Despite the nature of my job, I’m not a big shopper. I go on no-buy periods occasionally (I was recently on one since October), and if I do buy something, it’s usually one or two things each season. If there is a time when I do hit “add to cart” more than usual, it’s during fashion month. I’m always inspired by the street-style images that come or the newest collections released by designers, and thus like to make a wishlist of what I love and would want in my wardrobe during fashion week and beyond. With fashion month upon us, I thought I’d share a peek into my running wishlist in case you’re on the hunt for a bit of shopping inspiration.
Ahead, you’ll find my complete fashion month wishlist from red mesh flats to balloon jeans. Keep scrolling and see if anything special catches your eye. I haven’t clicked purchase on anything yet, but I’m certain that fate will change by tomorrow.
Valentine’s Day is one week away, so needless to say, it’s crunch time. Not to stress you out or anything, but the time to order those last-minute gifts is now. I know we’ve all barely recovered from holiday gift shopping, but time marches on. The deadline has already passed on some retailers’ sites but there are still plenty of options that will arrive before February 14—from the likes of Shopbop, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter, to name a few excellent ones.
Valentine’s Day gift shopping is a little tricky as stereotypical “cutesy” gifts can be difficult to avoid, but I think I did a great job of finding cool gifts for the holiday, if I do say so myself. So scroll on while there’s still time to get something good for your loved ones—or treat yourself to a Valentine’s Day gift of your own choosing. You deserve it.
Rejoice: the spring 2024 collections are beginning to land in stores, and there’s so much to discuss. Now that the spring looks are making their way into our carts and even onto the street, it’s time to report on what is actually resonating in the wild because, let’s face it—not everything we loved on the runway will translate into a practical item worthy of our (already maxed-out) closets.
We may have dissected the runways months ago, but now we’re actually observing which items are becoming popular and buzzy IRL, and we’re pleased to say that there are a number of pieces that have managed to break through as *the* ones to know. Whether it’s the pretty satin mules from Prada’s spring runway, the High Sport kick-flare pants that are the talk of every fashion Substack, or the new Bottega Veneta bag that celebrities are already carrying, the most-buzzed-about luxury items are set to define spring, if not 2024 as a whole.
Here, we’ve put together our master list of the 29 pieces that are making their mark on style right now. These are unquestionably the items that have everyone talking.
While Mytheresa is a luxury retailer through and through (one of the best, I might add), not everything in its inventory is in the thousands—far from it. I check the new arrivals nearly daily and among the Loewe It bags and The Row and Alaïa shoes everyone want to get their hands on, I routinely find items for far less—great items, I might add.
Since I scroll through Mytheresa so often anyway, I thought I’d share my favorite wallet-friendly finds with you—with $250 being the limit. Among them are the perfect pair of earrings, designer socks, trend-forward accessories, chic basics, and swimwear for the season ahead—to name a few of my finds. Present and accounted for are Gucci, Toteme, and Jacquemus, among others.
If this sounds up your alley, scroll on to shop the picks I’m currently coveting from Mytheresa (and some I already own, so I can certainly vouch).
Undoubtedly, anyone claiming to be a part of the fashion set has likely watched one particular film: The Devil Wears Prada. We all have our favorite scenes from the flick, but for the sake of this story, only one is top of mind. About 38 minutes into the movie, Andy Sachs meets her boyfriend Nate and friends Lily and Doug at a bar bearing gifts. As she doles them out, she lifts a Marc Jacobs Mercer Blake bag above her head, to which Lily replies, “Gimme, gimme, gimme.” The film may have been fictional, but it encapsulated the fervor surrounding the brand at that time.
After all, back in 2006, everyone was hard-pressed to get their hands on a Marc Jacobs handbag—most were sold out everywhere and could only be spotted on the glitterati of the mid-aughts. And while we’ve moved on from that period, Marc Jacobs’s purses remain ever relevant. For years, we’ve seen various pieces from the label reach cult status. In honor of that, we’ve done a deep dive into the brand’s history to identify the 18 best Marc Jacobs bags. From archival versions to newly released pieces, these styles are sure to make you say “gimme” out loud too.
Basking in cinematic vistas of some of the most enviable skylines and scenery in the U.S., these four unparalleled penthouses enjoy consummate privacy, sophisticated style, and amenities that go above and beyond.
