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    JEWELS: PIAGET CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

    January 28, 2021 - By 

    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, officially starting on February 12th, 2021, and running until February 26th. Traditional dishes and desserts, firecrackers to ward away evil spirits, and the lantern festival are all part of this annual celebration that sees all family members returning to their hometown for the festivities. Celebrating, sharing, socializing, and spending time with family are all values that Piaget holds dear as well and it joins the merriment with several new extraordinary creations. This year, Piaget is celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year…

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    YACHTING: Benetti’s ‘Metis’ Wins 2020 Superyacht Award

    January 10, 2021 - By 

    Benetti’s 63-meter mega yacht “Metis” made the top step of the podium at the World Superyacht Awards in the category “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT”. The judges at Boat International were impressed by the interior architecture, designed in a particularly progressive style by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell, and the innovative exteriors and layout penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta and his team. Recently Benetti’s mega Yacht “Metis” won the prestigious World Superyacht Award in the “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 GT” category. The success is doubly sweet as they also received such recognition for Benetti at the 2019 event for…

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    EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Steven Birnbaum & His SS 2021 Bridal Collection

    November 22, 2020 - By 

    We had the opportunity to chat with one of New York City’s most famous bespoke wedding gown designers and chat about his latest collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 Collection. Walking down the aisle in a custom gown is a true luxury and Steven Birnbaum shares some of the details that goes into making your very own one-of-a-kind bridal gown. Enjoy! Can you share with us your inspiration for this latest collection? This collection was conceived during the chaos and tumult of the last few months, when my beloved home city of New York was brought to its knees.  There was no…

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    BRIDAL: LIHI HOD’S WHITE BLOSSOM COLLECTION F/W 21

    October 14, 2020 - By 

    There is just one word that stands out when speaking of Lihi Hod’s latest collection, White Blossom, and that word is delicacy. The intimate nature of her collection creates a dreamy aura whether you are looking for gowns of silk organza and beaded tulles, or Mikado silk demurely embroidered and dappled in crystals. The romance continues as she expertly crafted her gowns for classic silhouettes that float with the bride through out her magical day and include special touches such as ornamental handmade, embroidered three-dimensional flowers. Lihi Hod’s vision is tempered, never straying into overt shock factor or the overboard…

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    Fashion: Fresh Faces At Men’s NYMD

    October 2, 2020 - By 

    New York Men’s Day is always jam packed with the latest trends in men’s wear, and this year was no different. Some of our favorite fresh faces, though all interpreted in their own ways, made the overcoat the “it” piece of their collection. There was a cool, chill vibe that left pretense behind and the collections represented young men living their best life, comfortable in the clothes and the skin they’re in. A rooted and organic drive seemed to flow and the designers’ approaching fashion as art was apparent. STAN Retro, vintage garments and fabric upcycled into California cool styles…

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    JEWELRY: Cindy Chao Inducted Into The Musée des Arts Décoratifs

    August 9, 2020 - By 

    Cindy Chao, an elegant woman and world renowned jewelry designer extraordinaire, was once a sweet child taking trips around Taiwan beside her grandfather to exquisite temples. Temples that he had designed as an architect, now considered to be national monuments, and it was on this sacred ground that became the solid foundation of her art form. Training her eye to the elements of what creates not just beauty but an ethereal timelessness that speaks to others, not bound by languages and nationalities, but something that whispers to the souls of humanity. For beauty, you know her when you meet her.…

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    EDITOR’S PICK: FASHION EDIT

    July 28, 2020 - By 

    With a summer reaching sizzling temps you should be up to the challenge of matching the digits with your own heat inducing style. This season lighten the mood with a brightened palette in juicy shades and sunshine rays. Flashy, flirty and fun we love this little number for the high impact and figure flattering cut. The cinched ribbon belt will always sit perfectly at every woman’s waistline and accentuate curves perfectly. While dancing in the sun you might be tempted to look for shade – or maybe not, when your sunnies are as fabulous as these. Nobody knows how to…

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    BREAKING STEREOTYPES: INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LUXURY BRANDS

    June 18, 2020 - By 

    As the world continues to embrace and recognize all kinds of beauty, it isn’t surprising that concepts such as body positivity, size inclusivity and diversity are taking center stage within the fashion industry. In fact, an article by Grazia Daily explained that brands, magazines and designers these days are expected to be fully aware of their responsibility to represent a breadth of culture and identities. While many mainstream brands have been quick to introduce campaigns that champion diversity, inclusivity and body positivity, luxury brands seem to be struggling to follow suit. As a consequence, several fashion labels have been heavily…

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    BRIDAL: JUSTIN ALEXANDER’S SIGNATURE 2021 COLLECTION

    May 17, 2020 - By 

    Justin Alexander is known for creating timeless gowns for his brides that are dreamy and romantic. For his Spring/ Summer 2021 Collection he took a page from the jazz era of America in the 1930’s, almost one hundred years ago, and reinterpreted the lush bead work and art deco lines into frocks that you can dance the night away in. “The Justin Alexander Signature Spring/Summer 2021 collection was inspired by the sleek and sultry vibe of 1930’s jazz. Similar to the sounds of that era, this season’s styles are full of depth and range- featuring mixed textures, unique and ornate…