An engagement ring is a token of love, and every love story is unique in itself. But shopping for an engagement ring can be intimidating. No doubt, you want something fashionable, authentic, ageless, and at the same time – a reflection of your personalities as a couple. You may have heard that the four C’s, cut, clarity, carat, and color, are of prime importance when buying an engagement ring. But it would help if you also considered the prevailing trends in jewelry design and fashion when making such a significant purchase. With more and more couples seeking to express the…
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This is the year of the Golden Water Tiger, and to celebrate the start of the new year in the traditional Chinese astrological calendar, Arnold & Son is releasing a limited edition, comprising eight pieces of its high-precision phases of the moon model. The “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon features a sculpted golden tiger against a backdrop in specular hematite, a rare and expressive stone. The year of the Water Tiger is embodied in an expressive version of the Perpetual Moon. Arnold & Son has fashioned a golden tiger, roaring and on the alert. In the background, a waterfall…
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You’re sure to be setting your sights on new horizons this year. Whether your tickets are taking you to Bali or Bermuda we’ve got the curated must-have list for your adventures in style. Luggage Never underestimate the power of beautiful luggage. It’s your number one confidante when planning your getaway. Strong and reliable, always at the ready, chicly trailing along your escapades. The collections from SteamLine Luggage in particular are reminiscent of a glamourous 1950’s starlet briskly shoving in her peignoirs and mascara before rushing off to Luxembourg. They set the scene with their tailored classic designs, various color palettes…
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The British brand Troy London enjoys a who’s who following; everyone from HRH Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, to Poppy Delevingne, reaches for one of their timeless jackets or blouses to infuse their style with that classic countryside chic. Founded by the English sister duo Rosie van Cutsem and Lucia Ruck Keene, Troy London has carved out a space in the fashion industry so iconic that it seems to have been there all along. Completely dedicated to Great Britain, they show their national pride by ensuring that every garment is fully made in the UK. It’s a non-negotiable brand ethos…
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Life, often the mistress of inexplicable whimsy, rarely unfolds as one would expect, yet somehow, puzzling so, we actually end up exactly where we are meant to be. For Rafka Koblence, former Israeli National Wrestling Champion and Olympian in training, this could not be more true. Deciding not to join his team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and move to the USA instead, he soon learned of the devastating terrorist attack that murdered his former teammates and coach. Completely shocked and heartbroken he vowed to stay in America and forge a new path. Remembering his past love of the work…
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Art is transformative, groundbreaking and seductive. Something as delicate as a drawing of a butterfly or imposing like large sculptural columns dripping in gold; historic as a tiny carved animal from ancient Greece or a glittering contemporary glasswork, art transports the viewer to a shared vision and moment in time with the creator, a glimpse inside the often inscrutable human mind. There we find beauty. Once again New York City is privileged to host a veritable consortium of the most trained eyes in the art world during the annual Salon Art + Design. The premiere event showcases world renown galleries…
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New York based hospitality design atelier Tihany Design, has explored new boundaries of a true flexible space in their latest design, the Zanotta House. Is it a showroom? Residence? Event Space? The famous 23 Cornelia Street brownstone featuring an extremely rare private NYC indoor swimming pool, previously owned by singing legend Taylor Swift and inspiration for the 2019 song entitled “Cornelia Street”, has experienced a metamorphosis under the watchful eye if the managing partner, Alessia Genova, to become ‘A Space To Celebrate Relationships’. Evolution of use, designed to fit every need. A meeting place that embraces people, stories, cultures, passions,…
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The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo will start the new model year in September with extensive changes. Thanks to technological developments, the day-to-day range of the electric sports cars will be improved. Further significant upgrades include the deep integration of Android Auto in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, as well as the availability of Remote Park Assist for the first time on the Taycan. With this new optional assistance system, the process of parking the car can be controlled via a smartphone, without the driver needing to be at the wheel. With the new Paint to Sample and Paint…
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If you happen to find yourself in the French Riviera, September 7-12, there is only one place you should be, Cannes. It’s the iconic celebration of all things nautical, a veritable fashion show on the high seas that promises to shock and delight. “Every year the Yachting Festival hosts an eclectic offering of boats from 3 to 45 meters afloat and less than 10 meters ashore. These vessels are sail or motor boats, monohull or multihull, hard-hulled or semi-rigid. The 2021 edition will welcome nearly 600 boats, 430 exhibitors and more than 140 previews (10% more than in 2019).” Everyone from Azimut|Benetti, Pearl Yachts, and the new…
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In celebration of father’s everywhere. Dad’s are as diverse as their children. Maybe he was jock in college, maybe an art student or maybe being your mom’s high school sweetheart was one of his most important defining moments, either way fate aligned him to be your foundation and compass through life’s stormy seas and scary dreams. Let’s take the time to really appreciate all he did for you. After all, he did teach you to say please and thank you. Here is a list of some of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas. COCKTAILS: MONKEY 47 GIN For The Hipster…