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Posts Tagged: Luxury
The Exquisite World of Sevan Biçakçi
Earlier this week, at the Sotheby’s Important Jewels preview, I dropped my business card in a bowl for a chance to win a group of fabulous books. What an unexpected surprise when I received an email informing me I had won.…
Posted in books, design, jewelry
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Armchair Traveler to France
I buy design and lifestyle books for any number of reasons – for reference, for inspiration and certainly for enjoyment. But sometimes it is also so I can be an armchair traveler and take a trip anywhere I desire from the comfort of my home.…
Posted in architecture, books, children, design, food and drink, furniture, interior design, travel
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Lalique Fine Jewelry 2014
Long before René Lalique began to focus on his legendary crystal creations, he was a master of fine jewelry. Influenced by the majesty of nature in all its forms, he blended symbolism and naturalism into totally unique designs. Two years ago, Lalique reentered this realm, launching its first fine jewelry collection in over a century.…
Posted in fashion, jewelry
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Verdura 75th Anniversary Collection
This fall, the launch of the Verdura 75th Anniversary Collection will celebrate three quarters of a century of the iconic jeweler’s legendary style. Focussing on his early years, owners Ward and Nico Landrigan searched the archives for inspiration that would showcase Fulco di Verdura’s unique and pioneering talents.…
Posted in fashion, jewelry
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JAR at the Met
Not only is the JAR exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum the first US retrospective of jewelry designer Joel A. Rosenthal’s work, but the first at the museum devoted to any living jeweler, or in Rosenthal’s case, artist, whose medium happens to be gems. …
Posted in art, fashion, JAR, jewelry
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Holiday Shop Picks | Verdura
It’s always a good day when I have a reason to visit Verdura. In their elegant boutique overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park, I had a chance to take a gander at their Mid-Century Master vintage exhibition on view (and of course for sale) through December 27th.…
Posted in fashion, gifts, jewelry
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T Magazine Luxury Issue
Deborah Needleman always seems to say just what I have been thinking but haven’t quite gotten around to articulating. In her editor letter for this weekend’s T Magazine Luxury Issue, she writes, “To do ‘simple’ right isn’t as easy as it looks — whether it’s the design of a building, a dress or even a life.…
Posted in architecture, design, interior design
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At Home Video with Susanna Salk and Howard Slatkin
There aren’t very many New York City apartments these days that could justify an entire book. But then again, there aren’t very many apartments like the one owned by interior designer Howard Slatkin. In a six thousand square foot aerie overlooking Fifth Avenue, the designer has created a dream home worthy of a royal residence.With totally bespoke interiors of breathtaking craftsmanship, Fifth Avenue Style celebrates not only Slatkin’s creative vision and passions but his love of the handmade and the gifted artisans with whom he works.…
Posted in architecture, At Home with, books, design, food and drink, furniture, interior design, Stylish Shopping
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Daniel Boulud & Richard David Story | Conversations on Luxury
Please allow me to set the stage. For gastronomes in the know, Daniel Boulud certainly needs no introduction. With fourteen restaurants around the world, the acclaimed chef/restaurateur has changed the face of luxury dining. From New York and Miami to Singapore and Beijing, Boulud has created a brand of consistent quality and style.…
Posted in Behind The Q, food and drink, travel
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Splendor on Park Avenue
Designer Eric Hilton must have felt like he won the trifecta with this client – a wonderful Park Avenue location, original Renzo Mongiardino interiors and an impressive collection of A-list artwork. The theme of Veranda‘s January/February issue is the Best of the Best and this apartment certainly qualifies.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design
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