FROM CLICKS TO BRICKS
AN ONLINE SUCCESS STORY
Over the course of the past few years, there has been a steady increase in brick-and-mortar retail stores shuttering their physical locations and transitioning to online sales. This has been in part due to necessity, as consumers living during the global pandemic were forced to find ways to make purchases from the safety of their homes. It has also been driven by the preferences of younger generations who enjoy shopping with the tap of a finger.
However, while many retailers have shifted their gaze to the digital market, there are rare exceptions that arise — brands that are instead transitioning from the digital to the physical experience of shopping. These companies are taking shoppers back in time, providing them with the chance to physically interact with a product before making a purchase.
Enter Wrist Aficionado. This luxury watch retailer, born a digital baby, has grown to adopt a hybrid model of operations, providing customers with the opportunity to interact with the brand the way they prefer.
From Digital Beginnings
Founded in 2016 as a digital marketplace, Wrist Aficionado was designed to help watch enthusiasts source rare and unique timepieces. The company quickly grew, gaining fans of exclusive brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, and Audemars Piguet. Along the way, Wrist Aficionado also became the go-to spot for Hermès Birkin bags and fine jewelry for all occasions, including designers like Tiffany and Bulgari. Collectors of luxury brands flocked to Wrist Aficionado for its unique combination of accessibility, expertise, and its carefully curated collection.
As the company expanded, an opportunity arose. Wrist Aficionado recognized that customers were interested in reconnecting with a tangible shopping experience. Rather than being constrained to a digital storefront, customers expressed the desire to try on watches and speak with a salesperson face-to-face. In response, the brand decided to open retail stores in New York, Miami and Beverly Hills, becoming one of only a few companies to begin digitally and transition to brick-and-mortar operations.
A Tangible, Luxury Experience
While many retailers have closed their doors to the public, Wrist Aficionado is paving the way for the future of luxury shopping. For centuries, luxury purchases have been made with an in-person handshake, and Wrist Aficionado is bringing back this vintage experience with its curation of high-end watches in equally luxurious settings. Through the opening of its retail locations, Wrist Aficionado now provides luxury watch buyers the chance to physically see and try on watches with the help of experienced specialists in store. Additionally, shoppers can browse local artisans’ products and attend premier events.
Positioning their stores in decidedly upscale areas is part of the brand’s elevated approach to shopping, with a New York store located off Fifth Avenue adjacent to Central Park, a Miami location calling the five-star, world-rated Setai Hotel home and the brand’s newest addition at the Waldorf Astoria, in sunny Beverly Hills.
The balance of both online and brick-and-mortar options best meets the needs of 21st-century consumers. Looking toward the future, Wrist Aficionado plans to continue to expand its physical reach, opening one to two additional retail stores every year.
Whether it is through a visit to one of their premier retail locations or by visiting their digital storefront, customers will be provided with a true luxury experience when interacting with this innovative brand. Please consider Wrist Aficionado for all your buying and selling needs for luxury timepieces, fine jewelry, and Hermès handbags.
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Charlene Laskin
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Ludmila Lacerda Barros
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
Raoul Beltrame
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FEMALE MODEL
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MALE MODEL
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The St. Regis New York is pleased to welcome you to our iconic hotel. Since 1904, The St. Regis New York has stood the test of time and remains a cherished destination for world travelers. Our pristine hotel and bespoke service provides our guests with a truly personalized and memorable experience.
The St. Regis New York’s location lends itself to endless city adventures in midtown for our guests to enjoy. Our Luxury Art Book will showcase the magnificent shops and classic attractions in our area as well as our beautifully appointed hotel.
At The St. Regis New York, you can look forward to a standard of extraordinary service, symbolic of a timehonored tradition of excellence. Our highly trained, seasoned associates are dedicated to every aspect of your stay, ensuring that every moment lives beyond your expectations. Meticulous and personal service, flawlessly delivered, is a signature of the St. Regis Brand.
