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Cifonelli Men’s RTW Fall 2016

Cifonelli Men’s RTW Fall 2016

Have you ever wanted a look that makes you not just look good but feel good too?  Cifonelli does just this and more with their Men’s 2016 Fall RTW collection, as the storied Parisian tailor played with vintage checks and stripes, three-piece suits featuring round-neck waistcoats, bold ties and sensational fedoras that masterfully complete the collection. Creative Director John Vizzone stayed away from going too literal with slim-fit, cuff-less pants and suede Chelsea boots.  Cifonelli introduces this new category to…

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Fashion Jewelry Women's Style

Bvlgari’s Summer Sweet Jewelry

Bvlgari's Summer Sweet Jewelry

Bvlgari has announced yet another beautiful collection that perfectly embodies the concept of a true Italian dolce vita (a life of heedless pleasure and luxury).  This unique jewelry collection was inspired by gelato, sorbet, and many other Italian delights, all dedicated specifically for a nice long summer vacation of taking it easy and lounging around.  The collection gives off such a sweet and refreshing feeling, a feeling only Bvlgari could pull off. The Roman Sorbet collection shows us many unique designs,…

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Art & Culture Lifestyle Travel

Versailles: Treasures from the Palace

Versailles: Treasures from the Palace

The Famed Palace of Versailles has surprised everyone, lending its grand collections outside of France.  Many of the museum’s art pieces will be up for display in Canberra, Australia.  The Palace of Versailles has never showcased its collection outside of France, and this amazing turn of events will be sure to make people flock from all over the globe for a chance to see their one of a kind art collection. Titled “Versailles: Treasures from the Palace”, lovers of art will…

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Jewelry Lifestyle

The Jewelry Royal Chess Set

The Jewelry Royal Chess Set

in 2005 British Jeweler Boodles set out to create The Jewelry Royal Chess Set.  The end result; a solid gold and platinum set featuring diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and even black & white pearls.  Each knight contains a gem-studded spiral, and the king alone is priced at an astonishing $100,000.   The price?  A record breaking $9.8 million. Though if your in search for a piece equally as extravagant yet considerably less expensive you may want to check out the $1 million Art of War Chess…

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Lifestyle Travel

Etihad Airways Brings Comfort To Their First Class Lounge & Spa

Etihad Airways's First Class Lounge & Spa

Etihad Airways has opened their flagship First Class Lounge & Spa to the world bringing pleasure & enjoyment to the many travelers who are surely in need of some good R&R.  Situated within the Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3, featuring over 1,700 square meters for 16 unique zones, diligently designed with geometric patterns and a color inspired by the United Arab Emirate’s Flag.  The Lounge & Spa were greatly influenced by the world’s most prestigious hotels, private members clubs, and…

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Auto Lifestyle

Rolls Royce Creates The Ultimate Ride For a Villain

Rolls Royce Black Badge Series

Rolls-Royce is a name synonymous with old school luxury, but is ready to attract a younger generation of buyers.  And they are hoping to help accomplish their mission with the unveiling of the all new Black Badge versions of the Ghost and Wraith at the Geneva Motor Show, which seem to be playing Jaguar’s villain card.  The Rolls Royce insignia’s letters are now silver with a black background,  the grill is darker, and even the Spirit of Ecstasy, which sits prominently atop the bonnet, is made from an ash-colored…

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Fashion Lifestyle Men's Style

Say Hello To Mister Dior

Mister Dior handBag

Dior Homme shows the world that their signature bags are one of a kind, just like the people that buy them.  Bringing in beautiful bags that look simply incredible, Dior Homme has been a big hit as Christian Dior SA’s menswear division presenting a characteristic slim silhouette which has since taken off within the fashion industry. This amazingly new collection: Mister Dior, was influenced by founder Christian Dior’s penchant for globetrotting, Mister Dior is the perfect bag to accompany you as you…

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Lifestyle Yachts

The Super Yacht Concept That Hovers Above The Water

Hovering Yacht Concept

Designer Jonathan Schwinge has created a conceptual super yacht named Tetra with a pyramid-shaped body that’s designed to lift itself above the water at high speeds.  This futuristic yacht gets its name Tetra from its unconventional tetrahedron shape, making its appearance unlike any other yacht concept thus far. The yachts hovering like presence would be formed by a “hydrofoil small waterplane area ship” a (HYSWAS) hull.  Hydrofoil vessels have hulls fitted with shaped vanes (commonly called foils) underneath, which brings…

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Epicure Lifestyle

The Sultan’s Golden Cake

The Sultan's Golden Cake

The five-star Ciragan Palace Hotel (a place the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire called home), serves an appropriately debauched dessert of figs, apricots, pear, and quince that have been marinated in Jamaican rum for at least two years.  The dish takes approximately 72 hours to prepare once requested, a process that includes the infusion of rare French Polynesian vanilla, a topping of caramelized black truffles, and a coating of 24-karat edible gold flakes.  The cake, which looks more like a gold brick,…

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Lifestyle Travel

Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Belonging to the Lucien Barrière Group, the Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes has been a go to hotel for film stars attending the annual Cannes Festival for decades.  This historic luxury property on the Croisette in Cannes was first constructed in 1926 and remodeled in 2011. The present hotel is the result of a merger of the parcels of the former hôtel Beau-Rivage and of two neighboring villas.  Construction began in 1923 under the leadership of architect Théo Petit, also architect of the Hôtel…

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