Antonio Grimaldi's 2022/2023 couture collection is stunning! It features strong sculptural lines and striking color-blocks. If you love minimal or geometric art, you will love this show. It is runway art.The architecture of the outfits - the cut, shape and fit - is red carpet perfect. Our favorites are Looks 1, 2, 4, 6, 11 … Continue reading ANTONIO GRIMALDI COUTURE COLLECTION | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
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7 RULES FOR GIVING GIFTS TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS
Gifts are a wonderful way to show appreciation to an executive assistant. They also can demonstrate consideration and care. The right gift can even solidify bonds.Gifts are also useful for retaining assistants. With the amount of responsibilities executive assistants have and the amount of information they are privy to, retention should rank high in importance … Continue reading 7 RULES FOR GIVING GIFTS TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS
DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SHOW | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
Exquisite, exceptional, enlightening, engaging, extraordinarily elegant... Dior's 2022 haute couture collection was so beautiful it brought tears to our eyes. Where to begin? There's so much to gush over.The collection itself was quite simple with its reserved color palette. Most outfits were actually monochromatic. But the details! The details! The details! They were exquisite!Some examples … Continue reading DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SHOW | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
8 GIFT IDEAS FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS
Executive Assistants are the backbone of senior management. They manage both the personal and professional aspects of their executive's universe. And they save their executive hours of work.The amount of responsibilities the average executive assistant has is daunting. And top-level executive assistants are expected to do and be more. They play the role of confidante, … Continue reading 8 GIFT IDEAS FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS
A LOOK INTO SANLORENZO’S FIRST OPEN YACHT: SP110
For over 60 years, SanLorenzo, one of the world's leading luxury motor yacht manufacturers, has crafted bespoke motor yachts. This year, SanLorenzo entered a new arena, Sports Yachts. Advanced, evolved and revolutionary, SP110 is the first model in SanLorenzo's new open sports-yacht series. It combines sustainability with comfort, performance, and luxury. SP110 offers the best … Continue reading A LOOK INTO SANLORENZO’S FIRST OPEN YACHT: SP110
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRIVATE JET TOURS AROUND THE WORLD | 2023
National Geographic, a world leader in geography, cartography and exploration, is offering travelers private jet tours to the world's most captivating places and cultures. The tours include airport transfers, private jet transportation, deluxe accommodations, laundry services, $50,000 medical evacuation insurance, physician services, lectures by a team of experts, excursions, plus daily meals, beverages, and activities … Continue reading NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRIVATE JET TOURS AROUND THE WORLD | 2023
RALPH LAUREN FALL-WINTER 2022/23 SHOW
As always, Ralph Lauren did not disappoint. This fashion show was the epitome of New York sophistication and glamour. And we enjoyed every second of it. The fashion did not scream vintage, but it still brought us back to the 1990s glamour we fell in love with so long ago.The dresses were sexy but elegant. … Continue reading RALPH LAUREN FALL-WINTER 2022/23 SHOW
FRIEZE IS BACK IN LONDON | 2022
DATE: October 12 - 16, 2022LOCATION: The Regent's Park, London Frieze, one of the world’s most influential art fairs, is back in London. And this year, it is bringing together 280+ galleries from 42 countries. The first day, October 12th, is invitation-only. The second day gives preview access. The fair opens to the public on … Continue reading FRIEZE IS BACK IN LONDON | 2022
CHRISTIE’S IS SELLING PAUL ALLEN’S $1 BILLION ART COLLECTION IN NOVEMBER | 2022
From November 9 to 10, Christie's New York will be hosting an auction of more than 150 masterpieces spanning 500 years of art history. "Valued in excess of $1 billion, the sale of the Collection will be the largest and most exceptional art auction in history." And all proceeds will be dedicated to philanthropy.The pieces … Continue reading CHRISTIE’S IS SELLING PAUL ALLEN’S $1 BILLION ART COLLECTION IN NOVEMBER | 2022
MOST EXCLUSIVE WOMEN’S ONLY PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUBS, FOR EXECUTIVES
There are many private members clubs in the United States. Some are ultra-exclusive and some, glamorous. Some are for artists, some business women, and some for university graduates. But very few are like the two we have listed below.Chief and WIE Suite are clubs for women. And not just any women, but female leaders in … Continue reading MOST EXCLUSIVE WOMEN’S ONLY PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUBS, FOR EXECUTIVES
THE TUDOR EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY AT THE MET | 2022
DATES: October 10, 2022 to January 8, 2023 LOCATION: The Met Fifth Avenue, The Tisch Galleries, Gallery 899, Floor 2 For the first time in the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition celebrating the art created during the Tudor dynasty. It is called The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance … Continue reading THE TUDOR EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY AT THE MET | 2022
9 LUXURY MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUMES
Did you know the world's first female perfumer was from the Middle East? Her name was Tapputi-Belatekalllim and she worked in Assur around 1200 BC. Oftentimes, when people in the West think of perfumes, they think of Europeans and Americans. This is a shame. The Middle East has a long history of making perfumes. As … Continue reading 9 LUXURY MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUMES
EDWARD HOPPER’S NEW YORK EXHIBITION IS OPENING IN OCTOBER | 2022
DATE: October 19 to March 5, 2023 LOCATION: Whitney Museum of American Art From October 19, 2022 to March 5, 2023, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York will be opening their doors for the Edward Hopper’s New York exhibition. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker from New York. … Continue reading EDWARD HOPPER’S NEW YORK EXHIBITION IS OPENING IN OCTOBER | 2022
8 BOOKS EVERY FEMALE LEADER, EXECUTIVE & UPCOMING TRAILBLAZER SHOULD READ
Whether a diplomat, CEO, chairman, business owner, manager, politician, CFO, influencer, organizer -- becoming a leader in any industry is difficult. Becoming a good leader and then maintaining that position is harder, especially when you are female. So, we recommend every women who wants to become a leader: read. Even if you are already a … Continue reading 8 BOOKS EVERY FEMALE LEADER, EXECUTIVE & UPCOMING TRAILBLAZER SHOULD READ
ANCIENT PERFUMER SANTA MARIA NOVELLA DEBUTED ITS FIRST EAU DE PARFUM IN 800 YEARS
Santa Maria Novella debuted their first Eau de Parfum in more than 800 years last month. And it is intense. The fragrance combines the green notes of galbanum and timur pepper with florentine “concreta d’iris”, neroli, magnolia champaca, geranium and sambac jasmine. Its base notes are Florentine iris, musk and ambergris. This elegant perfume is … Continue reading ANCIENT PERFUMER SANTA MARIA NOVELLA DEBUTED ITS FIRST EAU DE PARFUM IN 800 YEARS
9 LUXURY WINE SUBSCRIPTION CLUBS
If you are like us, finding a new fine wine to enjoy can be daunting, especially if you are interested in drinking wines from around Europe. Many high-quality wine vineyards sell a limited number of bottles every year. So, it is hard to find these wines at local shops. Luxury wine subscriptions can help with … Continue reading 9 LUXURY WINE SUBSCRIPTION CLUBS
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