Guo Pei

Fashioning Legendary Heirlooms

She started sewing when she was two years old. By nineteen years of age she graduated at the top of her class from the Beijing School of Industrial Fashion Design. Within ten years she struck out on her own as Rose Studio where she began developing her signature imperialistic couture style that incorporates elaborate traditional embroidery and her contemporary eye.

Pei made her Paris Haute Couture debut in January 2016 unveiling her Courtyard collection. In the same year, she was also named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and one of the Business of Fashion‘s 500 most influential people shaping the global fashion industry.

Pei also costumes stars at state-sponsored events including the Beijing Olympics and the CCTV New Year’s Gala. The dress worn by Rihanna at the Met’s Gala for China: Through the Looking Glass propelled her legendary style even further into the couturier stratosphere.

With a new Paris showroom on the prestigious Rue Saint Honoré and the launch of her eponymous brand – Guo Pei – fashion’s future holds exciting possibilities.

“China’s Hautest Couturier.” –Time

Photos by: Jasper James, Neilson Barnard, Dominique Maitre, Zacharie Scheurer.

The Ritz Paris

The unrivaled tradition of excellence and savoir-faire in the heart of Paris.

Once upon a time Ernest Hemingway wrote, “When I dream of afterlife in heaven, the action always takes place in the Ritz.” The Ritz Paris is now freshly restored; its grand décor and intimate spaces welcome guests to rediscover a unique atmosphere and the inimitable French ‘art de vivre’ in the City of Light.

Inextricably woven into the fabric of Parisian society and culture, the Ritz is renowned for its incomparable savoir-faire in making guests’ stays exceptional.

Each room at the Ritz Paris is as glorious as ever, offering an incomparable ambiance and some of the roomiest suites in the French capital. Fine woodwork and delicate pastel hues compose an intimate décor where ultimate luxury presides in every detail accompanied by antique objects and art.

Restored to their legendary splendor, the Ritz Paris suites have re-emerged from their neoclassical settings enlarged, and reconsidered to accommodate the latest technologies while attired in subtle silks. Bathed in light, some even offer shaded private terraces overlooking the hotel’s magnificent French garden.

Historically a favorite destination among the famous, its Prestige suites are themed in honor of celebrated hotel guests. Proust, Chopin, Chanel, the Windsors, Chaplin and Callas suites are furnished in reflection of these individual personalities in absolute sophistication and the tranquility of sweeping views over the place Vendôme.

New food and beverage experiences include L’Espadon helmed by chef Nicolas Sale, Bar Vendôme for trendy and relaxed rendezvous and the elegant bistro the Ritz Bar for a ‘grain de folie’.

At the Hemingway – the most legendary bar of them all – is the renowned head bartender and bon vivant, Colin Field, ranked the best bartender in the world by Forbes and Travel+Leisure magazines respectively. The Serendipity, the most popular cocktail at the bar was created by Field in 1994. It has been described as “France in a glass” by Forbes.

In addition to the celebrated pool and fitness facilities new additions include the ‘CHANEL au Ritz Paris’ – the world’s first CHANEL Spa – offering indulgent beauty treatments for restorative moments of relaxation in the exclusive new ‘art of skin-care’ area.

Some places are so extraordinary they appear to transport travelers into a dream. The Ritz remains an unparalleled tradition of excellence and savoir-faire in the heart of Paris. It is inimitable.

“Coco Chanel herself was a fan of the Place Vendôme hotel and lived there for
over three decades in what is now called the Coco Chanel suite. In fact, the
famous Chanel No. 5 perfume is in a bottle reportedly inspired by
the architecture and design of the Ritz.” – Condé Nast Traveler

Fall 2017 Ryan Gosling

The Interview: Ryan Gosling

He can dance, he can act, and is an accomplished jazz musician.

Ryan Gosling was born in London, Ontario, in 1980. He began performing as a singer in front of live audiences accompanied by family members. He can dance, he can act and is an accomplished jazz musician. His all-round talents and boyish charm have taken him far.

