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    LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS

    December 20, 2019 - By 

    With just days to spare it’s time to come up with some mind blowing, dare we say, genius ideas for holiday gifts. These lifesavers are great for everyone. So go ahead and dive into Santa’s sack. BOOKS Holiday reading or interior design accents? It’s up to you to decide. These large and luxurious books make a statement and dive deep and narrow into their topics. We love The Impossible Collection Of Cars, because let’s face it we all know a car buff who lives and breathes for horse power. This is pure heaven. For the forever-on-vacation bestie who has conquered…

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    STYLE DIARIES: VICTORIA

    August 19, 2019 - By 

    She had perfume in her hair. Something that was delicate and rich, like a plush rose petal. But, that was something you remembered after she left. When she was present she was fully present, bright and sparkling. There was an honesty that she seemed to live by, not like some deep code of ethics, more like a natural instinct that she couldn’t hide behind her black, sooty eyelashes. It was that kind of enchanting aura that made everyone she met feel a strange yet evident loss when she left the room. Which she did often. TAG & HASHTAG #LESCARATS WHEN…

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    PININFARINA’S BATTISTA AT THE QUAIL

    August 6, 2019 - By 

    This ground breaking hypercar is the namesake of Battista “Pinin” Farina, founder of Carrozzeria Pinin Farina, which he started in 1930, the beginning of a legacy. While its moniker is a nod to the past this driving devil is designed for the future. The exciting partnerships that Pininfarina has announced in the design of the Battista, with Karma Automotive for the environmental sustainability in luxury design, and Way Ray the Swiss based deep tech company that develops built-in holographic augmented reality displays for cars, proves that their eyes are firmly set on tomorrow. As the Battista’s wind tunnel and simulation…

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    BRIDAL: STEVEN BIRNBAUM’S BESPOKE COLLECTION

    April 26, 2019 - By 

    Long known in the NYC bridal scene, Steven Birnbaum has an impeccable eye for detail and uses it for the good of all his brides. Dripping in luxurious fabrics and detail his 2020 Bespoke Collection is for the bride who not only wants to look glamourous but who also wants to feel glamourous on the inside, too. Steeped in high fashion, each gown that Steven creates is a collaboration with the bride-to-be, creating a covetable personalized experience. The collection was named ‘BESPOKE’ for a reason, after all. At his atelier he walks his brides through the many steps and fittings…

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    EXCLUSIVE: BIG LIVES WITH SAM ALSTON

    April 17, 2019 - By 

    Taking on the luxury world in a new way, Sam Alston, has reinvented the way women across the country have started to explore the retail market, finding rare pieces and curated products in a whole new atmosphere. It’s a shopping experience for those who want to stay in the know, ahead of the trend and support meaningful brands. We had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Alston about her inspiration and vision of the future. What was your first inspiration to create the Big Lives conceptual shopping experience? I’ve dreamed of having a business since I was a kid. As…

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    FORNASETTI: SILKEN RUG COLLECTION

    April 11, 2019 - By 

    During the recent Milan Design Week the iconic Italian design brand Fornasetti launched the unveiling of their latest creations, a capsule of eleven unique and striking rugs. Designed to be the conversation piece of the spaces they are in the bold aesthetic is sure to catch attention. This Milanese Atelier is known for their no-holds-barred use of whimsy and this collection is no different. Whether your space is a study of architectural symmetry, or the soothing tones of nature and botanicals guide your design choices, there’s an eye-catching option that will complement your style. Each silken rug shimmers with rich…

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    SOTHEBY’S: HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS & JADEITE

    April 2, 2019 - By 

    This spring on the 2nd of April 2019, Sotheby’s Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite in Hong Kong will have the pleasure of leading the auction with a behemoth of an oval diamond, coming in at a magnificent 88.22 carats. When it comes to the Critical Criterion for diamonds (the GIA’s 4C’s of diamonds: Cut, Color, Carat weight and Clarity), this stone has met every category with perfection. Most people confuse diamond shapes, such as oval or princess, with a diamond cut but the two are not the same. Diamond cut refers to how the diamond cutter achieved balancing the…

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    FASHION: DELVAUX IN NYC

    March 26, 2019 - By 

    Delvaux already has a few prestigious accolades under their belt since it was founded in 1829. They are an Official Purveyor to the Royal Court of Belgium in the category of Fashion and Clothing, a title they have kept since 1883. And in 1908 they registered their first patent on a handbag, a first ever, making them the inventor of what we still use today. As if these accolades were not enough, they can add to their resume an esteemed location seated graciously on the corner of 5th Avenue and 59th Street, with an astounding view of Central Park which…

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    WOMEN’S FASHION: CHOCHENG

    March 20, 2019 - By 

    This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection?  This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that?  I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…

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    YACHTING: THE NEW PEARL 95

    March 13, 2019 - By 

    The Pearl 95 continues the highly successful design collaboration between Bill Dixon and the reputed British designer Kelly Hoppen. As innovative and groundbreaking as its smaller sisters, the Pearl 95 is even more luxurious and breath-taking and takes style and performance to a different scale. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Pearl Yachts has established a sterling reputation in the 60 to 80-foot motor yacht category, and will instil its new 29.2M flagship yacht with all the values that has earned its status as one of Britain’s best motor yacht manufacturers The new Pearl 95 will feature exclusive Kelly Hoppen…