“You have to be a legend in your own mind before you can be a legend in your own time.” I saved this quote from a book I read last year. The author believes – as do I – that confidence and a belief in your own ability are essential to being great. Everyone can act positive and confident when things are going their way, when everything is going right, but what happens when things don’t go your way? When no matter what you do, you always end up on the wrong side of the equat

Perfect for the polo crowd and the ultimate in luxury performance, the made-to-order APL Lusso Supreme in Black/Pure Gold is entirely handmade in Italy from Nile crocodile skin painted in 24K pure gold and supported by the famed Athletic Propulsion Labs Propelium® performance cushioned midsole-inspired by the shape of a feather. As the “World’s Most Expensive Sneaker” it is truly the definitive expression of made-to-order luxury complimented by stunning detailing from subtle

Baselworld 2018 is the world’s largest and most important exhibition for the watch industry – and a key event for anyone in the market for a new timepiece. Armed with $6,970, Square Mile’s Ben Winstanley takes to the stands to find this year’s standout pieces. Things begin to get serious around the $7,000 price point. At this budget, buyers (many looking for a new timepiece for the season) are likely to encounter a mix of iconic watch manufacturers, with the allure of their

PARIS — Virgil Abloh, the founder of the haute street wear label Off-White and a longtime creative director for Kanye West, will be the next artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, one of the oldest and most powerful European houses in the luxury business. He will be one of the few black designers at the top of a French heritage house. Olivier Rousteing is the creative director of Balmain, and Ozwald Boateng, from Britain, was the designer for Givenchy menswear from

Only 90 years ago, a divorcée scandal rocked the House of Windsor and forced a monarch to abdicate the throne. King Edward VIII, in love with the American, twice-divorced Wallis Simpson, abruptly end his tenure as sovereign of the Commonwealth and his brother Albert ascended to the throne as King George VI. Prince Philippe’s romance with then-Princess Elizabeth raised eyebrows due to his Greek and German noble background, and their royal offspring took Elizabeth’s surname W

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London is one of the best cities in the world when speaking about bars and restaurants. And of course, there are some spectacular rooftops here as well. SushiSamba Our favorite rooftop bar in London. This place has it all. Fantastic food, spectacular views and a vibrant and sophisticated atmosphere. Our favorite time to come here is during lunch hour. Make sure to book your table in advance and always ask for a table with a great view. During lunch the atmosphere is a little

I remember Paul Cunningham visiting us in San Francisco and cooking up a storm in our tiny kitchen. One meal I distinctly have not forgotten was a delicious paella – fluffy yellow rice with flavors and aromas of saffron, sautéed bell peppers, peas, chicken, chorizo, prawns, seasoned with herbs, spices and pimentos for spiciness. Who was this “other Cunningham gentleman” I had never heard of? Although no relation to my husband’s (Cunningham) side of the family in their shar

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