In 1993 Gosling was chosen out of 17,000 applicants to be a Mousketeer on the New Mickey Mouse Club television series. His singing voice and suave looks, alongside other future celebrities from the series including Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, left a lasting impression.

“I thank God for music. It’s made me a better actor.
I think acting has made me a better musician.” – Ryan Gosling

Following his Mousketeer years, Gosling appeared in Are You Afraid of the Dark? and the very popular Goosebumps. He then went on to star in the teeny bop series Breaker High. By the age of 18, he was picked up by Fox Kids to star in Young Hercules and continued as the adolescent Roman hero for two years. Following this he decided to concentrate on the big screen.

In 2001 Gosling landed his breakout role in The Believer. The provocative film won many awards, including the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival. His heartthrob reputation was furthered among the adolescent crowd when he shared MTV’s Best Kiss award with his leading lady Rachel McAdams for their notable kiss in The Notebook.

In Half Nelson Gosling plays a drug-addicted high school teacher and earned his first Oscar nomination for this role. He then branched out to the zany character of an overweight man in love with his mail-order sex doll in Lars and the Real Girl in 2007.

Gosling took time off acting but not performing from 2008 through 2010. Instead he devoted his time to his band, Dead Man’s Bones. He came back to the big screen with a bang and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor, among other nominations, for his role in Blue Valentine where his musical talent is incorporated into the movie when, in a “goofy” Elvis-like version, playing the ukulele, he sings the Mills Brothers’ song “You Only Hurt the Ones You Love”.

Continuing to act prolifically he convincingly led the audience through the true story of All Good Things, created tension in the political drama The Ides of March alongside George Clooney, had his first costar role with Emma Stone in Crazy, Stupid, Love and gave a sizzling performance in Drive.

A sense of humor, bashful charm, an experienced actor, musician and a dancer – it’s no wonder he was cast for the modern day musical La La Land. After three months of solid dance and piano practice, the resulting film won respect for achieving its goal of creating an authentic big screen musical. Gosling received a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, among many other accolades, for this performance.

“I’ve learned it’s important not to limit yourself.
You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is.” – Ryan Gosling

Often described as humble, he certainly is when it comes to his relationship. Paparazzi-shy, he keeps his private life private. He and his wife, actress Eva Mendes, with whom he co-starred in The Place Beyond the Pines, choose to rarely be seen in public. They have two children: Esmeralda Amada Gosling and Amada Lee Gosling.

While working on Song to Song Ryan Gosling participated in a local charity run at Austin’s Texas School for the Deaf because they happened to be in the neighborhood. He and his co-stars helped raise $20,000 U.S. and cheerfully posed for photos with the students. Gosling has supported a number of social causes during his career, including PETA, cleanup for Hurricane Katrina, and Invisible Children. He has traveled to Chad to visit Darfur refugees, as well as Uganda and the eastern Congo for work with the Enough Project.

This year’s Blade Runner 2049, directed by Canadian Denis Villeneuve inspired Gosling from a personal historical perspective. Gosling plays opposite the incredible Harrison Ford, and was a fan of the original, now classic movie Blade Runner, which he first saw when he was a teenager, a decade after its release. He said he found the acting experience a little surreal, wanting to stay true to a character that he felt had influenced his life. Also in the works, Gosling will play the astronaut Neil Armstrong in First Man directed by La La Land’s director Damien Chazelle.

The multifaceted entertainer Ryan Gosling, first teen-age and now adult heartthrob, has matured in front of our eyes onscreen. His innocence, charm, and believable, sexy performances are the stuff that blue-eyed legends are made of – a modern day movie musical icon in the making.

“In what other job is it a part of your job to just sit behind a
piano for three months and play?” – Ryan Gosling

PHOTOS BY BRIAN VANDERBRUG, YANN RABANIER, CRAIG MCDEAN AND NAHOKO SUZUKI

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Ana Goffin presents her new book, “La vida tatuada en la piel.”

