THE HITMAKER
How Pharrell Williams turned Louis Vuitton’s Menswear into a best-seller. Initially a luggage brand with travel at its core, Louis Vuitton has risen to the top of the menswear luxury market since the appointment of Pharrell Williams, a renowned producer and performer, to its helm. This accomplishment wasn’t built merely on his following that […]
A GEM OF A BOOK
A stunning look at Cartier’s commitment to the extraordinary. Cartier’s iconic panther remains in mid-stride and the jeweler’s arrays of multicolored gemstones still assume precise geometric patterns that evoke views through kaleidoscopes. Ever since Louis Cartier and his brothers established the brand back in the early twentieth century, the company’s artisans have continued to […]
BETTING ON BATTISTA
Meet the world’s first pure-electric hyper GT. With a growing demand for electric supercars, Italian heritage brand Pininfarina, known for automotive design and luxury products, stepped up to the plate. Launched in 2022, the impressive Battista is the first car to wear the exclusive Pininfarina badge. Though sexy and sleek as it gets, it […]
SERENE RETREAT
An Asian-inspired abode blends the serenity of the East with the easy living of the West. Originally constructed in 1961, this 6,000-square-foot dwelling perched on a level half-acre lot on Loma Vista Drive is a far cry from the ranch-style home it used to be when it was occupied by Billy Dee Williams, who […]
ALL ABOARD
How Regent Seven Seas Splendor is exceeding all maritime expectations. This summer, a lavish getaway was calling my name. With no desire to be running into the ‘who’s who’ in Italy, Greece, and France, I realized that I could visit countries I had never conquered – aboard a vessel that would take me to many […]
DESIGNER TRAVEL
Travel and fashion have long been intertwined. Lately, though, luxury brands have further fused the two categories by taking over certain areas of premier resorts – from cabanas and designer-clad paddleboards to suites and revamped pool decor. These collaborations yield gorgeously crafted results and certify that high fashion takeovers are the new hottest accessory at […]
THE DIVINE DEPARTURE
Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico guarantees a wondrous and transformative experience of a lifetime. Founded by Deborah Szekely – the visionary behind Golden Door, Rancho La Puerta is refreshingly unpretentious all the while maintaining an aura of quiet luxury. Surpassing all expectations The Ranch may be the perfect getaway for those seeking to […]
ANGELS AMONG US
A longtime LA-based charitable organization takes on its most extensive campaign yet after doubling in size during the pandemic. Here’s how to help. Project Angel Food experienced explosive growth during the pandemic. When others slowed or and even shut down, it did the opposite. “We live in the world of ‘yes,’” says the organization’s […]
AN EXQUISITE BLEND
In Sonoma County, a French father-daughter team crafts some of the most collectible California wines. If you could dream up the ideal talent and terroir for making extraordinary red wines, you’d likely start with an experienced Frenchman or a Frenchwoman, for that matter. There would be a touch of Italy on the resume, and […]