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    VERDURA: UNVEILING AT TEFAF

    March 9, 2018 - By 

    This year during the world’s leading and most exclusive art exhibition, the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, Verdura and Herz-Belperron, in its third year participating, will proudly be unveiling an iconic piece of jewelry that hasn’t been seen in over eighty years. As a highlight of their collection ‘Breaking Away: the Quest for Color’, the Ravenna Cuff will be makeing an historic debut.   The famous Coco Chanel was rarely ever seen without her bold and dazzling cuffs designed for her by Fulco di Verdura. They became a staple to her fashion and exemplified her take on style, and unlike her famous…

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    MEET THE DESIGNER: CUIXU

    February 25, 2018 - By 

    You’ve seen her work on the runways of New York City. Her accessories embellished the creations of designers and are the finishing touch to the models before the flashing lights of the catwalk. New York based Chinese accessories designer Cui Xu, has spent years perfecting her craft and recently began building her personal brand of sophisticated, feminine and unique wardrobe must-haves such as; chokers, handbag, and shoes. We had the opportunity to chat with Xu and explore her journey and her latest collection. Obviously you’re a very creative person, what inspired you to channel your art into fashion and accessories? As…

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    QUOTES: MASTERS & CHAMPIONS

    January 30, 2018 - By 

    Our favorite quotes from inspirational winners, leaders and champions. From a tennis star to a world leader; a chess master to a fashion icon, they are all united in greatness through a fierce determination that speaks for itself.   PHOTO CREDIT : Contributing Photographer SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY LAMBORGHINI: URUS LUXURY LIVING GROUP:MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT JUICE BEAUTY: KAREN BEHNKE & GWYNETH PALTROW  

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    SAKS 5TH AVENUE: ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY

    December 21, 2017 - By 

    What better way for Disney to celebrate Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’ 80th Anniversary, than with a collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue.   The pair have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind window displays with fourteen animated windows, a first in its 94-year history, spanning Fifth Avenue this holiday season.  They have named this collection ‘Once Upon a Holiday’.  Not only do the windows display unforgettable scenes from the iconic movie but the windows on 49th Street and 50th Street also feature gowns inspired by the movie from Monique Lhullier, Alberta Ferretti, Nadeem Khan and Marchesa.  The spectacle of the unveiling of…

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    NOBU EDEN ROC

    December 13, 2017 - By 

    The luxurious duality of the Nobu Eden Roc Resort beckons travelers from around the world. From the historical elements designed by David Rockwell to the tropical grounds, swimming pools, saunas and fountains each combining to create an ambiance of pure swankiness where you can take a break from Miami’s club scene. Indulge in the exotic menu of Nobu’s Japanese/Peruvian delicacies, stroll through the fragipani scented gardens along the ocean and finally slip into a deep sleep in your room to the sound of waves rolling in at night. The resort offers two hotels, each with a distictive personality in the…

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    GALIA LAHAV: CABINET DE CURIOSITIÉS

    July 25, 2017 - By 

    The dynamic duo of Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever hit the runways hot at Paris Fashion week earlier this month, debuting their newest couture evening line.  In the past they have brought us amazing collections such as Black Pearl, which told the lure of mermaids, swashbuckling pirates and sultry sirens.  Moon Struck, a story of a woman being seen as the bright moon among the stars.  And Manhattan Mayhem, with their billowy dresses that even Aphrodite would have been captivated by.  For the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection, they give us their Cabinet de Curiosités. When you think of museums, you might…

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    TEMPLE ST. CLAIR JOINS THE LOUVRE

    July 19, 2017 - By 

    What is the moment when art becomes a masterpiece or when a person becomes a legend? The fine line in between, from good into extraordinary, is a boundary that few cross into greatness. True masters of an art form are all too often iconic figures from a distant misty past, a few remaining treasured pieces kept in private collections and a museum here and there. Sketch books and diaries are poured over by experts deciphering the inspiration, meaning and motives behind such a precious creation. Hence it is a rare occasion to be in the midst of such talent. This…

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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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    BENETTI’S CLASSIC SUPREME

    May 12, 2017 - By 

    Here is a look at Benetti’s Classic Supreme 132′, the stunning Petrus II. Benetti’s style took a grandiose turn as interpreted by architect Righini, while the interiors were the vision of François Zuretti. An elegant pairing to say the least as every one of its four decks offer something special. From the owner’s cabin with a terrace, a double Jacuzzi (both on the forward upper deck and on the sun deck) and the open-air exterior stairways, to the external rotating pilot wings  which are retractable and disappear in the shear line. Even the design elements of the interior furnishings of…

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    LOOKBOOK: BENETTI CRYSTAL

    April 10, 2017 - By 

    Let me introduce you to Crystal. Named in honor of the ancient Greek word meaning ice, it later became known as the as a word to describe  light and transparency. Exactly the kind of intrinsic element that this vessel was created with. The ambience is characterized by the essence of the Crystal 140’, in the Benetti Class range, created at the hands of Stefano Righini for the exterior layout and Ezequiel Farca for the interiors and decoration design. The Crystal 140’ is styled for boat owner who turns toward the sea with the greatest respect and knows the journey is…