New book, Elite Etiquette, cracks the culture codes. Renowned cultural coach Dawn Bryan goes beyond the traditional rules of “etiquette” to explain the often unvoiced, assumed customs and terminologies that are a sign of belonging and a way of expressing respect within a culture. The first book of its kind, this comprehensive guide provides the … Read more
The Haute Couture phone: Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones The humble smartphone is elevated to the haute couture status thanks to Alessandro Savelli‘s 11-piece collection of statement mobile phones. Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones debuted at this year Paris Couture Week and are now available only at Printemps and Harrods luxury retailers. … Read more
Bernard Hine: World’s Best Cognac Bars. Sommeliers around the world and cognac enthusiasts can be sure to find in London, New York, Paris and Singapore top favorite cognac bars around the world and the perfect accompaniment to a fine hand-made Havanna cigar. Guests can create a vertical tasting to compare vintages or retire to an … Read more
Brides and grooms say “I Do” with color: JIC. Bridal jewelry has traditionally been dominated by white diamonds. However, with personalization becoming increasingly important to brides and grooms, colored diamonds and colored gemstones are quickly becoming a way for them to showcase their distinct personalities. “Some of the hottest styles of bridal jewelry are … Read more
Baccarat’s €10,000 crystal decanter for Hine cognac house. In 2005, the late French designer Andree Putman paid a discreet visit to Jarnac, in the Charente department in southwestern France. She accepted to imagine a decanter to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hine Cognac maker to the Queen. The decanter, described as a vessel of elegance … Read more
Manhattan’s 230 FIFTH Rooftop Bar & Penthouse Lounge, New York City’s largest high altitude outdoor bar, has taken frozen cocktail culture to new heights with the debut of the $1200 Frozen Fifth Avenue as the world’s most expensive margarita, frozen… or not. The cost reflects such high end ingredients as the $1800-a-bottle 1800 Coleccion Extra … Read more