Style & Living

Bottega Veneta has extended its world of quiet luxury into scent with the launch of its Mezzanotte fragrance collection, introduced in October 2025. Under the direction of Matthieu Blazy, the house brings its signature restraint, craftsmanship, and tactile elegance into a trio of fragrances designed to feel like moods rather than traditional perfume statements. The collection consists of three scents: Good Morning Midnight, Hinoki, and Almost Dawn. Each was developed with mas

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld scarlet silk taffeta cape. SCAD Permanent Collection. Photo (detail) by Allen Cooley (SCAD M.F.A., photography, 2009). Fashion has icons… and then there was  André Leon Talley  — towering, brilliant, unforgettable. Now, SCAD is rolling out the red carpet for a fashion retrospective worthy of the man who turned capes into a calling card and couture into conversation. “André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever”  is a sweeping new exhibition celebrating Talley

IMAGINE A COUNTRYSIDE TERRACE CELEBRATING THE FIRST HARVEST, A FRENCH MUSIC SALON, OR A MEDITATION ROOM THAT SUBTLY SHIFTS COLOR AS YOU WALK BY. NOW PICTURE ALL OF THESE SPACES—AND MORE—TUCKED INSIDE A SIX-BY-EIGHT-FOOT CUBE. Room by Patrick Mele W elcome to Rooms With A View, New England’s most inventive design event, where vision and virtuosity meet within the confines of three sheetrock walls. For thirty years, this beloved showcase has transformed the South- port Congrega

Images via Leluia Hall In Charlotte’s historic Dilworth neighborhood, a culinary sanctuary has emerged within the walls of a beautifully repurposed 1915 church: Leluia Hall . This unique venue offers a divine dining experience, seamlessly blending its rich historical charm with a modern, sophisticated "steak & surf" concept. More than just a restaurant, Leluia Hall is an experience. The venue’s menu is a celebration of prime cuts of steak and fresh seafood, complemented by a

There’s a new reason to linger on Connecticut’s Gold Coast—and it’s spelled Delamar Westport. The long-awaited boutique hotel has officially opened at 1595 Post Road East, transforming the site of the former Westport Inn into a destination that feels at once local and luminous, chic yet unmistakably relaxed. With 86 rooms and suites, the property blends modern coastal design with a distinctly cosmopolitan sensibility—the kind of place where a martini tastes better under soft

Images courtesy of Rosemary Rose A new rooftop destination is set to elevate Charleston's experience. Opening on September 4th, 2025 at 529 King Street, Rosemary Rose is poised to become the city's newest premier lounge for cocktails, cuisine, and captivating views. It's a sanctuary where Charleston's historic charm meets modern elegance. Rosemary Rose offers guests a curated experience, with a focus on seasonal plates and coastal-inspired cocktails. The menu is crafted to be

Photo courtesy of The Nora District / norawpb.com West Palm Beach is getting a new heartbeat, and it’s called Nora District. Set to open its first phase in late 2025, this $1 billion mixed-use neighborhood reimagines 40 acres north of downtown into a walkable enclave of design, dining, and discovery. Named for “North Railroad Avenue,” Nora is where old industrial bones meet new creative energy, a place that feels more SoHo-meets-South Florida than suburban sprawl. Developed b

Courtesy Ralph Lauren Polish your martini glasses and cue the saddle leather—Ralph Lauren’s  The Polo Bar  is officially crossing the Atlantic. The cult New York dining room beloved by fashion insiders, editors, and power brokers in camel hair coats is getting a London twin, opening soon in Mayfair. For years,  The Polo Bar  has been a members-only-without-membership kind of place—an unspoken code of elegance and discretion, where every steak frites is served with a side of g

When a legacy design meets the moment, magic happens. With its new  Love Unlimited  collection, Cartier takes the iconic screw-head motif of the 1969  Love bracelet  and spins it into something fluid, shareable, and perfectly timed for the way we live now. From Lock-In to Link-Up In 1969, designer Aldo Cipullo created the original Love bracelet — a close-fitting oval secured by a tiny screwdriver, symbolizing a commitment worn day in and day out. Fast-forward six decades, and

Westport’s culinary scene is set to blossom again with the arrival of Dandelion , the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant debuting this fall inside the Delamar Westport. The concept promises a fresh, elegant take on coastal dining—light, layered flavors drawn from the shores of the Aegean and Amalfi, paired with the quiet sophistication Delamar hotels are known for. With its serene riverside setting and understated interiors, Dandelion will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to

