With bold ideas and creativity in spades, the next hub of innovation in watchmaking may be in the United Kingdom.   “The British are coming!” is a cry we seldom hear in the business of watchmaking, but upstart independent British brands aim to change all of that. The United Kingdom, after all, has a long […]

Financial advisors everywhere have been cautioning clients to diversify. And if you’re going to (ahem) park your cash, you may as well put it in something extraordinary.   The title was always cheeky and spot-on. And yet it was perfect, too. How to Spend It, the moniker of the weekly magazine by London’s Financial Times […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]