Celebrity Life

Lepa Galeb-Roskopp, head designer of Misahara jewelry, was born into a bicultural milieu allowing her to experience different places around the world capturing the essence, landscape and colors of each town. She developed her own culture of creativity with her jewelry collections — a unique voice that is anchored in an ever lasting journey. As an artist should, she... View Article

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In 2010, South African businesswoman Hanneli Rupert opened concept store Merchants of Long to showcase the artisanal talents of Africa. Featuring contemporary Pan-African design, the shop, housed in an Art Nouveau building, has a well-curated collection of accessories that illustrate the handworked touch so integral to luxury. Vibrant jewelry, hats, knits and bags made in... View Article

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Jordy Cobelens is the youthful founder and CEO of TW Steel, one of the leaders in the oversize watch segment. Combining his love for music and his passion for watches, the Dutchman is taking both to new heights while marching to his own beat. Recently he stopped in New York where he met with Elite... View Article

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Bucherer is well know in its home country of Switzerland and is a top seller of leading watch brands from Rolex to Audemars Piguet. In 2001 it expanded its own namesake brand beyond its own stores and today Carl F. Bucherer has spread its wings worldwide. Elite Traveler Editor-in-Chief, Douglas Gollan, recently visited hard charging... View Article

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President South Africa Tourism, North America What does selling luxury cars have to do with selling a destination? Sthu Zungu knows. As President of South Africa Tourism’s office in New York she is using her background with luxury automaker BMW to put her country’s tourism growth in the fast lane. Recently the dynamic marketer pulled... View Article

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During the eighties, Regent Hotels shot to the pinnacle of the ultra-luxe segment of the hotel industry. From a dazzling flagship in Hong Kong and lobbies in New York, Beverly Hills (the Pretty Woman hotel), Singapore and Sydney, and a pipeline that included literally dozens of the most glamorous projects, multiple ownership changes and years... View Article

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Nicholas Clayton’s background prior to joining Dubai-based Jumeirah crossed three of luxury’s most successful but different brands.  During a recent visit to New York Clayton met with Elite Traveler Editor-in-Chief Doug Gollan where he talked about Jumeirah’s future and his past with Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental and Viceroy and how it is helping him in his new... View Article

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Malta is an archipelago of seven islands about 50 miles south of Sicily.  It is one of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries and has a been a popular location for movie productions and holiday goers. Part of the European Union since 2004 and the Eurozone since 2008, it is looking to capture... View Article

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When people think of Marriott chances are the view is a plethora of brands ranging from its namesake four-star flag to a variety of limited service offerings filling up the lines on expense accounts for road warriors in their rented cars.  With its portfolio of luxury brands expanding, the company is now prioritizing how it... View Article

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Marc Riccio’s nearly two decades in senior level positions for the New York Jets of the National Football League gave him a skybox view on how powerful entertainment is for building client relationships and closing deals.  He also saw first hand how the complexity of staging experiential events made budgeting difficult and how increasing prices... View Article

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What does frozen garlic bread have to do with luxury timepieces?  For Detroit born entrepreneur Scott Devon, it’s the source of the money that has enabled him to pursue his passion for mechanical design and innovation.  From a small bakery owned by the Devon family, Cole’s Quality Foods is estimated by Crain’s Detroit to today... View Article

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Robert W. D’Loren is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Brands, which owns the Isaac Mizrahi brand, last year bought Judith Ripka and holds an interest in the Liz Claiborne New York brand. The company has been a pioneer in omni-channel sales and marketing, including a partnership with QVC providing access to over 200... View Article

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