US national parks are known for spectacular vistas, and for wholesome recreation opportunities targeting contemporary middle-class (white) tourists, who are today encouraged to “find your park.” As argued in Chapter 2, cosmopolitanism serves as a lens that helps us to understand, contextualize, and evaluate many elements of the experience of eating in the US national…
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Brunello Cucinelli’s women’s autumn/winter 2024 collection
There is always charm in tailored simplicity and natural refinement, and Brunello Cucinelli’s women’s autumn/winter 2024 collection emulates that perfectly. A collection born from the art of sentiment, the new line-up goes back to the Italian luxury brand’s origins, with craftsmanship and quality at the heart of its creations. The collection celebrates authenticity not just…
Beauty Fragrances – Hostess with the Mostest
For trendsetter and host extraordinaire Wendy Long, “No element is too small to be fussed over”—perfumes and home fragrances included. Armed with the ability to elevate every experience, Singaporean tastemaker Wendy Long counts her eye for detail as her secret weapon for creating unforgettable events. This Cancerian has indeed come a long way since her…
The Fall/Winter 2024 Makeup
Rebel Reveals The fall/winter 2024 runway shows from GERMANIER, LOUIS VUITTON and CHRISTIAN COWAN highlight a striking makeup trend focused on bold embellishments and vivid textures. This season’s beauty looks emphasise dramatic eyes and a touch of sparkle, showcasing an audacious approach to colour and form. Chroma PunkBold, colourful eye makeup defines the beauty trends…
Haute Bijoux – The latest and most talked-about collections
TOTAL CANNAGEThe artistic director behind Dior Joaillerie, Victoire de Castellane, pays tribute to the Maison’s heritage with the latest My Dior collection, which references the iconic cannage pattern that once adorned the Napoleon III chairs in the haute couture salons at 30 Avenue Montaigne where Monsieur Dior presented his fashion show in 1947. Seen on…
Cartier’s Latest High Jewellery Collection – Nature Sauvage
It always begins with a love story.” I’m in Vienna for the launch of Cartier’s new high jewellery collection and Jacqueline Karachi, the brand’s director of high jewellery creation, is telling me about the creative process behind itshigh jewellery collections. Karachi explains, “When we decide on a theme, we research the stones, then present the…
The beauty and the resilience of the 244-year-old French jewellery brand in a new era
Chaumet’s Charles Leung talks to BAZAAR about the beauty and the resilience of the 244-year-old French jewellery brand in a new era. It was a hot June summer, and the city of Paris was bustling with Olympic preparations. But the sophisticated vibe at the biannual Haute Couture week and Haute Jewellery presentationss was somewhat in…
How safe is your pension? – Life Insights
Pensions seem constantly to be in the news, usually making bad headlines. Scandals are typically of two types: defined-benefit schemes breaking their pension promises, and individual savers in all types of scheme being scammed out of their money. Although big news when it happens, most defined-benefit schemes do not fail and, where they do, there…
Red Corn Cookies – Memorable Recipes
I love these corn cookies because they are part shortbread, part sugar cookie, and all delicious. They are sure to surprise anyone who tastes them because corn is an unusual ingredient in a cookie. I love adding a topping of lemon-lavender icing or hazelnut brittle—or both!—to bring the cookies to a new level. Enjoy with…
Pensions you arrange for yourself – Life Insights
Pension schemes you arrange for yourself are always defined-contribution pensions, so all of the information in the last four sections applies (except there are usually no employer contributions). Anyone can have a pension scheme, and anyone else can pay into it for you – for example, if you’re caring for children or doing other unpaid…