On the 11th floor of the coveted northwest corner of a LEED Gold certified building in DUMBO’s Brooklyn Bridge Park, this light-flooded four-bedroom aerie is on the market for the first time. It enjoys cinematic panoramic views from its chic 3,655-square-foot interiors—many rooms of which boast oversized windows—and its landscaped Manhattan-facing rooftop terrace, which includes a built-in grill. The building offers 24-hour concierge service, a lounge, a gym, package and bicycle storage rooms, and laundry facilities.
The tallest and largest condominium residence in California, this sophisticated 5,009-square-foot home towers above San Francisco in a prime perch that affords riveting vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay, Angel and Treasure Islands, and the dazzling downtown skyline. Its distinctively detailed interiors include two bedrooms and a great room that opens to an enviable terrace. The building offers a fitness and Pilates center, a saline lap pool, a screening room, a lounge, a landscaped terrace with fire pits, and wine storage.
A veritable mansion in the sky, this luxurious penthouse at the Bellaria offers more than 7,500 square feet of majestic living space with dramatic views of the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. It features a chef’s kitchen, four serene bedroom suites, an office, two welcoming living areas, and an expansive private terrace. The pet-friendly building provides residents with a club room, a gym, a theater, a game room, and designated beach area.
Atop the historic Dorilton, a landmarked Beaux-Arts Upper West Side building, this gloriously bright four-bedroom haven is filled with enchanting original architectural details, including the fireplace mantelpiece, striking moldings, and handsome wood floors. The heart of the home is a great room whose 20-foot ceiling is crowned with a spectacular vaulted skylight. Just outside is one of the neighborhood’s largest private rooftop gardens. Pets are welcome here, and Central Park and Lincoln Center are minutes away.
Luxury giant LVMH is making a push to gain share of the global luxury watch business, with a newly formed watch division and an array of new, higher-priced models.
Sales of luxury watches worldwide are estimated at about $30 billion this year, according to market research firm IMARC Group. They’re expected to grow to more than $37 billion by 2032, as global wealth increases and Generation Z and millennials become more interested in high-end mechanical watches.
LVMH’s jewelry and watch division posted sales of $11.8 billion in 2023, representing a 7% increase in organic growth. The luxury giant now has 10 watch brands, including TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith, along with fashion and jewelry brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and Dior that also make watches.
Last month, the company named Frederic Arnault, the 29-year-old son of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Watches, which includes the TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith brands.
Analysts estimate sales of those three brands reached about $2 billion last year.
A Zenith luxury watch at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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Frederic Arnault, who launched an array of highly popular new models at TAG Heuer, is expected to bring his focus on innovation, cutting-edge materials and creative designs to the larger brand group. Analysts say LVMH may also continue to acquire attractive brands if they become available.
In interviews with CNBC during LVMH’s Watch Week in Miami, the brands’ chief executives said 2024 is already shaping up to be stronger than 2023, when rising interest rates and fears of recession tempered demand. Executives say they are especially encouraged by the resilience of the American luxury consumer.
“It’s all about cycles, and the beauty of America is that the cycles are very short,” said Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Zenith. “We go through ups and downs and all that, but I can reassure you today Zenith is definitely on an upswing with good traction within the U.S. markets.”
Zenith luxury watches at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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Watch sales are following a similar pattern to the broader luxury market, where the wealthiest consumers remain strongest. Executives say the wealthy are less affected by rising rates and economic uncertainty, so more and more brands are catering to the “super-spenders” and VIP collectors who continue to spend on the highest quality and craftsmanship.
“The high end has been really one of the main drivers of our growth,” said Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari. “I think the wealthy more than ever are eager to invest in authentic, reputable and timeless brands.”
Babin said he’s seeing rising strength at the high end throughout Bulgari’s businesses, which now include hotels, fashion and fragrances.
“We sold more high-end jewelry, more high-end watches, more high-end bags,” Babin said, showing off one of Bulgari’s coveted yellow-gold Serpenti Secret watches that retails for $350,000.
A Bulgari Serpenti Secret watch at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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LVMH is also targeting the fastest-growing segment of luxury watches: women’s watches. While women’s watches account for only about a third of total sales, women’s interest in luxury mechanical watches has soared from more exposure on social media and a growing number of models designed for women. The rising global population of wealthy women — both self-made and inherited — is also fueling sales growth.
