How AREAA is changing the plot. With its vibrant diversity, California stands witness to the remarkable growth of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, the AAPI community experienced a 25 percent surge over the past decade, outpacing all other ethnic groups in the state. Amidst this seismic […]

Two entrepreneurial sport pros give pickleball the lifestyle brand its legacy deserves.   Although 2023 was certainly the year that pickleball found its groove as the fastest-growing sport in America, this hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong dates back to a lazy summer day in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Washington. On that quiet […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]