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By Lauren Jade Hill As we launch the Elite Collection, Top 100 Suites 2017, we speak to Fiona Thompson, principal of hospitality design consultancy Richmond International. Having designed the interiors of five star hotels such as The Langham in London and Chicago, and a number of Four Seasons properties, the interiors specialist is a verifiable... View Article

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Marc Newson Creates Bold New Statement For Hennessy X.O Decanter Famed industrial designer, Marc Newson, unveiled a bold, modern interpretation of the iconic Hennessy X.O decanter during an event held June 21 in Tokyo. Hennessy hailed the new design, saying that it “breaks with conventions and propels Hennessy X.O toward exciting new horizons.” The “Hennessy […]

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In the latest issue of Elite Traveler, we’ve left no stone unturned in seeking out the world’s most extraordinary places to stay and present to you a carefully curated list of Top 100 Suites. From secluded islands in the tropics to idyllic mountain settings and some of the world’s most exciting cities, each of these... View Article

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By Henry Sands This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. “It is time for a global Britain” was a frequent rallying cry for leave campaigners during 2016’s European Union referendum in the UK, and one year on, the world is starting to see just what a ‘global Britain’ actually looks like.... View Article

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For a self-proclaimed introvert, fine-art photographer and jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann certainly has a knack for drawing out the emotional side of her subjects. “I’m like everyone’s hairdresser or bartender,” says Kosann of her clients, “I’m there to reveal it.” While speaking with Kosann and researching her background, I discovered a prominent thread running... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro At this week’s spa, find your center in a tranquil cottage overlooking the sparkling waters of Turks and Caicos. Opened in December 2016, The Shore Club has unveiled its luxurious Dune Spa, featuring eight rooms and three wellness cottages. With soothing names like Moonshadow, Sundancers and Sea Breeze, the three wellness cottages... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Nature and its fragile ecosystem has been top of the news and top of designers’ minds lately. Beautiful, artistic odes to far-flung destinations and exotic animals are seen throughout the fashion and jewelry worlds. Our favorite tropical pieces incorporate a bit of... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro D’Ussé Sidecar 1.5 parts D’Ussé VSOP cognac 1 part Cointreau triple sec 3/4 part freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 part sugar To create this cocktail of the week, shake and strain into a sugar-rimmed glass. Garnish with a lemon peel. First inspired by the brandy crusta cocktail, the sidecar has made its... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Tasting an exquisite whisky is like music to our ears. Glenmorangie has taken this concept a step further with its latest expression, Glenmorangie Pride 1974. Steinway Artist Aaron Diehl, graduate of Juilliard, visited the Glenmorangie distillery in Scotland to compose a... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Seventy years ago, Christian Dior established his eponymous fashion house in France. In the decades that followed, the luxury fashion brand was succeeded by renowned couturiers Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and now, Maria Grazia Chiuri. To celebrate the anniversary of Dior’s entrée into the fashion... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill The fine whisky maker Royal Salute has unveiled an exclusive 30-year flask edition in collaboration with London’s award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa, combining the full-bodied Scotch whisky with fine British luxury. Designed to be a true collector’s item the ‘Royal Salute 30 Year Old the Flask Edition’ gives whisky connoisseurs a more... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. In our opinion, the best part of the continued blurring between seasons is not having to retire your wardrobe or rotate your closet. Florals in fall? Sure! White after Labor Day? Absolutely! Pastels year-round? You bet! Pre-fall’s pastels are perfect to carry... View Article

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