Casinos are growing in numbers as they look to cater to the demands of gaming enthusiasts around the world. For example, in Vietnam they are looking to add a number of casinos at five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City to help boost the economy after the devastation caused by the pandemic. But the focus isn’t entirely on opening more casinos – it’s about opening high class establishments. Patrons are now looking for more than just the occasional show, an adequate buffet dinner, and a few rounds of drinks and games at a casino resort. To cater to this demand,…
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In a world of mass production and an abundance of items that all feel remarkably familiar due to their sameness, we are often left wishing and wanting for more. Something that says, ‘This is mine’, ‘This is special, it’s for me.’ And, it’s the little things that make moments memorable, a birthday cake your friend made with your name written in sweet, uneven swirls. The pair of sandals in your favorite shade of blue that you bought on your trip to Europe because you lost yours somewhere in Barcelona. The tiny pendant necklace that your grandmother gave you. It’s so…
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She’s a bold one, with unexpected curves and a personality to be remembered. Always ready to entertain. The Italians call it ‘bella figura’, and Versace’s newest home collection perfectly encapsulates all the iconic style that they are known for. Fans can now essentially live in an unending fashion show with the golden 3-dimensional moniker playing a supporting role to life as you now know it. For Milan Design Week, the Versace Home boutique will also host a special installation by Paul Kneale, a young Canadian artist promoted by Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. The brand’s new La Greca pattern evolves from…
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Meet one of the most addictive beauty hacks you’ve ever seen. Designed by Dr. Lalvani, a professional mom on the go from England, the Beautifect Box is a multi-tasking wonder that flew off the shelves in Harrod’s over the holiday season. As a new mother Dr. Lalvani, knew she wanted to keep up with her beauty routines but struggled with being able to find the time to do her makeup in the bathroom, which had the best lighting and all of her beauty essentials. It just wasn’t practical to leave the baby in another room while she did her foundation.…
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Life happens when you’re busy making other plans. The rush and swirl of to-do lists, endless news flashes – domestic and international, family gatherings and contemplation about taking that new job; everything playing out against the backdrop of your home and the important spaces of your life. There are very few constants. The need for a balanced, grounding energy can never be underestimated and sometimes from that backdrop something can rise up, as if a spotlight has been shown upon it and you see it with a renewed understanding, of not just its use but its purpose in your life.…
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An engagement ring is a token of love, and every love story is unique in itself. But shopping for an engagement ring can be intimidating. No doubt, you want something fashionable, authentic, ageless, and at the same time – a reflection of your personalities as a couple. You may have heard that the four C’s, cut, clarity, carat, and color, are of prime importance when buying an engagement ring. But it would help if you also considered the prevailing trends in jewelry design and fashion when making such a significant purchase. With more and more couples seeking to express the…
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This is the year of the Golden Water Tiger, and to celebrate the start of the new year in the traditional Chinese astrological calendar, Arnold & Son is releasing a limited edition, comprising eight pieces of its high-precision phases of the moon model. The “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon features a sculpted golden tiger against a backdrop in specular hematite, a rare and expressive stone. The year of the Water Tiger is embodied in an expressive version of the Perpetual Moon. Arnold & Son has fashioned a golden tiger, roaring and on the alert. In the background, a waterfall…
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The British brand Troy London enjoys a who’s who following; everyone from HRH Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, to Poppy Delevingne, reaches for one of their timeless jackets or blouses to infuse their style with that classic countryside chic. Founded by the English sister duo Rosie van Cutsem and Lucia Ruck Keene, Troy London has carved out a space in the fashion industry so iconic that it seems to have been there all along. Completely dedicated to Great Britain, they show their national pride by ensuring that every garment is fully made in the UK. It’s a non-negotiable brand ethos…
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Life, often the mistress of inexplicable whimsy, rarely unfolds as one would expect, yet somehow, puzzling so, we actually end up exactly where we are meant to be. For Rafka Koblence, former Israeli National Wrestling Champion and Olympian in training, this could not be more true. Deciding not to join his team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and move to the USA instead, he soon learned of the devastating terrorist attack that murdered his former teammates and coach. Completely shocked and heartbroken he vowed to stay in America and forge a new path. Remembering his past love of the work…
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Art is transformative, groundbreaking and seductive. Something as delicate as a drawing of a butterfly or imposing like large sculptural columns dripping in gold; historic as a tiny carved animal from ancient Greece or a glittering contemporary glasswork, art transports the viewer to a shared vision and moment in time with the creator, a glimpse inside the often inscrutable human mind. There we find beauty. Once again New York City is privileged to host a veritable consortium of the most trained eyes in the art world during the annual Salon Art + Design. The premiere event showcases world renown galleries…