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The King of Spain’s Maserati Sold At Auction

Vintage Maserati Quattroporte

The original Maserati Quattroporte, which was announced in 1963 was the manufacturer’s first ever large sedan and one of their first versions powered by a V-8 engine.  Expertly designed and styled by Pietro Frua as well as based after a custom Maserati 5000 GT coupe that Frua designed for Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.  Custom features from the 5000 GT includes a 45 rpm eight track record player constructed directly into the dashboard. Before the first-generation Quattroporte model went out…

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Epicure Lifestyle Travel

A New Turkish Luxury Hotel Opens On The Aegean

Il Riccio Beach House & Restaurant

The Il Riccio Beach House & Restaurant is a simply breathtaking seaside hotel and restaurant in Bodrum, Turkey, that just opened their doors in June.  The hotel was inspired and influenced by the beautiful cerulean waters of the Aegean Sea, which doubles as a wonderful view from the luxurious seaside hotel.  The white color within the hotel is accentuated with blue wooden tables, hand painted majolica tiles, and well rounded interior design aspects that perfectly embody the essence of the Aegean Sea. Il…

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Fashion Jewelry

The Georg Jensen – Zaha Hadid Jewelry Collection

The Georg Jensen - Zaha Hadid Jewelry Collection

Representatives from the Danish jewelry design house, Georg Jensen met with Pritzker Prize winning architect Zaha Hadid at their London studio back in November of 2014 to begin developing and designing an eight piece jewelry collection, that was influenced by some of Hadid’s most extraordinary architectural workings.  Georg Jensen and Zaha Hadid’s partnership, resulted in the beautiful jewelry items you see below, (as Hadid oversaw and authorized the collection in March of this year, right before her ill-timed passing at the age of 65).  The collection,…

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Fashion Lifestyle People Women's Style

Meet Asia Borowczyk

Asia Borowczyk

Meet London based Asia Borowczyk, with an impeccable style and an international following, the young fashionista proves to be an innovator as she shares her travels around the globe.  We caught up with the always stylish Asia on all things fashion and lifestyle.  What is the inspiration for your unique style? “I get my inspiration mostly from all the beautiful content I find online, starting from my Instagram feed, Business of Fashion articles, Tony Tom street style pictures all the way to my absolute…

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Lifestyle Real Estate

Tom Ford Put His Incredible Wild West Ranch On The Market

Tom Ford's New Mexico ranch

Tom Ford has just recently put his New Mexico ranch on the market known as Cerro Pelon, making it the perfect estate for someone that likes the wild west.  Cerro Pelon has horses roaming about the fields, wildflowers blooming in the ever so lovely climate, and a sole windmill watching over a blurry purple mountain setting.  The tranquil ranch sounds like it comes straight out of a movie, which it has on multiple occasions.  Out of the many films that Cerro Pelon…

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Epicure Lifestyle Travel

Mesa1: The Newest And Most Exclusive Restaurant In Mexico

Mesa1

What just might be the most exclusive restaurant in the world, has officially opened as of August 24th.  With a name just as unique as the restaurant itself Mesa1 is located at the new W Punta de Mita in Punta de Mita, Mexico, which has not only left their patrons eager to return to their one of a kind atmosphere but also brought an exclusiveness that is incomparable to any other fine dining establishment today. The culinary escape is situated on an islet…

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Vicious Storms Devastate France’s Wine Productivity Output

Storms cause France's 2016 wine productivity to go down

The ministry of agriculture announced last week, that vicious storms had hit France in April, causing wine output to drop down to almost 10 percent this year compared to 2015’s productivity.  So wine enthusiasts should take into account that 2016 will be scarce vintage. This unfortunate turn of weather conditions throughout spring and into the summer will bring the total production down to 42.9 million hectoliters, in comparison to 47.8 million last year.  Based on the ministry’s statistical service Agreste, there’s been a seven percent drop on a…

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Art & Culture Lifestyle

Art Exhibition At Met Breuer Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible

Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible

The newly finished branch of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has put up a collection of unfinished works of art by some of the most famous artists in history on display.  We will be seeing a whole lot more from the nations oldest not to mention largest art museum, step right in and be instantly taken by the almost infinite amount of fine pieces of art that Met Breuer has to offer. You may be wondering why does New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (one…

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Fashion Lifestyle Watches

Ulysse Nardin’s Newest Timepiece Which Honors The America’s Cup

ulysse nardin classico schooner america

The Ulysse Nardin Classico Schooner America timepiece, which not only honors 19th-century yachts with sailing’s most respectable regatta (the America’s Cup).  It also pays tribute and homage to the Swiss watchmaker’s maritime legacy in which shows their long lasting teamwork with Sweden’s Artemis Racing team in their venture to take home the gold in the competition’s 35th running in 2017. This new Ulysse Nardin can either be cased in your choice of 18 karat white or rose gold, and on the dial portrays the…

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Fashion Lifestyle People

Meet Violet Somers

Violet Somers interview

Meet Violet Somers, the 18 year old designer who proves to be an innovator with her latest focus, wearable art.  From an early age Violet was completely taken with the many possibilities and outcomes that come with a career in visual art & fashion design.  Born and raised in the diverse city of Los Angeles, Violet not only single handedley started her own business, but also totally dominated the tennis shoe industry with the most creative not to mention humorous designs on the market.  We spoke exclusively with…

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