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    JEWELRY: Leviev Lookbook

    Leviev Launches ‘A Reflection Of You” Campaign:A Daring Celebration Of Rarity, Individuality,and Craftsmanship with Natural Diamonds Written By: Alicia Kunkel The high jewelry house Leviev, known for extraordinary diamonds crafted with heritage craftmanship, has announced its latest brand campaign: A Reflection of You. The campaign marks a pivotal moment in Leviev’s evolution, reflecting the vision of Chagit Leviev (President and CEO, Leviev Group USA) and Greg Sofiev (CEO and Creative Director, Leviev Diamonds), second-generation diamantaires and partners in both life and leadership, together they have built an inspiring connection with their collectors. “At Leviev, we believe a diamond’s true value extends beyond its rarity, it lies…

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    DESIGN: LANSERRING & NYC

    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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    BREAKING STEREOTYPES: INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LUXURY BRANDS

    As the world continues to embrace and recognize all kinds of beauty, it isn’t surprising that concepts such as body positivity, size inclusivity and diversity are taking center stage within the fashion industry. In fact, an article by Grazia Daily explained that brands, magazines and designers these days are expected to be fully aware of their responsibility to represent a breadth of culture and identities. While many mainstream brands have been quick to introduce campaigns that champion diversity, inclusivity and body positivity, luxury brands seem to be struggling to follow suit. As a consequence, several fashion labels have been heavily…

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    WOMEN’S FASHION: CHOCHENG

    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…

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    EXCLUSIVE: HOBBS LONDON

    We caught up with Sandy Verdon, Creative Director for Hobbs London, at the event in New York City, where they showcased their Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The dynamic director was charming among the flurry of fashion where a rich color palette of scarlet and fuschia, jade and Cointreau, were shaping bold silhouettes into a contemporary interpretation of the Hobbs woman of today.  In this exclusive interview she shared her thoughts about the F/W 2017 collection and who the Hobbs London woman is, whether she’s strolling in Hyde Park or Central Park. What is your inspiration for the Fall/Winter collection? Our inspiration…

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    FRATELLI ROSSETTI’S NEW YORK SPECIAL EDITION

    A tribute to their heritage and a continuation of their New Artisan project, Fratelli Rossetti steps toward the future with a nod to their past. For 2017, the Milan based luxury shoe designers have teamed up with the American brand Leather Head Sports to delve into their own origins as their early days began by creating technical shoes for various sports, such as cycling, hockey, boxing and skating. Together they have created a beautifully crafted collection of vintage inspired footwear for men. The richness of handcrafted leather goods is something that both Fratelli Rossetti and Leather Head Sports cherish as…

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    PERRIER-JOUËT: BLANC DE BLANCS

    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…