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By Olivia Cuccaro First commissioned by French royalty, Baccarat crystal has since become a global luxury icon. With 252 years of history and influence, the brand is now inviting guests to hear their story first-hand with the Baccarat Heritage Experience, an extraordinary tour through six cities. The trip will commence at the luxurious Baccarat Hotel... View Article

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This article first appeared in our September/October 2016 issue. By Chris Moss While new-fangled neighborhoods sprout up all the time, leafy, laid-back, luxury-loving Recoleta has been left to evolve slowly and thoughtfully. It specializes in niche over number, classic rather than kitsch. Start your barrio browse with a coffee at La Biela, the classic Recoleta... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo The Luggage Room, a hidden gem tucked away in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, draws on the spirit of the ‘Roaring Twenties’. Situated within the glamorous Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel, this decadent 1920s speakeasy’s ornate interior offers a nostalgic atmosphere, featuring fine liquor displays, handmade wine cabinets and masculine detailing – inspired by... View Article

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This article first appeared in our September/October 2016 issue. By Chris Moss Porteños love to talk about art and literature, Argentina’s economic woes and the trials and tribulations of their egos and ids – Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great psychoanalytical cities. It’s no wonder they need their cafés, which are found on... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley Having spent his career creating significant timepieces for some of watchmaking’s best-known brands, including designing Harry Winston’s Opus 12, Emmanuel Bouchet recently launched his eponymous brand with one timepiece. And when it’s this special, one is enough, at least for now. It takes just a quick look to realize that this is... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley One of our favorite looks for fall, the dark lip worn with a nude eye, is also one of the season’s easiest to wear. At Rodarte, NARS Cosmetics makeup artist James Kaliardos used plenty of illuminators and highlighters to achieve glowing and slightly otherworldly skin. This allowed the very dark lip to... View Article

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Imagine the excitement of Porsche ice rallying in Sweden. How about diving the icy waters off Iceland and exploring the country’s eerie landscape? Or for something more laid-back, stay at an artists’ retreat overlooking California’s rolling vineyards? Enter Total Management. The lifestyle and events agency is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new travel and... View Article

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By Chris Moss Buenos Aires remains the city European and American expats prefer as a home away from home. Attractions are spread over 48 barrios (neighborhoods) – romantic San Telmo has a mix of grit and glamour, residential Recoleta is a high-end retail and dining hub while leafy Palermo Viejo is the place for boutiques... View Article

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By Manon Crespi One of Frederic Sage’s earliest jewelry memories is standing in front of a jewelry store window when he was nine-years-old. He’d made a habit of occasional visits to his father’s office after school, but this time was different. Something in the window next to his father’s office caught his eye. Through the... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Martell French Old Fashioned 2 Parts Martell Blue Swift .25 Parts Sugar Cane Syrup 2 Dashes Jefferson Bitters To create our Cocktail of the Week, in a mixing glass add sugar cane syrup, dashes of bitters and then Martell Blue Swift. Add ice and then stir. Strain contents into a rocks glass.... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro For centuries, London has been a hub for some of the most creative minds in history. This season, the city will bring its focus to the artists of the modern day at Frieze London. Taking place from October 6-9, 2016 in Regent’s Park, Frieze London will exhibit more than 160 galleries from... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley If its ubiquity on the runways is any indication, you’ll be wearing velvet every day this fall. Don’t forget evening wear – black tie velvet is one of the most elegant ways to wear fashion’s fabulously regal fabric. Left: Monse velvet gown, $3,990, net-a-porter.com. Middle: Ralph Lauren, Pg. 4. Right: Roberto Cavalli velvet jacket, $9,010, Roberto Cavalli New York,... View Article

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