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Talented Italians: Our Favorite Five Famous Italian New Yorkers

Oct 13, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

There shouldn't be a doubt in anyone's mind that Italian immigrants have had a massive influence on the United States. Still, nowhere else in the country can claim to be as steeped in Italian culture as New York City, where immigrants landed and created a new home that has flourished for generations. In fact, many of our favorite and most influential American celebrities not only come from the streets of New York, but also claim Italian ancestry; some of them might even surprise you. These Italian-Americans are some of the most celebrated in their industries:

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Fashionable Fabrics: A Guide to the Most Luxurious Italian Textiles

Oct 9, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Fueled by the beginning of Italy's conquest to take over the fashion industry in the '60s, the country's superb textiles began to receive recognition by more than garment producers and became adored by a worldwide population of savvy fashionistas. Nonetheless, the quality and beauty of Italian textiles goes back much further than a few decades ago as Italy's fabric industry has been seen as a world standard since the Middle Ages and continues to this day.

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Italian Masterpieces: Where to Find the Best Artwork for Your Sicily-Inspired Home

Oct 9, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Italy has, without a doubt, some of the richest and most thought-provoking artwork. With Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello and Michelangelo paving the ground for centuries of beautiful artwork, it makes perfect sense that we line our homes with works inspired and created by Italians. Four mediums stand out above the rest when it comes to Italian art: paintings, sculpture, furniture and architecture. While renovating your home to reflect Italian architecture can be rather intensive, incorporating the other three is pretty easy. For those of you in and around New York City, the search is even easier.

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How to Recreate Dishes From Your Favorite Authentic New York Italian Restaurants

Oct 7, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Whether you're planning to entertain or simply intend on treating yourself to an unforgettable meal, choosing an Italian recipe will most likely make for a delicious evening. We've gathered three of our favorite recipes pulled straight from the kitchens of some of New York City's finest Italian restaurants. So, gather up the ingredients, don your Baci il Cuoco! apron and get ready for some of the best food to grace your table!Buon appetito!

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Actress Lucy Liu Stars as the Newest Celebrity Fan of Mandarin Oriental Hotels

Oct 6, 2014  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Luxury in its most basic sense is, as Sherlock Holmes would say, “Elementary, my dear Watson. Elementary.” Ironically enough, the newest spokesperson for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is Lucy Liu, who stars as Joan Watson in Elementary, CBS’s award-winning reboot of the mythic characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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An Intro to Italian Fashion Icons & Where to Buy Their Designs in NY

Oct 6, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Generation after generation, Italian designers continue to dominate the fashion world through inventive use of fabrics and an unmatched ability to create new trends. As a collection, Italian fashion houses are the most significant force in the world of luxury design. Individually, their styles range from sexy and wild to classy and glamorous. Since New York City is the fashion capital of the United States, the selection of Italian fashion icons to choose from is unparalleled across the country, as evidenced by the designers below.

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A Guide to Shopping Italian Designers on Fifth Avenue

Oct 3, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

New York City's Fifth Avenue is a legendary shopping district that has become an icon in luxury fashion. Of the many high-end shops along the prestigious street, 10 of them are Italian brands. This comes as no surprise when you consider the notion that, instead of streets, entire cities in Italy are regarded as having the best shopping on the planet. Luckily for us, these Italian fashion houses are stateside so we can get our fix right in our own backyard.

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5 Dishes That Originated in Italy & Where to Get the Very Best of Them in the Big Apple

Oct 2, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Italian food is a global favorite and because of its deceptively simple ingredients, the beloved cuisine is pretty easy to find just about anywhere you go. While some of the most popular dishes originated in Italy, chefs throughout New York have perfected the creations. For our favorite incarnations of the most beloved dishes, check out the restaurants below.

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Fall Fashion: 5 Italian-Made Coats Perfect for a New Yorker's Autumn Wardrobe

Sep 30, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn

With fall here, it's time to start prepping our wardrobes for the coming chill with some great coats. Luckily, New York is expecting a bit of a mild autumn this year, which means our picks for Italian coats and jackets can perhaps be a bit more flexible. We're excited to share what we've found that'll perfectly fit the latest trends of the city.

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The Knickerbocker Hotel Shows Cigar Aficionados Some Love With Nat Sherman Cigar Lounge

Sep 12, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn

Above the streets of New York City, The Knickerbocker is in the process of creating a rooftop cigar lounge in conjunction with popular tobacconist Nat Sherman as a part of its renovations. Overlooking Times Square, visitors will have an unbeatable view while enjoying some of the finest cigars in the city. Slated to open this autumn, the lounge should become an aficionado's escape in no time.

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