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    GIRARD-PERREGAUX: SUMMER LAUREATO

    Girard-Perregaux has a splashy, pop art inspired summer timepiece collection for women this year. Their Laureato style is bright and lively, just as is the vibrant woman they had in mind when creating the line. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s muse was a manga-like boldness and the straight up summer fun that fills the catwalks of the fashion savvy. The dial, with its Clou de Paris hobnail pattern and painted finish, is juxtaposed along its octagonal bezel with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds sparkling a fiery border.   Today, being oneself is a real art. It is a matter of taking perfectly…

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    RESTAURANT: FIG & OLIVE

    The Fig & Olive restaurant in the Meatpacking District is truly a great New York dining experience. Organic and sustainably grown olive oil is the backbone to their success as each dish is deliciously prepared with this rich green-gold oil. Appetizer to dessert, each dish has been carefully thought out and prepared so much so that you can taste the love. It’s an elegant and comfortable environment and we highly recommend the crostini.   “At FIG & OLIVE, I want to highlight our menu’s core ingredient of olive oil, which we use in place of butter in our dishes. From…

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    CREATING BEAUTY: KATHRYN SCOTT

    Creating Beauty Interiors offers full-page photos of ten distinctive city and country homes Kathryn Scott has transformed, including her own elegant five-story Italianate brownstone residence. Scott pairs architectural detailing with classical yet individualistic furniture, cabinets, and art. Her senses of color, light, and space meet her seamless melding of Asian and Western touches – from an artist’s antique doll collection in his studio to an Ai Weiwei table on a wall near a turquoise hearth to a child’s four-poster bed by an open window. To complement her serene, functional interior re-designs, Scott chooses art that often dramatizes nature’s beauty. Her…

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    MANDARIN ORIENTAL: SPA EXPERIENCE

    The summer season is a whirlwind of activity, so it’s the perfect time to take a moment for yourself, calm your senses and rejuvenate. Your physical and mental strength needs to be nurtured and is an important part of any health routine that is why we’ve chosen the  Spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York as the choice location for your wellness wishes. Their convenient location rising high above Manhattan offers incredible views of Central Park allowing you to float above the city bustle and get a better perspective personally and metaphorically. The five star spa offers a wide range treatments…

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    SAN FRANCISCO: CLIFT HOTEL

      LEAVE YOUR HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO The CLIFT is a centrally located historic boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, this Philippe Starck designed accommodation, is a singular experience and a cornerstone of this beloved city. The soaring lobby features one of the most eclectic furniture collections in all of California, including chairs from Ray and Charles Eames, a coffee table by Salvador Dali, and a surreal stool inspired by René Magritte.   The color palette that Starck used was a vision created from the city itself. The soft lavender tone…

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    SIPPING ON STARS: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA

    It’s the summer season and when celebrations abound there’s only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles.  What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava? Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that makes wine fizzy is a by-product of…

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    CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL: AZIMUT S6

    Azimut Yachts will be unveiling the world premiere of their highly anticipated Azimut S6 at the next Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Their copious use of carbon in the construction represents the shipyard’s pioneering research and development. The combination of Carbon Tech and a propulsion system with three Volvo Penta IPS pods puts the yacht at the forefront of technology in its category, with the ability to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency combined with peerless handling and silent running. The little sister of the S7, the S6 is a true coupé with sporty DNA that is ready to leave its mark in the history of…

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    Veuve Clicquot Rosé 200th Anniversary

    This year, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Madame Clicquot innovating and re-creating the rosé champagne of the time, with their beautiful rendition of her original vision.   The secret was –  and still is! – in the blend Rosé champagne allows you a special way to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors and nuances between the complexities of red and white grapes, no longer segregated in different bottles, only to find that they play quite well together. The sweet and unique tones of bubbled blushed pink sparkle lightly on the palette and it is so easy to see why…

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    PREVIEW: DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL

    This week one of the most prestigious and important art events will be taking place at the DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL exhibition, June 12-17 in Basel Switzerland. Here is a preview of some of the most eye-catching and poignant pieces on display. TO LEARN MORE VISIT: DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL Featured Image: Gate 5 Gallery special commission for Design Miami/Basel: ‘Mandala’ by Johanna Grawunder Photo Credits: Nilufar, Hostler Burrows, Demisch Danant, Ammann Gallery, Guistini Stagetti, Cristina Grajales Gallery, Gate 5 Gallery SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL                 …

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    RESTAURANT: NUR

    Explore the flavors of the Middle East in the middle of NYC, traveling from plate to plate as NUR creates an adventurous itinerary for your taste buds.   First visit Damascus with the Qatayef, a crispy Syrian pancake filled with spiced lamb and a yogurt ayran chaser; then onward towards Turkey with their Turkish Delight On The Hudson, a seared foie gras with rhubarb, figs and honey lavender yogurt; then head west to Casablanca to try Chraime, a tomato and poached fish stew served with mussels and hand rolled couscous with pumpkin tershi; and finally the Hills Of Jerusalem have…