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Known as the années folles (“crazy years”) in France, the 1920s in Paris were a decade of culture and creativity, embraced by a society ripe from the devastation of WWI. While not a Parisian herself, African-American singer and actress, Josephine Baker, became one of the most infamous names to come […]
Ah Summer, the one time of year we have to face up to the fact that while the rest of the global community is singing carols about snowmen and Jack Frost, we’re living large out in our togs and flip flops. The only ice we’re encountering is on the end […]
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. And with it inevitably comes the juxtaposition of the past and present. For fashion designer Claudia Li, her eponymous brand’s latest Fall Winter 2022 collection titled “Once upon a time…” is a poignant trip down memory lane, drawing on her Chinese heritage, memories of ancient […]
Swiss-based luxury watch company, Longines, has officially welcomed Academy Award-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence, to its horological family as its newest Ambassador of Elegance, joining other notable international stars such as Kate Winslet, Regé-Jean Page and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The 32-year-old veteran actress, who received her first Oscar nomination for her […]
Comvita is in the business of honey. While that might bring to mind the ubiquitous sticky goodness we spread on our toast, the importance of breakfast aside, Comvita have taken it upon themselves to be the caretakers of a cause with a touch more gravitas than what goes with our […]
Photograph by Benoit Florençon, Courtesy OMA. Sandwiched somewhere between the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower is Tiffany & Co’s new pop-up in the heart of Paris. Designed by Finish-based OMA, this pop-up acts as an exhibition space, a boutique and a lounge. As you move through the space, […]
You wouldn’t know by looking at it that this hotel and club was outside somewhere the Pacific. Aman Beverly Hills, is as you can tell by its title, located on the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills, just over a kilometre from the world-renowned Rodeo Drive. […]
An exciting new opening is in our midst; an addition to the contemporary restaurant series, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Borrura. Seoul is set to welcome Gucci’s fourth global restaurant, located on the top floor of the Gucci Goak flagship store in the district of Itaewon. This will herald the contemporary […]
Fashion Designer, Business Founder, Seminal Overachiever, Claudia Li has cemented herself as an icon within the international fashion scene, with the likes of Michelle Obama, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid wearing her designs. Now back in New Zealand and collaborating with Comvita, Claudia Li shares with us her process of […]
If you’re like the rest of us, it’s probably been quite a while since you last had your feet up on a lounger while gazing over sparkling waters and sipping on an ice-cold mojito. However, you’ve also probably been dreaming about this scenario non-stop throughout the past 2 years. While […]
Rome, The Eternal City, and the capital of one of the most romanticised countries in the world, requires no introduction. We’re almost certain post-pandemic travel daydreams are made of Italian anything and everything, which are nothing short of spectacular. As if we needed more reasons to pencil in Rome in […]
Usually seen gracing the necks and ears of those famous few who walk the red carpets of the world, the exquisite designs of luxury jewellery house, Cartier, are synonymous with absolute opulence. First opening in Osaka in 2000, Cartier’s Shinsaibashi Boutique has been the brand’s flagship store in the […]
