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Art & Culture May 6, 2017

Lost Work by Diego Velázquez Rediscovered

'Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada' by artist Diego Velázquez

A rediscovered work by famed 17th century Spanish old master, Diego Velázquez, recently fetched 8.7M USD at auction. The 57 x 44cm work is appropriately named ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ or in English, Portrait of a Girl or Young Immaculate. The painting had created quite the stir when it was rediscovered, and was subjected to strict export restrictions by Spain’s government due to the works significant Spanish cultural value. Apparently, ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ had been owned privately by…

Fashion People Women's Style May 5, 2017

Meet Athenna Crosby

Meet Athenna Crosby; the incredibly talented Model, Actress, Singer, and former Miss Teen California. At just 19, the bay area native has done it all, currently majoring in Social Justice at Saint Mary’s College, Athenna aspires to become a disabilities rights attorney and eventually run for public office; and has even interned at the California State Senate. With Autism near and dear to her heart, Athenna is a passionate supporter of Best Buddies, an organization founded by Anthony Shriver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often…

Art & Culture Real Estate May 4, 2017

Picassos Included

Set in the southern French area of Provence, lay the Chateau de Castille nestled in the medieval town of Uzès; with original structures dating back to the thirteenth century and containing unrivaled “built-in” modern art by the great master himself, Pablo Picasso. Formerly the residence of the Baron de Castille up until 1950 when it was acquired by famed English art-collector and expert, Douglas Cooper, whom not only amassed one of the most significant 20th century art collections, but also…

Jewelry May 3, 2017

“Diamonds of the Gods” Set To Be Auctioned By Sotheby’s in Geneva

"Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels" Sothebys auction

Considered the highest quality set of earrings to ever enter the auction block, the Apollo & Artemis diamonds are undeniably brilliant. With an auction date set for the 16th of May during the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels event at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, we have no doubt that these earrings will set a new high in the uber luxury marketplace. Touted as the most valuable earrings ever to be openly listed for sale, the pair were appropriately…

Epicure Lifestyle May 2, 2017

Massimo Bottura & Michael Cimarusti Team-Up in L.A.

Masterful Nine-course Dinner by Two Michelin Stared Chefs

Fine-dinning has been reborn in L.A. with the coming of two culinary artists and masters of the kitchen who have teamed-up to prepare a one of a kind dinner on May 4th, 2017. With these two, A master Italian chef that has refashioned Modenese style cooking and a dexterous American expert on all things seafood, the menu will be presenting the most creative and delectable dishes to be coordinated by two masterful michelin stared chefs within the Los Angeles area. This one, and only one, night event will…

Art & Culture Philanthropy May 1, 2017

Ocean Conservation: Kenyan Company Turns Flip Flops into Artwork

Flip Flops into Artwork: an Ocean Conservation Project

With ocean pollution continuing to threaten the survival and overall health of marine life worldwide; a new organization emerges to turn flip flops (one of the most common forms of ocean pollution) into magnificent colorful pieces of art and assist in developing trade in the African nation of Kenya. Although the Watamu shores of Kenya should be pristine, they are currently anything but. As flip flops made from synthetic materials have become the most common shoe of the underprivileged, they have…

Lifestyle Yachts April 29, 2017

Benetti Launches The 67 Meter “Seasense”

Famed Italian Shipyard Benetti, has just announced the launch of the 67 Meter SEASENSE. Codenamed FB268, the fully custom 1175GT yacht was constructed of a steel hull and aluminum superstructure for a first time Benetti owner. With a launch ceremony taking place at the Livorno shipyard right on production schedule. The event allowed all to take in the stunning lines of the vessel, which were sculpted by the Dutch Designer Cor D. Rover (another first) as it was Mr. Rover’s first…

Fashion People Women's Style April 28, 2017

Meet Egith van Dinther

Meet Egith van Dinther; best known by her nickname “Iggy”, the Los Angeles based Dutch model & actress is one of the most talented fresh faces on the Modeling, Acting, and Hosting scene. Iggy was born in Uden a small town in the south of Holland. Beginning her career as an Equestrian and soon becoming a proffesional show jumper for 8 years. Iggy transitioned into her modeling career at just sixteen and is currently signed with Wilhelmina Models, where she has worked with…

Auto Lifestyle April 26, 2017

The Worlds Most Collectible Mercedes?

First unveiled in March of 1957 at the Geneva Motor Show, the Mercedes 300 SL Roadster designed by the famed Friedrich Geiger would soon become the most prestigious German drop top grand tourer of the century. Today, the 300 SL is one of the most desirable classic cars, with prices nearly always surpassing the seven figure mark. As common with many German automakers at the time, Mercedes had spent several years following the second world war resecuring their position as a world…

Fashion Men's Style April 23, 2017

Mr Porter’s Latest Collection on California Style

Mr Porter's California Capsule Collection

Producing the cool and collected sense of the California coast, online menswear destination Mr Porter developed their new Made in California capsule collection that imparts keen insight of life on the coast through the style of suave attire. The British award-winning global retailer collaborated with 12 brands including long standing front-runners John Elliott & Elder Statesman, and auspicious designers like Amiri to construct over 140 unique pieces galvanized by the California coast lifestyle. The California capsule collection does not only mark the largest collection of casual and beach-ready wear ever created by…

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