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Aston Martin Designs a Modernist Rural Estate Dubbed Sylvan Rock

Worth an estimated $7,700,000, the Sylvan Rock is a modernist rural estate located in the heart of the New York Hudson Valley. As the first-ever private residential estate designed by Aston Martin, in collaboration with S3 Architecture, this estate showcases what the brand describes as a strong marriage of design sensibility.

Aston Martin Designs a Modernist Rural Estate Dubbed Sylvan Rock

Through utilizing warm textures, and bold forms, the luxurious Sylvan Rock’s angular form blends seamlessly into its natural environment, accommodating exceptional privacy, with no single dominating façade. Regarded a rare example of a complete residential work of art, the Sylvan Rock lies just ahead of an unassumingly secluded 2,000 ft country road entrance, which winds past mature trees and impressive rock outcroppings.

Spanning across 55-acres of land, the architectural form of this residence appears to fold down into the landscape at different angles – as if the architecture was born of and catapulted from the environment. Clad in blackened cedar and curtain walls of glazing, the Sylvan Rock features a subterranean lair and custom-designed wine cellar, alongside an on-property Food Garden, a three-car automotive gallery garage, an 873 sq.ft. pool house, multi-functional guest house “pods”, and a treehouse.

By Julia Roxan

 

#MetCamp: 5 things you might have missed at Met Gala 2019

Sure,you might have seen all the looks at the Met Gala 2019 pink carpet, but there are so much more behind-the-scenes than you’d ever know.

For one, did you know that Ezra Miller and his crew started to get ready at 4 AM to realise his kaleidoscope beauty look? And how Zendaya has truly embodied her character that night as Cinderella?

From the insane beauty looks to the hidden messages behind the camp looks, here we list down 6 things you might have missed in Met Gala 2019.

EZRA MILLER AND HIS MAKEUP ARTIST STARTED TO GET READY AT 4 AM

Ezra Miller has found himself a team whose craziness matches his. The red carpet darling and makeup artist Mimi Choi has chosen one of Choi’s iconic kaleidoscope looks as their translation of ‘Camp’, where the eyes mirror one’s alter-egos.

Choi revealed that each of the eyes took about 200 steps and at least half an hour to be done.

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4AM start to get Ezra Miller ready for Met Gala 2019! 🦓 #metcamp #metgala #metgala2019 #ezramiller #campnotesonfashion ⁣ ⁣ Because the makeup had to be ready by 9:30AM for photoshoots and last till end of the day, I had to make sure the makeup was stable all day long. I used @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette, @kryolanofficial Aquacolor, @makeupforeverofficial Artist Color Pencils, and @velourlashesofficial @houseoflashes falsies for the multiple eye illusion. Skin was done using @kevynaucoin Skin Enhancer and @katvondbeauty Shade+Light Face Contour Palette. Lips were @maccosmetics Ruby Woo. The whole face was thoroughly set with Green Marble Sealer. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you for all the love! I’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes of our Met prep throughout this week. ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ Makeup: me⁣⁣⁣ Makeup assist: @paulalanzador⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hair: @samiknighthair ⁣⁣⁣ Nails: @naominailsnyc

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LUPITA NYONG’O ‘S SALUTE TO BLACK POWER AND HUMAN RIGHTS

From her otherworldly Versace neon dress to drag-queen inspired makeup, Lupita Nyong’O is surely one of the campiest interpretation on that night. Little did we know that her teeny-weeny crowns were delivering an even more powerful message.

They were actually a salute to Black Power and human rights. The actress’s hairstylist Vernon François has later revealed that the golden raised fists were inspired by Lauren Kelley’s self-portrait “Pickin’” in 2007, which symbolises unity, solidarity.

 

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS REMINISCED LORRAINE O’GRADY’S ‘ART IS…’ IN 1983

Apparently, Lupita Nyong’O wasn’t the only one who honoured Black Power at the fete.

Tracee Ellis Ross, donning Moschino by Jeremy Scott, reminisced artist Lorraine O’Grady’s ‘Art Is…’ movement during African American Day Parade in 1983, where the performances joined the parade with gilded frames in their hands, inspiring people to see themselves as a unique artwork and raising the ‘racism in art’ at that moment.

 

ZENDAYA DROPPED HER GLASS SLIPPER, JUST LIKE CINDERELLA

Dressed up as Cinderella and Fairy Godmother in Tommy Hilfiger, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach enchanted a magical moment on the pink carpet, where the Cinderella dress glowed up after Fairy Godmother sprinkled her magic.

And just when we thought we couldn’t expect more from the duo, Zendaya ‘dropped’ her glass heel on the staircase – our chronicle of real-life fairy tale is now completed.

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When you still believe in MAGIC….

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RUPAUL THOUGHT DRAG WOULD BE WHAT EVERYONE GO FOR

Everyone was asking why didn’t RuPaul show up at Met Gala in his iconic drag look. Instead, she came as RuPaul Andre Charles dressed in a bold stripe suit with a gargantuan feathered shoulder.

And the god of drag herself has disclosed the reason: “I didn’t want to go in drag, because I thought it was going to be a sea of drag queens.” However it turned out not everyone put as much ‘effort’ as RuPaul has predicted.