Photo credit courtesy of : Palm Beach Post/Biba Social/historic Hotel Biba renderings If exclusivity had an address, it would be 320 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach—soon to be home to Biba Social, a refined members-only club reimagining the art of gathering. The project aims for a late 2025 opening, transforming the historic Hotel Biba property into a destination where community and curation meet in one elegant envelope. Behind its palm-lined façade, Biba members will find in

Image courtesy of Market on Morehead Charlotte's vibrant culinary scene is set to welcome a new beacon of elegance: Market on Morehead. This eagerly anticipated destination promises an elevated experience where refined dining meets dynamic entertainment, all set against the picturesque Charlotte Rail Trail. Market on Morehead is more than just a restaurant; it’s a lifestyle destination. Here, the philosophy of farm-to-table dining truly comes alive, with a menu crafted from t

From New York to Milan, the season’s runways are telling us: elegance is back — bold, sculptural, and finished with a red lip. Saint laurnet image LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT As the air turns crisp and wardrobes turn layered, the fashion conversation has shifted — from fleeting trends to timeless statements. Across the runways of New York, Milan, and Paris, designers are rewriting the rules of elegance. The new mood? Refined but powerful, understated yet unforgettable. KHAITE Jel

Image credit : Courtesy Benjamin Moore   Move over, gray — there’s a new neutral in town, and it’s dressed to impress. Benjamin Moore has just unveiled its Color of the Year 2026 , and it’s the impossibly chic Silhouette AF-655 , a rich espresso hue with a velvety charcoal undertone that feels like the love child of a tailored Italian suit and a perfectly pulled espresso. In true VIVANT fashion, it’s elegant, grounded, and utterly timeless — the kind of shade that whispers so

The Egyptian-born artist and designer, based in New York, puts food at the center of her playgrounds in installations, pop-ups, and interior decorations, blending storytelling and emotion, between fashion, art, and design. Photo credit © Francesco Nazardo / CLM, Courtesy of Marimekko Crédit photo © Darian Dicianno Roses crystallized in sugar for a Simone Rocha fashion show, cake chairs for Sotheby’s, a five-meter raspberry tart for Hermès, a four-meter mortadella for the ina

A Legacy of Intention, Integrity, and Inspired Hospitality In a dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant world, Donna Lennard remains one of the culinary world’s rare steady forces. An artist at heart, filmmaker by training, and self-taught hospitality visionary, she is a woman whose career is defined by a profound soul, an unwavering passion for food, and a quiet, commanding power that nourishes both heart and palate. Lennard is the founder and creative mind behind the beloved I

Luxury always finds a way to leave its trace—even when history tries to bury it. One of the most fascinating examples surfaced not in the gilded salons of Europe but from the depths of the Atlantic, tied to Charleston’s Civil War past. The story begins in 1864, when the Mary Celestia prepared to slip out with contraband cargo bound for Charleston. She was a blockade runner—sleek, fast, and designed to out- wit Union ships patrolling the harbor. On board were the usual necessi

For nearly a century and a half, Krigler has been the secret weapon of the world’s most captivating figures—Audrey in her ingénue years, Grace before the crown, Hemingway with a tumbler nearby. These are not just perfumes, they’re love affairs in glass bottles that hold history, scandal, and the kind of glamour that refuses to fade. Images from Getty Images If the walls of The Plaza Hotel could talk, they’d probably gossip in perfume. And if the bottles lining Krigler’s gild

Every so often, a release arrives that feels destined to define a season. This year, it comes from the vaulted cellars of Champagne in the form of Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 5 — a cuvée that balances rarity, craftsmanship, and spectacle in equal measure. Assemblage No. 5 is the fifth edition in the house’s coveted Blanc de Noirs series, each treated like a numbered chapter in a collector’s library. Only 8,165 bottles exist worldwide, and each carries its

There’s a quiet anticipation in Charleston right now — the kind that only arrives when something truly extraordinary is about to begin. This fall, the legendary Charleston Place  welcomes one of the world’s most celebrated culinary voices: Chef Daniel Humm , the visionary behind New York’s Eleven Madison Park . For the first time, Humm is bringing his artistry to the South in the form of a long-term residency at Charleston Place , where his team is creating an immersive dinin