From decorating the empty walls of your new apartment to a need to break into the art world, the search for art can be joyous, and with some thought behind it, your purchases can turn into a collection, and possibly an investment. Here are some tips for new collectors… Check Out The Pre-Season Auctions TheContinue reading “HOW TO BECOME AN ART COLLECTOR”
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OFF-PISTE LUXURY: PREMIER SKI RESORTS
‘Tis the season to ski, and what better way to celebrate than to take indulgence on some of the world’s finest ski hotels and chalets. Sufiyeh at The Sybarite has you covered with our picks of Europe’s premier resorts. Saint Moritz Suvretta House Obviously. History states we can’t pass up Saint Moritz; from the hedonistic tales ofContinue reading “OFF-PISTE LUXURY: PREMIER SKI RESORTS”
A GAME-CHANGING SUPPER CLUB
Mayfair’s oldest establishment, The Punchbowl, delivered a game-changing (excuse the pun) supper club last week, hosted by game expert Jose Souto. The Sybarite partook in an educational experience in all things game. Secreted away at the top of the building, hosted in The Club private dining room, the Mayfair Supper Club is surrounded by whatContinue reading “A GAME-CHANGING SUPPER CLUB”
SYBARITE SELECTIONS: VELVET AW16 TREND
Trending from the autumn/winter ’16 catwalks to appearances in must-see shows such as ‘The Crown’, take in this season’s most sumptuous and regal fabric of choice through our top picks below… Aquazurra Velvet Boots Following in the footsteps of Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Kendall Jenner, Sybarites should try on these thigh-high velvet beauties for size.Continue reading “SYBARITE SELECTIONS: VELVET AW16 TREND”
INSIDE DAVID BOWIE’S PRIVATE COLLECTION
The performer, the collector, the icon that is the late David Bowie is commemorated through his vast and highly personal art collection at Sotheby’s this week, before going to auction in a three-part series. Bowie’s maverick ways of re-invention and curiosity are mirrored through his weird and wonderful art collection, which has been kept private up untilContinue reading “INSIDE DAVID BOWIE’S PRIVATE COLLECTION”
INTERVIEW WITH A FLÂNEUR: TREVOR PICKETT
The quintessentially English eccentric, Trevor Pickett is a prominent pillar of the Mayfair luxury sect. Having founded his eponymous brand, Pickett, in 1988, Trevor is not a designer but an editor, with an eye for style. Quietly exclusive and with a longstanding ethos to provide luxury leather goods that are handmade in England, everything about PickettContinue reading “INTERVIEW WITH A FLÂNEUR: TREVOR PICKETT”
ORMER MAYFAIR OPENS
From the shores of Jersey to the heart of London, chef Shaun Rankin’s much-anticipated restaurant Ormer Mayfair arrives within the mirrored walls of the luxury boutique hotel, Flemings Mayfair. Resembling that of a townhouse brasserie; dimmed lighting, forest green velvet booths and white linen tables, it’s no wonder one could get very comfortable here veryContinue reading “ORMER MAYFAIR OPENS”
SS17 TRENDS FROM PARIS, MILAN, NYC & LONDON
From the unsure shores of post-brexit Britain to the ruffled feathers (and tulle) of a heated political debate across the pond, next season’s collections offered a provocative reply to what is going on in today’s cultural climate. Bra-vo Riding on the hemtails of underwear as outerwear, the bra takes centre stage in this seasons provocative collections;Continue reading “SS17 TRENDS FROM PARIS, MILAN, NYC & LONDON”
SALUTE THE SIXTIES AT THE V&A
The V&A Museum is bringing back the 1960s with its new exhibition You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 – 1970. For those who missed the ’60s (or just can’t remember), The V&A is recreating the era of sex, drugs – LSD trips are included – and rock ‘n’ roll with aContinue reading “SALUTE THE SIXTIES AT THE V&A”
The Most PICTURESQUE RESTAURANTS London has to offer
I went in search for the most sumptuous places to eat in London, whilst surrounded by picture perfected decor. Bob Bob Ricard Think of the most decadent place you’ve visited then merge that image with the sight of a Russian oligarch’s house decor and there you have Bob Bob Ricard. Neatly tucked away in Soho,Continue reading “The Most PICTURESQUE RESTAURANTS London has to offer”
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