27 May 2015By Lucy Fox Team RMG, in the care of Ros Milani Gallieni, set off to the wilds of Bulgaria with only Ros’s word that we would love it.Our group consisted of: Ros, Lucy Fox and Samantha Gabriel who are the nucleus of RMG PR & Events. Joining us were Lisa Rawlings, a top sales and marketing lady who represents many fantastic hotels around the world, Leela Miller who is a yoga teacher par excellence and the
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27 Feb 2015By Rosalind Milani Gallieni An intrepid journey into the core of Iceland, to discover the inner sense of adventure… As we land on a white runway at Reykjavik Airport, the weather front is starting to draw in. This is clearly going to be a true adventure – or at the very least, similar to something we usually watch from the comfort of our homes when we sit down to the Bond movie Die Another Day.
10 Feb 2015By Rosalind Milani Gallieni It is at this time of year, when the schools are back on track and the slopes are less crowded and fresh New Year snow has finally laid its mantle, that it’s time to get some tranquility out of a long weekend in the mountains.There is a new thrill in the village of La Thuile, in north west Italy. The village itself is full of local character: the church bells chime on
The Mondelliani have been passionate about eyewear, design accessories and art since 1961. We believe that glasses are one of the objects that speak most about us and that is why we are known for the originality of the collections we offer but above all for our ability to advise and surprise you every time. We look for unusual frames and uncommon accessories that stand out for their taste, style and
16 Jan 2015Breathing life into nature. Vermont have perfected and patented a process that preserves flowers and foliages in their most natural state in full glorious bloom. These flowers and foliages are then hand crafted into arrangements, architectural pieces, hand tied bouquets and topiaries which last for over 6 years. Vermont Natural Flowers was established over 15 years ago. Our compelling passion for flowers and plants has taken us on a worldwide search for the best
Felicity Loudon's Private House – and it's very Private with a strict 'by appointment only' policy as it is also her home. The Private House is based over two principal locations; Oxfordshire and London and is the perfect place for those whose tastes are eclectic and unusual. Contemporary and antique items, from the inexpensive to the collector's item. But it is not only the products that are the key behind the success of
Troubadour Goods is a London-based modern menswear brand specializing in designing and creating superior handcrafted leather goods. The Troubadour name pays homage to the stories surrounding the artisans who create the products, as well as the stories these products will witness in life's travels, taking its name from traveling minstrels – storytellers – of days gone by. Having spent years in pursuit of a well-designed, high-quality overnight bag that could transition seamlessly from a
Merchant's Yard, is home to cooking that graced the opulent feasts and celebrations for which merchants of the past were famous. To enjoy now at this authentic retreat is the very best of Russia tapping into tastes that have origins dating back to the days of Russian blue blood. In establishing Merchant's Yard, Julia Flit has drawn on her own culinary professional and personal experiences in Russia to create a home in London for this
Rosita Caiazzo Ciani was born in Naples in 1974 the last of 5 children, she soon expressed her desire to attend the Liceo Artistico, where she successfully took her diploma and developed her skill in design and jewellery technology. The techniques and materials used for her jewels are in continuous evolution, but her style and taste are always recognizable and meet the expectations of the best Italian and foreign stylists and designers. The
indulge…reglisse.co.uk…discover luxury online … Reglisse.co.uk is a project which has been evolving over time whilst Pascale Karam- Boemond collected her designs, her source books and inspirations from all over the world. Now, after careful study, she has selected the key product lines for her new site borne out of high service and unique gifting ideas. As well as being an information source and shopping channel, the site captures items which form a completely new off-spring
A mix of design and creativity, plus a touch of glamour and a taste for fashion: this is RARIS, Italian handmade fashion jewellery and design accessories. Raffaella Calabrese, Stefano Ricci and Cristina Spinella are the creative brains behind the Raris success. They had been working for many years as freelance designers for luxury international brands, before deciding that the time had come to launch a new concept of luxury, where creativity and design combine.
