Upcoming Events
Art Basel Miami
Art Basel stages art shows for Modern and contemporary works of the highest quality, sited annually in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong. Each show has participating galleries, exhibition sectors, artworks and parallel programming produced in collaboration with the host city’s local institutions.
Victoria Secret Fashion Show
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Super Bowl (Football)
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl normally uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than the year in which it is held.
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi
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Rockefeller Tree Lighting
The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is one of New York’s most celebrated events, with the iconic tree serving as a universal symbol of the holiday season.
While tens of thousands crowd the sidewalks in the bitter December cold, you and your guests will experience direct views of the tree and the festivities from inside a chic Rockefeller Center address. Contact us for more information regarding this event.
Culture
Veuve Clicquot Honors Tradition with Day of the Dead Celebrations
LVMH-owned Champagne house Veuve Clicquot is helping its followers fete the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos through a dedicated hub of its Tumblr.
#ClicquotDia features entertaining tips from the event planners at Camille Styles and cosmetic tutorials by Make Up For Ever, ensuring that consumers can celebrate in style. Veuve Clicquot frequently uses its online channels to prove that its Champagne is a fitting choice for unexpected holidays, prompting bubbly libations for more events.
The Definitive Guide To Napa Wines: Napa Valley Then & Now
Napa Valley Then & Now provides in-depth profiles of 200 wineries — making it the not only the definitive guide to the region, but also the heaviest. “It weighs 13 pounds,” laughs White, mentioning her worry that this will be the book’s most discussed feature. It’s a needless fear.
Town & Country Ushers In New Era As 170th Anniversary Approaches
Hearst-owned lifestyle publication Town & Country is gearing up to celebrate its 170th year in circulation with a short film showing what’s next.
Directed by Warren Elgort, “Breakfast at T&C” shows Jay Fielden, editor in chief of Town & Country, go about his morning in a funny and satirical fashion. As Mr. Fielden goes from department to department within the Town & Country office, he shares what the publication has in store for 2016.
Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Delves Into Local History Through Architecture
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is offering an inside look at the Chinese city’s past and present through the filter of architecture.
The Shanghai Architecture Experience will include a day tour curated by architect and historian Spencer Dodington as well as a themed tea served overlooking The Bund.
Daily News
Millennials Lowest Spenders, but Most Common Luxury Shoppers
Despite making up less than a third of all active consumers during the holidays, millennials comprise the majority of luxury holiday shoppers, according to a new report from Shullman Research Center.
While Generation Xers and boomers account for just 19 percent and 22 percent of luxury holiday shoppers, respectively, millennials account for 57 percent.
American Express, Airbnb Collaborate To Simplify Bookings
Credit provider American Express has partnered with home-sharing service Airbnb to offer card members an on-platform loyalty program.
The first-of-its-kind booking experience uses American Express technology to allow card members to seamlessly use Airbnb for accommodations while traveling. The partnership comes as Amex Travel celebrates its 100th anniversary, giving the brand ample opportunity that it is on pace with the travel industry and current consumer behavior.
Christian Louboutin Doubles Madison Avenue Boutique Size
French footwear brand Christian Louboutin has expanded its Madison Avenue boutique to accommodate its growing product selection.
Christian Louboutin has operated its Madison Avenue boutique for a number of years, but has outgrown the 4,400-square-foot space, prompting renovations that will almost double its size. Found at 965-967 Madison Avenue the updated space includes two distinct areas that invites men and women to explore Christian Louboutin’s collections.
Affluent Majority Would Rather Spend on Travel Than Material Goods
Increasingly, affluent consumers are foregoing luxury goods for travel, with 80 percent choosing an experience over an item, according to a new report from Martini Media.
“The Martini Report, Volume 4: The Affluent Traveler” found that even from the year-ago, affluent consumers are 50 percent more willing to spend on leisure activities, and surprisingly, more women are interested in exploring than men.
Fashion
Christian Louboutin Launches Men’s Collection For Barneys New York
After five years of selling his men’s shoes at Barneys New York, Christian Louboutin has created a capsule collection for the luxury retailer.
The fall City Collection, which retails for $745 to $1,595, includes nine core styles from Louboutin’s fall ’15 line finished with new materials and colors in celebration of the brand’s continued relationship with Barneys.
