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    SPRING AT GIOPATO & COOMBES

    April 15, 2018 - By 

    Spring has finally sprung from the clutches of Old Man Winter and for most of us that means spring cleaning, but it also offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh our living spaces even if we don’t have the time for a full remodel. Small subtle changes can make a big difference. If you are looking for a simple and elegant change and don’t know where to start, lighting is the perfect place to begin. A well chosen change here can make a big impact. And if you want a lighting piece that will be the focal point of the room…

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    CRISTINA GRAJALES GALLERY: REVISITING EL DORADO

    April 11, 2018 - By 

    Cristina Grajales Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of silver works by Alexandra Agudelo, opening on April 26th, 2018.  This is the first solo gallery exhibition of works by Alexandra Agudelo in the United States. Revisiting El Dorado will consist of 20 new works.  Agudelo’s fascination with pre-Columbian culture is infused in each piece she creates.   Ancient pottery shapes are reimagined as glowing, ethereal vessels; touches of gold pay tribute to the legend of El Dorado.  Agudelo’s work also explores the dichotomy between the rigidity and malleability of the silver.  Through stippling, engraving, gilding, and enameling, Agudelo’s handwork breathes…

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    FERRARI: PORTOFINO

    April 8, 2018 - By 

    Making its Australasian debut the new Ferrari Portofino unveiled itself along the breathtaking coastline of Byron Bay; under the stars and surrounded by them. The glamorous guests, which included Australian model Erin Holland and Australian actor David Berry from Outlander, enjoyed an evening of ‘barefoot luxury’ at the exclusive Elements of Byron Resort & Spa where they were treated to champagne and canapes, dinner, an action packed drum performance complete with flame throwers and the highly anticipated unveiling of the Ferrari Portofino on the sand. The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT ready to dominate the market due to its streamlined…

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    RESTAURANT: AQUAVIT

    March 30, 2018 - By 

    In the land of the midnight sun a special culinary collision occurs, wild seafood caught within the deep icy waters inherently becomes paired with a harvest from the dark forest; wild game, berries and mushrooms. These worlds juxtapose perfectly on the plate and the palate. Native of Sweden, Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson brings an authentic flair to the menu, which under her leadership secured a  second Michelin Star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so. The unique Nordic flavor profile, such…

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    LANVIN & THE TECHISM OF KRISTA KIM

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings.  The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…

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    MISHA: ELEVATING SPACES

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    Misha Wallpaper recently showcased their new collection of hand painted wallpaper, called Tour des Voyages during the Maison & Objet International Fair. Their incredible attention to detail, artistic talent, and an eye for setting the scene create an intoxicating atmosphere where the provocative seeds of wanderlust are sure to take place as they turn empty walls into the magical pages of a story book, inspired by the greatest explorers in history, Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci. They also showcased The Spice Route, which travels the path of the Portuguese from Latin America to South Africa and onward to India and Indonesia. The design,…

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    EMERGING DESIGNERS

    March 18, 2018 - By 

    The UK-based company, Oxford Fashion Studio presented eleven different emerging designers from all over the globe at New York Fashion Week on February 10th 2018 at Studio 450 which included one marquee and two group runway shows.  The shows had everything from bridal gowns to men’s wear and women’s wear, to women’s shoes and even handbags.   Nandi Madida’s womenswear collection had rich reds, deep browns and sunset orange with a splash of white and black.  Jef Albea’s couture line displayed traditional bridal white with a few gowns in non-traditional gold, black and red. Tone Fitness Apparel’s main color focus…

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    VERDURA: UNVEILING AT TEFAF

    March 9, 2018 - By 

    This year during the world’s leading and most exclusive art exhibition, the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, Verdura and Herz-Belperron, in its third year participating, will proudly be unveiling an iconic piece of jewelry that hasn’t been seen in over eighty years. As a highlight of their collection ‘Breaking Away: the Quest for Color’, the Ravenna Cuff will be makeing an historic debut.   The famous Coco Chanel was rarely ever seen without her bold and dazzling cuffs designed for her by Fulco di Verdura. They became a staple to her fashion and exemplified her take on style, and unlike her famous…

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    BY TERRY: BAUME DE ROSE FROM HEAD TO TOE

    March 2, 2018 - By 

    Terry de Gunzburg is well known for harnessing the power of the rose; how plush and intoxicating each petal can be and how we are held captive by the strength of its supremely delicate nature. Her ‘By Terry Baume De Rose’ lip balm has an enviable cult following and recently she has decided to expand upon the theme and take her balm outside the parameters of our lip liner. The collection boasts a rich sugary body scrub with the fragrance of luscious pink rose petals to pamper yourself in and wash away dullness and the winter blues. Regenerating Rose butter, nourishing…

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    MEET THE DESIGNER: CUIXU

    February 25, 2018 - By 

    You’ve seen her work on the runways of New York City. Her accessories embellished the creations of designers and are the finishing touch to the models before the flashing lights of the catwalk. New York based Chinese accessories designer Cui Xu, has spent years perfecting her craft and recently began building her personal brand of sophisticated, feminine and unique wardrobe must-haves such as; chokers, handbag, and shoes. We had the opportunity to chat with Xu and explore her journey and her latest collection. Obviously you’re a very creative person, what inspired you to channel your art into fashion and accessories? As…