Louis Vuitton Flight Mode Summer 2024 Honors New Paris LV Flagship Élysée Palace Hotel
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Alessandra Ambrosio Covers Vogue Mexico August 2023 by Blair Getz Mezibov
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Supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio covers the August 2023 issue of Vogue Mexico and Latin America, dedicated to wellness.
The hot summer fashion shoot takes place at Etereo, an Auberge resort on the Riviera Maya, Mexico [IG]. Ambrosio is styled by Valentina Collado in Ferragamo, Skims, Stella McCartney and more, lensed by Blair Getz Mezibov [IG]./ Hair by Panos Papandrianos; makeup by Virginia Young
Read MoreSporty & Rich X Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the New French-American-AOC Alliance
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Embracing her faux French roots without behaving like an imposter, it’s perfectly natural — even logical — that Sporty & Rich finds itself in an exciting collaboration with one of the world’s most important destinations — Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Antibes.
Sporty & Rich is not just a fashion brand; it represents a lifestyle that seamlessly blends athleticism, wellness and luxury. At its core, the brand embraces the belief that being active and maintaining physical fitness should not compromise one's sense of style or desire for clothes with an attitude of luxury.
Canadian-born, New York-based founder Emily Oberg has a sixth-sense for brand DNA and pedigree, and she plays her hand expertly — choosing a name like Sporty & Rich for her brand, but not falling down the rabbit hole of vapid pretentiousness.
Read MorePrada's Caffe Principe: Where Excellence Meets Timelessness in Forte dei Marmi
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Nestled in the enchanting Italian coastal town of Forte dei Marmi, Caffè Principe stands as a true testament to the la dolce vita marriage of excellence and timelessness.
Since its establishment in 1959, this iconic establishment has been a haven for discerning coffee lovers, gastronomes, and art enthusiasts alike. The cafe reopened today, July 9, 2023, with its legacy intact.
In fact, Caffe Principe has been restored to honor the legacy of the hotspot, keeping its original name. Caffè Principe is managed operationally by Marchesi 1824, which makes perfect sense.
Read MoreBlanca Padilla at Belmond Copacabana Palace Rio for Harper's Bazaar Spain
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Model Blanca Padilla settles into old-world, Belmond hotel luxury far away from Mediterranean shores. Styled by Celia Cuervo with images by Vladimir Marti [IG], Padilla graces the pages of Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s [IG] July-August 2023 issue with a fashion story as much about glamour and fine living as it is wellness.
Today, Padilla experiences the storied past of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, a timeless oasis amid the hustle and bustle of Brazil's most iconic city.
What truly sets the Spa at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel apart is its attention to detail and personalized approach. They seamlessly blend ancient techniques with modern innovations, elevating your spa experience to new heights of relaxation.
The Amazon Rainforest Ritual, an immersive experience inspired by the rich natural heritage of Brazil, awaits you. This ritual combines indigenous ingredients like acai berries, Brazil nuts, and cocoa into a luxurious body treatment that will transport you to the depths of the exotic rainforest.
Read MoreLVMH Concedes Likely Defeat in Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills Vote to Override City Approval
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When we first wrote in 2020 about the LVMH plans for a Cheval Blanc Hotel in Beverly Hills, it seemed to be on cruise control, a fait accompli. Now the fight is all but over and LVMH conceded probable defeat on Friday.
Labor union Unite Here Local 11 and a local residents group garnered enough signatures to put two referenda on the ballot in Beverly Hills that would ask voters to overturn the City Council’s approval of the Cheval Blanc hotel and the development agreement for the project in September 2022. They got signatures from 10% of Beverly Hills voters which triggered a vote to override the City Council’s approval.
"Although some votes remain to be counted, it now appears that Measures B and C have fallen short by a narrow margin, overturning the results of a comprehensive, years-long review and approval process," said Jessica Miller, a LVMH spokesperson. "We are proud to have worked with so many residents, civic leaders and business owners who supported this once-in-a-generation investment that would have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in city funding and a beautiful gateway project for the Golden Triangle. If the final vote count confirms the voters' rejection of our project, we will respect the outcome, and will not bring the hotel project back in any form."
Read MoreGuerlain #WomenforBees Project Led by Angelina Jolie in Yucatan for 2023
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The partnership between Guerlain and UNESCO launched in early 2020, with the training of beekeepers with more than 50 hives based in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Cambodia and China. The five-year project has a goal of training 88 beekeepers from 44 biospheres maintaining 4.400 beehives, after which the partnership can be renewed.
In 2023, the program expanded to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, in collaboration with the Fundación Selva Maya and Maroma, a Belmond Hotel.
To learn that the new LVMH Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa, re-opening August 3, 2023 is also a co-sponsor of the #WomenforBees project, gives Maroma a sense of purpose that has deep roots in ancient practices and traditions.
Reading Maroma’s IG description of its “place” is quite breathtaking and a tribute to LVMH’s approach to 21st century values in creating brand identity with real integrity and an embrace of ancient wisdom.
Maroma is a space of enchanting natural refinement, where ancient mysteries meet modern revelations. Our hotel is based on higher design—infinite and larger than the place itself. It was created originally by true believers of the Sacred Geometry, who aligned our white stucco buildings with the surrounding energy fields.
Understanding the respect that LVMH is giving to ancient wisdom and practices — writing about sacred geometry and the energy fields involved with the design of Maroma — had great impact on me, and I continue to process the many ways that LVMH is touching our lives in the world of luxury.