“The trend is toward more and more feminine and more unisex watches,” said Babin. “Women have increasing power, in terms of independence, autonomy and purchasing power. We think that will continue.”
In the highly competitive luxury watch world, brands have to constantly innovate with materials, complications and designs to gain share and keep collectors engaged.
Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde Chronograph Tourbillon at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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TAG Heuer, which has its roots in car racing, scored a huge hit with its Carrera Plasma, using lab-grown diamonds. Its Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde Chronograph Tourbillon is priced at upward of $500,000 — and has a waitlist of more than two years.
TAG Heuer also unveiled a teal-green Carrera Glassbox Chronograph with a teal-green dial, referencing a shade of green used in auto racing in the 1920s and 1930s.
A TAG Heuer luxury watch at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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TAG Heuer CEO Julien Tornare said LVMH’s advantage over other watch brands and groups is its relentless focus on reinvention and desirability.
“The Swiss watchmaking industry has been quite conservative to some extent,” he said. “But at LVMH, we are pushed to try new things, to move forward. I think if we want to still be appealing to [a] new generation, it’s very important to show that we will work for the future and not for the past.”
Many of the LVMH brands are mining their storied pasts for new designs and models.
Zenith launched its Chronomaster Triple Calendar, featuring a triple calendar moonphase chronograph, inspired by its rare prototype El Primero watch from 1970. The company also launched a new Chronomaster Sport in green, the hottest color for luxury watches in recent years.
A Zenith luxury watch at 2024 Watch Week in Miami.
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De Clerck said that part of Zenith’s appeal to younger watch buyers and collectors is its price. While Zenith sells highly complicated watches, it tries to deliver value, like the Triple Calendar that sells for about $14,000 but could probably be priced “thousands more” based on the level of craftsmanship and complications required, he said.
“We have a very good proposition in terms of price versus the competition,” he said. “You get a lot of watch for the money, and we want to remain and keep that spirit.”
At the same time, many LVMH brands are moving up the price ladder, with more expensive, limited editions. Hublot, known for its bold, large watches, just launched a $250,000 limited-edition watch, called the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System. Only 50 of the futuristic watches will be produced, and it’s expected to quickly sell out.
“We call it the art of fusion in watchmaking,” said Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe. “We are connecting the tradition of watchmaking of over 400 years, with innovation. We do that through design, through materials, new mechanics and new ways of making movements.”
As far as influential designer brands go, Prada and its sister brand Miu Miu take the cake season after season. Over the past several years, multiple trends that went mainstream were first spotted on Prada and Miu Miu runways, and S/S 24’s trends are no exception. Many of the trends we’re all wearing this winter were undoubtedly birthed by one or both of these brands (crewneck cardigans, pencil skirts, and pointed-toe flats, to name a few).
I’m sure you didn’t think I’d make the above statement without sharing the new trends with you, and you would be correct. Below, I’ve highlighted some of spring’s most prominent trends to come, all of which my eagle eye spotted on the Prada and Miu Miu S/S 24 runways.
Scroll to see the runway birthplace of spring’s most highly anticipated trends and shop versions (both designer and more wallet-friendly) of them for your own wardrobe.
In 2023, restrained minimalism was a major theme—the much-discussed quiet luxury trend defined by simple silhouettes, few logos, and “if you know, you know” pieces. While those pared-back looks are timeless and will always be in style, it’s clear that we’re starting to pivot away from restrained dressing. Instead, we saw a shift toward hyper-elegant fashion in the spring summer 2024 ready-to-wear and spring 2024 couture collections.
Altuzarra sent models down the runway in heavy satin evening coats, A-line circle skirts, and refined scoop-neck midi dresses that took inspiration from the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby. Dior reimagined its iconic hourglass-shaped bar jacket, originally designed in 1947, aptly named for its intended use during afternoon cocktail hour. Hermès brought the Plume bag back to the runway—one of the fashion house’s earliest handbag designs from the 1960s. Prada debuted frothy pastel organza dresses with dramatic trains that walked the runway to the soundtrack from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo.
