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    DESIGN: Swedish Rugs & A Conversation With Jason Nazmiyal

    March 6, 2022 - By 

    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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    QUOTES: THANK YOU & GRATITUDE

    November 25, 2018 - By 

    The American holiday, Thanksgiving, is reportedly based on the Pilgrims who first came to the New Land with almost nothing and really had no skills to survive the coming winter, and as legend has it, the Native Americans decided to share with the newcomers a wonderful meal, each bringing what they could to the table. This beautiful tale has stayed with Americans and has since become one of the most nationally celebrated holidays in all the land, crossing boarders and religions with the simple idea that to give is to receive and to receive is to give. Sharing a table,…

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    LEADING CULTURE DESTINATIONS: AWARD WINNERS

    October 13, 2017 - By 

    Recently the Leading Culture Destinations Awards, “The Oscars for Museums,” were announced at the brand new Trafalgar St. James hotel. The winners were chosen by a jury of nine established cultural specialists. Now in its fourth year, they have celebrated museums and cities for their dedication to their dynamic cultural approach and the winners were chosen based on the quality and reach of their contributions to the international cultural sphere. The judges review everything from audacious programming and management structures, to cross-sector collaborations and Michelin-starred restaurants, late night openings and music performances, with an overarching focus on a visionary approach…

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    EXCLUSIVE: HOBBS LONDON

    June 11, 2017 - By 

    We caught up with Sandy Verdon, Creative Director for Hobbs London, at the event in New York City, where they showcased their Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The dynamic director was charming among the flurry of fashion where a rich color palette of scarlet and fuschia, jade and Cointreau, were shaping bold silhouettes into a contemporary interpretation of the Hobbs woman of today.  In this exclusive interview she shared her thoughts about the F/W 2017 collection and who the Hobbs London woman is, whether she’s strolling in Hyde Park or Central Park. What is your inspiration for the Fall/Winter collection? Our inspiration…

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    FRATELLI ROSSETTI’S NEW YORK SPECIAL EDITION

    June 5, 2017 - By 

    A tribute to their heritage and a continuation of their New Artisan project, Fratelli Rossetti steps toward the future with a nod to their past. For 2017, the Milan based luxury shoe designers have teamed up with the American brand Leather Head Sports to delve into their own origins as their early days began by creating technical shoes for various sports, such as cycling, hockey, boxing and skating. Together they have created a beautifully crafted collection of vintage inspired footwear for men. The richness of handcrafted leather goods is something that both Fratelli Rossetti and Leather Head Sports cherish as…

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    VERDURA

    May 31, 2017 - By 

    AND THE STARS CAME OUT Italian aristocracy, Parisian panache, Hollywood glamour; these three ingredients made up the recipe for the red carpet decadence that Italian jeweler Fulco di Verdura, a Sicilian duke, became famous for. Growing up on the warm shores of Palermo, Verdura enjoyed the richness of the land and later used his love of the verdant color palette to paint in jeweled pigments.     While in Venice he became acquainted with Linda and Cole Porter, an acquaintance that soon became a friendship that lasted a lifetime. During an evening party at the Porter’s palazzo Linda introduced Fulco…

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    DIANA VREELAND: THE MODERN WOMAN -ALEXANDER VREELAND SHARES HIS STORY

    November 20, 2015 - By 

    The iconic institution that is Diana Vreeland lives on thanks to the creative eye and wisdom of her grandson, Alexander Vreeland. The latest book launch, Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman, is already making a splash and explores her 26 year career as editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar. Decadent in images that showcase her creative genius and collaborations with visionary photographers, such as Richard Avedon, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Lillian Bassman, Martin Munkacsi and George Hoyningen-Huene, this is obviously a must have book in any fashion and art lover’s personal library. Flipping through the pages you begin to touch on the groundbreaking…