Throughout evolving eras, The St. Regis New York continues to be deeply rooted in the classic elegance of founder John Jacob Astor IV’s vision. We are proud to continue his legacy of bespoke service.
We wish you a memorable stay and hope to see you again soon at The Best Address!
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Since its founding by John Jacob Astor IV over a century ago, The St. Regis New York has established itself as one of midtown Manhattan’s most iconic luxury hotels. Our historic 5-star hotel has evolved to reflect the rich heritage of St. Regis while infusing the timeless elegance that has come to define it. Every element of the hotel is carefully considered, from the richly decorated rooms and designer suites to the graceful public spaces, highlighted by a regal rooftop ballroom with sweeping views of midtown Manhattan. Located at 5th Avenue and 55th Street in midtown Manhattan, our hotel is steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue Shopping, MoMa and Rockefeller Center. Enjoy luxurious hotel amenities, including the treasured St. Regis Butler Service, and our impeccable Fifth Avenue address for exploring the best of New York City in style.
TIMELESS ELEGANCE
Renowed as Manhattan’s most elegant hotel, The St. Regis New York offers flawless interiors with an incredible and impeccable attention to detail. The guest rooms and suites rival any in the city, with silk wall coverings, antiques, deeply carved crown molding, wainscoting and lavish marble baths; creating the most sumptuous accomodations and surroundings for guests. The New York Times called the landmark hotel palatial when it opened, and The St. Regis New York has remained just that ever since.
The rooms and suites undoubtedly evoke the iconic Manhattan-feel associated with The St. Regis New York - accented by rich classic furnishings, exquisite crystal chandeliers and beautiful art.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
Designed as a collector’s suite, the Presidential Suite offers the cosmopolitan guest a sophisticated surrounding with all the art and objects acquired throughout world travels. Set in monochromatic soft tones, guests of this suite have the feeling they have stepped into a residential space that was decorated over time. With furniture styles ranging from classic to modern with antique accents, plush fabrics, and opulent chandeliers, the suite exudes true glamour of a new era. From the dramatic entrance, to the elegant living room with stunning views of Central Park and the magnificent dining room, this home-away-from home is perfect for both short and long stays in the city. The richly appointed office incorporates the latest technologies and the bedrooms are decorated in a contemporary dramatic style for the tastes of the most discerning of guests. Detailed dressing rooms and magnificent bathrooms complete this sumptuous sanctuary high above Fifth Avenue.
CAROLINE ASTOR SUITE
Inspired by Gilded Age doyenne and matriarch of St. Regis, the luxurious Caroline Astor Suite offers a serene and sophisticated escape overlooking views of Central Park. The 1,700 sq. foot suite features a cool color palette of bright whites, beige, charcoal gray and silver pale blue tones. Both whimsical and luxurious, the suite reflects a modern aesthetic and contemporary vision within the deeply elegant walls of The St. Regis New York.
His and Her Watches by Breitling at Wempe
Jewelry and Pearls by Wempe
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Watch by Breitling at Wempe Jewelry and Pearls by Wempe Dress by Maria Lucia Hohan Watch and Jewelry by Wempe DressDIOR SUITE
Experience sophisticated Parisian glamour with this spectacularly chic suite that offers privacy, luxury and exquisitely designed accommodations. This iconic suite exhibits the elegance of Dior, and features one and a half bathrooms and a dressing area off the bedroom. A marble foyer separates the master king bedroom from the living room in this expansive, residential suite, inspired by the Dior ateliers in Paris.
BENTLEY SUITE
The Bentley Suite provides guests with the luxury, craftsmanship and style associated with the legendary car company, in an ultra-luxe atmosphere high above Fifth Avenue. The suite exemplifies and defines the characteristics Bentley is known for with rich wood finishes, leather accents and warm neutral tones.
IMPERIAL SUITE
The dramatic Imperial Suite features European Chinoisere and East Asian furnishings set against alluring red tones with crystal accents. Mixed stylistic influences and a reinvented open floor plan lend a residential flow to the space, while plush window seats offer both stunning views of Manhattan to Central Park, and serve as cozy havens for retreat. A formal dining room and full kitchen ensure a memorable private meal.