There is a sense of looking back to the way people used to dress in a bygone time that is really sticking on and off the runways. The timing is interesting, too, from a cultural standpoint. The much-anticipated show Feud: Capote vs. The Swans was just released, chronicling Truman Capote and the glamorous socialites of ’50s and ’60s New York. As Rachel Tashjian puts it in the Washington Post, “Ladies who lunch have become 2024’s unexpected fashion icons,” as lust for the glamour of a previous era has returned.
Simply put, we’re entering the age of elegance, and 2024 is marking the return of fashion that is opulent and refined and may just make us want to get dressed up again. Ahead, read more on how elegant fashion will impact what we’re wearing.
Line Sheet is a must-read newsletter with an insider’s view of the fashion industry written by the ultimate insider, Lauren Sherman—a former editor at Business of Fashion. “I’m probably unique in this crew, in that my newsletter is one small part of a much bigger, incredibly ambitious publication that covers wealth, power, and influence across the culture,” Sherman explains. “I started reading Puck almost as soon as it launched in 2021 and thought my reporting style and voice were a good match. Lucky for me, they thought so too.”
Each edition takes a look at breaking fashion industry news sprinkled with rumors, personal thoughts, and links worth clicking on. “I cover the industry from the inside, but in a way that people who claim to have zero interest in fashion still enjoy,” Sherman shares. “My readers are a mix of legitimate fashion insiders—CEOs, designers, marketers, editors—people who touch fashion but aren’t in it, and those who have nothing to do with it but find it irresistible. Some readers love the high-fashion intrigue. Some love the DTC drama. Others are just there, really, for my link roundup. It’s a lot of fun.”
As Puck describes it, “Lauren Sherman’s Line Sheet is like going to a great, gossipy dinner and then reading a gratifying piece of journalism.” It’s entertaining and wildly attention grabbing.
For some celebs, January doesn’t just mark the beginning of award season. It’s also an opportunity to flex their fashion sensibilities both on and off the red carpet. In fact, we’ve already gathered enough outfit inspo to last us the rest of 2024, and it’s only been a few weeks! But the fun is just getting started.
From Khaite and Loewe to Tom Ford and The Row, perennial fashion favorites like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner are giving us plenty to talk about. We also have our eyes on rising style star Ayo Edebiri (who is having an incredible award season all around), continue to obsess over anything Rihanna wears, and, of course, dream of wearing head-to-toe Bottega Veneta like Jennifer Lawrence.
Keep scrolling to get inspired by the A+ outfits we’ve seen so far this year and shop a mix of the exact looks and similar price-friendly pieces. We can’t wait to see what February—aka fashion month—has in store.
Much like the late Balmain, Rousteing’s challenging journey has led him to create some of the most captivating clothing of our time. Born as an orphan, Rousteing, from a young age, felt compelled to design. He studied at Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode before landing roles working under Roberto Cavalli and then Christophe Decarnin. His later role, under Decarnin, led the protégé to eventually become the creative successor of Balmain at the age of 24, making him the youngest Black designer to be appointed to a luxury fashion house. In hindsight, his appointment marked the shift for Balmain and the broader fashion industry. Remember that long before there was any collective reckoning about the lack of diversity within the fashion industry, there was Rousteing.
For so long, positions of power in the high echelons of society and high fashion have been associated with whiteness. Therefore, the mere fact that Rousteing has existed within that space for well over a decade is revolutionary in and of itself. But it’s not just that he’s occupied that space; he’s succeeded in it. By bringing back the brand’s couture, menswear, and leather goods, he’s successfully increased Balmain’s bottom line by millions of dollars. In many ways, Rousteing has managed to bridge the gap between haute couture and current culture, which is no easy feat. In part, how he’s been able to do that is his ability to notice what’s next.
If you pull the receipts, you can see that Rousteing has always been ahead of the curve; reference the brand’s early social media campaigns or even his recent collaboration collection with Beyoncé for her recent album, Renaissance. He’s been out here doing the work, okay! The grind that he’s put in has subsequently allowed a new generation, or what Rousteing refers to as the “Balmain Army,” to see luxury in a new light. No longer is it something out of reach, but it resonates with them; it can also be a part of their lives. That shift is most evident in the popularity of the brand’s handbag collections. For so many, Balmain’s bags are the entry point into a space they may have never felt they belonged. But what exact Balmain bags are beloved by this generation? Keep reading to find out.
