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Will 2021 be the year of the beloved holiday dinner party’s return? Small parties are trending this year. But even if you do plan on downsizing your party to keep it more intimate this holiday season, the tiniest of gatherings still call for proper prep, from cocktails and food to decor and mood music. As the master of your domain, the responsibility falls on you to cultivate an inviting atmosphere for your guests. CB2, The Cut, and Domino recently hosted a private virtual sit-down with interior designer Mat Sanders (whose most recent projects include Miley Cyrus’ home), Domino deputy editor Julie Vadnal, artist and chef DeVonn Francis and DJ Mia Read more...

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Around the holidays, the giving spirit naturally emerges. This year more than ever, you may be feeling pulled toward presents that are especially meaningful or that allow you to be thoughtful to a loved one and philanthropic at the same time. In that spirit, we’ve rounded up several gifts that give back. Debeers’ The Reset Collective is a unique offering from female jewelry designers Julez Bryant, Sara Weinstock, Jennie Kwon, Jade Trau, and Zoë Chicco. Each traveled to Botswana to learn about the sustainable sourcing of natural diamonds and then commemorated their trip by creating a one-of-kind pendant. Pieces will be auctioned December 10–17, with 100% of the proceeds going to Stepping Stones International, a charity focused on children Read more...

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Need a new leash for your dog, a last-minute costume for your fourth grader’s class play, or a smoke alarm battery? The largest online marketplace in the world has seemingly endless options of each with the convenience of being able to order in your jammies. Amazon’s dominance of the online marketplace space is no secret, but it became even more profound during the pandemic. And, the company’s record growth in 2020 has now been eclipsed by its 2021 performance; Amazon’s revenue bounded to 37.6% in 2020 (up from 26.3% from 2010 to 2019), and has grown 34.8% in the first six months of this year to $221.60 billion versus $164.36 Read more...

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This article originally appeared on JamesEdition.com. This summer, affluent megayacht owners escaped to the seas – but where, exactly? According to tracking data by Bloomberg, the countries with the largest number of superyachts spotted in August 2021 mainly spanned Europe. Italy, Greece, France, and Spain ranked highly, as well as destinations such as the sovereign city-state of Monaco. Italy topped the list, with 228 yachts counted, and celebrities abroad such as Kendall Jenner, Paris Hilton, Dwyane Wade, and Gabrielle Union. Al Mirqab – the 437-foot, 13-cabin vessel was spotted out on the Italia seas, as was 511-foot Dilbar, complete with a 25-meter swimming pool – one the largest installed on a yacht yet. Read more...

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This article originally appeared in JamesEdition. Leading design agency Studio F.A. Porsche and Italian superyacht builder Dynamiq have joined forces to create a bespoke and sleek megayacht: Dynamiq GTT 115. Available in 2022, the 35.5-meter beauty combines high-speed cruising with transatlantic range, utilizing advanced technology for super-efficient performance. Only seven editions of the GTT 115 will be built, making her a truly exclusive collector’s item. Let’s delve more into the specifics of the striking Dynamiq yacht. Luxe & High-Performing Dynamiq GTT 115 Mega Yacht Constructed and engineered by Dynamiq naval specialists, Studio F.A. Porsche came on board from a design point of view – both inside and out. You’ll notice Read more...

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When Ford announced its new all-electric F-150 this spring, it seemed to mark a turning point in the electrification revolution. Lincoln followed with its own announcement that it would transition to an all-electric lineup of luxury vehicles by 2030. The Volkswagen Group, makers of Audi, Porsche, Ducati, Škoda, Lamborghini, Bentley and other luxury brands, has also forecasted that 70% of the cars sold in Europe will be powered purely by batteries by 2030, with electric cars in China and the U.S. accounting for half of all vehicles sold. Electrification is clearly propelling the auto industry, yet it’s only beginning to make waves in the yachting world. Pure-electric boats comprise less than Read more...

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Veganism is at an all-time high, its growing interest continuing to make a substantial impact on the food world. According to the Good Food Institute, sales of plant-based food sales grew by nearly three times the rate of total food sales between 2018 and 2020 and are up 45 percent in the last two years. Analysts predict this market to grow another 12 percent in the next six years and to be valued at more than $74 billion. But another growing trend focuses on what you put on your body, not in it. Vegan couture is also hotter than ever. According to Lyst’s 2020 Conscious Fashion Report, searches for ‘vegan leather’ Read more...

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This article originally appeared on JamesEdition.com. Crossover between the performance car and high-end boat worlds is natural. Both represent elegant blends of form and function. Both feature powerful engines and cutting-edge technology. And both are right at home in the world’s most scenic locales. One of the most recent and extreme examples of car and boat crossover is an official collaboration between The Italian Sea Group and Lamborghini. One of the first of these Lamborghini boats is now available for sale on JamesEdition. All You Need to Know about the New Lamborghini Yacht: Configurations, Price, Top Speed, and Design The Automotive Theme Called the Tecnomar for Lamborghini LY 63, the Read more...

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Bentley Motors’ inimitable style and performance have made it one of the premier names in luxury automobiles, and now the brand responsible for the Bentayga, the Flying Spur, and the Continental GT is bringing that same cachet to the Miami beachfront. The just-announced Bentley Residences, the brand’s first luxury new-home tower, is expected to soar over the toney Sunny Isles coast starting in early 2023. “Bentley Residences will contain more than 200 luxury apartments built for residents who expect the very best in design and quality,” Bentley said in a news release. “The building will stand at 749 feet and over 60 stories high — a prominent figure on Miami’s Read more...

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In our increasingly casual society — one in which most interactions seem to occur through a computer screen — the idea of shopping for a custom-made suit may sound obsolete. But our casual, mass-produced society is exactly what makes the craftsmanship of an experienced tailor so very attractive. Like any artisanal product, a truly custom suit is not as easy to find as it once was, but gentlemen need not travel to London’s legendary Savile Row to be properly fitted. In the tailoring world, “custom-made” could mean “made-to-measure,” implying a degree of customization, but a process involving a fair amount of standardization, and made-to-measure garments, are often manufactured far from Read more...

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With thousands of years of history, few products enjoy the popularity and cultural significance of tea. With its ceremonial and medicinal applications, the cultivation of tea has boosted economies and brought down governments. A relatively new trend of creating alcoholic cocktails from tea gives new meaning to the term “High Tea.” Emma Janzen, a James Beard Award-nominated spirits journalist and editor at Imbibe magazine, reports tea has been used creatively behind the bar for a decade, but mixologists now recognize that not all teas should be treated alike. “The diversity of flavor found within the category is one thing that makes tea an attractive ingredient,” says Janzen, adding, “Each style Read more...

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Hurricane season is expanding and sea waters are rising, but the desire for waterfront living is stronger than ever. For many people, living on the water simply requires an understanding of the risks, coupled with the ability to suspend any associated fear. Miami-based Arkup LLC has a very luxe alternative. The Arkup 75 (so named because it’s 75-feet long) is a house, technically. And it’s also a boat. But it’s far from your average houseboat. It’s more like a floating villa, or a yacht estate. The LEED Platinum vessel was the brainchild of Dutch architecture firm Waterstudio.N, which set out to create luxury “large-scale floating projects in an urban environment” Read more...

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