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Dressing as yourself is the new trend: The Pitti Uomo style this year is deeply personal
Every year, a trade show in Italy brings together all of the industry’s most talented designers and manufacturers. It isn’t a fashion week. It isn’t for the people who are looking to convince the consumers what is in style or in fashion. It is for the people at the beginning of the process to come […] -
West Coast IPAs for fans of bitter hops
West Coast IPAs aren’t for everyone. That’s a fact. Some might describe them as the cilantro of the beer world. Either you love them, or you absolutely hate them. For those who can’t get enough of this IPA style, they crave the piney, citrus-driven, borderline aggressively bitter flavor. This is an article for these folks. […] -
A Toast to World Gin Week in New York City
If your week was anything like mine, you’ll need a strong cocktail or three this weekend. Mercifully, the martinis will flow like water this Saturday in New York City for the grand finale of World Gin Week. For the past seven days, elite cocktail bars from Cape Town and Kyoto to Singapore and Mexico City […] -
Oregon’s award-winning Van Duzer Winery is part luxurious escape, part endangered species refuge
A trip to Oregon isn’t complete without a visit to the state’s oldest wine region, the Willamette Valley. Bordered by Portland and Eugene, the spellbinding stretch of wine country is 150 miles long and is home to hundreds of tasting rooms worth a visit. But Van Duzer Vineyards is more than views and sips—it’s a […] -
Charleston Is Not a Museum. It Just Happens to Be Gorgeous.
Charleston is one of those cities that makes you suspicious of your own enthusiasm. Surely, you think, it cannot really be this pretty. Surely the pastel houses, the church steeples, the gothic cemeteries, the porches, the gas lamps, the old brick, the live oaks, and the water views are laying it on a little thick. […] -
Coffee lovers are obsessed with these new summer releases from Sightglass
Founded in San Francisco in 2009, Sightglass Coffee is a cult-favorite roaster based in San Francisco that’s on the rise amongst coffee lovers. Just named one of Chowhound’s Top 15 Coffee Roasters in America, coffee lovers are obsessed with the newest summer releases, perfect for enjoying in any form. Whether you like it iced, hot, […] -
The luxury travel trend I’m seeing everywhere this summer: doing less
There's a new kind of flex happening in luxury travel, and it looks nothing like a 10-city itinerary. -
This Lower Manhattan Bar Will Debut a Bourbon Boat for America’s 250th Birthday
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Lucky Tiger, a cocktail bar in the Financial District, will debut the Liberty Boat: a flight of rare Michter’s pours. Along with treasures from the legendary Kentucky distillery, the Liberty Boat includes fresh oysters, caviar service, spicy tuna rolls, and two glasses of Champagne. The precious cargo rests aboard an […] -
Maserati refreshes its entire lineup for the 2027 model year
A new face, a luxury touch on everything you interact with, and a not insignificant power boost to one of the most interesting V6 engines on the planet. These are the highlights of Maserati’s 2027 lineup. Though it’s technically a bit of a mid-cycle refresh, no new vehicles are being released, there are still some […] -
New Whiskey SHĀNG Is a Fusion of Chinese Baijiu and Kentucky Oak
I’ve had my share of cross-cultural spirits concepts over the years, and I’ll admit I usually come to them braced for a gimmick. So when I heard a new brand was blending Chinese baijiu (the world’s best-selling spirit, and one most Americans have never tasted) with American whiskey and calling it an entirely new category, […] -
How to make a Matcha Martini for National Martini Day
This writer is getting pretty tired of Martinis. Throw in an exciting or unexpected ingredient, however, and the game changes. So, as you transition from spring cocktail recipes to summer ones, or just want something off the beaten path, consider the following. There’s a new lesser-known liqueur out there you might want to have on […] -
Learn about the 11 men’s dress codes from your favorite movies and tv shows
Whether it is in an employee handbook or an invitation to an event, we have all been in a moment where we see a dress code listed and feel the need to call up the host or the HR director for a little more information. Dress codes can be a very confusing thing. Some definitions […] -
A mixologist teaches us all about gin cocktails and how to pair them
While delicious, gin is far more than martinis and gin and tonics. Curious to learn more, I visited Chin Up Bar in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the entire beverage menu is centered on this misunderstood spirit. -
This New Ayurvedic Cookbook Brings Himalayan Wellness Into Your Kitchen
Ananda in the Himalayas, a luxury wellness retreat in northern India, has released an Ayurvedic cookbook, The Healing Plate. Drawing on 25 years of integrative health expertise, the book features more than 100 recipes illustrated by beautiful photographs, alongside guidance on digestion, immunity, sleep, energy, and seasonal eating. If a pilgrimage to the Himalayas isn’t […] -
Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys
Penelope Bourbon is well-known for its blending, experimenting, and highly creative whiskeys. And while I’m all for uniquely aged and finished Kentucky straight bourbons and other whiskey styles, sometimes I want something simple and traditional. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about Penelope Bourbon’s Classic Series featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and […] -
TX Whiskey is launching a new three-barrel experimental whiskey
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, TX Whiskey is well-known for its TX Straight Bourbon and TX Blended Whiskey, as well as for using Texas-grown grains and other ingredients. Recently, the popular brand announced the launch of a unique, new whiskey: TX Whiskey Triple Cask. TX Whiskey Triple Cask The newest release (and the 17th overall) […]