By 

    This spring on the 2nd of April 2019, Sotheby’s Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite in Hong Kong will have the pleasure of leading the auction with a behemoth of an oval diamond, coming in at a magnificent 88.22 carats. When it comes to the Critical Criterion for diamonds (the GIA’s 4C’s of diamonds: Cut, Color, Carat weight and Clarity), this stone has met every category with perfection. Most people confuse diamond shapes, such as oval or princess, with a diamond cut but the two are not the same. Diamond cut refers to how the diamond cutter achieved balancing the…

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    LES CARATS: MEN’S SPRING LOOKBOOK

    April 2, 2019 - By 

    Stepping into spring is the perfect time to bring a breath of fresh air to your wardrobe. Men’s fashion becomes lighter and the colors brighter. Clean, classic lines creates a confident and bold look for the modern man who needs a comfortable, sophisticated style that perfectly balances the transition from office wear to an effortless and irresistible day time attire that can take on as many challenges as you do. STYLIST TIP: CHOOSE COOL BLUES, CRISP WHITES & GOLD ACCENTS FOR A TIMELESS, FRESH LOOK STYLIST TIP: LOOK FOR WELL CUT STYLES AND LIGHT WEIGHT, BREATHEABLE FABRICS AND SHOES Photo…

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    FASHION: DELVAUX IN NYC

    March 26, 2019 - By 

    Delvaux already has a few prestigious accolades under their belt since it was founded in 1829. They are an Official Purveyor to the Royal Court of Belgium in the category of Fashion and Clothing, a title they have kept since 1883. And in 1908 they registered their first patent on a handbag, a first ever, making them the inventor of what we still use today. As if these accolades were not enough, they can add to their resume an esteemed location seated graciously on the corner of 5th Avenue and 59th Street, with an astounding view of Central Park which…

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    WOMEN’S FASHION: CHOCHENG

    March 20, 2019 - By 

    This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection?  This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that?  I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…