The Carlton Hotel an heirloom of a New York City past Renovations may often be synonymous with modernization, but for New York City’s cherished, circa-1904 Carlton Hotel, its fresh revamps have taken it a step back in time. The historic lodging and its collection of four-star suites underwent a major facelift in 2012 — a …
You’ve probably heard Kiki McDonough’s name mentioned alongside words like “gems” and “jewelry,” or seen her sparkling creations circling the necks, fingers and wrists of royalty. As a third-generation jeweler whose parents owned the esteemed 1723 Harvey & Gore — one of London’s oldest privately owned antique jewelers and diamond dealers — McDonough’s talent runs …
Clicking through the online portfolio of Australian-born event designer Caspar Haydar is like devouring chapters of a Roald Dahl novel. One is instantly pulled into an eye-popping, graffiti-themed bat mitzvah before being whisked off to a ballerina-inspired birthday party, complete with pink-and-white everything and ballet dancers. From the rainbow-hued décor of a nail bar and …
As if Florida wasn’t hot enough, a sizzling new retail concept has touched down on the state’s sandy shores. Based in Miami and with a new location in Palm Beach, Babalu is a luxury convenience store that welcomes elite travellers and locals into a treasure trove of must-have knick-knacks, all of which are sourced from …
Here’s what’s filling our jewelry box this season — collected from decades past and present-day, these glittering treasures could have been dropped from the heavens BULGARI JEWELRY SET Try on all of summer’s favourite hues without overwhelming your ensemble with this platinum and natural coloured sapphire and diamond set. Crafted by Italy’s Bulgari, the 88 …
The culinary landscape is a universe of its own, a revolving and evolving vista dotted with flavour-filled havens that keep our taste buds honed, our minds blown and our travels well seasoned. After embarking on its 12th annual hunt for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Britain’s Restaurant Magazine — the Holy Bible of fine diners …
