Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL It’s not every interior designer that comes with a glittering career prior to being a designer, however, the beautiful blonde model and actress Kari Whitman, has a unique resumé. After enjoying the spotlight doing movies with actors like Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, Kari decided to turn her sights towards interior design and has never looked back. Over the past twenty-nine years Kari Whitman Interiors ( KWI ) has been established as an important and respected design-build firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial interior design; and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and more.…
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Life happens when you’re busy making other plans. The rush and swirl of to-do lists, endless news flashes – domestic and international, family gatherings and contemplation about taking that new job; everything playing out against the backdrop of your home and the important spaces of your life. There are very few constants. The need for a balanced, grounding energy can never be underestimated and sometimes from that backdrop something can rise up, as if a spotlight has been shown upon it and you see it with a renewed understanding, of not just its use but its purpose in your life.…
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From Norwalk, Connecticut to Tuscany, Italy, the Dooney & Bourke brand has solidified the standard of quality within the leather goods industry, creating American classics for over forty years. Recently reminiscing on some of their original men’s accessories they reconnected with the vintage feel and created a collection that speaks of a quiet masculinity, purposeful pieces, and tailored detailing that elevates everything from the steady essentials of briefcases and wallets, while the traditional duffle bag becomes a getaway companion for weekend adventures. Of course the collection was designed to not only fulfill the obvious practicalities but to also fulfill the…
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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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A tribute to their heritage and a continuation of their New Artisan project, Fratelli Rossetti steps toward the future with a nod to their past. For 2017, the Milan based luxury shoe designers have teamed up with the American brand Leather Head Sports to delve into their own origins as their early days began by creating technical shoes for various sports, such as cycling, hockey, boxing and skating. Together they have created a beautifully crafted collection of vintage inspired footwear for men. The richness of handcrafted leather goods is something that both Fratelli Rossetti and Leather Head Sports cherish as…
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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…