Thursday, August 17th, Ana Goffin, Mexican writer and therapist, presented her fourth book called “La vida tatuada en la piel” or “Life Tattoos in the Skin” at Altto San Ángel, the new event hall, located south of Mexico City.

The presentation of the book was attended by an exclusive cocktail organized by event producer Jerónimo Gaxiola. Guests enjoyed storytelling by the author herself and were absolutely fascinated.

Sustainable Gastronomy at Millesime Mexico

Earth

Every year, Millesime Mexico brings a new surprise. 2017 proves to be no different with this year´s event spotlighting the elements of nature, presenting a particular focus on ¨Earth.¨

Over the course of three days, distinguished international chefs will demonstrate their talents, specialties, and passion for competitiveness for natural food around the world. Denmark, Spain, USA and Italy will compete together and prepare menus made from natural products to delight and awaken the senses.

From September 26-27, the Banamex center in Mexico City will be transformed into a thriving and spectacular hub of gastronomic culture, art and architecture.

Millesime México is an exclusive annual event for companies, CEO´s, premium brands and media. Revealing a showroom of temptations that feature the most incredible national and international flavors of haute cuisine, Millesime combines live music, wine tasting, and the hottest cocktails with premium brands and cherished gourmet products.

“Our philosophy is to offer the best luxury and universal cuisine, with top up-and-coming chefs and the most extraordinary and attractive products on the market. We have become an essential event on the calendar for many businesses, providing partnerships at the highest level between gastronomy, mass media, the design world, and luxury brands” – Manuel Quintanero, Millesime President.

Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena

By Cynthia Coppel

Colombia’s popularity has been on the rise for quite some time now but the country and especially the city of Cartagena are included in almost every important list of places to visit this year. National Geographic Travel, CNN Travel and Lonely Planet, to name a few, mention it as one of the do-not-miss hot spots in the world.

Cartagena de Indias is the fresh face of the Caribbean and while the city itself has a lot to offer the Old Town with its cobbled streets, colonial architecture and colorful sights make it a magical place to visit and enjoy.

Cartagena is the perfect vacation spot whether it is a romantic getaway, a family trip or even a solo vacation. There are amazing and luxurious hotels including the elite and stylish? ?Tcherassi Hotel by the famous Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi.

The city offers superb restaurants such as La Cevicheria, featuring the freshest ceviche or the out-of-this-world risotto at Cuzco Restaurant and the delicious banana bread at the charming Mila Vargas Café. Additionally there are some of the absolute best cafés on the planet such as Ábaco Libros and Café and Café San Alberto. Among the many shopping treasures, there is the Loto del Sur premium organic cosmetics store.

Cartagena entices the sophisticated visitor with its amiable culture encouraging the vacationer to return again and again to discover more of its intrinsic charm.

Photo by: Jess Kraft, Matyas Rehak, Rocha Reiro, Sunsinger.

The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort: Penthouse #306

Oceanfront Views
3 Bedrooms
3 Baths

Created to honor the contrasts of ocean and desert, luxury and natural elements, art and landscape, The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos offer a luxurious lifestyle with the comforts of a first-class resort only for the celebrated few. Conceptualized and created by award-winning architectural firm, Sordo Madaleno, The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos extol the virtues of the Los Cabos landscape.

Sprawling over an entire floor, your residence will combine privacy with magnificent and functional design. When the elevator opens within your private home, you will be greeted by panoramic views showcasing the unparalleled azure waters of the Sea of Cortez.

Rosewood Sanya, The First Ultra Luxury Resort of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in Mainland China Opens

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts^® is delighted to announce the ultra-luxury brand’s first mainland Chinese resort, Rosewood Sanya, on the paradise island of Sanya, on August 21, 2017.