Bottega Veneta Nappa Monaco Bag
Contemporary functionality and the timeless quality of all-Italian workmanship meet in this upgraded version of the iconic Monaco bag. Meticulously crafted in durable Nappa leather, the sturdy yet supple contours have been given a luxurious finish by the hand-crafted Intrecciato accents, hand-painted piping and contrasting stitching.
Tiffany Captures Anticipatory Moments of Gifting in Holiday Efforts
U.S. jeweler Tiffany & Co. is focusing on relationships for its holiday 2015 marketing.
Shot by Mario Sorrenti, Tiffany set out to capture the moment gifts are exchanged by individuals with close personal ties embodied by individuals with familial or romantic connections. Using the tagline “Joy Comes Out of the Blue,” Tiffany references its iconic Blue Box and spontaneous moments experienced by consumers.
Fendi Keeps Up Pace in Miami, Opens Design District Shop
Italian apparel and accessories house Fendi is increasing its foothold in Miami’s Design District with the opening of a new concept store.
For the last ten years the brand has operated a Fendi Casa showroom in the Miami neighborhood known for its artistic connections and growing luxury presence. Fendi’s new concept store in the Design District is in collaboration with architect Johanna Grawunder and draws parallels from art and design.
Pure Luxe
Parsons Xtreme Golf’s 0311 Irons and Wedges
Parsons Xtreme Golf may be a newcomer to the equipment industry, but in the span of eight months, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company has gone from a relative unknown to one of the most talked-about names in golf — thanks in large part to the design behind PXG’s 0311 irons and wedges.
To fully understand the design process, you need to start with the company’s founder, Bob Parsons. The billionaire founder of web-domain registrar GoDaddy.com — Forbes recently listed his net worth at just over $2 billion — is obsessed with the game of golf and was spending upwards of $250,000 on equipment each year.
Cigar News: Cohiba Luxury Selection LS No. 2 Unveiled
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar introduced a second release of its Cohiba Luxury Selection line. The Cohiba Luxury Selection was introduced last year as a ultra-premium offering under the Cohiba line. This release comes in a new size, a 6 x 52 Toro dubbed the LS No. 2. This follows up the Cohiba Luxury Selection LS No. 1 which was a double corona that measured 7 1/4 x 52.
Hermès Tracks Movements to Explore its New Horology Addition
French leather goods house Hermès is touting essential movements through interactive films meant to support the debut of its latest watch collection, Slim d’Hermès.
For the collection of men’s and women’s watches, Hermès’ “Slim d’Hermès, un mouvement vers l’essentiel,” or “a movement toward the essential” in English, brings consumers to a digital universe where two characters interact in a refined and graphic space.
Auto
Guests at the Waldorf Astoria Can Now Drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis
Imagine you’re cruising along a country road behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Spider. In front of you is a Porsche 911 GT3 and behind you a McLaren MP4-12C. Leading the pack is Didier Theys, a Belgian-born professional race car driver who won the 24 Hours of Daytona twice, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and was on the podium three times at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V: In-Depth with the Four-Door Corvette
A 640-hp Nürburgring-eating CTS-V isn’t a natural descendant of the house of Cadillac. The king of cush and the caesar of geezers was once none too concerned with steering fidelity, roll gradients, lateral grip, and the like. These were figuratively and literally foreign concepts, as the modern luxury car—as sharp at clipping an apex as it is comfortable on the highway—is largely a European conceit.
Rolls Royce Dawn – Uncompromised Drophead Luxury
Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date, and begins a new age of open-top, super-luxury motoring. Dawn is a beautiful new motor car that offers the most uncompromised open-top motoring experience in the world. It will be the most social of super-luxury drophead motor cars for those who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s most exclusive social hotspots.
VW Emissions Scandal Now Extends to Porsche
German automaker Volkswagen’s emission cheating scandal may now include Porsche-made models.
On Nov. 2, United States regulators said 10,000 Porsche vehicles contained software that allowed the Volkswagen-owned automaker to give false reading during emissions testing. With 10,000 vehicles added to the approximately 500,000 U.S. automobiles cited by the Environmental Protection Agency and California regulators, the increase will continue to hurt Volkswagen’s credibility.
Maserati Heightens Image With Charitable, Social Endeavor
Italian automaker Maserati is positioning itself for the youth market by helping to launch Ldny Foundation’s Legacy Collection.
In partnership with digital design firm Those, the Legacy Collection was on display in the windows of department store Liberty London for a week’s time, ending Nov. 2. Working with technology companies and charities could make Maserati more visible to a younger and aspirational audience.
