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Art & Culture People March 5, 2020

The Art of Portraiture with Fanny Rush

Portraits created by Fanny Rush are stylistically characteristic of a bygone era. The London based artist, who just built a new home and studio in Battersea after relocating from Chelsea, employs seldom used Old Master techniques in her portraits that immortalize both her subjects and their personalities. Rush’s prestigious commissions are numerous and include American Ambassador Robert Holmes Tuttle, famed actor Charles Dance OBE, as well as Sir William Castell, Chairman of the Wellcome Institute, to name just a few.…

People Watches January 24, 2020

Talking Watches with Penny Morris of Bonhams

Recently the team here at The Extravagant enjoyed the exclusive privilege of interviewing Senior Watch Specialist Penelope Morris, who heads the Bonhams Knightsbridge Watch department. Morris, who is an Associate of the British Horological Institute and a member of the Antiquarian Horological Society, has now worked for Bonhams for nearly a decade and has proven to be one of the most talented women in the watch industry. The knowledge possessed by Morris is vast to say the least with highlights…

Jewelry People September 14, 2019

Talking Jewellery with House of K’Dor’s Zena Kaddour

Meet Jewellery designer, Zena Kaddour, who along with her husband Tarick, head the Sydney based House of K’Dor. Now entering its 20th year of business, the House of K’Dor, which was founded by Tarick in 1999, has become a name synonymous with extravagance. The husband and wife duo currently craft some of the most desirable creations in the bespoke jewellery industry. Having just returned to the House’s flagship Double Bay Boutique from a recent trip to California, Zena who serves…

Auto Lifestyle People June 22, 2019

The Man Who Made Monterey Car Week | An Interview with Gordon McCall

Featured Image Credit: Angela Decenzo, provided courtesy of Gordon McCall On a warm, June afternoon in Monterey, California we were given the privilege of interviewing one of the Automotive and Motorcycle world’s most interesting personalities. “The location for this interview?” you may ask. It is what appeared to be a humble storage unit, however it ended up being anything but. As the door opens to this metal building, you are greeted by an expansive automotive paradise. If you haven’t already…

Fashion People May 6, 2019

Yun Qu: Fashion Designer, Musician, and Futurist

Yun Qu, the Founder of the NYC based brand Videmus Omnia, which was founded in 2016, let me know that she was listening to Nirvana when she got the inspiration for her A/W 2019 collection, “Enigma”. The collection, which features grunge fashion and Renaissance art debuted at the A/W 2019 New York Fashion Week. “Enigma” marks Yun’s third collection. When I entered Yun Qu’s studio in New York on a Sunday afternoon, the first thing that grabbed my attention was…

Art & Culture People April 29, 2019

The Art of Beya Rebaï

Meet the young and talented Paris-born artist Beya Rebaï, who has a passion for color as she draws narrow and select tone focus pieces. Having studied illustration in Brussels, Belgium for three years, and later attempting her master degree in Paris, Beya’s love for art has only grown stronger as time went on. With an intense drive for creativity, Beya is always seen with a sketchbook and wax pastels in hand during her travels. Not restricting herself with just what…

Fashion People Travel Women's Style April 24, 2019

Leaf Greener: “Fashion Industry Needs to Slow Down”

Liberty, Enthusiasm, Aesthetics, Fantasy. Unlike traditional print magazines, the LEAF WeChat magazine doesn’t follow rules in terms of format and frequency. Nor does the magazine discuss fashion trends and gossip. “It’s about design theories, [and] about ethics,” Leaf Greener said in our interview. “We believe in slow fashion and publish articles whenever we find right angles and themes.” Leaf Greener, the former Senior Fashion Editor of Elle China and Founder of LEAF WeChat Magazine, is a Chinese fashion influencer and…

Epicure Lifestyle People April 20, 2019

Talking The Art of Wine With Lawrence Fairchild of Stones Wine

From a young boy raised on a farm in Nebraska to the reputable winery owner in Napa Valley that he is today, Lawrence Fairchild of Stones Wine is a prominent figure in the winemaking industry. Known for his top-class cabernets from both the Stones Wine and Fairchild Wine labels, Mr. Fairchild’s passion for winemaking is characterized by his desire for perfection above all else. We at The Extravagant discuss with Lawrence the profound art of wine. How did you first…

Art & Culture Beauty Fashion Lifestyle People Philanthropy Travel Women's Style April 12, 2019

Over the Moon with Makenzie Moon Phelan

The Extravagant discusses art, culture and makeup with Makenzie Moon Phelan, NYC based artist and socialite, and daughter of wickedly fun art world patrons Amy and John Phelan. Drawing from a wide range of cultural references, we dive into her work as a makeup artist and her contemporary art practice: What drew you to the world of make-up? What do you feel is the role of the make-up artist and how does your fine art background (i.e. painting) inform your…

Fashion People Women's Style March 18, 2019

Meet Francesca Grievson

Meet London-based designer, Francesca Grievson, whose boutique label, Tephi has made a name for itself as a provider of elegant and innovative womenswear. Having studied at both the Oxford Design School and Central St. Martins, Francesca’s passion for design led her to create Tephi in 2009. Initially offering only Bespoke, Tephi has extended their line to offer both Ready-To-Wear and Semi-Bespoke pieces. Now, Francesca’s clothing line has marveled many with its unique style and accompanying accessories. For Tephi’s latest collection,…

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