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With a speakeasy bar, cinema. wine cellar and spa, Auriens, located just off London’s irresistibly fashionable King’s Road, sounds more like a glamourous resort than a retirement home.  The prestigious over 65s development opened in September with a mission to redefine what it means to age gracefully, and as Auriens’ general manager, Rupert Spurgeon, says,... View Article

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Lürssen has never been one to follow the crowd. Over four generations, the family-run German shipyard has been at the forefront of innovation, building the world’s first motorboat back in 1886 with Gottlieb Daimler, and, in 2013, constructing the second-largest private yacht on the planet. So it is perhaps little wonder that Lürssen has now revealed... View Article

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As artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founder of his own luxury streetwear label, Off-White, Virgil Abloh was renowned for helping to shape the world of fashion while championing opportunities for greater equality within a notoriously homogenous industry. But his creative talents went far beyond fashion alone, spanning art, architecture and music. Now, Mercedes-Benz has... View Article

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In the words of poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “good music is wine turned to sound.” This limited-edition Penfolds record player with a hidden surprise certainly attests to that. Founded in Adelaide in 1844, Penfolds is one of Australia’s oldest wineries and part of Treasury Wine Estates. Penfolds’ Grange, made from the Shiraz grape and a... View Article

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A bustling metropolis famed for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant arts scene, Toronto never slows down. But step foot inside the bright, airy lobby of 1 Hotels’ newest outpost and you leave the city behind. Nature is the star of the show here. Behind the reception desk, the wall is carved using stone from the... View Article

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As the adage goes, a man’s home is his castle. Whether we use them for entertaining, for relaxing, for long periods, or as a quick pit stop before jet-setting across the world, our homes easily become the most important building in our lives. This is why it makes sense that our homes should be a... View Article

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Karl Lagerfeld will go down in history as the legendary artistic director of Chanel, Fendi and his own eponymous label. But the fashion icon had a repertoire that extended far beyond the runway. From photography and curation to furniture design and interior decoration, he was forever finding new ways to express his creativity. Now, paying... View Article

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Hospitality giant St. Regis has unveiled The Residences: a collection of bespoke branded properties providing 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Located within the third tallest building in Chicago, The St. Regis is a new, luxurious hotel and residential tower designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang. The skyscraper, standing 101 stories... View Article

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If one thing is for certain, it’s that London knows how to do Christmas, with the city’s most prestigious addresses going all out for the holidays. Last week saw dining hotspot Sketch reveal the 19th iteration of its highly anticipated festive installation – and we were among the first through the doors to see it.... View Article

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Following a 2020 hiatus due to the pandemic, Art Basel Miami Beach is returning to South Florida this December. The prestigious event will attract thousands of artists, gallery owners, critics and celebrities, eager to attend the fair’s must-visit exhibitions and legendary after parties. For those hoping to throw a shindig of their own, Dom Pérignon... View Article

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A former military base doesn’t exactly sound like the most luxurious spot to set up home, but Chelsea Barracks in central London’s preeminent enclave of Belgravia will change your mind in an instant.   If you haven’t already heard of it, let us introduce you to this superlative-inducing collection of residences. Not only is it officially... View Article

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Masterpiece London Art Fair is one of the not-to-be-missed events of the year. With attendees as well-dressed as the exhibitions, flowing champagne and a plethora of art, antiques, jewels and more to peruse, it was looking to be postponed due to pandemic restrictions. But, the show must go on, and on it goes indeed —... View Article

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