May 13, 2013
by Tyler Durden
As most of us continue to plan out our summer travels, the last thing anyone wants is to give off funk from a busy day. Odin Fragrances offers a range of unique fragrances, each one evoking the exoticism of travel. Each destination that inspires the distinctive fragrances is captured through a layering of diverse influences. 04 Petrana, inspired by the Jordanian desert, combines the spicy earthiness of pink pepper matched with the fresh floral notes of orris. 08 Seylon balances an airy palette of Sri Lankan citrusy top notes with warm, spicy base notes. 09 Posala resembles a fresh, aromatic Southern orchard with hints of sweet citrus and earthy amber. Odin Fragrances are available at Odin New York And Barney’s New York nationwide.
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by Leslie Long
Stone. Glass. Steel. Dark oak. Calcutta marble. Colored mirrors. Sumptuous silks. Artfully-embroidered leather. Those are the materials that went into creating the spectacular new Hakkasan San Francisco: a 10,000-square-foot bastion of Chinese dining and contemporary Chinoiserie. Gilles & Boissier, an internationally – renowned Parisian design firm, created the rich, sensuous interior including a curved bar, two private dining rooms, 50-seat lounge and main dining room with latticed cage partitions and Chinese screens. Gilles & Boissier also curated the magical lighting. When creating the space, masculine and feminine appeal was considered — and the contrast between darkness and light resonates throughout.
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Magical is a word oft-overused in the hotelier’s vocabulary, for there’s usually very little that’s actually magic in the hotel experience; it’s the sum of its parts, even the very best of hotels are a kind of scientific proposition – a mathematical formula that creates the optimum experience for its guests. Bleeding-edge design – check. Comfort, quality and service – check. Hip communal spaces that attract those who aren’t just bedding down at the hotel – check… you get the picture: formulaic, not magic – no matter how wonderful the experience.
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March 12, 2013
by Tyler Durden
Sometimes you just wanna have a drink, in a quiet remote area and not have to deal with the annoyance of the outside world and that’s exactly what Mexico City’s first underground bar, Jules Basement provides.Entrepreneurs Alfredo Luengas, David Hernandez and Gerardo Salgado are the brains behind the business while French designer Emmanuel Picault and architect Ludwig Godefroy are the brains behind the design. It starts with a peculiar entrance which looks like it leads into a walk-in fridge, which it once did but now continues down into a basement. Don’t think you can roll in after work for a few drinks, a strict guest list policy ensures that only the preferred few get to enjoy the very upmarket inner sanctum. Shards of black, white and silver jut from the ceiling in reference to Mayan ceiba trees, while enormous skulls grin out from the transparent tables. So if you’re lucky to land yourself indoors, after coming that far you won’t be disappointed with their list of cocktails.
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by Leslie Long
Pool Overview at Dusk – photo credit: Tim Street-Porter
To call The Saguaro colorful is surely an understatement and having just spent a weekend there, I can attest to the fact that the hotel’s 12 vibrant colors are a lot of fun to be around. Whether in my citrus-hued room, driving up to the eye-popping facade or lounging at the pool under lemony umbrellas, we loved being surrounded by all that color.
With bright blue skies, grass that’s greener than green, plus flowers and fruit trees galore, Palm Springs is one colorful place — but The Saguaro takes it to another level. The colors follow the light spectrum, creating different perspectives throughout the day. The tones were chosen because they’re found in native desert wildflowers.
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by Leslie Long
Wisconsin’s finest artisan cheeses are featured at Schoolhouse Artisan Cheeses.
In the northern part of Wisconsin, there’s a bucolic area called Door County known for cherry farms, wineries, rustic beaches. And in the northern part of Door County, there’s a cooking school called The Savory Spoon, known for teaching everything from Southwest Flavors and Asian Flare to Wisconsin Roots and Cherry Pies.
Founded by the elegant and knowledgeable Janice Thomas, the school attracts family groups, vacationers and locals who come back again and again to learn not only the featured recipes, but general tips that can help the everyday cook with whatever is being created.
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If Colonel Norman Macalister returned to the capitol of the island he governed 200 years ago, he’d be in for a surprise. Formerly a British shipping port, Penang’s George Town is now a vibrant international metropolis that proudly displays its English, Chinese, Indian and native Malaysian influences. A UNESCO World Heritage Site city, George Town strives to strike a balance between past and future, preserving its heritage buildings as it continues to develop into a vital center of industry and tourism. Experience this unique combination for yourself at Macalister Mansion, a quirky and sophisticated lifestyle destination that nods both to Penang’s colonial past and to its colorful present. Continue reading “Malaysia’s 100-Year Old Macalister Mansion” »
Cocooned by the jungle on a pristine stretch of the Caribbean coast, lies a raw-luxe camp with an urban spirit – a communal playground for a creative community seeking reconnection with nature and themselves. Together with Emilio Heredia, owner of the existing Papaya Playa Beach Bungalow Resort, Design Hotels has created a destination in paradise.
The 85 cabañas possess a rustic charm and celebrate the luxury of simplicity, with something to suit every need and budget – from Casitas with large private terraces, to modest shared Jungle Cabañas with bunk beds and a communal bathhouse. Right from the outdoor hammocks, guests will be immersed in the flora and fauna, swinging gently into the laid-back rhythm of life in Tulum.
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Pirelli presents their 2013 calendar that was presented in Rio de Janiero this morning. Photographed by Steve McCurry, who recounts the recent social and economic transformation of Brazil.
His work celebrates the beauty and colors that represent the soul of this magical South American country, which takes center stage in the Pirelli Calendar for the third time, following Patrick Demarchelier’s 2005 edition and Terry Richardson’s in 2010.
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One mirror by itself is just a shiny surface. But bring many mirrors together, and the result is a multifaceted, seemingly infinite series of reflections that changes every time you look. Visit Kiev today, and the experience might be similar. The bustling Ukrainian capital is a fairytale city of onion domes and frescoes, a progressive center of science and education, a hub of business and economics, and a highly desirable culture and leisure destination. Experience every facet of modern Kiev at the city’s first and only design hotel, 11 Mirrors.
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