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Tambour at Twenty

Tambour at Twenty

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Louis Vuitton celebrates two decades with its signature watch collection.  When Louis Vuitton debuted its Tambour collection twenty years ago, watches made by international fashion houses were primarily quartz-powered and mass-produced. With a few exceptions, notably Cartier, Chopard, Hermès, Gucci, and Dior, global clothing and accessories makers have historically found the high-end watchmaking market too challenging to enter and succeed, beyond launching a few novelty pieces or as a partner with an existing Swiss maker. The new Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty.But with Tambour, Louis Vuitton entered into high-end watchmaking with serious intent and long-term…
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Baccarat Hotel New York Exudes Ethereal Elegance

Baccarat Hotel New York Exudes Ethereal Elegance

Baccarat Hotel New York Grand SalonIn addition to its undeniably stunning barware, Baccarat crystal adorns some of the most beautiful and iconic hotels and restaurants in the world. In the George V Paris, for instance, a Baccarat Helios chandelier dangles above the one Michelin-starred Le George restaurant. On the French Riviera at Le Negresco, a monumental custom Baccarat creation commands center stage within the hotel’s stylish Salon Royal. And in New York City, an entire boutique hotel is devoted to the alluring illumination of the French-made crystal. This is the Baccarat Hotel, where noble heritage and perfect craftsmanship combine to…
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5 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Coeur dâAlene this Season

5 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Coeur dâAlene this Season

Coeur d'Alene ResortLocated on the sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene with the backdrop of forested mountains in northwestern Idaho, Coeur d’Alene Resort is a majestic getaway destination with a flurry of family-friendly activities for the winter season. Beyond its colorful art and cultural scene and outdoor adventure offerings, the resort will be offering a series of holiday centric celebrations: 25th Anniversary of the famed Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show Experience the magic at Coeur d’Alene Resort’s annual holiday extravaganza with more than 1.5 million lights! The Resort is transformed into an enchanted “Winter Wonderland” with over 20,000 lbs. of handmade holiday…
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1 Hotel Central Park is a Verdant Manhattan Haven

1 Hotel Central Park is a Verdant Manhattan Haven

1 Hotel Central Park LobbyTo craft an oasis of lush greenery within the concrete jungle of Manhattan is no casual feat. One block proximity to the south entrance of splendid Central Park certainly aids in the effort, as does a holistic commitment to biophilic design, yet the city’s hustle and bustle naturally infiltrates this urban retreat. 1 Hotel Central Park represents the best of both New York’s vibrancy and its guests’ desire for sanctuary. A sylvan haven within the beating heart of New York, the luxe hotel’s stunning, three-story living wall exterior - comprised of individually planted pots of English ivy -…
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Cape Townâs Victoria & Alfred Hotel is the Perfect Location for Exploring the Waterfront

Cape Townâs Victoria & Alfred Hotel is the Perfect Location for Exploring the Waterfront

Victoria & Alfred HotelIf you’re looking for the perfect jumping off point to explore Cape Town, the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is your spot. This 1904 historic warehouse has been reimagined as a fantastic full service hotel situated right on the harbor with views of Table Mountain. The hotel was named for Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred. The hotel features 94 rooms that face either the waterfront piazza or the mountain, but it feels more like a boutique hotel. The rooms are quite spacious with comfortable furnishings in reds and blues that have an air of royalty. The hotel…
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Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

Wrist EnthusiastThe Royal family has a staggering net worth of around $28 billion, with the Queen once estimated to be worth $500 million. The Crown jewels alone are valued between $3 billion and $5 billion, although they’re technically priceless because they hold so much historical value. With an unlimited budget at their disposal, the Royals have a notoriously impressive watch collection, with the newly minted Prince of Wales, William, often donning an Omega Seamaster Pro on his wrist and his wife favoring her elegant Cartier Ballon Bleu, which looks stunning next to her blue sapphire engagement ring. Harry seems to gravitate more…
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Checking in at The Norman, Tel Avivâs Most Stylish Boutique Stay

Checking in at The Norman, Tel Avivâs Most Stylish Boutique Stay

All photos courtesy of The NormanA key design and architectural destination in Tel Aviv, the UNESCO-protected White City is home to a slew of beautiful Bauhaus-style buildings which helped secure its status as a World Heritage Site. Amid the grand and glamorous residences along serene Nachmani Street, the first modernist building in Tel Aviv has been home to five-star hotel The Norman since 2014. Set across two exquisitely restored townhouses – one powder blue, the other pale yellow – if you don’t fall in love with the Bauhaus-era architecture, its elegant rooms and suites, modern art collection, and rooftop infinity pool should sway…
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ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikiki, Redefines Luxury in Hawaii

ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikiki, Redefines Luxury in Hawaii

ESPACIO, The Jewel of WaikikiThere is an air of luxury at ESPACIO, the Jewel of Waikiki, that stands apart from even the most luxe hotels in Waikiki. From the white glove service and personal concierges to just nine suites spanning an entire floor, something about the resort immediately feels different from other hotel experiences in the bustling neighborhood of Waikiki.  Opened in late 2019 then closed for about a year during the pandemic, ESPACIO is essentially a brand-new hotel in Honolulu. The boutique property boasts just nine suites, each 2,250 square feet, that cover an entire floor and have the…
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Spellbound by Iceland and a Stay at Hotel RangÃ

Spellbound by Iceland and a Stay at Hotel RangÃ

All photos credit Hotel RangaThere’s nowhere on Earth like____. Fill in the blank. You can pretty much say that about anywhere. And it is completely true as all destinations are unique and special in their own way. Be that as it may, some are a bit more special than others and Iceland is such as place. It is, in a word, incredible with an endless offering of natural wonders from magnificent waterfalls, and spectacular glaciers, to breathtaking landscapes with volcanoes that have left behind ethereal moss-covered lava fields. For the active traveler, the adventures to be had in Iceland are…
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Bell & Ross Adds Copper Brown Dial to BR 05

Bell & Ross Adds Copper Brown Dial to BR 05

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Bell & Ross adds a fourth dial color, copper brown, to the BR 05 collection, the watchmaker’s series of round-corner square-case watches with round dials and integrated bracelets. The new Bell & Ross BR 05 Copper Brown.The new BR 05 Copper Brown watch joins existing models in the collection with black, silver grey, and navy blue dials.  “You have to breathe life into a range”, explains Bruno Belamich, creative director and co-founder of Bell & Ross. “It can be achieved through technique (movement), materials, or details. For the BR 05 Copper Brown, we chose the color,”…
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