by Stephanie on February 21, 2012
Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa, Easter Island
Off the coast of Chile is the island of Rapa Nui or more commonly known as Easter Island. A magical speck of land in the South Pacific, this island’s claim to fame is not surprisingly the hundreds of Moai statues scattered throughout the landscape. If visiting this majestic place is on your bucket list, there’s a new eco-friendly property to consider staying at. The Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa is found in the capital of Hanga Roa, within walking distance of the town and is also conveniently only a kilometre away from the airport. This 75-room resort boasts two restaurants and a bar, which serves up authentic local cuisine with dishes that rotate on a regular basis depending on what’s in season. READ MORE
by Stephanie on February 9, 2012
Pieces from the Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective exhibition. Photography courtesy A. Guirkinger.
We can’t say no to a great museum exhibition, especially if it’s fashion-related. On our list for 2012 is the Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective coming to the Denver Art Museum. On from March 25 – July 8, 2012, this will be the exhibition’s only U.S. showing after it already appeared in Paris and Madrid. The retrospective covers 40 years of YSL including a selection of 200 gorgeous haute couture outfits (including the ones pictured above), photographs, drawings and films. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 31, 2012
A suite at the Trump Toronto.
Toronto’s downtown core is getting a luxurious new hotel: Trump Toronto. Officially opening their doors today, this building is going to be Canada’s second tallest structure and the tallest residential building at 65 stories high. Offering 261 guest suites, all of the accommodations comes with the luxurious amenities you’d expect to find at a Trump hotel, including over-sized windows, Italian linens, high ceilings, in-room Nepresso machines and WiFi, plus stunning views of the Toronto skyline. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 25, 2012
A Wonderful Room at the W Paris.
We can’t think of a better date for the W Paris to open its doors then on Valentine’s Day. Located in the Opéra area of the city between the Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps department stores, this 91-room hotel has all of the luxury you’d expect from the W, including rainforest showers, iPod docking stations, and let’s not forget the stunning views onto the City of Lights. For views of the magnificent Opéra Garnier book yourself into a WOW Suite that also comes with a separate living area and white marble bathroom.
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by Stephanie on January 23, 2012
A look from Prada's Spring 2012 collection.
Planning to be in Paris over the next couple days? If so, may we suggest popping into Prada’s newest venture — a 24-hour pop-up museum. Designed by Milan-based artist Francesco Vezzoli and Rem Koolhaas’ think tank AMO, the museum opens tomorrow, Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the Palais d’Iéna in Paris and closes Wednesday, January 25 at 8:30 p.m. READ MORE
by Stephanie on January 5, 2012
An ensemble by Thom Browne.
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to be the first museum to celebrate the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA. Running from February 10 until April 20, 2012, this special exhibition will feature about 100 garments and accessories designed by some of the CFDA’s most successful creators of the last 50 years including Halston, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte and Proenza Schouler, to name just a few. The exhibition will be arranged thematically, highlighting everything from sportswear to couture evening-wear. Another part of the exhibition will be visual images and acknowledgements of nearly 600 designers who have been members. A selection of designers have also been asked to present a single object or ensemble they think best represents his or her impact on the fashion world.
Another bonus to this exhibition is the visually stunning companion book, which will include more than 500 photographs, documenting the CFDA’s evolution to their educational programs and awards ceremonies. Can’t wait? You can pre-order the book now on Amazon.
Find out more about the exhibition at FIT.
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27 Street
New York City 10001-5992
by Stephanie on December 8, 2011
The Red Room in the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum.
Earlier this week legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani launched the first ever virtual museum at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art with partner Giancarlo Giammetti. The presentation, which was live-streamed on YouTube was hosted by Valentino fan and actress Anne Hathaway and also included presenters Hugh Jackman, editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue Franca Sozzani and Google Art Project’s creator Amid Sood.
The museum took two years to create and is truly a masterpiece. The museum is 10,000 square metres (if it was in the physical world) and features 7 different galleries including a “Very Valentino” retrospective that features dresses from the ’60s all the way to the ’00s. You’ll find more than 5,000 images of dresses, illustrations, videos and photographs, as well as runway shows clips, plus more than 300 dresses including some worn by celebrities like Jacqueline Kennedy, Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Taylor, all of which can be viewed in 360 degrees. READ MORE
by Stephanie on November 24, 2011
A Louis Vuitton ad campaign
Earlier this week we heard rumblings that a Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibit would be coming to Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris and we’re happy to report that the rumours are in fact true! The exhibit is set to run March 6, 2012 until September 16, 2012, which is perfect timing for those in Paris for Fashion Week (as that goes from February 28 until March 7). The exhibition is set to be more of an analysis than a retrospective, highlighting both Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs, who has been the creative director of the brand since 1997 and the contributions they’ve made to the fashion world. We can bet this will be a must-see once it opens. We can’t wait!
Where to Find:
Les Arts Décoratifs
101, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
by Stephanie on November 16, 2011
A colourful room at The Saguaro
Opening earlier this month is The Saguaro, Scottsdale, Arizona’s newest downtown hotel. Located where Old Town, the Arts district and Civic Center Mall meet, this bright and fresh addition comes from Joie de Vivre Hotels, known for their distinctly vibrant boutique hotels found only in California — until now.
The Saguaro’s style is influenced by contemporary architecture of Mexico and the Arizona desert — hence the bursts of primary colours throughout the property, the natural wood and leather furnishings and hand-crafted pieces from Mexico. All of the 194 guest rooms include outdoor patios or balconies, iPod docking station, work desk, flat screen TV and free Internet for Joy of Life members, while you’ll find soaker tubs and walk-in closets in the suites. READ MORE
by Stephanie on November 14, 2011
Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand
Looking to indulge in some R&R? Well, there’s no better time than right now thanks to the Four Seasons first ever worldwide spa week running from November 14 – 18, 2011. During this week the Four Seasons has appointed a group they’ve appointed as the “Curators of Calm” who will be sharing their insights, trends and industry developments over social media (including Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare). There will also be daily Twitter chats with select curators with specific topics being discussed daily (just use the #FSspa hashtag).
Four Seasons Langkawi, Malaysia
One of the best parts of this spa week are the promotions available at properties all over the globe (each offer varies by destination) if you pay using your American Express card. Maybe you need a pre-holiday relaxation session or just need a little “me time.” Whatever the case, we think this Spa Escape promotion couldn’t come at a better time.
