Beautiful Imperial, St. Petersburg
Catherine the Great turned St. Petersburg into a ?Grand City?, famous for its Winter Palace and the Hermitage. Today?s St. Petersburg still exhibits imperial grandeur, reminding visitors that this was once the capital of a vast empire, reigned and constructed by those with an eye for beauty. and talent. After all, what other city can bathe in in the legacy of , Dostoevsky,Nabokov, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich? Catherine the...
Read MoreOnce upon a time in Moscow...
Legend has it that Moscow was founded by a Prince. An appropriate beginning for a city whose splendor and love affair with luxury survived many waves of invaders, political revolutions and the strict limitations of the Soviet era. Nowadays futuristic skyscrapers, lavish shopping malls, chic restaurants and innumerable boutiques, are as much part of Moscow?s cityscape as the dazzling Red Square. Legend has it that Moscow was founded by a...
Read MoreCity Secrets: Tbilisi, Georgia
Compared to top travel destinations in the region such as Istanbul and Moscow, Georgia?s capital of just over a million people remains largely undiscovered by tourists ? setting the ideal tone for losing yourself in a city full of ancient churches, winding cobblestone streets, and hidden art galleries. A pervading patina of nostalgia, religious tolerance (Tbilisi is one of the few places in the world where an Eastern Orthodox church,...
Read MoreNO. 6
Created by vintage apparel collector Morgan Yakus and celebrated stylist Karin Bereson, the hip, yet humble shop features a large and constantly evolving European and American vintage collection, alongside carefully selected pieces from independent contemporary designers. Little Italy, a neighborhood that over the last decade has become a haven for the melding of "boutique" and all things "fashion-forward" is home to the boutique known as No. 6. No. 6...
Read MoreCity Secrets | NYC Shopping
New York is center stage when it comes to the world's best shopping. From Madison Avenue to the Meatpacking District, the city's streets are dotted with the designers we know, love, and lust after. But it's the cast of lesser-known but equally amazing stores that really solidify New York's leading role. Check out these 15 treasure troves of clothing, accessories, furniture and beyond that will have you cheering, "Bravo!" New...
Read MoreL-atitude's Top Ten To-Dos in Paris
Indulge in our Top Ten To-do's in the city of love, Paris. Indulge in our Top Ten To-do's in the city of love, Paris. 1. Wake up to a fresh baguette 2. Stroll through the Tuileries Garden 3. Have lunch at Caviar Kaspia 4. Take in the latest exhibit at the Center du Pompidou ...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Beijing
Beijing exudes a confident coolness that?s undeniably intoxicating. Fast-paced, modern-chic collides with ancient Asian culture in this vast metropolis. Insider and part-time Beijinger Susie Lee shared some of her favorite locales in China?s vibrant capital city. Beijing exudes a confident coolness that?s undeniably intoxicating. Fast-paced, modern-chic collides with ancient Asian culture in this vast metropolis. Insider and part-time Beijinger Susie Lee shared some of her favorite locales in China?s...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Shanghai
Shanghai is the birthplace of everything considered modern in China. It was in Shanghai, for example, that the first motorcar was driven and the first train tracks were laid. During the 1930s Shanghai was the most prosperous city in the Far East and today there are countless treasures to explore. Shanghai?s newest NYC transplant, stylist and vintage re-creations designer Bobette Cohen shares with us her most exciting discoveries.
Shanghai is the birthplace of everything considered modern in China. It was in Shanghai, for example, that the first motorcar was driven and the first train tracks were laid. During the 1930s Shanghai was the most prosperous city in the Far East and today there are countless treasures to explore. Shanghai?s newest NYC transplant, stylist and vintage re-creations designer Bobette Cohen shares with us her most exciting discoveries.
Lola Love Vintage # 1
Lola Love Vintage offers vintage clothing and accessories from neon 80's sporty to smart 70's and romantic dresses from Europe. Room 288, Building 11, No 695 Weihai Lu
Bobette Cohn Vintage # 2
Bobette Cohn translates her many years of fashion and celebrity styling experience into a new, reworked, vintage collection, now available in Shanghai. Styling for magazines as Vogue and Italian Vogue and dressing actors of the likes of Tilda Swinton and Joaquin Phoenix, she uses her aesthetic eye to create something unique in the market. What was once dated and discarded is transformed into a modern creation. www.bobettenewyork.com
Mary Ching Luxury Shoes # 3
With roots in London and Hong Kong, Alison is among the new breed of entrepreneurs who have moved to Shanghai to start their own business and find their fortunes. Proud to be labeled as "Made in China", Mary Ching's shoes draw inspiration from Chinese aesthetics in a one-of-a kind boutique with individual vision and refined style. www.marychingshanghai.com 106, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu
South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market # 4
The fabric market has countless shops with an overwhelming selection of materials to choose from. You can draw out the outfit you want or bring in a sample for inspiration and design your fantasy silk dress on the spot for $75 US! 399 Lujiabang Rd., Near Nancang Street. / 399 Lu Jia Bang Road, near South Wharf Street
Studio FH Interiors #5
The only business in Shanghai promoting a better lifestyle, encompassing Hi-fi and AV equipments, designer furniture, lighting and other home-improvement products, all under one roof. 4/F, No 121, Lane 1520 Hua Shan Road, Xu Hui District
Mu Gallery Interiors #6
Recently opened by Stella Zhao, Mu has already proven popular among the expat crowd in the neighborhood. Gifted with excellent taste in interior art, Zhou has embraced her passion for antique furniture and traveled all over the country to select the finest pieces in China. Unit C, 1/F, 3213 Hongmei Lu
Furguson Lane Shopping #7
Ferguson Lane was once Shanghai's French concession area in 1930s with well preserved buildings largely influenced by European Art Deco design style. Nowadays the little lane (or complex to be more exact) has become a quiet bohemian-style lifestyle hub. Like Paris and New York, Shanghai is a city of districts, each with distinct charm. 376 Wukang Lu
Flower and Bird Market #8, #9
Birds are favored pets in Shanghai. Locals meet up in the morning in the park, bringing along their caged songbirds for an outing. Huangjiaque Road
Franck French Bistro #10
After a day of shopping, head to Franck for charming French bistro cuisine and hot-spot ambience. Though in China imported foods and wines have a steep tariff, their delicacies are worth the price. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu
City Secrets | Croatia
Making your way along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is an exercise in living in the moment. From Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to Korcula, the biggest pleasures of spending time in this beautiful country are the simplest ones. Steep cliffs drop into the clear, aqua waters of the Adriatic Sea, ancient Venetian and Roman architecture fills the old towns, and the leisurely pace of lazy people-watching permeates through a joie...
Read MoreCity Secrets: My Puglia
Arriving at the town of Lecce, in the heart of Puglia, was a step back in time. Quiet is an understatement; it was siesta hour. We spent the first evening overlooking the spectacular Roman amphitheater and the next day wandering the stone lined street of the historic center, beautifully preserved like a crown jewel for 2,000 years. Arriving at the town of Lecce, in the heart of Puglia,...
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