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    FAVORITES: RECOMMENDED READING

    October 16, 2017 - By 

    “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” -Cicero The beauty of words have filled countless books and changed a multitude of lives. Here are a few of our favorite coffee table keepsakes to beatify your soul, space and mind with wit, wisdom, and wonder. Groundbreaking skincare CEO and founder of Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis shares her personal journey and offers real world advice on how to grow your business in the beauty industry.   Fashion icon, business mogul and New York Time’s Best Selling Author, Diane von Furstenberg delves deep into her past and tells a very…

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    GALIA LAHAV: CABINET DE CURIOSITIÉS

    July 25, 2017 - By 

    The dynamic duo of Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever hit the runways hot at Paris Fashion week earlier this month, debuting their newest couture evening line.  In the past they have brought us amazing collections such as Black Pearl, which told the lure of mermaids, swashbuckling pirates and sultry sirens.  Moon Struck, a story of a woman being seen as the bright moon among the stars.  And Manhattan Mayhem, with their billowy dresses that even Aphrodite would have been captivated by.  For the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection, they give us their Cabinet de Curiosités. When you think of museums, you might…

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    TEMPLE ST. CLAIR JOINS THE LOUVRE

    July 19, 2017 - By 

    What is the moment when art becomes a masterpiece or when a person becomes a legend? The fine line in between, from good into extraordinary, is a boundary that few cross into greatness. True masters of an art form are all too often iconic figures from a distant misty past, a few remaining treasured pieces kept in private collections and a museum here and there. Sketch books and diaries are poured over by experts deciphering the inspiration, meaning and motives behind such a precious creation. Hence it is a rare occasion to be in the midst of such talent. This…

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    A LOOK AT GALERIE DUTKO

    July 16, 2017 - By 

    The Parisian art dealer Jean-Jaques Dutko has long been a familiar face in the most prominent art exhibitions since the 1980’s with an eye for Art Deco. His galleries often feature fine art for large spaces, creating a sophisticated drama with a curated eye that balances color and texture to create an impactful statement. Participating in Art Basel Miami, PAD Paris, Masterpiece London, and The Salon Art+Design New York and more, each exhibition offers a elegant sense of place, a sophisticated movement and carefully chosen moments of playful whimsy. It’s a look that has become synonymous with the Dutko brand.…

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    GALIA LAHAV: VICTORIAN AFFINITY

    June 8, 2017 - By 

    Galia Lahav pays homage to the Victorian Era in her new Spring 2018 Couture Wedding Dress collection dubbed, ‘Victorian Affinity’.  In this collection she has designed high collars, leg of mutton detachable sheer sleeves, embellished corsets, ornate belts used to highlight the waist, and voluminous skirts that give the look of layers of petticoats.  All of these details give a nod to the Victorian Era but with a modern delicate touch. During the Victorian Era, it was dominated by the use of corsets along with shifts, layers of petticoats, and other undergarments.  All worn under respectable women’s clothing.  One Parisian…

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    VERDURA

    May 31, 2017 - By 

    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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    PERRIER-JOUËT: BLANC DE BLANCS

    May 28, 2017 - By 

    OF WATER & EARTH Water, subtly drawn up from fresh rain soaked soil, delicately rises throughout every twisted branch, tendril, and star shaped leaf, finally making its way into the small colorful spheres, slowly filling them with the essences of the vine and surrounding terroir. Captured  within the fleshy walls, each globe sipping up the rain until it has reached fullness and becomes a plump succulent fruit filled with the sweetest juices. The particular succulent fruit of the moment is the bright Chardonnay clusters from France where Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, of Perrier-Jouët, personally selected an elegant blend of floral…

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    DESIGN: BACIOCCHI

    January 16, 2017 - By 

    A luxurious shopping experience is often just as much about the ambience as the fabulous designs held within.  The refinement of plush furnishings, marble floors, and vases overflowing with lilies and orchids create the atmosphere that makes the point of purchase much more exciting and fulfilling than hitting the ‘buy now’ button on your online shopping cart. There’s a reason it’s called shopping therapy, because all the beautiful elements combined as a whole are greater than the sum of their parts; the delicate signature fragrance of the boutique, the satiny ribbon wrapping the gifts tight, the glittery polished brass, and…

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    DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

    December 18, 2016 - By 

    DINOSAURS IN WONDERLAND The contemporary and modern art gallery, Galerie Dumonteil, in New York,  is once again creating an incredible exhibition. Known for their specialty of curating works with a perspective on the animal kingdom for over 30 years, they have played a major role in the discovery and rediscovery of the amazing figurative artists from the 20th Century. Showcasing the talents of those whose greatest inspiration is nature herself, from Bugatti to Giacometti, Guyot, Pompon to Artus, along with many more. This special exhibition features the animal kingdom from long ago. Nothing is extinct to the artist’s eye and…

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    AUTO: CLASSIC PORSCHE ASSETS

    November 1, 2016 - By 

    ACCELERATED ASSETS Indulge in exotic passions. A rare breed of horses live under sculpted aluminum and steel, the kind that stampeded in brilliant flashes across Targa Florio, Spa-Francorchamps, and Le Mans . Now there is a new and ever competitive race to bring these wild stallions into captivity. The thrill of the chase is felt on and off of the racetrack with pounding hearts battling it out at the world’s most exclusive classic and exotic car auctions. This year’s Artcurial Motorcars auction in Paris exemplifies this as the world’s most expensive car ever sold just went under the hammer for…