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Parisian Paradise

Combining culture and couture, the French capital city is an ideal luxe destination
Paris oozes luxury, and it seems to do so effortlessly. French men and women at one of the city’s many outdoor cafés always look chic and confident in their skin. It’s this attitude that creates the high-class aura you feel among the city’s [...]

Kyra Shapurji | October-November 2008 | Continued

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A Lifetime of Art

Satoru Abe opens a permanent collection for his work
At 82, Satoru Abe considers himself a little too old to be an artistic nomad, moving from gallery space to gallery space, at the mercy of landlords and rising costs of rents.
He thought he’d found a lucky spot when he moved into a church-owned space at 888 [...]

Nadine Kam | October-November 2008 | Continued

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Fall Fashion Fantasy

Ethereal and enchanting designs takes on a fairy tale twist
Fall, with its combination of holidays, lends itself to fantasy, starting with All Hallow’s Eve, when all manner of forest fairies, witches, goddesses and nymphs emerge from their dark hiding places.
In the black of night at Foster Botanical Garden, we celebrated the metamorphosis brought by the [...]

Nadine Kam | October-November 2008 | Continued

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20 Years Of Roy’s

How acclaimed Hawaii chef Roy Yamaguchi created an empire built on respect
Picture this: It’s 1988, and in an office building somewhere in Honolulu, a shy young chef has come to ask an architect’s advice. Hearing his proposal, the architect reaches across his desk for the phone and makes a call.
“There’s some guy here in my [...]

Jo McGarry | October-November 2008 | Continued

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Los Angeles Luxury

From Bel Air to Beverly Hills, indulge in the city of the stars
We live in a world where it often seems like anything can happen - in Los Angeles, anything does. It truly is the land of limitless possibilities. The gritty, bustling streets of Hollywood are home to actors dreaming of fame and fortune, while [...]

admin | August-September 2008 | Continued

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Art Advisers

Choose the right pieces for your business with Fine Art Associates
For centuries, art collections have tended to separate life’s winners and losers, and even among corporations, it’s easy to see who has the resources to invest in what some might deem a non-essential endeavor, by simply looking at the amount of artwork on view in [...]

Nadine Kam | August-September 2008 | Continued

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Suited For Success

Al Tomonari of Neiman Marcus shares business and personal philosophies
Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma.”
That statement from fashion publisher John Fairchild is an apt description of Al Tomonari, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus. The town’s best-dressed businessman is a reflection of the brand he represents. He is classy, elegant, [...]

Susan Sunderland | August-September 2008 | Continued

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Mongolia

In the land of nomads lie rustic, natural adventures
There are some places in the world that still inspire romantic visions of a bygone era, times when life seemed simpler, more savage, close to nature. Mongolia is one of those places.
The name of this far-off land conjures memories of high school history and the illusive figures [...]

Aubrey Yee | June-July 2008 | Continued

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Meet Peter Lik

Australian photographer finds art in Hawaii and nature
You may find him roaming the beaches of Maui, climbing the mountains of Colorado or scouring the deserts of Australia on a quest to take the perfect picture. He is sometimes spotted in his straw cowboy hat and a sleeveless vest, but also can be found in a [...]

Matt Tuohy | June-July 2008 | Continued

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SUMMERTIME

A flirtatious glance, a flash of bare skin in luxurious silks and cool cottons, warm summer days and sultry nights provide an inspired recipe for mischief.
The season’s long days evoke the spirit of carefree leisure and if there are any rules about sneaking a glimpse of a perfect stranger, summer has a way of inducing [...]

Nadine Kam | June-July 2008 | Continued

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Luxe Cheese

Charles de Gaulle once uttered, “How can one conceive a one-party system in a country that has over 200 cheeses?” I uttered something like “Where do I begin?” when I first began pairing wine and cheese. There is an ever-growing number of individual cheeses from all over the world and even more wines as possible [...]

October-November 2008 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Small Batch Bourbons

If there was a signature American winter drink, one that could take you through the oranges and ambers of fall and into the white blanket of winter, or at least into the cool of a Manoa evening, then it would have to be bourbon. Not the gasoline-flavored stuff of years ago, but now handcrafted, mellow [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Guava BBQ Kurobuta Pork Shank

Island holiday meals demand their own traditions. We are, after all, the melting pot of all things culinary, so why not substitute local flavors on our Thanksgiving plates?
At Michel’s at the Colony Surf, German-born executive chef Hardy Kintscher has spent the past two decades living with Hawaii ingredients. And he’s always looking for ways to [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Fine Dining Gem

Island-fresh ingredients and fabulous wines make Azul at Ihilani an award-winning affair
There are a few things you probably already know about Azul at Ihilani:
It’s a perennial winner of the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award.
It offers an impressive wine program.
And it’s a bit of a drive from Waikiki.
Here, however, are a few things that may comes [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Easily Amuse

Sip from an impressive array of wines at the Honolulu Design Center’s wine bar
Wine heaven has been discovered, and thy name is Amuse Wine Bar.
Inside this vino universe, pinots, cabernets, mer-lots, Rieslings and more await wine lovers thirsting for a sip of that sweet nectar. Located on the second floor of the Honolulu Design Center [...]

October-November 2008 | Kerry Miller | 0 comments | Continued
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Lanai Luxury

Bask in the peaceful, palacial property of Four Seasons Lanai, the Lodge at Koele
Two world-weary women sat at the edge of a pristine pond on a postcard-perfect Saturday morning. As neighboring jewel-toned bushes of bougainvillea danced in swathes of sunshine and endless emerald expanses of lawn stretched before, behind and around them, one turned to [...]

October-November 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Turbo Charged

The famed car name meets the need for speed
Some might say that Porsche is the traditionalist among manufacturers because the 911 has been around since the 1960s with the same general shape. But that is like saying that, since the personal computer has looked pretty much the same over the years, nothing much has changed [...]

October-November 2008 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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