M’s Feature
November is always the time of year where I see the change. Where we leave the fun time of the summer and we go into this serious work ethic of the fall. One of the things I like about the fall is the changing of the trees. There is no better place in New York to see the leaves change than in a one bedroom park view suite at the Trump International Hotel overlooking Central Park. It lets you know that summer is over and we are back to business.
November is a great month for us because it will be the launch of MLevel Concierge in New York. To have LVMH as our host on putting our company out there is a dream come true. Louis Vuitton has always been my favorite brand because of their attention to detail and the level at which the brand stands for. Mark your calendars November 12th is our birthday.
One of the things I found in Tribeca, which is really cool, is the new Cast Iron House condominium. It is developed by Knightsbridge Properties and one of the most fabulous architects Shigeru Ban. The penthouse in this building will be spectacular. It is Miami Beach meets the urban oasis of NYC. Just to give you an idea, when it is nice outside you can take the walls off of your 9,000 sqft apartment and feel like you are sitting on the beach. Truly Spectacular!
One of my favorite places to go book shopping is at Assouline. I found a really special Assouline book store at the Mark Hotel. I love looking at all the books that can take you anywhere in the world on a special experience. I’m looking forward to seeing the penthouse at The Mark Hotel that goes for a staggering $75,000 per night. Any client want to book this?
The one thing about the fall is we get to travel to amazing events around the world. One of the upcoming events will be the Abu Dhabi Formula One race at the Yas Marina. I love flying on Eithad Airlines and I hope to get the opportunity to book the residence suite which is their new first class apartment in the sky.
Something else really cool this month that I like is my new Amazon Echo. Alexa may know a lot, but she will never be a MLevel Concierge rep. I definitely recommend this amazing product for around the house.
I hope everyone gets an early jumpstart on the holidays. I already got my gift, thank you LVMH. See you on the 12th.
Culinary
Meet Farm Spirit, Portland’s First Vegan Tasting Menu Restaurant
Four nights a week at 7 p.m., up to 14 guests can gather for an intimate 8 – 12 course dinner from the upscale, hospitality-focused, all-vegan restaurant. Farm Spirit’s focus will be on customer service and hospitality from the people most passionate about food: the chefs. Courses will be prepared directly behind the long bar where guests and the chefs can interact throughout the meal.
Only one seating will be offered each night for a dinner party experience and so guests won’t feel rushed. Substitutions, especially when given in advance, will be honored to the fullest possible extent.
Lalique Crafts $7,500 Bottle Of Patrón Tequila
Tequila is starting to demand the treatment usually reserved for scotch whiskies. French crystal maker Lalique, who has previously created special bottles for Macallan, has teamed up with Patrón Tequila to offer a $7,500 limited edition extra añejo: Patrón En Lalique Serie 1. It’s the first time the French glassmaker has partnered with a tequila.
Cosme in the Flatiron District
Before he opened Cosme on East 21st Street in October, the chef Enrique Olvera reversed the process. He already had a pretty good handle on the cuisine of Mexico, having grown up and now owning a flock of restaurants there, including the globally acclaimed Pujol. Mr. Olvera’s research trips were to Manhattan instead. He studied its dining rooms, its menus, its cocktails and its customers. He was clearly taking notes, because he shows an uncannily state-of-the-art instinct for what New Yorkers want when they go out for dinner. Cosme is cool, but isn’t trend-chasing. It’s crowded and lively, but isn’t painfully loud. It’s comfortable, but isn’t coddling.
Front Runners November 2015: Rare Opportunity
For more than 50 years, Rocker Bros. Meat & Provisions of Inglewood, Calif., has supplied acclaimed restaurants in Southern California, including Bestia, Gjelina, Petrossian, and Redbird (shown). Now Debbie Rocker, a second-generation member of the family, is offering the same extraordinary beef, lamb, and chicken to ardent carnivores around the country with Rare Gourmet Meats.
Travel
Mark Hotel Opens Lavish Penthouse Suite
Billionaire travelers and holidaying celebrities have a new hideaway in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the world, with the long-awaited opening of the largest penthouse suite in the US.
Set in New York’s Upper East Side, The Mark Hotel’s 12,000 square foot penthouse is the most expensive suite in the world – at $75,000 (£50,000) a night – and arguably the most extravagant.
