For a hundred years, the Nantucket Hotel had been in disrepair—until the day it was purchased by London millionaire Xavier Darling. Ahead was the tourist season, but can a chandelier in the shape of a whaling ship, “blue hydrangea” towels, and the signature cocktail “Heartbreaker” improve the hotel’s bad reputation that came with the building? (more…)
From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.
The creation of the Vichy brand was inspired by nature itself. The founders of the company were drawn to the healing properties of thermal springs in the French town of Vichy, which had long been renowned for their therapeutic effects. Eventually, it was decided to harness the power of this water for use in cosmetics.
These gloves were an iconic part of Karl Lagerfeld’s personal style and fashion identity. He was often seen wearing fingerless gloves, which became a distinctive part of his look. Lagerfeld’s gloves were typically black leather fingerless gloves that he wore on both hands, and they became one of his signature accessories.
In Vogue is a fascinating look at the history of the world’s most influential magazine. The complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival interiors of past Vogue editions, featuring the work of some of the twentieth century’s most respected artists, cover illustrators, and photographers—from Edward Steichen, Toni Frissell, and Erwin Blumenfeld to Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Bruce Webber, and Herb Ritts.
Vivienne Westwood exhibited a unique taste for fashion and design from a very young age. Her passion for clothing and individuality became key characteristics of her future career in the fashion world. Despite potential hardships during her childhood, Vivienne Westwood emerged as one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry, and her creative contributions have left an indelible mark on the industry.
Just like everyone else, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) traveled less than usual during the pandemic, and as a result their migration numbers trended downwards. But millionaires and billionaires are on the move again and it is anticipated that 122,000 HNWIs will move to a new country by the end of the year.
Work hard, believe in your ideas, then work even harder, and you’ll reach the top. And even if you don’t, you have nothing to worry about. Being true to yourself is the best reward.
Watches for summer vacation are often associated with diving watches. However, summer is not just about hot sunny baths and swimming in warm seas. A wonderful way to enjoy summer is by taking marine trips on a motorboat or yacht. In this case, wristwatches are required to not only be functional but also elegant. Companies like IWC, Rolex, and Tag Heuer offer watches in a nautical style that best reflect the concept of marine instruments while remaining stylish accessories.
The long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.