Girard-Perregaux has a splashy, pop art inspired summer timepiece collection for women this year. Their Laureato style is bright and lively, just as is the vibrant woman they had in mind when creating the line. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s muse was a manga-like boldness and the straight up summer fun that fills the catwalks of the fashion savvy. The dial, with its Clou de Paris hobnail pattern and painted finish, is juxtaposed along its octagonal bezel with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds sparkling a fiery border. Today, being oneself is a real art. It is a matter of taking perfectly…
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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…
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The Fig & Olive restaurant in the Meatpacking District is truly a great New York dining experience. Organic and sustainably grown olive oil is the backbone to their success as each dish is deliciously prepared with this rich green-gold oil. Appetizer to dessert, each dish has been carefully thought out and prepared so much so that you can taste the love. It’s an elegant and comfortable environment and we highly recommend the crostini. “At FIG & OLIVE, I want to highlight our menu’s core ingredient of olive oil, which we use in place of butter in our dishes. From…
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Creating Beauty Interiors offers full-page photos of ten distinctive city and country homes Kathryn Scott has transformed, including her own elegant five-story Italianate brownstone residence. Scott pairs architectural detailing with classical yet individualistic furniture, cabinets, and art. Her senses of color, light, and space meet her seamless melding of Asian and Western touches – from an artist’s antique doll collection in his studio to an Ai Weiwei table on a wall near a turquoise hearth to a child’s four-poster bed by an open window. To complement her serene, functional interior re-designs, Scott chooses art that often dramatizes nature’s beauty. Her…
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PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…
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The summer season is a whirlwind of activity, so it’s the perfect time to take a moment for yourself, calm your senses and rejuvenate. Your physical and mental strength needs to be nurtured and is an important part of any health routine that is why we’ve chosen the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York as the choice location for your wellness wishes. Their convenient location rising high above Manhattan offers incredible views of Central Park allowing you to float above the city bustle and get a better perspective personally and metaphorically. The five star spa offers a wide range treatments…
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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…
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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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Masterpiece has been established as the world’s leading cross-collecting fair, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewelry, from antiquity to the present day. The annual fair will have its 2018 edition from June 28th, through July 4th, in London. Masterpiece London provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centerpiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Chairman Philip Hewat-Jaboor presents a unique and luxurious experience to guests so that the love fine art can be shared among the thousands of visitors…
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Azimut Yachts will be unveiling the world premiere of their highly anticipated Azimut S6 at the next Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Their copious use of carbon in the construction represents the shipyard’s pioneering research and development. The combination of Carbon Tech and a propulsion system with three Volvo Penta IPS pods puts the yacht at the forefront of technology in its category, with the ability to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency combined with peerless handling and silent running. The little sister of the S7, the S6 is a true coupé with sporty DNA that is ready to leave its mark in the history of…