Le Bristol Paris
Le Bristol Paris is a unique place for its exemplary service and refinement. Located on the elegant rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in the heart of the city’s arts and fashion district, the hotel has welcomed guests since 1925 and features renovated rooms and suites that are decorated in 18th century French-style. Exceptional cuisine is created in the newly designed restaurant, Epicure, which overlooks the French gardens.
Luxurious Living Space In The Air
A truly unique and bespoke travel experience, delivered with complete discretion and limitless hospitality – The Residence by Etihad.
Designed for up to two guests traveling together, it has been created by leading interior designers and hospitality experts who understand the discernment and sophistication expected by the private traveller.
Armani Residences
Gil Dezer of Dezer Development and Jorge Perez of the Related Group is creating this luxury condominium development on a 3.1 acre beachfront lot. With the collaboration with ARMANI CASA, the Residences by ARMANI CASA condominium project in Sunny Isles Beach has created an excitement throughout the area. The partners, is a whos who of the best in luxury oceanfront property developers, architectural design firms, and fashion designers.
Modern Yellowstone Club Home
Located in the members only Yellowstone Club ski and golf community in Big Sky, Montana, this two-level, four-bedroom Pearson Designs home features floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Lone Peak and Spanish Peaks. The main level features an open floor plan broken up with a custom stone fireplace series of walkways and decks connect the garage, office, and overhanging hot tub to the sleek Redwood-sided house.
Kenya’s Newest Luxury Safari Lodge, Opens
High above the Maasai Mara on the very site where some of the most romantic scenes from Out of Africa were filmed, the now open luxury resort Angama Mara is easily Kenya’s most anticipated opening of the year.
The resort, composed of two intimate camps of just 15 tented suites each, is located on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, one of the area’s most sought-after locations. At the lodge’s Pavilion, set between the two camps, lies a fitness center, a 40-foot-long swimming pool, a curated gallery of African art, clothing and jewelry, and a sun-filled studio where local Maasai women work at beading bespoke items.
Technology
‘No Man’s Sky’ release announced by Hello Games in Paris Games Week
“No Man’s Sky” will be coming out, though those who have been waiting for a 2015 release will have to wait a little bit longer for it. Developer and publisher Hello Games made the announcement at the Paris Games Week, IGN reports.
“No Man’s Sky” is a game that many gamers have been waiting for, since it would be a space sandbox game. The freedom to move around and do anything has always attracted gamers to sandbox games, and “No Man’s Sky” seems to be giving gamers that experience and opportunity.
Louis Vuitton Pursues Innovative Edge Via Hackathon
French apparel and accessories house Louis Vuitton is looking to alter luxury’s relationship with the technology world through an industry-first hackathon.
Held on September 25, “Unlocking the Future of Luxury” brought together 58 developers, who were asked to work in teams for 48 hours to create an application that would enable the brand to better understand its consumers and where the luxury industry is headed. Seeking this outside input and expertise may help Louis Vuitton innovate within its company, as well as give data engineers an inside look at the company.
Mercedes Seeks New Retail Talent Through Recruitment Campaign
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is looking to recruit new talent for its retail division in the United Kingdom with a multimedia campaign aimed at those currently working both inside and outside the auto industry.
Launched as a television commercial during an episode of Channel 4 series “Fargo” on Oct. 26, the effort will also be shown in theaters before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in December. Mercedes has chosen to release this campaign in a manner that may attract attention from those who would not have considered a career in the automotive space previously.
Shangri-La Embraces Virtual Reality, Sees its Sales Potential
Hotel chain Shangri-La is rolling out virtual reality headsets to transport potential guests to properties across its global portfolio.
Shangri-La’s Samsung Gear virtual reality headsets, along with 360-degree view YouTube videos, will bring the hotel chain’s properties to life to allow guests to travel to far reaching destinations. According to Shangri-La, it is the first luxury hotel chain to implement fully integrated virtual reality technology into its sales process, a tactic often used by automakers.
World’s Smallest Bluetooth Earbud
The Schatzii BULLET Bluetooth 4.1 Earpiece + Charging Capsule is state-of-the-art audio design at its finest, and is the world’s smallest Bluetooth Earbud. The BULLET lets you effortlessly make calls and listen to music with crystal clear sound quality. Ultra lightweight and comfortable at only 3.5g – you won’t even know its there. It features CVC Noise Reduction which both suppresses unwanted noise and provides echo cancellation.