ROYAL SUITE
The Royal Suite embodies the perfect mix of European style and American spirit, featuring a rich color palette, gilded moldings, exotic prints and an eclectic art collection. Majestic in atmosphere with glamorous style, the Royal Suite warmly invites guests to enjoy the blissful views of Central Park and Fifth Avenue. Elegant furnishings, exceptional amenities, and state-of-the-art technology provide contemporary comfort in the midst of Manhattan.
MILANO SUITE
Unwind in this chic suite with an engaging design of Milan and exceptional Fifth Avenue views. The stylish Milano Suite, with views of Fifth Avenue, features natural colors and rich textiles. The suite features one and a half bathrooms and a dressing area off the bedroom. A marble foyer separates the master king bedroom from the living room in this expansive, residential suite, suggestive of a luxurious trip to Italy, with stylish Italian touches and custom-designed furnishings throughout.
BESPOKE MEETINGS & EVENTS
Since its debut over 100 years ago, The St. Regis New York has served as the backdrop for some of the city’s most important social celebrations and events. Over 16,000 square feet of beautifully designed meeting space is available, including the 20th floor St. Regis Roof ballroom with incomparable views of Midtown Manhattan and Central Park. Whether gathering on matters of business or pleasure, The St. Regis New York offers visitors the premier luxury venues for important events, celebrations, corporate meetings or family milestones.
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ARTON CONTEMPORARY IS A PREMIERE CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MANHATTAN ON MADISON AVENUE. PROVIDING EXPERT ADVICE AND UNIQUE ACCESS TO SOUGHT-AFTER ARTISTS.
HARLAND MILLER draws inspiration from words and the inherent possibilltiies of language in the visual field. He employs humor, irony, and emotion to explore the interection of painting, printmaking, and the written word.
DAMIEN HIRST is internationally known for his bold work that explores the complex relationship between life, death, and religion. His practice has expanded the boundaries of what it means to produce art in a modern world.
MEL BOCHNER is recognized as one of the leading figures in the development of conceptual art. Finding a niche for himself at the inersection of painting and langauge, Bochner’s work raises important questions and forces us pay attention to what underlies language and what is left unsaid.
Mel Bochner ‘Is This It?’, 2023 ANDY WARHOL is considered the father of the Pop Art Movement. His interpretation of popular american culture and consummerism resulted in the creation of some of the most recognizable artwork made in the last century. Damien Hirst ‘Cineole’, 2004A CATEGORY OF ONE
A definition you can’t own, you can only earn. And DITA has earned it for nearly 30 years.
You can’t literally see the teams of designers, research and development, or the number of months it takes to make a pair of DITA frames. But you will always feel its presence when you hold it in your hands. This is why DITA’s design and manufacturing standards are regarded as the benchmark by which all other luxury eyewear brands are judged. We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. We see
design that finds beauty in purpose; craft that celebrates the unseen; and culture that transcends convention.
Founded in 1995, DITA reinvented eyewear by transcending its conventions, creating a discreet luxury with products ranging from bold character frames to new interpretations of timeless shapes through innovative technology. With close to 30 years in design and partners at the highest levels of manufacturing, DITA’s expertise is unparalleled, earning a coveted reputation as a true leader in optical innovation. There is natural beauty, and beauty that is earned; that is considered, crafted, and constructed. While you will never see all virtues in the traditional sense of sight, with DITA you will always feel its presence when you hold it in your hands.
DITA has had the unique pleasure of serving the world’s most discerning clientele, challenging the old guard, and forging singular relationships within culture, style, sport, and entertainment; affirming the brand’s position as individual as the product it creates.
If you wear a DITA frame and come across another person wearing DITA, there is an instant connection – a barrier breaking moment. The recognition may be through a nod, a wry smile, or a wink but it subtly acknowledges that you are both part of the same family. It is a rare experience to generate such a unique connection. Wearing a DITA frame makes you a Category of One.
