Coming in sizzling hot off of the runway like only the beach babes of Miami can this year’s Miami Swim Week 2021 Paraiso was a celebration of sun, sand and the daring lines of a peekaboo under bust tan. All of the swimwear fashion designers went full throttle to create poolside fantasies for women of every age, shape, size and color. Whoever and wherever you are Miami dreamed up a skimpy little dish for you. With statement sunhats, extra long bikini strings and cover ups that look as comfortable on the beach as the boudoir, this summer promises to tease…
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Maison Rapin will showcase the official grand opening of its second location on rue de Beaune with the theme of Novecento Italy, Italian Metalworkers In The Liberty Period. The highly stylized workmanship by the great artist of the 1900’s – 1930’s, shows an elegance and love of nature artfully portrayed in the curves and corners of their designs. Join in the celebration September 5th to October 15th 2018, at 3 rue de Beaune 75007 Paris. To Learn More Visit: Maison Rapin Photo Credits: Maison Rapin SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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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 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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PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…
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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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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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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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The UK-based company, Oxford Fashion Studio presented eleven different emerging designers from all over the globe at New York Fashion Week on February 10th 2018 at Studio 450 which included one marquee and two group runway shows. The shows had everything from bridal gowns to men’s wear and women’s wear, to women’s shoes and even handbags. Nandi Madida’s womenswear collection had rich reds, deep browns and sunset orange with a splash of white and black. Jef Albea’s couture line displayed traditional bridal white with a few gowns in non-traditional gold, black and red. Tone Fitness Apparel’s main color focus…
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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,…