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    DESIGN: ROCHE BOBOIS CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS

    September 1, 2020 - By 

    On the sixtieth anniversary of Roche Bobois, so long known for their iconic Mah Jong Sofa seating arrangement, the Parisienne design house looked to artist Joana Vasconcelos to add her unique, playful and expressive touch to their latest collection BOMBOM. Creativity at the heart of the designs, it offers organic fluidity to the shapes in juxtaposition of the geometric pulse of the Mah Jong. Optimistic and celebratory color theory makes for eye catching statements in the home. It offers a massive opportunity for decorators to choose from for the palette of the space it will belong to. Joana Vasconcelos notes…

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    BRIDAL: ENCHANTMENT -INES DI SANTO’S SPRING SUMMER 2021 COLLECTION

    August 28, 2020 - By 

    Wedding bells will ring next year, and in abundance. Brides everywhere are looking to Ines di Santo to make all of their frothy, lacey, embroidered dreams come true and her latest Spring/ Summer 2021 collection promises to be positively magical. Her Enchantment wedding gown collection is overflowing with delicious details and chic silhouettes, all of them named for their floral inspiration, like a secret garden of bridal dreams. “This is the feeling that I wanted to convey when you look at my latest collection. I wanted to take your eye on a journey of fantasy and beauty. I have draped…

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    JEWELRY: Cindy Chao Inducted Into The Musée des Arts Décoratifs

    August 9, 2020 - By 

    Cindy Chao, an elegant woman and world renowned jewelry designer extraordinaire, was once a sweet child taking trips around Taiwan beside her grandfather to exquisite temples. Temples that he had designed as an architect, now considered to be national monuments, and it was on this sacred ground that became the solid foundation of her art form. Training her eye to the elements of what creates not just beauty but an ethereal timelessness that speaks to others, not bound by languages and nationalities, but something that whispers to the souls of humanity. For beauty, you know her when you meet her.…

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    BREAKING STEREOTYPES: INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LUXURY BRANDS

    June 18, 2020 - By 

    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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    WINE: RED, WHITE & BUBBLY

    June 8, 2020 - By 

    Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings with celebrity chefs,…

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    ART: MAISON RAPIN & KAM TIN

    May 26, 2020 - By 

    The incredible collection Kam Tin, is known for the exciting use of jewels, creating a treasure trove of ambers and turquoise in an abundant homage to these gems of inspiration. Moving beyond in contrast to the smooth rounded stones that have dappled the cabinets, sideboards, and furniture, and now the designer has turned a new, very sharp corner in the choice of medium. This fresh chapter is a surprising stone: iron pyrite. A sparkling, metallic mineral muse that is fascinating in form and an intriguing choice for collectors who wish to punctuate a space with practical pieces that elevate the…

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    BRIDAL: JUSTIN ALEXANDER’S SIGNATURE 2021 COLLECTION

    May 17, 2020 - By 

    Justin Alexander is known for creating timeless gowns for his brides that are dreamy and romantic. For his Spring/ Summer 2021 Collection he took a page from the jazz era of America in the 1930’s, almost one hundred years ago, and reinterpreted the lush bead work and art deco lines into frocks that you can dance the night away in. “The Justin Alexander Signature Spring/Summer 2021 collection was inspired by the sleek and sultry vibe of 1930’s jazz. Similar to the sounds of that era, this season’s styles are full of depth and range- featuring mixed textures, unique and ornate…

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    MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

    May 7, 2020 - By 

    Many say that every woman is a mother in some capacity, from the traditional mother who carried you for nine months, endured mood swings, body changes and never ending sleepless nights, to the innate nurturer harnessing the divine feminine energy as step-mothers, sisters, friends, teachers, a community caregiver, an artist, or a parent to fur-babies, women at any age are sources of love, wisdom, and fulfill our emotional needs as humans. To be a mother is to bring love into the world. In this edit of luxury Mother’s Day gift ideas we celebrate those wonderful women who make our place…

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    HIGH JEWELRY: PIAGET’S GOLDEN OASIS

    April 30, 2020 - By 

    As the sun begins to shine stronger every day we are naturally drawn to fantasies dripping in light and studded in glimmering mirages. It’s the perfect time to dive into the dreamscape “Golden Oasis” created by Piaget, their sonnet to summer, that leaves no jewel unfaceted. A collection with three chapters; Play Of Light, Desert Minerals, and Native Bloom, each a story in their own right. It’s a celebration of the sun, the earth and everything in between. Play Of Lights dances on the spectral edge of sunrise and sunset where every color is possible. “Inspired by the mysterious curves…