The Zang Toi show opened with a caftan-clad goddess strutting to Arabic music at the exquisite Park Avenue Christian Church, sacredly evocative of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The production then quickly transitioned softly to Amanda Lear’s “Si tu savaus ma belle”, while reliving the transitory phases endured by the prominent luxury railway, the Orient […]
Luxury fragrance and couture boutique Emanuel in midtown Manhattan celebrated its first anniversary May 1st. The brainchild of veteran perfumier Dustin Lujan and fashion designer Victor de Souza, Emanuel which translates to ‘in the hands of God’ is meant to be a safe, inspiring, and beautiful space. Fractally blending luxury fragrance, skincare, clothing and accessories, […]
The beautiful Dragon Dance, amid a Chinese New Year’s dinner at Phillippe Chow had me wondering all about the culture –once again. Serving classic Beijing style cuisine amid the luxury, tavern-like ambiance, glamorous crispy duck, carved out into perfection by the founder himself—Phillip Chow—walnut seasoned prawn, chicken satay, dancing dragons, and a golden specialty ‘yunbao’ cocktail […]
