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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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    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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    REEM ACRA & TIFFANY: 2018 COUTURE COLLECTION

    June 25, 2017 - By 

    Nothing is more iconic than Audrey Hepburn stepping out of a golden New York taxi cab, before the hustle and bustle of the city.  Arrayed in her long black evening gown with matching opera length gloves, dark shades and her strings of diamonds and pearls, walking up to the Tiffany & Company’s window display with a coffee and Danish in hand.    While Reem Acra’s inspiration was the company’s magnificent jewelry, namely the Tiffany diamond, you get the sense that she was channeling Audrey’s black Hubert de Givenchy dress from the opening scene with her choice of creating some classic…

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    GALIA LAHAV: VICTORIAN AFFINITY

    June 8, 2017 - By 

    Galia Lahav pays homage to the Victorian Era in her new Spring 2018 Couture Wedding Dress collection dubbed, ‘Victorian Affinity’.  In this collection she has designed high collars, leg of mutton detachable sheer sleeves, embellished corsets, ornate belts used to highlight the waist, and voluminous skirts that give the look of layers of petticoats.  All of these details give a nod to the Victorian Era but with a modern delicate touch. During the Victorian Era, it was dominated by the use of corsets along with shifts, layers of petticoats, and other undergarments.  All worn under respectable women’s clothing.  One Parisian…

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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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    VEUVE CLICQUOT’S RICH ROSÉ

    February 7, 2017 - By 

    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?

    February 5, 2017 - By 

    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…