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Of the 162 exhibitors at the fourth annual Masterpiece London art and antiques fair, held from June 27 through July 3 at the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the 23 presenters showing watches and jewelry might steal the show. This year it is all about playful designs composed of oversize gemstones, colored diamonds, and other rare materials from estate jewelers and designers alike.
A case in point: asymmetric pear-drop earrings with matching pear-shaped yellow and white diamonds ... Quick Read |
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The Parisian eyewear company Lafont has unveiled two adaptations of one of its earliest styles?the Pantos?timed with the much-anticipated release of The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15.
The stainless-steel Gatsby ($345), which comes in three antique finishes, features the round frames that appear in the Lafont family?s archives as far back as 1923?the year the family opened its first shop in Madeleine. The Leo ($519), which comes in burgundy, navy, and tortoise acetate, more ... Quick Read |
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Set along the shores of Italy?s picturesque Lake Como, the annual Concorso d?Eleganza Villa d?Este (this year from May 24 through 26) serves as a beauty contest for the world?s rarest and most stylish automobiles. This year?s event includes a high-end car sale by RM Auctions, a retrospective of 90 years of BMW motorcycles, and an ?American Dream? presentation in celebration of Corvette?s 60th anniversary.
The BMW motorcycle tribute will feature more than 30 historic and unique motorcycles, ... Quick Read |
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With America?s favorite pastime back in full swing, luxury hotels around the country are teaming up with local stadiums to create baseball-themed packages that go beyond peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Read on for the season?s most exclusive game-day experiences.
The recently opened Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown is Nationals fans? newest hot spot, thanks to the its Take Me Out to the Ball Game package (starting at $3,180), which includes a two-night stay with daily breakfast and one dinner for ... Quick Read |
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Seafaring adventurers can charter one of a number of superyachts this summer to travel to far-flung locations including the Galápagos Islands, Panama, Baltic Sea, and Indian Ocean, among others. These exceptional long-range explorers cruise far and wide while still offering all the comfort and luxury found in megayachts that are commonly seen cruising the Mediterranean. Here are a few of our favorite adventurous megayachts available now.
The 148-foot explorer vessel Big Fish, built by New ... Quick Read |
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Segera Retreat has opened in a 50,000-acre wildlife sanctuary in Laikipia on the foothills of Mount Kenya, just 13 miles north of the equator, surrounded by a savanna and grasslands and home to an array of animals and birds. The property has eight private villas, each with a Jacuzzi bath and private sundeck, as well as a spa and fitness center. Activities include game drives, hikes, and sleep-outs and helicopter excursions to Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, and other attractions in northern ... Quick Read |
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From Robb Report
For the weekend warrior who has completed a marathon, jumped out of an airplane, and trekked through muddy obstacle courses, Solaris Vail has your next challenge. The 79-residence mountain resort, which opened in 2011, is calling all adventurers for its new Bag a Fourteener summer package (from $315 per person per night): a weeklong trip that culminates in the ascension of Colorado?s tallest mountain, Mt. Elbert. Available through September, the package includes overnight accommodations, ... Quick Read |
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From Robb Report
The InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu has opened in a historic 18th-century building in the heart of Marseille, overlooking the Vieux Port, with 194 rooms and suites. In renovating the historically protected building, which was originally designed by Mansart as a hospital, the architect Jean-Philippe Nuel has remained true to the spirit of the structure, which has magnificent staircases, vaulted passageways, and terraces with expansive views. The hotel has a brasserie and gastronomic ... Quick Read |
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Santoni?s antiqued Quebec oxford ($690) and Shipley boot ($795) exhibit the sort of soft patina that usually results from extensive wear and care. Yet the Italian shoemaker spends a painstaking three weeks repeatedly dying and brushing the leather to create the warm, rough finish of each new piece of footwear. The leather heels and soles are stone-washed and hammered to achieve an equally aged look?and more comfortable pliability. Santoni, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 212.753.4000, ... Quick Read |
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Ferrari has entered the hybrid arena at full throttle. LaFerrari (www.ferrari.com), which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, is powered by a 6.3-liter, 789 hp V-12 engine and an electric motor that produces an additional 161 hp. That is a total of 950 hp for a car that is said to weigh less than 2,800 pounds. LaFerrari has a top speed of more than 217 mph. On the company?s test track, this successor to the Enzo posted the fastest lap time of any Ferrari road car ever. Ferrari plans ... Quick Read |
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