Nothing’s more important than a first impression. That’s why the atrium has always commanded the focus of the world’s best builders and designers.
Atriums are a tantalizing prelude to the main dwelling. They can manifest as grand halls or ample courtyards that are centrally located, and their prominent placement in the home grants telling glances into adjacent spaces. Most of the time, atriums feature skylights—or the sky itself—and present a feeling of continuity with the grounds or gardens.
With all these qualities, it’s no wonder atriums are as diverse as the luxury residences that house them. Here are five properties that show how to furnish an atrium so that it’s truly the foreword to the home, and not just another footnote.
For this classic yet contemporary coastal getaway, the atrium serves a traditional purpose in an innovative way. Primarily, it’s a gathering place that can be seen from multiple vantage points within the home, while also providing views of the interiors, gardens, and outdoor dining pavilion—like a gorgeous glass prism through which the rest of the property is refracted.
Not all atriums are so fully furnished. But this one shows how turning these central areas into multi-functional social spaces provides a peaceful setting where homeowners and visitors can relax in the fresh air, surrounded by vegetation.
This property showcases a modernist spin on the conventional atrium. Set in the center of a 1974 construction by architectural icon Norman Jaffe, it fulfills the atrium’s typical mission of being a light-filled foyer that opens onto other areas of the building.
However, this one takes it further with meticulously located lighting installations in the floor and ceiling, which make it ideal for a sculpture garden. Indeed, atriums frequently double as galleries due to the fact that they allow so much natural illumination through their skylights. But this home’s immersive glass showcase goes above and beyond, because the property itself is a trophy any bona fide art collector would aspire to acquire.
In this incredible converted warehouse, the atrium acts as a nexus between indoor and outdoor spaces. Situated on the main floor, it’s the intersection between the gourmet kitchen, scullery, dining room, and lounge behind it, and the heated pool, hot tub, and barbecue patio before it.
Both the bountiful plants and the proximity of the pool are appropriate for an atrium, as these transitional areas are often graced with greenery or festooned with water features to accentuate their naturalistic ambience.
One reason why atriums are so popular in larger structures is because they provide an immediate sense of scale by enabling sightlines to multiple floors. This can also work well in private residences—as long as the home is suitably spectacular, like this property commissioned by A. James Clark and completed in 1978.
The atrium is a perfect cube, with an open ceiling that leads to a skylight above, and is furnished in a flexible, pragmatic style. It could be a quiet sanctuary for poring over a book, a pleasant atmosphere for conversation with close friends, or the perfect place to throw a party with dozens of invitees.
Dating back to 1910, the atrium of this historic townhouse is a paragon of its time. In these properties, atriums are located on the primary “parlor” level. Here, it’s an extension of the living space that feels like a combination of an elegant nook and a luminous solarium, poised between the living and dining rooms on one side, and the balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows on the other.
Like other atriums, this one allows its admirers to observe the home in a more complete context by juxtaposing the interiors with the exteriors, while also delivering a direct line of sight through the main living space on the other. And as it’s entirely enclosed and not exposed to the elements, it’s also an ideal gallery for works of art and artisanship.
Overall, atriums don’t just make a statement. When done right, they’re a residence’s signature, distilling its mood, setting, surroundings, and aesthetic into a single, memorable locus.
It’s become a common topic of discussion in the fashion space that during periods of economic uncertainty, consumers tend to pivot their purchases toward wiser investments. That is, after all, a major contributing factor to quiet luxury’s success over the last year. And the designer handbag space is far from immune. According to luxury resale site Rebag’s Clair Report for 2023, storied houses like Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton continue to be of top priority in times like this, with their best-selling handbags continuing to hold onto resale value despite the market’s fickleness of late. “Pieces like the Hermès Constance, Chanel Deauville Tote, and Louis Neverfull [are] retaining their average [resale value by] 127%, 114%, and 136% in 2023, respectively,” says Elizabeth Layne, the Rebag’s Chief Marketing Officer.
But that’s not the case for every brand, nor every bag. And just as fast as people will invest in safe bets when the market is unpredictable, they’ll sell off those carriers in their closet that are no longer serving them sartorially (or financially). Layne knows this all too well. Thankfully, she was more than willing to share her knowledge of those specific handbag styles that people are more often getting rid of in 2024 than buying with Who What Wear. Keep scrolling to see which three designer bags she says are being resold to Rebag in bulk this year and the three that are being invested in instead. Who knows? The findings might just surprise you.
