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    DIPTYQUE: VETYVERIO

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Exploring the volcanic mountain side of Haiti diptyque brings a fresh and unexpected interpretation of vetiver from this exotic Caribbean local into their latest unisex fragrance. The loose volcanic soil has been patiently cultivated to bring the beautiful, tall, fragrant and perennial  grass to harvest. The precious golden oil is grown and  extracted by a community-assistance project focused on this essence  set up with support from Givaudan. diptyque will invest in this project over the long term, committing to buying certified organic, ESR* vetiver essence sourced from plots of land in three villages—Massey, Faucault and Bazelais—to use in its Vétyverio…

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    FAVORITES: RECOMMENDED READING

    October 16, 2017 - By 

    “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” -Cicero The beauty of words have filled countless books and changed a multitude of lives. Here are a few of our favorite coffee table keepsakes to beatify your soul, space and mind with wit, wisdom, and wonder. Groundbreaking skincare CEO and founder of Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis shares her personal journey and offers real world advice on how to grow your business in the beauty industry.   Fashion icon, business mogul and New York Time’s Best Selling Author, Diane von Furstenberg delves deep into her past and tells a very…

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    GALLERY FUMI: GLASS.MEKANO

    September 10, 2017 - By 

    GLASS.MEKANO starts on September 18th, in conjunction with the London Design Festival 2017, and runs until November 18th, presented by the esteemed Gallery FUMI, part of the Mayfair Design District. The English art gallery is celebrating the unique vision of the French designer Thomas Lemut and his artistic precision of combining mixed materials into sensual pieces that create industrial elegance with their strong architectural definition.   Driven by curiosity and a desire to further explore the potential of the material, Lemut worked closely with Yvon Goude from Goude Glass, a glass factory based in the north west of France. After six…

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    CANARD-DUCHÊNE: MIDSUMMER CHAMPAGNE

    August 8, 2017 - By 

    Picking fresh bubbles for the summer celebrations is certainly a fun task to undergo and to stay in the feeling of the season think pink. The lovely rosé hue of Canard-Duchêne’s Brut Rosé is less of a wallflower and more of a trendsetter as the sparkling tone somehow floats between blush and rose gold just enough for you to begin to contemplate just where exactly it lands before the elegant and feminine complexity of its berried aroma of strawberries and grenadine with a splash of mineral notes sweep you away to a seaside garden in France where chic summer dreams…

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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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    A LOOK AT GALERIE DUTKO

    July 16, 2017 - By 

    The Parisian art dealer Jean-Jaques Dutko has long been a familiar face in the most prominent art exhibitions since the 1980’s with an eye for Art Deco. His galleries often feature fine art for large spaces, creating a sophisticated drama with a curated eye that balances color and texture to create an impactful statement. Participating in Art Basel Miami, PAD Paris, Masterpiece London, and The Salon Art+Design New York and more, each exhibition offers a elegant sense of place, a sophisticated movement and carefully chosen moments of playful whimsy. It’s a look that has become synonymous with the Dutko brand.…

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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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    PERRIER-JOUËT: BLANC DE BLANCS

    May 28, 2017 - By 

    OF WATER & EARTH Water, subtly drawn up from fresh rain soaked soil, delicately rises throughout every twisted branch, tendril, and star shaped leaf, finally making its way into the small colorful spheres, slowly filling them with the essences of the vine and surrounding terroir. Captured  within the fleshy walls, each globe sipping up the rain until it has reached fullness and becomes a plump succulent fruit filled with the sweetest juices. The particular succulent fruit of the moment is the bright Chardonnay clusters from France where Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, of Perrier-Jouët, personally selected an elegant blend of floral…

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    WELCOME TO BACCARAT

    April 3, 2017 - By 

    Some will call it breathtaking, you will call it home. A crystalline palace from the masters of all things crystal, Baccarat brings their specialty to the urban streets of New York City for all those who crave sparkle and refinement in their lives. Now there is a veritable jewelry box to rest your head at night and call it home. Tony Ingrao, the world-renowned interior designer and founder of Ingrao Inc., who is known for his work with Manhattan’s elite and celebrities alike, including Howard and Beth Stern as well as Jack and Suzy Welch, brought a distinctly chic and…

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    BUGATTI’S ATELIER

    February 13, 2017 - By 

    Bugatti has already begun production of their highly anticipated super sports car, the Chiron, in the snowy terrain of Molsheim in Alsace, France. Creating up to 70 of these exotic cars this year alone means the production house is currently in full action, and to bring this racing dream into reality takes an exceptionally skilled crew and an advanced production building, which Bugatti calls their ‘Atelier’, due to the fact that their focus isn’t so much on producing a vast quantity of cars yet to create a small bespoke collection of hand crafted perfection tailored to their customers every need.…