DRIBBLING DIAMONDS
The art of jewelry-making meets the world of cognac with the stunning Hennessy Paradis x Lorenz Bäumer The art of jewelry-making is a deeply expressive innovation involving carefully selecting precious gemstones and their skillful arrangement into timeless adornments. Now, combine this art form with the elegant blend of Hennessy’s Paradis cognac, and what you get […]
BUZZ BEATS
How an orchestra of sound is changing your bubbly. We are stating the obvious. New Year’s Eve and champagne go hand in hand. When deciding on the best bottle of bubbles this year, however, there’s something you should consider. It’s scientifically proven that a song’s melody can alter the way we taste wine. Now […]
DESERT DISPATCH
Bolstered by cinematic visuals, lush vocals, and social media fervor, Mojave Grey is doing it on its own terms. To prove that one needs to be more than just a musician to make an indelible mark on the scene, the California-based Mojave Grey recently teamed up with a local film maker to co-create and […]
SKINS IN THE GAME
Dressing your avatar in virtual luxury? Say what? This growing trend in the digital space is gaining momentum. Let’s check out what’s in store for your pixelated doppelgänger. Instead of attending Miami Fashion Week in person, imagine sending your avatar dressed in cutting-edge fashion from the comfort of your computer. And still make heads […]
TREASURE TROVE
The rejuvenated grand dame of Moroccan hospitality is overflowing with riches. Given a chance to either connect through Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca or take the nearly three-hour drive from Morocco’s largest city to Marrakesh, most adventurers opt for the smooth ride down the A3 highway that connects two of this kingdom’s most […]
SURREALLY SYNCED
How one Texan’s drive for dreamy frocks is soaring at Maison Schiaparelli. A few months before the pandemic, Daniel Roseberry, the Texas-born son of an Episcopal priest, was offered the dream role of artistic director at the Maison Schiaparelli. Talk about your “odd timing.” The creator was in his 10th-year tenure with Thom Browne […]
ACCIDENTAL MODERNIST
Ever the outsider, architect Zoltan Pali, FAIF, found—and continues to create—a clear sense of place in Southern California. Nothing about Zoltan Pali’s path as an architect has been typical. “In the early years, I had a non-stop chip on my shoulder,” says the 62-year-old L.A. native and committed modernist known for a diverse range […]
GIVING BACK
Veteran real estate pro Kathy King champions Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ pay-it-forward stance through her role at The Charitable Foundation. Any modern organization doing business in today’s global marketplace is well-aware of the importance of philanthropy. In 2022, giving back to the community in the form of social programs is a must, both […]
TICK TALK
Geneva Watch Days gave us many novelties that are perfect for gifting. Deciding on one horological holiday present may seem nearly impossible. Instead, I picked three. DE BETHUNE DB25SQP PERPETUAL CALENDAR At my last NovelaWatch event, we partnered with EsperLuxe, an authorized retailer for De Bethune, who presented some of their latest novelties. One […]