Experience unparalleled luxury in the sought-after Umm Suqeim 1 enclave with a masterpiece designed by renowned architect Viktor Udzenija. Situated in the heart of Dubai, the residence is a peaceful retreat surrounded by sleek travertine walls and towering palms.
As the custom-designed bronze doors swing open, they reveal a stunning majlis and a fully furnished turn-key villa adorned with a curated collection of fine art and designer furnishings. Expansive windows drench the living spaces with natural light, providing an exquisite backdrop for grand gatherings.
The distinctive allure of this house lies in the seamless fusion of the living and dining rooms, creating a captivating and expansive space. The fully-equipped chef’s kitchen is a dream for any homeowner aspiring to culinary excellence. Sunken seating and a 28-meter pool frame the iconic Dubai skyline, offering a picturesque view. For those with a penchant for automobiles, a two-car show garage opens up to an eight to ten-car basement parking space.
The history of Greenwich, Connecticut, follows roughly the same trajectory as that of the United States, from the arrival of early settlers in the 1600s through centuries of farming, milling, and shipping to the arrival of the railroad, which brought both industry and scores of new residents. Homes here, however, in many ways continue to represent an aesthetic that is purely, timelessly American, its streets strewn with Colonial-style and -inspired manors that exemplify the classicism of the nation’s early East Coast colonies.
Although it dates to 1995, this 7,786-square-foot, five-bedroom manor at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Greenwich’s coveted midcountry neighborhoods presents a refined traditional façade with a regal symmetry and numerous details characteristic of steadfast formal New England style. Its interiors, however, have been painstakingly updated with a tony modernity, featuring a minimalist organic palette and such creature comforts as gas fireplaces and top-tier appliances. Thoughtfully designed to blend sophistication and comfort, it is the consummate elegant modern home in a quintessential American town.
The grandeur begins with the meticulously manicured grounds, which include gloriously colorful flora, swaths of flourishing mature trees, a magnificent driveway, and two generous motor courts offering parking space for residents or crowds of guests. At the top of an august stairway of whitewashed brick, majestic front doors open to a stately marble foyer with a gracefully sweeping dramatic staircase. Beyond is an easy, fluid collection of versatile spaces flooded with natural light and displaying impeccable craftsmanship and carefully chosen fixtures and finishes.
Stylish living and entertaining are effortless in a chic formal living room with a gas fireplace that creates a welcoming warmth, a formal dining room, a roomy office with two wide windows and numerous built-ins, a casual dining area with a fireplace and a striking glass-walled wine cellar, and a magnificent cook’s kitchen featuring a marble-wrapped island with counter seating, stainless-steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a pass-through to a comfortable family room with a fireplace and dazzling French doors opening to the backyard and pool.
The five bedrooms include a primary suite with two walk-in closets and a sleek contemporary bath, three guest bedrooms—one with an en suite bath and a cedar closet; and a private main-level bedroom and bath ideal for staff, an in-law, or an au pair. A vast, airy upper-level recreation room is tucked beneath the angles of the eaves of the roofline and offers a sunny window seat perfect for reading or daydreaming with treetop views.
The lowest level consists of a collection of flexible spaces: a media room with numerous built-ins, including speakers; a gym with mirrored wall and mounting and wiring for a ceiling-level television; and a quiet additional office area or hobby room. The enjoyment continues outdoors, with a veritable sea of green grass enveloping the refreshing turquoise waters of the heated swimming pool and spa. Just beyond these tranquil environs are the thoroughfares and vibrant cultural and culinary offerings of Greenwich, an enduring community fully immersed in and representative of the history of America.
INCREDIBLE plans for a luxury villa resort with striking resemblance to “Tracy Island” have been revealed.
The lavish hotel looks like it’s straight out of the Thunderbirds show – but has infinity pools instead of rockets.
