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The “Jet Lag” In Fashion + Class & Jet Lag By Menswear Designer George Zaharoff

One of the things I find exciting about the business of fashion is that it’s truly a global business. A mid-level executive can easily rack up 50,000 miles a year in domestic travel visiting accounts. But the big-time miles are done by upper management – they are the ones who are gone three weeks out…

Exchanging Words With Shoe Designer Max Kibardin, Creative Director of Bruno Magli

From Siberia to Moscow to Paris and now Milan, shoe master Max Kibardin doesn’t believe in slowing down. Designing what ladies can’t seem to get enough of, Mr. Kibardin believes in fueling their insatiable desire for shoes. Creative director of his eponymous brand as well as famed Italian shoe house Bruno Magli, he has the…

Hidden Treasures of New York City: M. de PHOCAS

As a native of New York City, it is still amazing that one can find hidden treasures buried within the overpopulated retail landscape of this city… such a treasure is M. de PHOCAS. For those of you who are not familiar, they are a bespoke fine jewelry business, which caters to gentlemen from around the…

Facial Fantasies From Fornasetti

A dynasty of dynamic simplicity, the classification of contemporary & chic has become increasingly popular. But one name from the past has somehow found its niche in this category of modernity. Something alluring, something artistic. Black & white. The name Fornasetti. Italian painter & interior decorator Piero Fornasetti started his company with a series of 6 white plates…

A Love Affair via La Mansión at the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

Vibrant & colorful, Buenos Aires captivates you from the moment you step into her realm. Dubbed as the Paris of South America, she amazes you with her artistic, grandiose presence. Often said that romanticism & love no longer exist, somewhat obsolete notions, it seems as if they’ve been slowly forced from reality into fantasy. But if you give yourself…

Sinfonía de Volúmenes by A-cero

Created by Spanish architectural firm A-cero & located on the periphery of Madrid, Sinfonía de Volúmenes is exactly what its name implies: a grand symphony of contemporary elegance. Giving the impression as if it’s naturally emerging from the land like a rock, the home is dominated by neutral colors with a natural stone & textured aesthetic….

Brushstrokes: Priceless Pieces Of Art

World Curiosities via Creel and Gow

In what can only be described as the most tasteful 21st century version of “Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe,” I present to you Creel and Gow. The shop is a veritable treasure trove of items, which range from the simplest tiger eye sphere to the most elaborate deconstructed crustaceans better known as a lobster and huge…

Clouds & Versace

Being a part of the elite isn’t just about sitting in fancy airport lounges anymore, sipping champagne or eating snacks while being surrounded by a makeshift living room. Everyone can do that now. Pay a few extra dollars or accrue enough frequent flyer miles & the velvet rope vanishes. Boring. Imagine combining a love for…

Trianon Palace Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

You slowly turn the knob and push open the door. The morning’s beauty caresses your face as you step out onto the balcony to be welcomed by the land of berets & accordion music. There, in the corner, awaits a small table set for two. Croissants, slices of cheese, jam, homemade butter, and an array…