Setting the perfect table is an art that very few can master. But there’s a way to impress your guests without having to take a six-month course prior to throwing a dinner party: shopping at Antique Atelier in Istanbul. The shop mostly sells antique tableware, with an abundance of intricate silver pieces, dazzling china items, and glittering crystal articles. One piece from this shop is sure to leave anyone lucky enough to be invited around your table in awe –…
It’s not exactly breaking news to say that the French Riviera is one of the best places for a glamorous vacation. Full of chic boutiques, trendy beach clubs, high-end hotels, and oh-so-gorgeous views of the glittering sea, it’s the gathering spot of A-listers and deep-pocket travelers. But there’s one secret only the most seasoned French Riviera visitors know about – the Côte d’Azur’s got islands. And the most exclusive of them all is Bendor. Lucky for us, there’s an intimate…
Because everyone should get to know the Italian version of themselves, Emily decamped to Rome from Paris this season, and the filming locations did not disappoint. Watching the series this season is like watching your latest guide to Rome. The Location: Hotel de Russie Over a hundred years before Emily Cooper checked in, French poet Jean Cocteau dubbed Hotel de Russie “paradise on earth” — and it’s easy to see why. Located between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps,…
Some hotels make it their mission to do anything, but play it safe. They remind you that making a big, bold impression is extra in the best way possible. When you can be effortlessly cool, slightly quirky and whimsical, you’re onto something special. These are the design hotels around the world that set themselves apart from the pack. Design Hotels that Lead with Unique Hotels are hitting a new level of luxury, which means it’s becoming harder to really wow…
If there’s a place more glamorous than Courchevel this winter, we’d like to know. Of course, there are spots where it’s met its match (here’s looking at you, St. Moritz). But when it comes to a place that is pure indulgent Champagne-spraying, fur-wearing expensive enough to challenge your Centurion card limit, Courchevel is at the top. This is your guide to where to stay, eat, drink, and party this season for the best of Courchevel. Where To Stay There are…
It was a travesty when the Louvres des Antiquaires market in Paris closed its doors. But as they say, when one door closes, another opens for Cartier. In this case, it’s the Cartier Foundation. Paris officially has a new museum for contemporary art that’s earned its way onto your circuit. Founded in 1984 by Alain Dominique Perrin (then president of Cartier International), the foundation has maintained strict separation between its artistic mission and Maison Cartier’s commercial operations. It’s a distinction…
Louis Vuitton likes to keep us on our toes. When we least expect it, the brand comes up with its first-ever makeup line, opens up cafés and restaurants, and launches an upscale airport lounge. And while the French luxury fashion house’s foray into the world of cosmetics is aligned with its ethos, its expansion into the world of hospitality is a little more surprising. So much so, that when a few years ago, the rumor spread about a potential Louis…
We get it – your plate is full, and you may think that throwing money at the problem (aka lack of New Years’ plans) is the only solution. You’re not entirely incorrect, as sometimes that’s what it takes to make Aspen or St. Barths happen. But, if you’re willing to venture further afield (rather than duplicating the Upper East Side on a tropical isle or ski slope), the world is still your oyster. This is where you can venture out…
You may know it for its famed tennis court that overlooks the Med, but now Cap Estel is getting a big glow-up as part of the LVMH portfolio. It’s historically been near-impossible to break into top tier in this part of the world, but our bet is Cap Estel will make the list. The people at LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) never cease to surprise us. Case in hand, just a few months back, and out of nowhere, Louis Vuitton…
Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods walk into a bar and… decide to co-found their own tavern. And if this seems in the sand bunker to you, JT is actually a legit scratch golfer, and investor. The History It all started with a round of golf at Albany in the Bahamas. While palling around in the Caribbean, Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods (both shareholders of NEXUS Luxury Collection), teed up their next joint venture. The vision? A dining and entertainment experience…