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The villa resort is nestled in the woodland of Japanese island SagishimaCredit: Cover Images
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It poses a resemblance to Tracy Island from the TV show ThunderbirdsCredit: Thunderbirds TV
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Each luxurious house also features a personal infinity poolCredit: Cover Images
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The bedrooms have panoramic windows which offer a scenic view of the oceanCredit: Cover Images
The 1960s children’s TV show Thunderbirds featured heavily camouflaged Tracy Island – the secret headquarters of the International Rescue Organisation.
The opulent villas are similar to the well-known Thunderbirds base, but there won’t be any rocket ships taking off on rescue missions.
Unlike the Tracy Island, the recent architectural project features infinity pools where you can lay back and relax.
Architecture studio BIG has released images of the grandiose trio of holiday villas nestled in the woodland of Sagishima island in Japan.
The beautiful three-rounded structures are being created in collaboration with hospitality brand Not A Hotel.
The first images of the grandiose project reveal spacious bedrooms with breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
Panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows allow the guests to enjoy the scenery of the island from the warmth of their bed.
Inside the rooms are paved flooring, hardwood ceilings, and monolithic, textured walls.
Each luxurious villa is also equipped with personal, cosy sauna and own infinity pool.
The cobbled courtyard combines futuristic architecture with greenery and offers shared seating space around a fire pit.
Arranged with courtyards in the centre and identified by sweeping tile roofs, the hotel is connected to a network of roads that wind through the terrain.
The style of the villas combines the traditional Japanese elements with modern Danish architecture.
Both distinguished by their minimalism and practicality, these architectural styles invite lots of natural light and prioritise comfort.
BIG’s founder, Bjarke Ingels, said: “Traditional Danish modern architecture is, in fact, very informed by traditional Japanese architecture.”
The outcome is a building whose elegant, curving design gently hugs the lush terrain’s natural contours while blending in with the island’s green landscape.
“It almost looks like a traditional Japanese landscape painting in a fully realised form,” said Ingels.
The details of the project are not fully released yet but the images give a glimpse into what it may look like when finished.
“‘So far, the collaboration has been incredible, and I look forward to spending my first night in the results of our collaboration,” Ingels said.
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Each villa comes with its own cosy saunaCredit: Cover Images
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The cobbled courtyard offers a shared seating space around the fire pitCredit: Cover Images
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The architecture is a combination of Traditional Japanese and Danish stylesCredit: Cover Images
Richard Klug | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$52,000,000
From a US$138.8M sale in Greenwich, Connecticut, to a €33M sale in Rome, Italy, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023.
Greenwich, Connecticut
Leslie McElwreath, Joseph Barbieri | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, US$138,830,000 Referred by Nikki Field | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Beverly Hills, California
Richard Klug | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$52,000,000
Woodside, California
Arthur Sharif | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage, US$44,500,000
Rome, Italy
Barbara Alessio | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €33,000,000
These impressive homes in a variety of desirable locales have been equipped with exceptional closets that provide a proper place for carefully curated clothing collections.
This new Beverly Hills home has a light-filled open-concept floor plan that seamlessly links living, dining, culinary, and entertaining spaces. One of five bedrooms, the owner’s suite is a lofty aerie with herringbone-patterned wide-plank wood floors, a vaulted ceiling, and numerous windows—some stretching from floor to ceiling. The bedroom is accompanied by a stylish marble bath with a soaking tub, dual vanities, and an oversized rainshower as well as an enviable room-sized skylit closet with mirrored doors, an island, and abundant wood-clad shelves and drawers.
On a quiet cul-de-sac in Houston, this comfortably elegant home is filled with handsome spaces, rich tones, and fine finishes. In addition to a striking kitchen and great room, a library, and a generous game room, it offers five bedrooms, including a remarkably spacious primary suite that opens to the backyard pool and terrace. Adjoining is a lavish L-shaped closet area with a quartz-topped island, decorative concrete tile flooring, and custom drawers and glass-front cabinetry that makes wardrobe choices effortless.
The hallmarks of this soothingly streamlined new five-bedroom home in Studio City are easy, breezy open living spaces and panoramic views afforded by its prime location. A Thermador-appointed kitchen and living, dining, and family rooms give way to a 620-square-foot deck with mesmerizing mountain vistas. The primary suite features an eye-catching stone-surround gas fireplace; a sleek, chic spa-inspired bath; a private balcony; and an expansive wood-paneled closet and dressing room with a wide variety of storage options, including drawers, hanging racks, shelves.
