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    DESIGN: Roche Bobois Celebrates 20 Years of Speed Up

    The famous French design house Roche Bobois, long known for its avant garde approach to furniture and design with its iconic pieces such as the Mah Jong and Bubble sofas, portraying playfulness produced by precision, is celebrating 20 years of another iconic collection, Speed Up. This anniversary collection takes the restrained, yet dynamic lines inspired by the full throttle feeling induced by the automotive industry, and dips it into cool waters. It is giving modern day Miami Vice vibes as your eye is compelled to follow constrained curvatures and elevated materials.    “Speed Up embodies the boldness and creativity that…

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    INES DI SANTO: EAST OF THE SUN – WEST OF THE MOON

    What would it take to make your wedding the fairytale you’ve always dreamed of? Something that doesn’t require kissing a frog and hoping he’s a prince. Or finding a fairy godmother with a magic wand. What if it was as simple as finding the perfect dress? Make your vision a reality with a bridal gown designed by our modern day enchantress, Ines Di Santo and her Fall 2019 Fairytale Collection called East of the Sun; West of the Moon. Her looks for fall include Cathedral trains, Royal Lace, cigarette leg jumpsuits, a beaded bolero, floral hem accents, Organza coats, and…

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    LOOKBOOK: BERTA FALL COLLECTION 2019

    Berta Balilti’s presentation of beautiful brides was breathtaking at the recent Bridal Week New York. The highly anticipated runway show delivered  on her signature sparkle meets daringly sexy curves and cuts. The detailing on gossamer-like fabrics evoked a modern fairytale princess who left blushing at the door and opted for radiant confidence instead.   Delicate florals were, of course, on show but so were elements that mimicked the arcing curved pattern of butterfly wings, bold embroideries, and glittering geometrics patterns. From ball gowns to mermaids and even a mini cocktail gown that definitely had burlesque inspirations, Berta ensured that there…

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    FASHION: JUSTIN ALEXANDER SIGNATURE FALL 2019

    New York’s Bridal Week was a delicious soiree of white as designers showcased their visions for blushing brides in the coming fall 2019 season. Justin Alexander presented his Signature collection meant for modern women around the world, feminine and timeless. Elegant silhouettes meet delicate detailing, a classic Justin Alexander style that brides around the world have sought out. So it is fitting that these same globe trotting ladies were his inspiration for this collection; from Oslo to Taos, Berlin to Bristol.   The collection features a very chic classic vibe with a few cheeky surprises like a sheer beaded jumpsuit…

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    COSTES: SIGNATURE SCENT

    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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    HARRY WINSTON: OPUS IN RETROGRADE

    HARRY WINSTON IS A ROCK STAR Getting your kicks on Route 66 in a cool classic car, top down, sun out, and The Beach Boys serenading your expedition with some good vibrations; Harry Winston’s OPUS 14 evokes the iconic Americana experience. For the collector with an eye for vintage cars, timeless refinement and a sophisticated playfulness, the jewelry maison joined forces Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin, two visionary watchmakers, for the fourteenth chapter of their totally unique and always highly anticipated OPUS series. The rock ‘n roll soul of the OPUS 14 is found in the groundbreaking miniaturization of the…

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    THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

    Luxury products are far more than just a product, they are a statement, a fashion expression in limited numbers. When something is luxurious we know that it is special and that it can be purchased only by a certain group of people. One of the most amazing luxury items made in the last decade is definitely the most expensive foosball table in the world. When people hear foosball table they assume it is a game played with family and friends, but this table is much more than that, it is a masterpiece which will leave you breathless. 11-The Beautiful Game…

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    MELISSA ODABASH: ODE TO SUMMER

    In the full swing of summer celebrate with the latest fashion from Melissa Odabash’s Swimsuit Collection 2017. Swimwear model turned swimwear designer, Melissa intuitively sculpts a glamorous silhouette with her designs this season bringing out the best shades of blue, elegant and alluring as the sunrises over the gentle ocean with teal, periwinkle, cornflower and sky blues playing off the morning light.  Take a long awaited cruise around the Caribbean islands in a yacht wearing a fun short beach dress with patterns like Sailing, Harbour or Sun. After you step off the yacht take a stroll across the beautiful sandy…

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    JESSICA BEDARD: SOMETHING NEW

    “Every bride should have the perfect shoe for her special day. Like your dress,  the accessories and the flowers, your shoes should be as exceptional as you are.”  – Jessica Bedard   Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed. Something Blue. This saying is meant to represent the bride’s past and her matrimonial future, allowing some good luck to rub off like a lucky rabbit’s foot, and lastly to symbolize devotion and love.  But for a lot of bride’s this can just be another added stressor as she tries to salvage all these items.  So Jessica Bedard whimsically orchestrated all these…

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    REEM ACRA & TIFFANY: 2018 COUTURE COLLECTION

    Nothing is more iconic than Audrey Hepburn stepping out of a golden New York taxi cab, before the hustle and bustle of the city.  Arrayed in her long black evening gown with matching opera length gloves, dark shades and her strings of diamonds and pearls, walking up to the Tiffany & Company’s window display with a coffee and Danish in hand.    While Reem Acra’s inspiration was the company’s magnificent jewelry, namely the Tiffany diamond, you get the sense that she was channeling Audrey’s black Hubert de Givenchy dress from the opening scene with her choice of creating some classic…