AND THE STARS CAME OUT Italian aristocracy, Parisian panache, Hollywood glamour; these three ingredients made up the recipe for the red carpet decadence that Italian jeweler Fulco di Verdura, a Sicilian duke, became famous for. Growing up on the warm shores of Palermo, Verdura enjoyed the richness of the land and later used his love of the verdant color palette to paint in jeweled pigments. While in Venice he became acquainted with Linda and Cole Porter, an acquaintance that soon became a friendship that lasted a lifetime. During an evening party at the Porter’s palazzo Linda introduced Fulco…
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A CUT ABOVE BLADE may be the sharpest way to fly but it’s also the best way to bounce. Sure, you’ve got a penthouse apartment in the city, a weekend house at the shore, and the coolest friends that Miami can boast, obviously you bring your ‘A’ game wherever you go, the only little glitch is that you can’t be everywhere all the time no matter how blessed your social calendar may be and that is where BLADE comes in. The stress of multi-hour long commutes and waiting in lines to get your lucky chance to go through a body…
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Lotus, sheared paper thin, white and lacy. Wasabi, subtle, unassuming, explosive, the delicate green paste ground by a stone. Fire sparks. Gold leaf. Water bathing a carved cucumber. Each element is crafted by master chef, Masayoshi Takayama, who has spent his life in the pursuit of capturing the essence and character of each ingredient and elevating it to its highest self. Masa is a Michelin-starred venue where you explore your sense of taste in a unique way. He paints his culinary canvas with a palette of pure flavor and the true artistry is revealed on your palate. Here you consume…
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You can’t resist the sophisticated swag and upscale ambiance of the 48 Lounge when it’s time to celebrate life in the city. Designed to be a ‘hybrid lounge’ this is the midnight revelers go-to spot right by Rockefeller Center to turn up the dial on your night and bask in the effervescent glow of champagne and celebrities. Paired with their succulent menu you can enjoy the many specialty cocktails that they hold in their repertoire, and if you do your seducing with the taste of their ‘Violet Kiss’ on your lips we won’t tell. To make reservations visit: 48 LOUNGE…
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Madison Avenue and 77th Street is the sweet little corner where you’ll find one of the chicest NYC hotels. Loved by the glamouratti, it’s a crisp and stylish oasis. The black and white marble used throughout create a tailored ambiance and provides a clean canvas for the vibrant artwork to really pop. The Mark Hotel is all about the treats and sweets. You’ll enjoy the chilled champagne brought to your room along with delicious Ladurée macarons at your bedside, which is plushly styled with fine Italian linens and bedding by Quagliotti. Every room is features a black-and-white marble bath with…
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Demisch Danant gallery in New York City, presents Maria Pergay: Wonder Room, providing a rare insight into the fantastical imagination and unbounded creativity of the now 86-year-old designer. Here is a look at some of the intriguing designs that you will find at this special exhibition. To explore fascinating designs visit: DEMISCH DANANT GALLERY Demisch Danant 30 W 12th St., New York, NY 10011 tel 212.989.5750 fax 212.989.5730 info@demischdanant.com MARIA PERGAY: WONDER ROOM Closes February 11, 2017 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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THE CAT’S MEOW The Chelsea district of Manhattan is known for it’s chic eateries and boutiques that catch headlines, however locals are always in the know of the best little spots and very often The Red Cat is where you’ll find them grabbing a night cap or settling in for a cozy Sunday brunch. Founded by the journeyman chef Jimmy Bradley in 1999, who wanted the Chelsea area to have a venue that felt real and at home, where delicious food brought people together to share a dish, a story, and a smile. No matter where I’ve lived, worked or…
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The Hublot Maison strives to be on the forefront of innovation in watchmaking. Everything is considered and reconsidered to find the best that it can be. Even gold with its natural timelessness went under the microscope, and, it’s stunning to say, that they have achieved a little something that they like to call MAGIC GOLD; only diamond is capable of machining Hublot’s 18-carat gold, certified by the Central Office for Precious Metals Control. It is the first scratch-resistant gold in the world and demonstrates a hardness of almost 1000 Vickers. Now produced in the high-tech foundry at the Nyon Manufacture,…
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Created by the very Daniel Boulud who owns the world renowned Daniel restaurant in Manhattan, Epicerie Boulud is a must visit take-out market, where they even do catering for holiday events. Here all the flavors are fresh and delicious and designed by the same creative genius that has made a name for himself from Palm Beach to Singapore, but you don’t have to call to make reservations. Just drop by and enjoy a yuzu tart, raw oysters, a glass of wine or a cappuccino. The two locations gives you options, but we particularly love the Lincoln Center location. After an…
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Joan B. Mirviss ltd is celebrating its 40th anniversary! This March they are marking the occasion as the gallery presents the important exhibition, “Timeless Elegance in Japanese Art: A Celebration of Forty Years” accompanied by a fully illustrated publication. This celebratory show includes forty plus works of art carefully chosen over several years in anticipation of this milestone. Twenty of these works, by living artists working in clay and long represented by the gallery, were created or specifically selected by each artist for this event. The balance of this exhibition consists of major, innovative paintings and famous ukiyo-e prints by important eighteenth and…