Beautiful guestrooms with spectacular views of the South China Sea
All 246 guestrooms at Rosewood Sanya are ocean facing and 45 guestrooms include balcony plunge pools. Guestrooms measure from 68 to 680 square meters.

In keeping with the brand’s A Sense of Place philosophy, the resort’s design incorporates wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements to create a serene and contemporary space, celebrating the beauty of nature and the serenity of the ocean, for all Rosewood guests to discover.

Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort set within 40 acres (16 hectares) of landscaped gardens surrounding the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center in Haitang Bay. The hotel’s 3,425 square meters of meeting space include a 1,500 square-meter pillar less grand ballroom and six function spaces. It also offers The Pavilion, a sophisticated residential-style venue with a spacious outdoor terrace offering full sea views.

State-of-the-art facilities and impeccable service supports a range of personal and business events from exclusive board meetings, to product launches, to red carpet galas and legendary weddings.

Exclusive Opening Offers
A series of attractive resort opening offers are available for those who want to be the first to experience this exquisite sanctuary. Set against the serene and pristine private beaches and azure waters of Haitang Bay on Hainan Island, is China’s paradise island, the home of Rosewood Sanya. To learn more visit: www.rosewoodhotels.com/en

The Asia Foundation – A Peaceful, Just, and Thriving Asia

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international organization dedicated to improving lives, expanding opportunities, and helping societies flourish across a dynamic and developing Asia. Their work involves collaborating with innovative leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance pathbreaking reforms.

For over sixty years, The Asia Foundation’s programs have aimed to address critical issues addressing five overarching goals – strengthening governance, empowering women, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, and promoting regional cooperation.

Although their homebase is in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation works through a network of offices in 18 Asian countries and in Washington, DC. In 2016, the organization provided $87.8 million in direct program support and distributed textbooks and other educational materials valued at $9.5 million.

The Asia Foundation is helping to create a future in which innovation, good governance, and sustainability define the Asia-Pacific region. With continued support they can further this vision and strengthen their impact over the coming years. Visit www.asiafoundation.org to learn more.

MCM AW17 Collection – Live Bold. Be Fearless. Move Freely.

New school luxury brand MCM has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection – a series of modern classics designed for global nomads on the move. MCM’s attitude of independence and essence of discovery has been fused with their storied German heritage to create a collection of impeccably crafted bags, shoes and accessories for those who are brave, original and uncompromising in their style.

From muted tones to discreet camouflage patterns, the Autumn/Winter 2017 MCM collection explores understated minimalism and restrained elegance featuring elaborate patterns against clean, subdued colourways. Building on the irreverent attitude that inspired their SS17 collection, the AW17 campaign and collection reinterprets the mood, presenting it not as a rebellious cultural movement, but as a lifestyle. The latest collection proclaims an outspoken optimism. Live Bold. Be daring. And, most importantly, never shy away from a statement accessory.

Discover Christian Louboutin’s Les Yeux Noirs Collection

Les Yeux Noirs Collection

The world knows Christian Louboutin for his famous red bottom heels, showcased by countless celebrities and shoe enthusiasts alike, but now the glamorous and highly reputable brand has expanded to cosmetics.

Les Yeux Noirs Collection is the latest addition to the designer’s repertoire, which is imbued with the creator’s typical imaginativeness and splendor allowing women to reveal in the artistry of applying makeup. Inspired by his travels, he looked to India’s rich culture and colours translated to products that amplify the essence and expression of the eyes.

The lash amplifying lacquer mascara is an essential product in the collection. Created with highly concentrated pigments that layer seamlessly – without any flaking or smearing, it provides fierce colour and sets with a luminous finish for impactful reflection that lasts all day long. Designed with a brush uniquely comprised of both vertical and horizontal bristles, the amplifying lacquer ensures a smooth and precise application.

Luxuriously saturated with rich pigments for the purest and deepest impact, the Les Yeux Noirs Collection is a must for your makeup bag.