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    HELLO SUNSHINE: LIMONCELLO

    August 14, 2018 - By 

    SIPPING ON NATURE’S NECTAR There’s a reason that Dolce & Gabbana with their bold and elegant designs have a penchant for playful lemon print frocks for summer, it’s because lemons are as synonymous with the Amalfi coast as sunshine and romance. Italians don’t frown when life gives them lemons, instead they lovingly cultivate, peel and distill them into something so fresh, bright and stylishly delicious it could have only come from these bountiful shores. There is a little mystery behind the origins of this sweet elixir as Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri are all proud to claim it as their own…

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    RUNWAY: GOTTEX COUTURE CRUISE COLLECTION

    August 6, 2018 - By 

    This year the well established brand Gottex Swimwear turned up the heat in Miami as they presented their Couture Cruise Collection. The colorful and intricate designs are paired with luxurious silk pareos and glittering gold, jeweled and embroidered accents that let you dress up when you’re dressed down. Here are some of our favorites. To Explore The Full Collection Visit: GOTTEX SWIMWEAR Featured Design: Carnival Plunge Halter Cut One Piece Photo Credits: Gottex SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL                         …

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    KOENIGSEGG: GHOST SQUADRON

    July 31, 2018 - By 

    Exotic car manufacturer Koenigsegg recently held their annual owners tour as they invited a select few to join together, united by their love and ownership of these rare hyper cars. The group now goes by the moniker Ghost Squadron. The event, which has previously been held in Scandinavia, had a change in location and this time the collectors explored a breathtaking route beginning in southern Germany, the ancestral home of the Koenigsegg family. The winding mountain roads of the Black Forest provided the perfect ambience for such an adrenaline filled drive, while the Brenners Park Hotel and Spa served as the…

  • CLIFT HOTEL LOBBY
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    SAN FRANCISCO: CLIFT HOTEL

    July 12, 2018 - By 

      LEAVE YOUR HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO The CLIFT is a centrally located historic boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, this Philippe Starck designed accommodation, is a singular experience and a cornerstone of this beloved city. The soaring lobby features one of the most eclectic furniture collections in all of California, including chairs from Ray and Charles Eames, a coffee table by Salvador Dali, and a surreal stool inspired by René Magritte.   The color palette that Starck used was a vision created from the city itself. The soft lavender tone…

  • Perrier-Jouët's Blanc De Blancs: Eden Tokyo
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    SIPPING ON STARS: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA

    July 8, 2018 - By 

    It’s the summer season and when celebrations abound there’s 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…

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    Veuve Clicquot Rosé 200th Anniversary

    June 14, 2018 - By 

    This year, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Madame Clicquot innovating and re-creating the rosé champagne of the time, with their beautiful rendition of her original vision.   The secret was –  and still is! – in the blend Rosé champagne allows you a special way to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors and nuances between the complexities of red and white grapes, no longer segregated in different bottles, only to find that they play quite well together. The sweet and unique tones of bubbled blushed pink sparkle lightly on the palette and it is so easy to see why…

  • Gate 5 special commission for Design Miami/Basel: Mandala by Johanna Grawunder
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    PREVIEW: DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL

    June 11, 2018 - By 

    This week one of the most prestigious and important art events will be taking place at the DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL exhibition, June 12-17 in Basel Switzerland. Here is a preview of some of the most eye-catching and poignant pieces on display. TO LEARN MORE VISIT: DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL Featured Image: Gate 5 Gallery special commission for Design Miami/Basel: ‘Mandala’ by Johanna Grawunder Photo Credits: Nilufar, Hostler Burrows, Demisch Danant, Ammann Gallery, Guistini Stagetti, Cristina Grajales Gallery, Gate 5 Gallery SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL                 …

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    THE MAN BEHIND THE COVER

    May 24, 2018 - By 

    Bridging the gap between Chinese clients and US talents in the world of fashion. We’ve all seen the glossy magazine covers and spreads with luscious, whimsical tableaus filled with shockingly beautiful models who seemingly live a charmed and perfectly lit life. Though we secretly hope it will happen to us one day, we know reality rarely comes so saturated and bronzed. So, who is the mastermind behind all these candy colored works of art? Much like in music you find the composer, the silent musician, whose passion and precision guides the whole orchestra, in photography his counterpart is the producer.…

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    FRAUSCHER YACHTS: 858 FANTOM AIR

    April 27, 2018 - By 

    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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    RESTAURANT: AQUAVIT

    March 30, 2018 - By 

    In the land of the midnight sun a special culinary collision occurs, wild seafood caught within the deep icy waters inherently becomes paired with a harvest from the dark forest; wild game, berries and mushrooms. These worlds juxtapose perfectly on the plate and the palate. Native of Sweden, Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson brings an authentic flair to the menu, which under her leadership secured a  second Michelin Star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so. The unique Nordic flavor profile, such…