The World’s Top Resorts 2014

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Early immigrants to North America were reluctant to emulate the European concept of the country retreat. These 17th-century strangers in a strange land understandably preferred the close company of their compatriots and the relative security of their towns to the menacing wilderness. But a century later, as the wild landscape grew tame, and the towns […]

In the new Les Perles de Chanel collection (www.chanel.com), pearls are presented in elaborate, one-of-a-kind pieces that incorporate gold-and-diamond camellias, stars, feathers, and other signature themes of the fashion house. The jewelry, which ranges in price from $50,000 to $3 million, features pearls of various colors, shapes, and sizes, and recalls the layering of rich […]

The real beauty of A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna…

The small circle of collectors familiar with the jewelry designed by Glenn Spiro (www.glennspiro.com) is about to grow. Spiro had offered his jewelry and gemstones only at his private salons in London and at Bergdorf Goodman in New York, but in April he opened an in-store shop at Harrods in London. Now he has a […]

The safari wardrobe received a makeover from Ralph Lauren (www.ralphlauren.com), who has transformed it from rugged to refined, without sacrificing authenticity. The designer’s new collection of safari-themed clothes and accessories from Ralph Lauren Purple Label includes finely tailored lightweight linen shirts, silk gabardine trousers, and slightly rugged leather and suede jackets. These pieces will look […]

Briefcases are brightening up and slimming down. Classic Ermenegildo Zegna’s white-leather design is subtle and sophisticated. http://www.zegna.com Fashion Forward Bottega Veneta’s green model will be the envy of the office. http://www.bottegaveneta.com Sporty Chic Tod’s adds flair to the classic case in the form of stripes. http://www.tods.com

ARIZONA Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North BRITSH COLUMBIA Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Four Seasons Resort Whistler Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort CALIFORNIA Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort The Grand Del Mar Meadowood Montage Laguna Beach Post Ranch Inn COLORADO The Little Nell The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch FLORIDA The Ritz-Carlton, Naples GEORGIA The Cloister at Sea […]

BOTSWANA Abu Camp Zarafa Camp KENYA Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp Segera Retreat MAURITIUS St. Regis Mauritius Resort MOROCCO Palais Namaskar MOZAMBIQUE Azura Benguerra Island SEYCHELLES Frégate Island Private North Island SOUTH AFRICA Birkenhead House La Residence Royal Malewane Singita Castleton TANZANIA Singita Grumeti ZAMBIA Chinzombo Camp   Abu Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana Six stylish tented […]

Every destination has its own distinctive spirit—its unique combination of landscapes, light, and cultural aspects that sets the tone for travelers. The personality of a place changes our outlook and our mood—and, more often than not, prompts us to change our attire. Yet while everyone makes sartorial adjustments when journeying from, say, a beach club […]

The breakfast-cereal industry provides the go-to case study for employing brand proliferation as a barrier to entry. Each of the leading companies offers a wide variety of nutritious flakes, sugary spheres, and even sweeter squares to satisfy every palate and thus make it difficult for additional competitors to get into the market. In a similar […]

The footwear in the new Dior Homme François Premier collection (www.diorhomme.com) is the first from the brand that is completely handmade using the Goodyear-welt construction method. The technique involves the application of a leather strip between the shoe’s upper and last to form a cavity that can be filled with a cork material for added […]