If you’ve been lucky enough to stroll through Harrod’s salon de parfum in London, you’ve probably already met her. If not, allow us to introduce you to one of New York City’s most luxurious niche perfume houses, Strangelove. Founded by Elizabeth Gaynes, whose creative director is supermodel, Helena Christensen, this is created the for the perfume lover’s perfume lover. The collection doesn’t hide behind synthetics, neon packaging and a popstar’s airbrushed smile. Instead, this family of fragrances stands on the firm foundation of pure oud, the brand’s DNA that can be found in all of their six creations, woven throughout…
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There are certain things that quietly, and without second thought, become our partners in our journey of life. Something that throughout the years, the ups and downs, teary-eyed dramas, joyful shouting-champagne spilling celebrations, catching flights and chasing taxis, something that is always there for you no matter what intersection of life you find yourself at. It is always there for you. Maybe it’s a folded photo of your parents that has followed you through every wallet, backpack and briefcase. Maybe it’s the lucky charm your first boyfriend gave you on your one-month anniversary to keep you safe. Maybe it’s the…
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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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Modern or heritage? That is the line that the LANSERRING design house often seem to find themselves elegantly balancing on the edge of. These two extremes actually aren’t as polar opposite as one would think once you get to know them. Four generations of craftsmanship under the storied Austrian castle of Riegersburg, have created a connection and fine-tuned knowing of wood working that is rarely rivaled. Today’s generation of brothers, Bernd and Johann Radaschitz, have brought state-of-the art joinery to the world stage. First opening their design house in London, English aristocrats welcomed their artful technique combined with a shrewd…
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A breath of fresh air is more important than ever and the blue skies and sunny days of spring have been beckoning us to step into the sun and celebrate the simple things of life. FBC London’s award winning founder Fiona Barratt-Campbell, has created artful, sculptural forms of outdoor furniture as part of her new collection. Carefully chosen pieces help to create the stage for your special spring celebrations with friends and family, sipping appertivos and making the most of time together. The indoor – outdoor feeling of this collection means you can make the most of each piece. Textural…
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N.Peal, London’s most esteemed luxury cashmere specialist, founded in Mayfair’s iconic Burlington Arcade in 1936, is no stranger to the silver screen. Their sumptuous designs have been worn, oh so cool-ly, by none other than Mr. Bond himself over the years in icon films like Skyfall and Spectre. The upcoming blockbuster, No Time To Die, also is featuring some fabulous N.Peal creations. Of course, what is a Bond movie without a Bond Girl? To celebrate all of these iconic women, N.Peal has delved into the Bond archives to select seven classic looks from across the past 50 years and reimagined them for…
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In the service of Her Majesty few have gone as above and beyond in the pursuit of Great Britain’s interests and the safety of the world at large than one particularly talented, ever so cool secret agent. Loved by leggy bombshells from around the globe and feared by criminal masterminds, dicey situations are all in a days work for… Bond, James Bond. And, as such, there is no excuse to not be dressed impeccably. 007 is famous for precision tailoring and style so sharp you could cut a detonation wire with it, just seconds to spare. In honor of the…
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Only a select group of people, 106 to be exact, will have the pleasure of cruising the streets in their new personalized hand-built McLaren Speedtail starting early next year. These coveted few will even be designated a Bespoke Liaison Manager to ensure their dream car becomes a reality and that the car is tailored to them as its new captain. To help aid this process, McLaren’s Colour and Material design team created three collections, Urbane, Visionary and Dynamic, each with their own themes. Each of these collections and themes offer their own set of impressive details such as gloss 1K…
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This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection? This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that? I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…