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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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    TEMPLE ST.CLAIR: SPRING COLLECTION

    March 28, 2018 - By 

    Temple St. Clair opens a new book on spring. Inspired by The Garden of Earthly Delights, painted by the early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch, the fantastical images take a golden, diamond encrusted translation like only  St. Clair creates; from berry pods made of moonstone to flying birds dripping jeweled drops of water, and frolicking gazelles chasing honey bees as they float over a garden of possibilities.     To Explore The Full Collection Visit: TEMPLE ST. CLAIR Photo Credits: Temple ST. Clair; Museo del Prado SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY CAMPARI: RED DIARIES…

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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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    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…

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    MILAN DESIGN WEEK: GAME ON

    February 23, 2018 - By 

    Fuorisalone has taken this year’s most important design week, the Milan Design Week, in a fun and whimsical direction that not only highlights the incredible event but also allows everyone around the world to experience Italy’s playful side. To celebrate their 15th anniversary Fuorisalone.it has created a unique and fun board game that commemorates the their beloved, chaotic, and inspired event that means so much to them; and the board game is the perfect way to do that as it brings people together to experience and indulge in what they love, wherever they are, much like the design week itself. “Our objective…

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    DEMISCH DANANT: NARRATIVES ON VIEW

    February 18, 2018 - By 

    Demisch Danant opens the year with a view to explore more than the visual aspect of art and goes deeper into the meaning and importance of each unique piece. 2018 is the year of ‘Narratives’, an exploration of the stories behind the art and why they have been chosen. Whether the work is a turning point for the designer’s career, represents new innovation in technology and material – or is just a beautiful object, there is a singular begging to be told.   Narratives   1.  a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. 2.  the practice or art…

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    SHOEPASSION: SPRING PATINA LINE

    February 14, 2018 - By 

    Classic for a reason. ShoePassion steps into spring with the belief that you can never go wrong with a timeless oxford that handsomely crosses the line between iconic shoe staple and a contemporary go-to of the modern man’s wardrobe. With an eye for precision and detail the lines of the Goodyear-welted Patina Line are artfully sculpted and contoured adding defining elements of good taste. The love of the craft is shown in their hand finishing of the leather, carefully polishing a deep patina into each pair of shoes, creating a subtle shading and play of light as the rich hues seamlessly…

  • APOLLO AND ARTEMIS DIAMONDS twin fancy colored diamonds of 14.54 cts and 16 cts, respectively, sold for $57 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction in May. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s
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    REVIEW: TOP DIAMOND AUCTIONS

    February 8, 2018 - By 

    In the world of scintillation and fire, colored diamonds proved to be the most crave-able treasures at the auction block during 2017. This past year saw an impressive $1.1 billion worth of exceptional top-tier diamonds, colored gems and jewelry sold. Clearly the most sought after pieces were large, luscious and so very rare pink and blue diamonds, however there were also a few stellar D-Flawless diamonds that rounded out the party. Here is a look at the top earning jewels of the year. The grand prize went to a Hong Kong retail jewelry chain, Chow Tai Fook. The retailer scooped up the…