DITA-EPILUXURY A name crafted from the meaning of ‘above luxury’ – was born for the connoisseurs of impeccable goods. There are countless luxury eyewear brands but there is only one EPILUXURY eyewear brand in the world.
Devoted to excellence: DITA-EPILUXURY is limited, rare and precious, not licensed or mass-produced.These frames embody a tradition of perpetual relevance through history. Driven by the relentless pursuit of excellence.
DITA-EPILUXURY frames take 39 months of development informed by highly specialized manufacturers and designers from Germany, Japan, and America.
FIGHTING FOR THE LAST HUNDREDTHS
UNITED IN THEIR PURSUIT OF TOP PERFORMANCE, RICHARD MILLE AND FERRARI ARE ENGAGED IN THE SAME PASSIONATE QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DOMAINS: CONTEMPORARY HAUTE HORLOGERIE AND SPORTSCAR MANUFACTURING.
In 2021, Richard Mille and Ferrari, driven by their shared quest for perfection, joined forces to create a long-term partnership. Naturally, Richard Mille felt compelled to celebrate this budding relationship by creating an exceptional timepiece. After many years of development, the RM UP-01 Ferrari has emerged, breaking with the Swiss watchmaker’s usual iconography while remaining faithful to its identity, and once again pushing the envelope by taking up the ultra-flat challenge.
WITH THE RM UP-01 FERRARI, RICHARD MILLE IS PROUD TO PRESENT AN ULTRA-FLAT WATCH JUST 1.75 MILLIMETERS THICK. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY ALONGSIDE THE FERRARI TEAM, EXPRESSED MAINLY IN THE CHOICES OF MATERIALS AND THE LINES OF THE WATCH, LENT THE PROJECT PRECISELY THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT SO ESSENTIAL TO MOST EXCITING ADVENTURES.
The quest to reduce thickness of a watch is one of absolutes, the very conception of many components had to be entirely revisited. The approach selected was to distribute across a large surface area the elements that could no longer be stacked, creating a greater symbiosis between the movement and the titanium case, which mutually stiffens each other. The extremely demanding brief made the movement’s performance a priority, meaning it would have to be a caliber both extremely thin and equipped with a 45-hour power reserve with a balance beating at 4 Hz. The manual-winding RM UP-01 movement with hours, minutes and function selector presents a profile of just 1.18mm and weighs in at 2.28 grams.
The watch’s movement required 3,600 hours of development. In addition, 2,400 hours were dedicated to functional design, and 2,000 hours of labor devoted to the casing. Batteries of tests at every phase of development included a 10-year accelerated aging of parts, water resistance tests, torsional tests, flex tests, and shock resistance tests certifying resistance exceeding 5,000 g’s. As a result, the RM UP-01 Ferrari is not a concept timepiece, but rather a 150-piece limited edition fit for the purpose of everyday wear.
BREAKING NEW GROUND, BOTH TECHNICALLY AND GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING. A HIGH-PRECISION MECHANISM COMBINING MODERN LINES AND PERFORMANCE, AESTHETICS AND RUGGEDNESS. IN SHORT, A WORK OF INCREDIBLE PROWESS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO A WATCH THAT CAN BE WORN IN ANY SITUATION. A MODEL WORTHY OF THE UNCONDITIONAL ADMIRATION THAT THE PRESTIGIOUS ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE BRAND INSPIRES ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Haute Parfumerie Vivante
Les Classiques
Like a living fresco, fifty fragrances—Les Classiques-form the gateway to the Henry Jacques universe. It is this variety that gives Maison Henry Jacques its incredible olfactory freedom. Just like a sartorial gentleman expanding his wardrobe, everyone can build their own olfactory collection. There are those who explore every expression of a key ingredient and others who are more whimsical, venturing from one olfactory family to another.
