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    VEUVE CLICQUOT’S RICH ROSÉ

    Did you know that historically wines that were blended for greater sweetness were customarily described as “rich”? In the past Russian consumers would add sugar to their champagne to add a little something extra to their wine. The iconic French Champagne house of Veuve Clicquot offers their twist on “rich” with their collection of champagne designed for luxury mixologist everywhere. The “Rich” Champagne comes in Rich and Rich Rose, these champagnes are bright and playful. Experimental is the buzz-word of its soul and you are highly encouraged to take this champagne to places it has never been before, like an…

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    BY KILIAN: VOULEZ-VOUS COUCHER AVEC MOI?

    A NIGHT OT REMEMBER The month of love is officially upon us and as such you may be looking for something sweet… or something saucy, as a gift for yourself or someone special. May we suggest that something be from the ever provocative perfume line BY KILIAN. Heir to a long line of luxury French cognac-makers, Kilian Hennessy  decided to keep up the family tradition and created a new luxury brand, BY KILIAN. The extensive collection toys with the boundaries of scent and the psyche. Light as air yet more deeply penetrating than anything external to our bodies, scent floats…

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    LORENZ BAUMER: JEWELRY LOOKBOOK

    French jewelry design Lorenz Baumer is a favorite among the art gala shows throughout the seasons as he produces some of the most eye catching pieces. Bright bold jewels, exotic shapes, and a love of the unexpected makes for jewelry that is not only beautiful but intriguing. Diamonds adorn meteorite rings while scarab brooches whose wings open by pushing on the center stone, has at its heart a new alloy of gold that allows it to contain several drops of perfume, which can be released on demand. Lorenz Baumer takes a fantastical approach to design with his own unique savoir…

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    DESIGN: BACIOCCHI

    A luxurious shopping experience is often just as much about the ambience as the fabulous designs held within.  The refinement of plush furnishings, marble floors, and vases overflowing with lilies and orchids create the atmosphere that makes the point of purchase much more exciting and fulfilling than hitting the ‘buy now’ button on your online shopping cart. There’s a reason it’s called shopping therapy, because all the beautiful elements combined as a whole are greater than the sum of their parts; the delicate signature fragrance of the boutique, the satiny ribbon wrapping the gifts tight, the glittery polished brass, and…

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    BUGATTI’S VISION: THIS IS FOR THE FANS

    Bugatti has always been a game changer ever since its conception in 1909, and the recent unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show displays exactly how far that concept goes at the Bugatti headquarters. Following the sale of all 450 vehicles in the Veyron series, the auto maker decided to create a purely indulgent super sports car that pays homage to their great racing tradition of the 1920s and 1930s, specifically their victories in the 24 hours of the Le Mans race, however, re-imagined in a completely futuristic way. The very exciting and buzzed about collaboration with Polyphony Digital, creator of…

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    DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

    DINOSAURS IN WONDERLAND The contemporary and modern art gallery, Galerie Dumonteil, in New York,  is once again creating an incredible exhibition. Known for their specialty of curating works with a perspective on the animal kingdom for over 30 years, they have played a major role in the discovery and rediscovery of the amazing figurative artists from the 20th Century. Showcasing the talents of those whose greatest inspiration is nature herself, from Bugatti to Giacometti, Guyot, Pompon to Artus, along with many more. This special exhibition features the animal kingdom from long ago. Nothing is extinct to the artist’s eye and…

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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA?

    POP!!! THE CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN & HER SPARKLING COMPATRIOTS It’s the holiday 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…

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    AUTO: CLASSIC PORSCHE ASSETS

    ACCELERATED ASSETS Indulge in exotic passions. A rare breed of horses live under sculpted aluminum and steel, the kind that stampeded in brilliant flashes across Targa Florio, Spa-Francorchamps, and Le Mans . Now there is a new and ever competitive race to bring these wild stallions into captivity. The thrill of the chase is felt on and off of the racetrack with pounding hearts battling it out at the world’s most exclusive classic and exotic car auctions. This year’s Artcurial Motorcars auction in Paris exemplifies this as the world’s most expensive car ever sold just went under the hammer for…

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    REPORT: CHRISTIE’S IMPORTANT JEWELS

    Kicking off the international jewelry auction season Christie’s offered their Important Jewels event in New York City, by Rockefeller Center this month where over two hundred and fifty lots were available, with estimates ranging from under $5,000 to $750,000 USD. The sale total came to an impressive $10,526,150 USD. The over all market was choosy yet buoyant as the more spectacular pieces easily soared over expectations. This is the beginning of the highly anticipated auction season which every year offers the general pulse of the marketplace within the jewelry world. Next up Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in…

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    DIPTYQUE- 34 COLLECTION

    The world renown Parisian luxury goods company diptyque is known for luscious scents, fragrances and candles, that adorn a body or inhabit a room, however many people have forgotten that the company originally began in 1961 as a little boutique on 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, where the founders offered unique textiles that they designed, along with other treasures that they offered such as, Italian glass beaded necklaces, hand-sewn change purses, and specially blended potpourris. Since 2014 the company has reconnected with the heartbeat of the brand and has redeveloped a collection of limited edition objects and fragrances that are in…