Knock on Wood
In the final days to the holiday meltdown, Nota Bene takes a look at three of the best wood fragranced candles...
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NYC: Scent of a Memory
Why is it that a distinctive scent, like a memorable song, brings back memories of a special place, an unforgettable experience, or a moment in time?
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London: Fabulous Fabergé
This month saw the opening of Fabergé’s London boutique, their first in almost 100 years. A constantly rotating collection of fine jewellery, watches, bespoke services and a precious new collection of jewelled eggs, ‘Les Favourites de Fabergé’, are just some of the delights on offer
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Beijing: Fashion Playground
Complete with curved aluminium slide, changing rooms on wheels and individual cubes showcasing each collection, Maison Martin Margiela’s second Beijing flagship is more like a state of the art playground than a fashion store
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Paris: Future Classic
This fall, luxury fashion house Hermès introduces the stylish Illico Mini bag
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Cover to Cover
Chanel has produced two limited edition slipcases for three iconic tomes published by Assouline
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Paris: Just Looking
Avant-garde Japanese label Comme des Garçons have further pushed the retail boundaries with their new Paris outpost, the Trading Museum
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London: Old Flame
This month, renowned candle maker Cire Trudon (established in 1643) will grace London with its first permanent boutique outside of France
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Tokyo: Visionary Concept
Forward-thinking Italian fashion house Costume National’s latest store opening in Tokyo is said to be its most conceptual and exciting to date. Will it rival its big name neighbours in the exclusive district of Aoyama?
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NYC: Creative Inheritance
As diverse as the designers who conceived it, Anndra Neen's jewellery and accessories are an expression of a shared vision...
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Paris: Trunk Show
Renowned trunk purveyor Pinel & Pinel has opened its first flagship boutique in the City of Light
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New York: Shop Watch
Johan Lindeberg’s luxury brand BLK DNM is as evolving as the Swedish designer’s vision
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Berlin: New Order
With a diverse edit and a multitude of style, the latest offering from retail visionary Andreas Murkudis is conceptual in more ways than one
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Cachet and Carry – L.A.
Practical American design meets discreetly understated style in Killspencer’s ultra-cool weekend bag
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Alexandra Mor – New York
She moved to New York from Israel to study film and begin her career as a producer. But a fateful buying trip with her husband – who works in the diamond trade – exposed Alexandra Mor to the world of jewellery and gemstones. The plot thickened, the scene changed and, in the words of this acclaimed jewellery designer, “the rest is history”
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Time Keeper
The practical storage of timepieces becomes a highly stylish and technologically advanced experience thanks to the ingenuity of Buben & Zorweg
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Scents of Place
Inspired by the power of imagination and the south of France, bespoke perfumer Isabelle Burdel has created three remarkable – and ready-to-spritz – scents
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Raise Your Glasses
Nota Bene Pulse has uncovered an exceptional boutique stocked with limited-edition eyewear, as well as classic and cutting-edge brands, that lets you do just that
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Fringe Benefits
Designer Anna Trzebinski presents her latest creation: a bold bag that makes a powerful statement in its alluring anonymity
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Burning Desire
Quintessence, the Paris-based purveyor of luxury candles, presents a 2011 calendar set created by some of the world’s best-known names in style
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Dedicated Connoisseurs
The award-winning DeLeón brand takes tequila to a luxurious new level of taste and style
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Prada Steps Up
In just weeks, Prada devotees can take advantage of the brand’s new and improved online presence, plus make their individual mark on a range of accessories
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Craving Carven
French fashion house Carven opens the doors to its first ever womenswear boutique in Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
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One to Watch
A concept store like no other, Ginette embodies the sophistication, glamour and buzz that is Beirut
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Only For You
Dunhill presents the Biometric Wallet, a high-tech accessory that can only be opened by its owner’s fingerprint
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Clutches of Desire
On our radar: acclaimed Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch’s very exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind bags
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Light Fantastic
London’s Hemisphere Gallery illuminates with an expert edit of 20th-century furniture and accessories
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Fashion News Flash
Fendi eschews prime Sloane Street trading position for standalone former Thomas Pink store within the Cadogan Hotel building at the junction of Sloane Street and Pont Street. Is this because the commercial terms are better or is it the cool factor of a luxury brand defying an obligation for general prime retail location?