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Baz Luhrmann took this photo. #metgala #zaldynyc

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This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

Hedi Slimane’s first Celine flagship store

After the buzzed appointment of Hedi Slimane to the house of Celine,  the fashion label has finally unveiled its latest flagship store, located at New York’s Madison Avenue, with a completely new look and feel.

And this new space marks the world’s largest Celine boutique that houses the brand’s latest womenswear and menswear collection.

At the Hedi-designed New York flagship store, materials such as marble, brass, oak, concrete as well as stainless steel are heavily applied to capture a raw, earthy accent against the back and white tone -colliding brutalism with Celine’s signature minimalist vision.

Aside from the furniture designed by Hedi himself, the boutique also featuressculpture and installation by artists such as James Balmfort and Jose Dávila.

The flagship store in New York is also a prelude to Celine’s global retail pushunder the lead of Hedi and the house’s expansion to menswear (and perhaps fragrance in the near future).

For now, Celine is all set to launch more re-designed boutiques in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, London Milan and Paris, including new standalone men’s stores.

Swipe gallery below to see what the new Celine space looks like:
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This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

Tiffany and Co. 2018 Blue Book Collection: The Four Seasons of Tiffany

First published in 1845, the Tiffany & Co.Blue Book was the jeweller’s first mail-order catalogue and over the years, it has developed into Tiffany & Co.’s most heavenly high jewellery collection of each year.

Dubbed ‘The Four Seasons of Tiffany‘, the 2018 Tiffany Blue Book High Jewellery Collection is an ode from Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff and the artisans at Tiffany and Co. to Mother Nature.Inspired by flora, fauna, architectural complexity in nature and Mr Krakoff’s love for the industrial, the collection is composed of five different themes – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Colour Theory – each sophisticatedly crafted with the finest stones and gems to resonate the beauty of the changes of seasons.

In honour of the 2018 Tiffany Blue Book Collection, the heritage New York jeweller had invited its A-list friends and muses to gather in its home city for a special gala night.

From actress Zoë Kravitz and top models Ju Xiaowen, Yuka Mannami, Fernanda Ly, and Halima Aden to global influencer Nicole Warne, swipe the gallery to check out who’s at the 2018 Tiffany and Co. Blue Book Gala:

Also, our very Malaysian style icon, Marion Caunter and her husband SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin were also at the starry gala. The couple showed up in a matching all-black look, and Marion, looking stunning as always in her amazing Alexander McQueen evening gown.

Visit www.tiffany.com to find out more about the The Four Seasons of Tiffany.

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Patek Philippe Presents ‘The Art of Watches, Grand Exhibition’ in New York

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe celebrates its long history and prowess in watch making with a 10-day exhibition. The show, titled ‘The Art of Watches, Grand Exhibition New York 2017’ is slated to take place from July 13 to 23 at Ciprani 42nd Street. A showcase of the Swiss watchmaker’s 178-year-old history, the exhibition covers the tradition of haute horologerie and the brand’s heritage, giving visitors the chance to peak into the world of the last privately family owned Geneva Watch Company.

Watches and timepieces from 1530 will be put on show in a space of 13,218 square feet. The exhibition consists of 10 different rooms, each created to showcase different bits of history. Amongst these is the Napoleon room, which will display limited edition timepieces created specifically for the US market. For a trip back in time, visit the Museum room. Some of the greatest historical timepieces from the last five centuries, including the oldest timepieces to date will be put on view. Not to be missed is the Grand Complication room: Dedicated to Patek Philippe’s most complicated and innovative timepieces, this collection will no doubt showcase the brand’s mastery in horology.

Other than browsing through the informative sections, feast your eyes on Watchmaker and Artisan demonstrations at the Interactive room. Dive into the inner workings of luxury watchmaking by taking part in these activities. For a quick break, the Patek Philippe Café is a great place for rest and relaxation.

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon

According to Jasmina Steele, the International Communication & Public Relations Director of Patek Philippe, the aim of the Grand Exhibition is to recreate elements of the company that will provide an unforgettable experience for each visitor as close as possible to the feeling Patek Philippe guests have when they visit the company’s manufacture in Geneva, The Museum, and the historical Salons on the Rue du Rhone. “By offering visitors an immersion inside the world of Patek Philippe, we really want to share our passion for watchmaking and hope visitors will come out of the Exhibition with a greater knowledge and appreciation of the art of watches”, says Jasmina.

Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern commented “From its earliest days, when our founder Antoine Norbert de Patek made his first journey to America in the 1850’s until today, the importance of America to Patek Philippe can be seen through our history exhibited in the Grand Exhibition in New York. Moreover, it is a tradition in my family that the owners of Patek Philippe train in the new world, following the path of my grandfather Henri who founded in 1946 the Henri Stern Watch Agency in the Rockefeller Center and my father Philippe, I trained in the US when I started in the company. I am very proud that American visitors will be able to learn more about the historic and contemporary ties between our company and the American market.”

The Art of Watches, Grand Exhibition opens on July 13 and will be open to the general public. Admissions are free of charge from 10am-7pm on Monday to Sunday, with extended evening hours on Thursday, July 20 from 10am-9pm