With a new creative director at its helm, a storied Maison gets a modern makeover.   When Giovanna Engelbert stepped into the role of Swarovski’s Global Creative Director in 2020, the venerable family-run crystal business underwent a transformative shift. Known for her influence in street-style and luxury fashion consulting, Engelbert transitioned from advising to leading […]

A landmark exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, along with a new book by Rizzoli, reveals the garments, the life, and the ongoing legacy of Naomi Campbell.   When Sonnet Stanfill, a senior curator of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (aka, the V&A), approached Naomi Campbell with the idea of mounting an exhibition devoted […]

Two creative forces join efforts in a horological statement on design.   In a groundbreaking fusion of horological excellence and contemporary art, Hublot and the renowned artist Daniel Arsham have introduced the Arsham Droplet. Known for transforming everyday objects into what he calls “future relics,” Arsham’s collaboration with Hublot marks a new era in watchmaking. […]

A new exhibition at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California, provides a journey through Miami artist Alexandre Arrechea’s prolific career.   The intersection of architecture and social issues has interested artist Alexandre Arrechea as far as he can remember. It certainly informed his work as one of the founding members of […]

Beauty entrepreneur April Gargiulo marks a decade of Vintner’s Daughter with a third product launch.   It is not uncommon to hear great winemakers refer to their grandchildren—even before they have children of their own. Their perception of time is different and that difference is vital to their success. Though such patience may be uncommon, […]

Located at the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Sensei Porcupine Creek may be the most exclusive, 22-room oasis of renewal and wellness you never heard of. The genesis of Sensei Porcupine Creek, founded by the tech magnate and Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, a world-leading physician and The New York […]

An expansive dwelling in Santa Monica celebrates the laid-back lifestyle of Southern California with abundant connections to the great outdoors.   Designed as a refuge from the bustle of daily business, this expansive home on one of Santa Monica’s exclusive tree-lined streets is what its owners call their “no-suit house.” Situated on a nearly half-acre […]

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin continues to evolve with style and splendor in spades.   By all accounts, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate casts a mythic spell in the German collective consciousness. Erected by King Frederick Wilhelm II of Prussia in 1791 to symbolize peace, it metamorphosed into a symbol of German triumphalism during Hitler’s regime. It witnessed […]

Red Ledges, a spectacular emerging community in a scenic mountain valley in Utah, embodies four-season healthy living at its finest.   Home to world-class ski resorts that have long drawn affluent outdoorsmen to its breathtaking mountain ranges, canyons, and valleys in the winter months, Utah’s Heber Valley has more recently become a four-season playground for […]