Read MoreCasa Degli Atellani in Milan, Once Home to Leonardo DaVinci, Purchased by Bernard Arnault
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Casa Degli Atellani has been purchased by Bernard Arnault the chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
Built around 1490, the landmark was donated by Ludovico “Il Moro” Duke of Milan to Leonardo Da Vinci in 1498. The legendary artist was in Milan working on his masterpiece ‘The Last Supper’.
The 15th century townhouse hides a verdant courtyard that has been restored to its centuries-old status as home to Da Vinci’s vineyard. Casa Degli Atellani is presently the “only existing wine-producing estate in the center of a metropolis”.
Read MoreGucci Opens Valigeria Luggage Store in Paris, Expanding Travel Category
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Gucci has opened its first permanent boutique dedicated to its Gucci Valigeria luggage and travel collection. Located in Paris at 229 Rue Saint-Honoré, the 2,900-square-foot-location was previously dedicated to Off-White.
“Gucci Valigeria is a powerful reminder of our Florentine roots and our timeless craft,” said Marco Bizzarri, the president and CEO of Gucci, calling the Paris store collection a “symbol of [the Gucci] legacy, reinterpreted through the ages for the travelers and modern-day explorers of every era.”
Read MoreRyan Gosling for Fall 2022 Gucci 'Valigeria' Luggage Campaign by Glen Luchford
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In the words of Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele, “Travel for Gucci was never purely physical. Gucci is the brand that accompanied the artists, writers, actors, and directors of Hollywood on their journeys …”
The Italian brand makes a perfect move to put Hollywood Canadian actor Ryan Gosling on the road in a throwback film for Gucci’s latest ‘Valigeria’ luggage campaign.
Read MoreMory Sacko at Louis Vuitton Opens in St. Tropez As First LV Freestanding Restaurant
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Turning 30, Mory Sacko, the French-West African chef behind the Michelin MoSuke restaurant in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, opened Louis Vuitton’s first free-standing restaurant in St.Tropez on June 17.
Read MoreHow To Plan The Perfect Marriage Proposal in a Glamping State of Mind
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How To Plan The Perfect Marriage Proposal in a Glamping State of Mind AOC Fashion
In July 2018, AOC wrote Glamping Sweeps America, Embracing Gaia With Soothing Natural Refuge In Trumplandia. New Yorkers are increasingly desperate to get back in touch with nature, asserted The New York Times.
Three years later, living in our COVID-raging, climate-fires burning, hurricanes hitting New York daily life — many of us have increased reverence for Gaia-inspired connections. Beyond our migraines associated with the 2016 presidential election and America pulling out of the Paris Climate Treaty, we struggled to imagine daily life becoming much worse — until it did.
Considering glamping in New York in 2018, the Ralph Lauren-like decor of the Collective Governor’s Island getaway was irresistible. And the magic of the tents lit up at night was too seductive for words.
When I first saw Katie and Sophie’s wedding pictures, this was my vision for their fantasy glamping excursion. Then a voice spoke to me saying “Green Cow Kitchens.” It’s not very Manhattan. And while the Statute of Liberty is very near and dear to my heart, it may not resonate as deeply with Katie and Sophie.
Think Amsterdam, Anne. Where would these two blonde beauties go to cement their future, to test their spirit vibes for the long-run— if you will. Well, of course then, we’re going glamping in Sedona, Arizona.
One assumes that glamping in Sedona would be an easy Google search. The biggest challenge would be finding glamping sites that are simple, sophisticated and authentic.
Four hours later reality felt like Alice in Wonderland falling down the rabbit hole or — better still — Dorothy being blown away to Oz. Good goddess!
Loving Sedona deeply, I looked and looked and looked for a spirit-rich, tented glamping place for our two lovebirds to fantasy-test their future before the proposal.
Google delivered countless Las Vegas-style glamping in the desert offerings, pink mini-bus included.
I met proposal planners with networks all over America. Guys looking to make a big impression love event-proposal planners who photograph the event itself. They even fly in actors from Las Vegas to create a celebratory crowd.
How awful! Who knew that today’s wedding proposals can be as complicated as the wedding itself. AOC’s Katie and Sophie have a trippy and spiritual glamping adventure was dissolving before my very eyes.
We weren’t headed to Oz at all. And why aren’t there flowers in these glamping photos? Who pays $300 a night for a tent with no flowers? For that matter, there’s no flowers in the $1000/night tent. Who goes on a romantic, spiritual marriage proposal adventure with no flowers? These people have no soul.
Ouch! What in the world! A force of some kind just banged my head. An energy vortex? What in the world is an energy vortex?
A vortex is believed to be a special spot on the earth where energy is either entering into the earth or projecting out of the earth’s plane. Vortexes (or vortices) are found at sacred sites throughout the world – the Great Pyramid in Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru, Bali, Stonehenge, Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia.
In America. the top energy vortex places are Sedona, Arizona; Asheville, North Carolina; and Mount Shasta, California.
No wonder I wanted Katie and Sophie to go to Sedona. Many vortexes are reported to bring feelings of peace, harmony, balance, and tranquility, while others are believed to promote personal reflection, deep insight, and a clear mind. Others still act as powerful centers of physical or emotional rejuvenation.
Cathedral Rock–the “womb with a view” is a well-known magnetic vortex, writes this Sedona red-rocks tour operator. Magnetic vortexes have a feminine or “yin” energy because the energy flow is very nurturing, soft and welcoming and can assist you in inward activities, such as contemplation, meditation and reflection.
Oh please. This is so Anne of Carversville. Read on: How To Plan The Perfect Marriage Proposal in a Glamping State of Mind AOC Fashion
LVMH Acquires Botswana Luxury Safari Camps, Joins High-Level UNESCO Conservation Effort
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