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Fashion Sponsored Women's Style November 12, 2019

An In-depth Look at Women’s Suits

Everything You Should Know About Pant Suits for Women

This is the perfect time for women to swap out their dress and skirt suits for elegant yet professional pant suits. In the last few seasons, designers have given women more reasons to ditch the old notion about suits being a reserve for the corporate environment or office wear. Of course, you can still maintain the formal 9 to 5 blazer and pants combination but pant suits for women don’t just end there. Thanks to endless design options, there are…

Art & Culture Fashion November 6, 2019

Frank Gehry and Peter Marino’s Louis Vuitton Maison in Seoul, South Korea is a masterpiece of modern architecture

A modern masterpiece designed through a collaboration between Peter Marino and Frank Gehry for Louis Vuitton has now opened in Seoul, South Korea. The new boutique located in the Gangnam district and situated on Cheongdam-dong avenue opened its doors on October 30th. The result of Frank Gehry and Peter Marino’s collaboration is a unique structure that pays respect to Korean architectural heritage while sharing elements with Louis Vuitton’s Paris flagship boutique. Although Peter Marino is no stranger to South Korean…

Epicure October 23, 2019

Hennessy’s 2019 Grape Harvest

Following weeks of gathering their precious grapes in Cognac, Hennessy has begun to release their early impressions of this year’s harvest. Maison Hennessy has stated that this year’s ‘summery weather’ resulted in a harvest of ‘healthy [and] mature grapes.’ Hennessey always waits to begin harvesting the fruit of their vineyards at the best possible moment, for 2019 that moment was September 13th. Very high temperatures in combination with dry summer weather required the produce to be picked very quickly because…

Fashion Jewelry Tech October 22, 2019

Fashionable Gifts for Any Occasion

When choosing fashionable gifts for any occasion, choices include not just apparel, but accessories and hi-tech wear. From classic to bold, mixed prints to feathers and texture, there are plenty of fashionable gifts for everyone. Whilst you want your gifts to be great, remember to spend some quality time with the people that you care about, certain that your fashionable gifts will be very much appreciated. Here are some suggestions. Classic fashion We all want to look good in the…

Art & Culture Real Estate October 8, 2019

California’s Greatest Estates | Filoli

Situated just between San Francisco and Silicon Valley in Woodside, California, Filoli, the Country Estate of William B. Bourn was constructed from 1915 to 1917 during the Gilded Age in the United States. The main house, which consists of 54,000 square feet of living space is nestled within 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by an estate of over 500 acres. The architectural elements of the property are characterized of a tasteful mix of a stately English manor with a…

Fashion Women's Style October 8, 2019

Patou showcases women’s ready-to-wear collection

During Paris Fashion Week famed French Maison, Patou unveiled their very first new women’s ready-to-wear collection since the revival of the brand by LVMH. Founded in 1914, Jean Patou had been renowned for handcrafting women’s couture for decades throughout the 20th century. The all new collection was showcased at the Patou headquarters on Ile de la Cité. The classic Jean Patou look was often characterized by their flowing evening gowns that blended high cutting edge fashion with elegant simplicity as…

Art & Culture October 1, 2019

Christie’s Online Banksy Auctions Totals Over €1.2 Million

Banksy: Girl with Balloon - Colour AP (Gold)

Banksy’s sarcastically titled “Banksy: I can’t believe you morons actually buy this sh*t” online auction with Christies grossed €1,256,357. The auction was named after one of Banksy’s 2007 works, which depicted an auction house filled with individuals fighting to pay hundreds of thousands for a framed image with the words “I can’t believe you morons actually buy this sh*t.” The most surprising aspect of the auction is that no works were automatically shredded as had occurred during a Sotheby’s auction nearly…

Health & Wellness October 1, 2019

Recharge Your Body: Benefits of Pilates

Everyone, who has gone to Pilates for at least a few months, has probably noticed the many benefits that it brings to both body and mind. Not only can Pilates help you lose weight and sculpt your body, but it can also help you clear your mind and feel so much better about yourself. Furthermore, it can reduce stress. Pilates certainly sounds like a great idea now, but let’s see what are the other benefits that Pilates can induce. Popular…

Fashion Health & Wellness People Women's Style September 26, 2019

Talking Sustainable Fashion with Pauline Hansen of PAMA London

German born, London based eco-entrepreneur, active-wear designer, and yogini, Pauline Hansen is passionate about contributing to a more mindful world. For Pauline, Yoga is more than just an activity, it is a lifestyle. With this in mind, we seized the opportunity to chat with the Creative Director about how she aims to make a difference and why sustainability in fashion is so important. When meeting Pauline you are quite literally intoxicated by her overwhelming energy and enthusiasm. As she showed…

Auto September 25, 2019

HENNESSEY PERFORMANCE UNVEILS THEIR TAKE ON THE UPCOMING ELECTRIC PORSCHE TAYCAN

Texas based Hennessey Performance Engineering is set to take on their very first electric vehicle project. Hennessey, which is best known for their work on the super-fast Venom F5, is set to tackle modifications of the all electric Porsche Taycan. With nearly thirty years of experience modifying fast cars, the team at Hennessey is set to add an electric vehicle to their entirely petrol propelled fleet. “We’ve been planning to do something with electrified vehicles for a while now,” said…

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