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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…

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,…

Art & Culture People March 2, 2019

Talking Art: Interview with Phoebe Dickinson

Meet one of the 21st century’s most gifted classical painters, London based Phoebe Dickinson. The 34 year old artist is turning heads with her quintessentially timeless portraits, which evoke a feeling of Gilded Age nostalgia. Probably best known in the United Kingdom, the artist has been heralded for her painting of Carson from Lord Julian Fellowes’ hit series Downton Abbey, as well as for her painting of the Cholmondeley children at Houghton Hall, which was selected for the 2018 BP…

Fashion People Women's Style February 23, 2019

Meet Amanda Cronin

Meet Amanda Cronin, the British born Model, Socialite, Brand Ambassador and Founder of the brand Forever Young. We were given the exclusive opportunity to talk all things fashion, travel, and lifestyle with the always stylish London based Influencer. What are you currently inspired by? “Strong independent compassionate women, supportive compassionate men, my 22 year old daughter and her amazing friends, aspiring artists, fashionistas, financiers, gallerists, London, my amazing loyal successful hardworking talented friends, my beautiful home in Belgravia, travelling often but not too…

People June 2, 2018

Meet Silje Norendal

Meet professional snowboarder Silje Norendal, who shreds her board everywhere from the snowy slopes at the X Games during the Women’s Slopes Style competition (which she won consecutively in 2014 and 2015 in Aspen, Colorado) to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (where she made it into the semifinals and snatched the 11th position). The natural born athlete first fell in love with the beautiful winter sport at a young age, which was the moment when she knew then and there that…

Aviation People Travel May 11, 2018

Talking Aviation: Interview with Thomas Flohr of VistaJet

Meet Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet, who’s Bombardier business aircraft fleet offer clients an unforgettable flight comprising of complete comfort and exemplary class. The VistaJet experience is simply incredible, taking travelers all across the world, which even include the most secluded and difficult to reach destinations. Passengers aboard VistaJet have the privilege of choosing specialized preferences for their journey to best suit their reason of travel. Read the interview below to find out more about the VistaJet fleet, as Mr. Flohr…

People April 22, 2018

Getting to Know Catharine Daddario

The young starlet shares her passion with The Extravagant. …

People Women's Style April 21, 2018

Meet Reed Kessler

Image Credit: Manfredi Equestrian Meet the Holland based, American Show Jumper, Reed Kessler. Born into a passionate equestrian family, the innately talented athlete began ridding at just 6 months old, long before the now 23 year old could even walk. First having established herself as a shinning star in the world of Showjumping when she became the youngest ever Show Jumper to qualify for the Olympic Games. Wherein the vast majority of her teammates were well into their 30’s or 40’s. Reed now focuses the…

Fashion Women's Style April 16, 2018

A Look into Bridal Designer Hayley Paige

Bridal mogul Hayley Paige is renowned for the sparkling, lavish, and colorful dresses she designs. She’s made quite the splash in the bridal world, creating a community of brides unlike any other before her.…

Art & Culture People April 14, 2018

Talking Art: Interview with Prince Rostislav Romanov

Meet His Highness Prince Rostislav Rostislavovich Romanov, a member of Russia’s former ruling Imperial dynasty and an incredibly talented artist “who strives to capture the beauty and strangeness of the world.” Prince Rostislav’s highly imaginative work sits at an avenue where modern figurative meets abstract. The Prince, who is best known by his nickname Rosti, pushes his viewers to see the underlying work beneath his art by rationalizing a time-tested approach of trial and error. Prince Rostislav’s compositions force us…

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