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Decked Out
Luxury boat maker Art of Kinetik kicks things up a knot with two sleek yachts that seamlessly combine form and function
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Be Jewelled
The Moscow-based Podium Fashion Group adopts an artistic approach to jewellery with a quietly glamorous boutique in the heart of Paris
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Hooked on Harrods
The London landmark reveals its International Designer Room: four style legends in one sleek space
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La La Lanvin
The venerable French fashion house reveals a chic, new space on Rodeo Drive
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East Meets East
The new I.T Beijing Market is an exciting, not-to-be-missed incarnation of London’s renowned Dover Street Market
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Rethinking Retail
Perhaps it’s a backlash to bling, or maybe the desire to push boundaries. Whatever the reason, these three concept stores are redefining how we shop now. Nota Bene Pulse pays them a visit…
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Le Carnet de Bal
Fabergé reveals its latest collection of contemporary diamond jewellery
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French Connection
Paris-based shoe guru Pierre Hardy opens his first flagship outside of France in Manhattan’s West Village
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Carry On
Stockholm’s under-the-radar fashion brand Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair teams up with renowned luggage purveyor Alstermo Bruk to create a pair of exclusive travel trunks
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Raising The Bar
Ralph Lauren is doing just that with this handmade, limited-edition bar set that makes for a very special gift
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To Ricky With Love
In honour of his wife and muse Ricky, Ralph Lauren has created an extraordinary handbag just in time for the new year
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Private Paris
Designer Andrew Gn makes over his showroom, revealing a stunning by-appointment-only salon that exudes glamour, elegance and old-world sophistication
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The Holiday Wish List For Him
From over-the-top experiences to inspired stocking fillers, Nota Bene Pulse proudly presents a stunning selection of unabashedly extravagant and lavish gift ideas for him…
Head First
Ruby, the connoisseur’s source for chic motorcycle helmets, opens its first flagship in the heart of Paris
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Jewels of Cachet
Christie’s Paris is set to auction jewellery from the personal collection of “Madame M-R,” a renowned fixture in Parisian society
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Pashmina Nonpareil
Kenyan-based designer Anna Trzebinski translates her lifelong love of Africa into hand-crafted pashminas that are nothing short of magnificent
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Stone Work
Zürich-based jewellery designer Christophe Graber has created an extraordinary bracelet that makes for an unforgettable Holiday gift
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Glass Act
This fall, the French fragrance house introduces a limited-edition bottle handmade by craftsmen at the renowned Saint-Louis crystal glassworks
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Bespoke in Belgravia
This November, Italian jewellery duo Faraone Mennella opens its flagship London store
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Time After Time
This December 2, Christie’s hosts “Important Watches,” an exclusive sale that will take place in Hong Kong and showcase over 570 rare and collectible timepieces
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Take Six
As Six Scents, the pioneering fragrance force, prepares to launch its third series of limited-editions perfumes, Pulse gets a sense of what’s on offer
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Vintage Gucci
On December 2, Christie’s London will auction a staggering selection of vintage Gucci bamboo handbags from the 1950s to the ’70s, and just in time for original holiday gifting
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Bold and Beautiful
With her new F.D. Boutique, Fiona Druckenmiller takes a curator’s approach to the fine art of shopping
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Vibrant in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City’s recently launched L’Usine melds fashion, food and art in a 19th-century French colonial building that’s been given a sleek makeover
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Sweet Surrender
Dessert genius Peggy Porschen adds a whole new layer to cakes with couture confections that are an exquisite feast for the plate and the palate
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Get Packing
Nota Bene Pulse carries on in style with our picks of the best fall/winter 2010 designer weekend bags for him and for her
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What Ralph Did Next
This fall, Polo Ralph Lauren re-envisions its iconic Rhinelander Mansion store as an expansive men’s-only flagship that begs to be experienced
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A Menswear Must
Though it’s been open just months, Trunk Clothiers has already established itself as a superlative source for hard-to-find men’s clothing and accessories
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The Unmissable Mamma Agata
Nota Bene Pulse celebrates Ravello’s “hidden treasure,” an extraordinary woman who cooks, and lives, with love and passion – two of the key ingredients in her new cookbook
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Fornasetti Gets Fragrant
Striking a perfect balance between style and scent, Fornasetti makes its first foray into home fragrance...
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Cover Story
Now that the iPad is being spotted everywhere, noticeably in the hands of the cool and discerning, Pulse presents its shortlist of suitably stylish covers
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Page Turning Trunks
As Louis Vuitton launches its first book about trunks, Pulse lifts the lid on what’s inside...
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Dubai Rocks
Christie’s Dubai is set to sell the largest private collection of jewellery parures this fall. Nota Bene Pulse takes a sneak peek at what’s on offer
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Fabergé to go
Fabergé has gone digital making its highly coveted collections more accessible than ever. Luxury window shopping will never be the same...
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All About Alejandro
Ascending shoe star Alejandro Ingelmo sets his sights on SoHo, where he’ll open his first shop this September
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Eyeing Quality
Dita Eyewear is getting noticed for more than just incredibly cool good looks
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East End Boys
Hostem, a new independent menswear store in Shoreditch, is destined to attract more than just the locals
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Asia Major
Acclaimed for his avant-garde aesthetic and experimental designs, British designer Gareth Pugh has set up shop in Hong Kong. Pulse pays a visit....
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Classic Design Gets Eco-Chic
Park the car. The electric Solex is going to change the way you get around town
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