Beautiful Imperial, St. Petersburg
Catherine the Great turned St. Petersburg into a ?Grand City?, famous for its Winter Palace and the Hermitage. Today?s St. Petersburg still exhibits imperial grandeur, reminding visitors that this was once the capital of a vast empire, reigned and constructed by those with an eye for beauty. and talent. After all, what other city can bathe in in the legacy of , Dostoevsky,Nabokov, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich? Catherine the...
Read MoreOnce upon a time in Moscow...
Legend has it that Moscow was founded by a Prince. An appropriate beginning for a city whose splendor and love affair with luxury survived many waves of invaders, political revolutions and the strict limitations of the Soviet era. Nowadays futuristic skyscrapers, lavish shopping malls, chic restaurants and innumerable boutiques, are as much part of Moscow?s cityscape as the dazzling Red Square. Legend has it that Moscow was founded by a...
Read MoreCity Secrets: Tbilisi, Georgia
Compared to top travel destinations in the region such as Istanbul and Moscow, Georgia?s capital of just over a million people remains largely undiscovered by tourists ? setting the ideal tone for losing yourself in a city full of ancient churches, winding cobblestone streets, and hidden art galleries. A pervading patina of nostalgia, religious tolerance (Tbilisi is one of the few places in the world where an Eastern Orthodox church,...
Read MoreBungalow 8 | Behind the Label
Bungalow 8 is is a one-stop destination, incorporating design and fashion, with unique treasures collected from local and distant flea markets. Read all about what inspires Maithili to keep discovering hidden gems the world over. Bungalow 8 is is a one-stop destination, incorporating design and fashion, with unique treasures collected from local and distant flea markets. Read all about what inspires Maithili to keep discovering hidden gems the world over....
Read MoreMeet Manou
In India, street-style photography is still a new idea. One person who has been able to capture the true style from the streets of India is Manou in his blog Wearabout. Based in Mumbai, Manou has a nonchalant approach towards fashion. His shutter clicks are based on instinct, while most of his subjects have never heard of Fashion Week or even a mass luxury brand like Gucci or Louis Vuitton...
Read MoreBungalow 8
The rustic, exotic rooms of Bungalow 8 in Mumbai are a fashionable jetsetter?s dream ? the eclectic mix of treasures from all over the world are something a traveler imagines but would never believe exists until stepping foot inside. Perusing the intrinsically authentic space is like sneaking a peek at proprietor Maithili Ahluwalia?s own collection of precious one of a kind pieces? this globetrotting style expert digs through spots like...
Read MoreNO. 6
Created by vintage apparel collector Morgan Yakus and celebrated stylist Karin Bereson, the hip, yet humble shop features a large and constantly evolving European and American vintage collection, alongside carefully selected pieces from independent contemporary designers. Little Italy, a neighborhood that over the last decade has become a haven for the melding of "boutique" and all things "fashion-forward" is home to the boutique known as No. 6. No. 6...
Read MoreBehind the Label | Young & Ng
Michelle Ng is the creative genius behind It label Young & Ng. A line of accessories that is at once romantic and vintage-inspired, Michelle's designs are inspired by the thrill of world travel and discovering the unexpected. With even her own personal style motivated by both destinations she has visited and dreams of visiting, it's safe to say Michelle's artistic view is globally adventurous. Michelle Ng is the creative genius...
Read MoreL-atitude Picks | Thakoon RTW Spring 2012
At Thakoon?s SS2012 show, Technicolor characters in a Western-themed Bollywood film came to life on the runway. Sporting rococo touches that romanticized the vividly hued prints of Indian film and softened the hard-wearing cowboy-inspired accents, the looks were surprisingly wearable takes on indulgently imaginative creations. At Thakoon?s SS2012 show, Technicolor characters in a Western-themed Bollywood film came to life on the runway. Sporting rococo touches that romanticized the vividly hued...
Read MoreCity Secrets | NYC Shopping
New York is center stage when it comes to the world's best shopping. From Madison Avenue to the Meatpacking District, the city's streets are dotted with the designers we know, love, and lust after. But it's the cast of lesser-known but equally amazing stores that really solidify New York's leading role. Check out these 15 treasure troves of clothing, accessories, furniture and beyond that will have you cheering, "Bravo!" New...
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