The Beginning
It all started with an intimate first meeting between Henry Cremona and the one who would become his wife, Yvette. Henry and Yvette, aesthetes at heart and avid pleasure seekers, would go on to launch their Perfumery with the sole aim of retaining and celebrating the beauty of life. By creating refined essences in beautiful bottles, at their own pace and wherever their hearts led them, a declining tradition was brought back up to date: French Haute Perfumery. Today, it is carried forth by CEO and daughter of the founders, Anne-Lise Cremona, with Artistic Director Christophe Tollemer.
Essences: A few drops on the skin
This exceptional concentration of juice reincarnates the forgotten, elegant gesture: the perfume is applied directly to the skin with the use of a crystal rod, restoring all its carnal presence.
Mists: Splash or spray
This reimagined vision of a spray allows everyone to choose the gesture that best suits the moment: a splash brings the perfume in contact with the skin, or a press of the thumb on the spray forms a delicate cloud over the head and hair like an invisible cocoon.
Solids: A mark of allure
Nestled within its case, the Clic-Clac is a solid version of the perfumes. Once opened, it releases a scented wax, a unique recipe that took years to develop. By reviving the gesture of applying solid perfume, Henry Jacques has not only created a remarkable object but has also reintroduced a mark of allure into our daily lives. Like a precious lighter or a cigarette case, Clic-Clac is one of those companion items that gives its owner an elegant air of poise and nonchalance.
Now available in the United States, discover the fragrances of Henry Jacques at the Henry Jacques Beverly Hills boutique, and online at ParfumsHenryJacques.com
In today's self-improvement culture, cosmetic dentistry has emerged as a key player, showcasing not just technical skill but also an artistic sensibility. We've come a long way from the days when dental enhancements were exclusive to celebrities. Now, it's a widely embraced aspect of personal care, reflecting both style and health. Over five times the number of patients are seeking cosmetic dentistry now relative to just a decade ago. The average income of a person seeking cosmetic dentistry before the age of fifty has dropped from over $1 million a year in 2004 to $75,000 in 20231. The consequence of this is that the esthetic level for an acceptable smile has been raised for all of us.
Crafting bespoke smiles for our individual clients
Our philosophy at Smile Design Manhattan aligns with the transformation seen in the industry, where it's not just about creating perfect teeth but crafting smiles that complement an individual’s facial features. We believe in a holistic approach, where each smile makeover is tailored to the individual, considering factors like facial symmetry and personal style. This method stands in contrast to the one-size-fits-all approach of the past, which often led to the infamously fake 'Hollywood smile' - which could be unnaturally perfect and way too uniform. Further, computer-aided design is at the forefront, but nothing can be done without an artistically-inclined ceramic technician. Artificial intelligence will never fully replace the artistic eye of the dentist, although it is absolutely slated to improve efficiency.
The evolution of dental materials, from ancient gold wire to modern porcelain veneers, has revolutionized cosmetic dentistry. At Smile Design, we utilize these advancements to offer solutions that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also durable and functional. Porcelain veneers, for example, allow us to enhance smiles while preserving the natural look and feel of teeth.
Our approach at Smile Design Manhattan is to see beyond the teeth. We consider the entire facial aesthetic, working towards a harmony between dental enhancements and the individual's overall appearance. This comprehensive view ensures that our clients leave with smiles that are not just brighter, but also more authentic to their personalities and lifestyles. We are considerate of the difference between a CEO’s smile, a professional athlete’s smile, or even a lawyer, versus someone who works in tech.
Our personalities impact our career choices. Similar to a game of which came first, the chicken or the egg, cosmetic dentists understand which came first, the personality type or the smile type. Either way at Smile Design Manhattan we craft the smile that is bespoke for our individual clients. In essence, at Smile Design Manhattan, we're not just reshaping teeth; we're reshaping perceptions of beauty and self-confidence, one smile at a time.
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO FLY.
It is flying that is an extension of what you value not an interruption of it.
Less harrowing than flying commercial.
More intimate than flying private.
IT’S FLYING PERSONAL.
And once you’ve done it, you’ll never want to fly any other way