Celebrity Life

Irene Forte always knew she had an entrepreneurial streak. Daughter of hotel mogul, Sir Rocco Forte, and niece of renowned interior designer, Olga Polizzi, she spent her summers as a child in Italy, finding things to sell. “I’d crack pine kernels, take the nuts out from inside, bag them and sell them on the street,”... View Article

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Combining an unrivaled sense of privacy and well as unbelievable convenience, it’s no surprise that private jet sales are on the rise. However, last year supply reached an all-time low, with potential buyers forced to scour out new means of securing their perfect aircraft. And that is where pre-owned jet solutions like Jetcraft come in.... View Article

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As co-founder and CEO of Positive Luxury – an organization specializing in supporting brands in becoming more sustainable – creating a positive future for both people and planet consistently sits at the forefront of Diana Verde Nieto’s mind. As Nieto sits down with Elite Traveler to discuss all things sustainable, she explains that her dedication... View Article

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“We always joke about New York being the ‘city that never sleeps,’” says luxury Manhattan real estate broker Stan Ponte. But on March 22 2020, Ponte’s birthday, the streets fell silent as 8.4 million New Yorkers went into lockdown. “New York seemed almost like the poster child of the pandemic early on. It was so... View Article

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Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are some of the finest resorts in the Caribbean — the embodiment of biophilic architecture, working in harmony with the tropical rainforest without compromising on five-star luxury. In fact, Anse Chastanet is one of the first eco-resorts in the world. For founder/owner Nick Troubetzkoy, the resorts are the crown of... View Article

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Most ballerinas begin as small children, smitten with a desire to dance, or coaxed into classes by parents. But tutus and ballet shoes weren’t part of Misty Copeland’s early life. The first African American woman promoted to principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Copeland didn’t take a single dance class until she was... View Article

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Originally from Oklahoma, renowned interior designer Stephen Sills spends the majority of his time in New York State, moving between the city and his country home in Bedford, Westchester. However, Europe holds a special place in his heart — especially Paris and London (one of his previous projects was The Connaught Hotel) — and he... View Article

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Sustainability and environmental protection have become increasingly important to all luxury brands in recent years. But nowhere in the luxury world is the impact of our changing world being felt more acutely than in agriculture-based companies — namely, the production of wine and spirits. Record-breaking heat waves, heavy rain, hailstorms, and frequent fires have impacted... View Article

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Award-winning wealth management magazine, Spear’s, has revealed a special edition to celebrate its 15th anniversary which includes an exclusive article by HRH Princess Eugenie, in which she warns of the ongoing human threat to the world’s oceans and marine habitats. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that we have produced this special edition of... View Article

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Looking at the CV of Andrew Steele, the general manager at Fairmont Maldives, takes you on a luxury trip to all corners of Southeast Asia. First came the Shangri La in China and Hong Kong, then the Mandarin Oriental in Thailand, before the Australian-born GM took over as group managing director at Potato Head Bali. ... View Article

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World-renowned French designer Thierry Gaugain is one of the most sought-after names when it comes to the design of yachts and private jets. He has worked on these extraordinary vehicles for over 30 years, but now, Gaugain has ventured away from yachts and planes to create something new: The G Train. A culmination of his... View Article

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Not even officially in his role as Vacheron Constantin’s president of the Americas when we spoke at the soft opening of the New York City flagship boutique in June, Alexander Schmiedt has since taken over the helm of the world’s oldest, continually operating luxury watch brand, is planning a grand opening for the store and... View Article

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