LIFE DISTINCTIVE IN DETAIL Truly exclusive hotels are marked by their attention to detail, something that exudes from every facet of the Bulgari Hotel, London
The living room of a suite at Bulgari Hotel & Residences
Il Ristorante at Bulgari Hotel, London
Setting aside the expensive price tag—the Bulgari Hotel in London is the city’s most pricey hotel—what makes this latest offering to London’s luxury hotel selection the most elite is the attention to detail in everything from the lobby to the suites, restaurant, fitness centers and beauty spas. Modestly located within the streets of Knightsbridge, moments from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, not to mention the expansive Hyde Park, the hotel takes its style lead from the brand’s famous jewellery coupled with The luxurious masculine, clean lines. In the Bulgari Spa and relatively new tradition of haute pool at the hotel couture hotels, the rooms and suites of the Bulgari Hotel & Residences are as spacious as they are stunning. A fusion of Italian opulence and modern English understatement, each of the 85 rooms reflect a distinctive set of styles—both old and new. Helmed by Head Chef Robbie Pepin, an Italian-British chef, Il Ristorante, is marked by dishes that marry the simplicity and craft of Italian food with traditional British ingredients. Feast on the Risotto with Saffron and Bone Marrow and the Insalata di Gamberoni, one of the chef’s signature dishes, and finish with the delectable Limoncello Baba which pairs whipped vanilla cream with lemon zest syrup sourced from Minori on the Amalfi Coast. If you have time between shopping and the gastronomic delights, the Bulgari Spa—one of the largest in London—provides ample opportunities for working off dinner or further pampering yourself. There are also 12 treatment rooms, a double-hydro-massage tub, Turkish bath, sauna and ice shower. Cosmopolitan, sophisticated and impeccably executed, the Bulgari Hotel is designed for the most discerning guest. Visit www.bulgarihotels.com
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The Luxe World Grand Tour Box, Luxe City Guides
Exotic getaways and chic travel essentials ensure you’ll holiday in style
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The Philip Lim Mini Pashli Satchel. IT IS THE perfect ACCESSORY for art gallery HOPPINg and hanging out at historic sites.
The World
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Luxe City Guides always lets you know the best places to see and be seen in every city, from boutique shopping, hip bars and blissful spas to the best in wining and dining. The Luxe World Grand Tour Box, featuring a striking geometric design accented by velvet flocking and fuchsia lining, holds 12 city guides: Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. No matter which city you’re in, there’s the perfect guide for you. Visit www.luxecityguides.com 112 HARPER’S BAZAAR JANUARY 2013
Calfskin and cow hide Mini Pashli satchel in Dark Teal, 3.1 Phillip Lim
Egyptian Striking Clock, Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection by Cartier
THE ART OF CARTIER, THE ART OF SHOPPING
Crocodile necklace, Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection by Cartier
Starting as a family business in Paris in the mid-19th century, it didn’t take long before the beautiful designs of Louis-François Cartier and others after him were noticed by royalty, and later by celebrities. Worn by Princess Mathilde, niece of Napoleon I, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly and Coco Chanel and put to music in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and immortalised in film in the The Great Gatsby, Cartier has a long history and reputation for fine craft and design. “The Art of Cartier”—currently showing at the Museo ThyssenBornemisza in Madrid—features four hundred pieces from Cartier’s collection providing a rare insight into one of the world’s best-known luxury brands. Showing until February 17th the exhibition gives the perfect inspiration and excuse to enjoy the many sights of Spain’s capital city. Spend the morning touring the museum’s collection of works by Caravaggio, Rubens, Gauguin and Van Gogh, in the grand halls of the Villahermosa Palace. Then follow with a traditional tapas lunch and an afternoon of shopping at Las Rozas Village, with its 100 luxury outlet boutiques, including Spanish label Loewe and international names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Burberry, Versace, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Hugo Boss. Visit www.chicoutletshopping.com Osim uPen, $45, Osim
Water Villa at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
Relaxed Writing
The Osim uPen is the perfect travel accessory for jetsetters. Small and perfectly formed it covers the dual purposes of writing and relieving stress. The vibrating top of the pen is an acupressure massager that ensures relaxation wherever you are and whatever deadline you might be working towards.
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Head for One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives any time from now until April for an exclusive capsule collection of bikinis, kaftans and hats from Babajaan. The designer swimwear brand will be setting up a pop-up boutique on the white sands of the luxury resort’s six-kilometre private beach, where guests can pick from four exclusive swimwear designs, three kaftans and a selection of Panama hats, all of which will be fully customisable, using a selection of fabric, embroidery, beading, chain detail, ribbons and trimmings, and made to order on-site. Visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com and www.babajaancollection.com
Bikini, Babajaan
Award-winning Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways is giving its businessclass passengers even more reason to stay awake during the flight. On all its international routes, thirdgeneration iPads will be available for use, offering the latest in Hollywood and international blockbusters, music, games, e-books and e-magazines. The iPad initiative also has an added eco-friendly benefit, with the airline eliminating newspapers and magazines in favour of their digital versions. Visit www.tna.com.tw
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