Entries by Mila Jelmini

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A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD COCKTAIL

Its name is Winston, a tribute to Winston Churchill, and it’s one of the most expensive cocktails ever prepared as it will be served by an australian bantender at the hefty price of $12,916. What makes this cocktail so pricey are two single drops of 1858 Croizet cognac, which is usually sold at $150k per bottle […]

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SUNGLASSES: MFM’S TOP TEN LIST

For the summer season, fashion designers every year try to outdo themselves by launching new ranges of stylish, elegant and creative sunglasses. Essential accessories, sunglasses add to any woman’s look a touch of zest with their contemporary lines, maxi frames, gradient or mirror lenses  and a wide range of colours to pick from. This year […]

NEW YORK SPRING OPENING

New York has always been an important market, the birthplace of many prestigious trends in different fields destined to be picked up all around the world. Same rule goes for the food industry, the Big Apple every year hosts an incredibly high number of cutting-edge restaurants, bars and pubs openings. Some are bond to show […]

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AZZARO’S COUTURE COMEBACK

At the next appointment with Paris haute couture – from July 6 to July 11, 2014 – the new AI 2014-2015 collection signed Loris Azzaro will hit the prestigious runaways after 30 years (up until now, all couture pieces were reserved to the brand’s most important customers). Developed by spanish creative directors duo Arnaud Maillard and Alvaro Castejon, this new […]

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

It’s an old journalist joke: to write an article about Ferrari, all you need to do is to scribble down some keywords as adjectives, verbs and adverbs are already engraved in the readers’ DNA from generations. The T model recently produced by the prestigious maker confirms the rule: thegranturismo coupé is definitely the little sister of the […]

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SUBLIMOTION: WHEN LUXURY DINNERS BECOME HI-TECH

In the beautiful island of Ibiza, the perfect background for unforgettable holidays, a new restaurant has just opened its doors and it seems destined to become a popular stop-over with the most daringgourmands. We are talking of course aboutSublimotion, Paco Roncero’s new venture. The innovative Michelin-starred Spanish chef has developed a peculiar mix of molecolar […]

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A WORLD TOUR IN SEARCH OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DRINKS

Extra-luxury drinks and a dream itinerary sum up  the World’s Most Exclusive Drink Connoisseur’s Holiday.A unique experience even more exclusive than the one organised by Holidaysplease, the renowned british tour operator specialised in providing luxury experiences. The wealthy enthusiasts that will take part to this head-spinning event will be able to taste some of the world’s most expensive […]

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DIOR’S UNVEILS NEW BOUTIQUE IN FLORENCE, ITALY

Located in the heart of Florence’s luxury shopping district, in Via Tornabuoni to be more exact, the new Dior boutique offers a refined, cosy and intimate environment. The store represents the maison’s will to celebrate its heritage made of elegance and innovation and delivers a feeling of being inside the house of Monsieur Dior himself, […]

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPÉ WATERSPEED COLLECTION

It has been unveiled in Europe for the first time at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Estein the breathtaking surroundings of Lake Como. The Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection is a special edition limited to 35 pieces that the british maker wanted to produce as a well-deserved tribute to the speed records achieved on water by Malcolm Campbell in 1937 with […]

PREVIEWS: AZIMUT 77S

Smooth lines, bright interiors and functionality, perfectly balanced with great knowledge, chromatic sobriety, rational design, glass sunroof and plush master cabin. Every single detail of the Azimut 77S catches the eye for reasons that go beyond the vessel’s aesthetics. Rather than the classic two-engines solution, Azimut 77S’s features three 900 cv Volvo Penta diesel engines, […]

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THE WEEKEND SHOPPING

The sumptuous five-and-a-half-acre estate facing the ocean built by Canadian superstar Celine Dion on Jupiter Island back in 2010 for herself and her family is now for sale. The Jupiter Island Oceanfront comprises of a 10,000-square-foot main residence, five separate pavilions for guests, a beach house, a pool house, a tennis center, three swimming pools, an outdoor […]

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EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI

A caviar bar,  a view on the Arabian Gulf, an orchestra auditorium, a suite with a butler available 24/7, an Anantara SPA with traditional Hammam ritual. This is just a fraction of the long list of features offered by the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, an hotel that goes beyond the concept of five-star luxury. Situated in the […]

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WHISKEY, A COUNTRY SELECTION FOR THE SPRING SEASON

Going country: the ideal solution to stress problems and the perfect retreat from the city grind.  Enjoying the peacefulness of the countryside in an experience that deserves to be celebrated with the right bottle and in our opinion, there’s nothing better than complementing a breathtaking sunset with a remarkable whiskey, our drink of choice for […]

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BEEFEATER LONDON GARDEN EXCLUSIVE

Gin lovers visiting the capital from now on will have to add an extra stop to their itinerary. As from today, the historicBeefeater distillery (20 Montford Pl, London SE11)  is opening its doors to visitors, allowing them to witness the production process carried out on the iconic premises since the 19th century and to learn more […]

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FASHION INSTAGRAMMERS OF THE YEAR AWARD

In occasion of the CFDA Fashion Awards’ 52nd edition, the non-profit organization presided by fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg has struck a partnership with social network Instagram to launch the Fashion Instagrammer of the Year Award: a brand new digital contest that wants to reward the most interesting  Instagram accounts, both from a fashion and a lifestyle point of view. […]

KATE MOSS, ON TOP OF THE RICH LIST

It’s her again, on top of the game. Kate Moss has proved to be still one of the fashion world’s most influential key players, stepping once again on top of the podium. According to the Times, which has recently published the highest paid UK models list, the Croydon-born model has conquered the rich list’s top spot […]

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A ZESTY WHITE

Italian bubbly appreciators sometimes tend to overlook one of the most popular sparkling Italian wines: the prosecco. They would opt for a metodo classico (also known as méthode champenoise)  such as a Franciacorta, a revisited version of champagne whose fragrance and elegant effervescence fully please both nose and mouth. The propensity for the latter is justified by the remarkable […]

VINTAGE COCKTAILS #01

The column that we’re launching today is dedicated to all those who like to mix their own cocktails, constantly in the pursue of something unusual to surprise friends with, a lesser known and yet fascinating drink perhaps. The cocktail that we’re going to explore today is the Vesper (or Vesper Martini), which appeared for the first time […]

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT FOR KOMONO

With his ironic art, almost satirical, but at the same time jolly and expressive,  Jean Michel Basquiat today is still considered a true icon and a focal point of both  the fashion and the art world. An inspiring figure, possibly the 20th century’s most avant-garde artist, Basquiat keeps on influencing the trendiest brands with  his universe made […]

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HIP-HOP BECOMES BILLIONAIRE

All those who thought that in recent years Andre Young, aka Dr. Dre, was taking it a little too easy, constantly delaying his new solo album ‘Detox’ while cashing in on old glory, need to think again. The West Coast’s most appreciated hip hop producer, the man behind Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and The Game’s […]