Celebrity Life

Tiina Smith is Boston-based jewelry collector, curator and retailer of exquisite vintage jewelry, who collects some of the finest pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, Cartier, Bulgari, Boucheron, David Webb, Moussaieff, Buccellati, David Morris and more. The Harvard Business School alum spent her career on Wall Street world before dedicating her time... View Article

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American travel brand Zero Halliburton first introduced the world to aluminum suitcases in 1938. Chances are, you’ve seen one of these suitcases in more than 200 Hollywood movies and TV shows (most notably James Bond movies). Even the president’s ‘nuclear football’ (a briefcase whose contents include launch codes for nuclear weapons) is said to be... View Article

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John Brendmoe is the chairman and founder of Antima Homes, a luxury brand that develops and designs exclusive and bespoke homes around the world. The 57-year-old is a globe trotter in the truest sense of the word and has visited 136 countries. He speaks exclusively to Elite Traveler about his work with Antima Homes and the... View Article

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Today’s intrepid travelers seek out remote destinations and adrenaline-fueled experiences, each more extreme than the last. Justin Packshaw, explorer, philanthropist and chairman of Joro Experiences, knows a thing or two about this, having summited Mt Everest and reached both Poles. Here, he speaks to the importance of exploration for the soul. by Justin Packshaw I... View Article

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Tasked with upholding the company tagline — “Inspiring Greatness” — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös perpetually pushes the envelope of luxury. Commemorating 10 years on the job, he speaks with Alexandra Cheney on how to maintain lasting global relationships, the power of saying yes and the future of coachbuilding. “There is always room for... View Article

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As International Women’s Day comes around this month, we take a look at some of the most inspiring women in luxury we’ve interviewed for Elite Traveler and the impact they’ve had on their sphere of the luxury world. Victoria Houghton, CEO of Hamilton & Inches Victoria Houghton was appointed as CEO of Hamilton & Inches... View Article

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Very few jewelers are recognizable by just their first name, but Jacob the Jeweler is no ordinary man. At Jacob & Co, he creates mega-watt jewelry for hip hop stars and socialites, as well as multi-million-dollar timepieces for watch collectors. He speaks exclusively to us about his inimitable career, his inspiration and what is next.... View Article

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Sony Mordechai is on a mission to get everyone to eat caviar, and not reserve it for special occasions. His new company, Imperia Caviar, sells directly to consumers and offers the world’s first caviar club. Here, we have an exclusive interview. Why did you start Imperia Caviar?  I have always been passionate about discovering something... View Article

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Michael Shvo is an internationally-renowned luxury real estate developer with a wide portfolio of high-end hotel and residential buildings including The Getty, the Mandarin Oriental Residences, and the Aman Hotel in New York. His portfolio will grow in 2020 with the upcoming building 9200 Wilshire in Beverly Hills and, his most recent acquisition, the famed Raleigh... View Article

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As it expands on its global mission to educate wine professionals and consumers, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has transformed from a small, UK-focused educational charity to a global company that offers qualifications in over 70 countries in more than 15 languages. Elite Traveler exclusively speaks with Dave Rudman, DipWSET Executive Director –... View Article

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Mention the Nobu Hospitality Group and the names that come to mind are the star-studded founding trio of Robert De Niro, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and Meir Teper. But CEO Trevor Horwell, who joined in 2009, has inarguably been the fourth cornerstone of the luxury brand. During his decade at the company, Horwell has spearheaded the... View Article

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Elite Traveler recently sat down with Ferrari’s chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, in its New York City Tailor Made Center. Here, Ferrari’s designers make clients’ wildest dreams come true, whether it’s matching a car’s paint to the color of their favorite nail polish, outfitting the seats in luxurious Loro Piana fabrics or decking... View Article

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