Her clothes will be new to you, but Rae Feather offers beautiful timeless pieces that you will covet and turn to every day, and get to know very well. Honest, simple, both classic and casual, the quality of each piece is impeccable, with style at the heart of every design. Rae has taken time to find just the right shade of navy, grey or black on every texture. She and her team are passionate
WINNING IDEAS START JUST IN ONE PLACE: THE HEAD. Love for both elegance and passion for the individual: These were the main principles that suggested Luigi Fedeli the idea of both a product and a brand that would influence the taste of the Made in Italy history. It was 1934 and in the leading city for the manufacture of leather and felt goods, Monza, that Fedeli established its roots. Starting a business with the
Understated elegance to covet in the finest hand-made and bespoke silk lingerie. Available as prêt-a-porter or made to measure. Available online & by appointment at NdC
MARYLING is a wardrobe any modern woman can travel through, be it for holiday in St Tropez, a winter ski-trip to Cortina, a business-jaunt to Paris or for some personal time in Marrakech… Fine wools, soft silks, fine jerseys, sharp cottons and textured linens all form the fundamental elements of a very new and functional collection signed MARYLING, a high-end Italian brand born out of Milan in 2010. Already an established name in
Health & Beauty A beauty, massage and well-being salon, run on Mari’s long-standing reputation for Brazilian beauty with hygiene standards, at times closely matched to the hygiene of a dental surgery, this salon boasts therapists, nutritionists and beauticians, whom have been taught and indoctrinated with Mari’s high standards. Today her salon is a perfectly formed embassy of experience, which works seamlessly and thoroughly whilst totally unobtrusively with the customer’s high expectations. Her products are primarily
It all started in 1914, on the eve of the First World War, when Eugenio Marinella opened a shop in Piazza Vittoria, on the elegant Riviera di Chiaia in Naples, at that time, as today, one of the most beautiful waterfronts in Italy. At the beginning, the main focus of the shop was shirts, an essential garment in every man’s wardrobe. Eugenio managed to persuade some top shirt makers from Paris to teach his
The Embassy of good taste A little corner of Tuscany has arrived in Notting Hill, with the opening of Negozio Classica. Blending the concepts of café and lounge bar, you can pop in for a coffee and a tasty snack, or stay for a glass of wine and a plate of prosciutto. The concept behind this very first Negozio Classica is about the culture and il piacere, the pleasure, of combining good food and
Inspired by the beauty and treasures of her hometown, Istanbul, Zeynep has been attracted to design since her childhood. As a small girl she was always surrounded by colours and flowers and their heady perfumes, which in time developed her impeccable sense of style, design and perfumes. Drawing from the surroundings of the Bosphorus, a shore-line dotted with fishing villages, lush woodlands and palaces of the late Ottoman period, she became aware of her
The heart of LOCMAN’s watches strikes on Elba, in the premises looking on the wonderful bay of Campo, where a team of professionals is working together in extraordinary harmony. Living on an island off Tuscany is their choice of life, friendship and style. Here, close to the seaside, ideas are born and strategies worked out, both technical and commercial. But this is not all. At Marina di Campo, administrative offices, technical laboratories, the quality
American born and London-based designer Karen Brost has channelled her love for all things sexy, polished and glam into a full scale tailored suiting collection for winter 2008. Brost reckons the “timeless classic” design formula is a blend of 80% Classic & 20% Rock n Roll and it is her intention to bridge the gap between the traditional rules of couture and the cutting edge of fashion. Karen’s first signature collection has been
Gala gloves is a glove producer, based in the Campania region, a well-known part of Italy, famous for its manufacturing, fine fabrics and design. A team of highly experienced people work on the materials and key colours are selected every season, making sure every collection produced shows the seasonal trends, fashion direction and detailing. Materials used are: peccary, carpinchos, silks and many other fine finishes. Points of detail come through with buttons, fur,
Elegance with sumptuous detail, research and experimentation all contribute towards modernising the tradition of a company whose name is connected with quality worldwide. The result is the Fratelli Rossetti Spring Summer collection for 2007. View the Men's and women's collections in the 'Look
For a century and a half, Frette has been known for creating the world’s finest linens. This fall, the brand brings that same unrivaled level of perfection to Edmond, a unique collection from Frette. Edmond reflects a more relaxed side of Frette. Named after the brand’s founder, Edmond Frette, this spirited collection brings an easy, Italian glamour to the home while encouraging you to express your own multi-faceted personal style. Edmond targets a
Blakes Hotel London is a seductive design journey through India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and on to the Pyramids, back through Italy ending up in the heart of London. An elegant, eclectic, ethnic picture reflected in the abundance and luxury of accessories, furniture and artifacts found all over the world by Anouska Hempel herself over the many years of her far flung travels. Blakes Hotel: 33 Roland Gardens London SW7 3PF Tel:+44 (0) 20
A distinctive perception of classical and contemporary interior design, creating a look of elegance, beauty and balance throughout. We create a design that emphasises the comfort of the home. Marja Breukhoven-Bezemer Marja Breukhoven-Bezemer of Dutch origin, read History of Art at Amsterdam University and then studied fashion at the Haute Couture School in Paris. She subsequently worked in London with international fashion designers Christian Dior, Krizia, Ungaro, Valentino and spent the next twenty