TIFFANY & CO. STORE OPENING

 

The stars lit up New York City in celebration of the official re-opening of Tiffany & Co.’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue — The Landmark.

After four years, the wait is finally over. On Thursday night the stars poured into New York City to celebrate the official re-opening of Tiffany & Co.’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, the Landmark.

Dressed in Max Mara and draped in Tiffany jewelry, Wonder Woman actor, Gal Gadot, joined CEO Anthony Ledru and executive VP Alexandre Arnault, just the day before on April 27th for an intimate ceremonial ribbon-cutting opening for a select 200 guests and press.

Ledru and Arnault have high hopes for the Landmark expecting millions of visitors in just the upcoming months stating, “It used to rank in the top five attractions in New York, alongside the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State building. We’d like to [get] back there soon.”

"It's more than a store. It's a landmark. It's an art gallery, an exhibition space, several restaurants, and a private club. It's many things under the same roof. Even though it's not officially open until tomorrow, if you want to buy something, please, we can find a salesperson to help you with that,"

Arnault stated.

This is the first major renovation of New York's iconic Tiffany store (at 57th Street and 5th Avenue), now called The Landmark, since its first opening in 1940.

The exterior of this iconic store has been kept true to its original form from 1940 with only the interior of the Landmark to be renovated. The mastermind behind the interior design is architect Peter Marino.

EXPERIENCES AT THE LANDMARK

AUDREY EXPERIENCE

This immersive installation celebrates the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s with a replica of Audrey Hepburn’s black dress by the house of Givenchy – worn in the movie’s opening sequence – is dramatically unveiled.

BLUE BOX CAFÉ BY DANIEL BOULUD

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud brings a seasonally inspired daytime menu, breakfast and tea included, to the new café now open to reservations at Tiffany & Co. The redesigned space includes a private dining area and bar with art installations.

HIGH JEWELRY WORKSHOP

At The Landmark’s High Jewelry Workshop, visitors can witness first-hand the House’s master artisans transform their most remarkable jewels into works of art.

STATE OF THE ART

Art is present in all forms, including paintings, sculpture, videos, NFTs, and  installations that have been acquired by Tiffany in the last two years.

Integrated throughout the Landmark’s 10 floors are over 40 unique artworks, featuring both original works and never-before-seen Tiffany-commissioned pieces by world-renowned artists (such as Anna Weyant, Damien Hirst, Daniel Arsham, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, and Rashid Johnson).

Tiffany Blue® forms a common thread throughout the artworks, which span a range of media from paintings to sculptures.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

The Landmark was built to operate sustainably for years to come. The store is registered for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and WELL Platinum certification and was built to operate sustainably for years to come.

INSIDE THE LANDMARK

The almost 10,000-square meter flagship spans 10 luxurious floors for customers to shop (as well as a private penthouse for select clients)and a three-store glass addition at the top.

FIRST FLOOR: WELCOME TO TIFFANY

Upon entering into the main floor of the Landmark, visitors will be dazzled with a 22-foot “Diamond Skylight” art installation by Hugh Hutton. This floor will house pieces from the House’s most coveted collections, including Tiffany Lock, Tiffany T, Tiffany HardWear, and Tiffany Knot, as well as luminous diamond designs. 

THIRD FLOOR: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE

Guaranteed to make hearts flutter, the Landmark’s third floor was created for engaged couples. Reminiscent of wedding gowns, ivory silk panels the walls creating the perfect backdrop for couples to select their Tiffany & Co.’s engagement rings.

FIFTH FLOOR: SILVER STATEMENTS

In search of the latest and greatest pieces to come out of the iconic house of Tiffany’s and Co.? The fifth floor of the Landmark is for you. Here you will discover the latest and most talked about sterling silver jewelry such as the Tiffany HardWear necklaces, sculptural Elsa Peretti cuffs, and the new Return to Tiffany pendants.

SIXTH FLOOR: THE ART OF LIVING

Curate a beautiful home with the extraordinary collections led by Tiffany’s newly appointed Artistic Director for Home, Lauren Santo Domingo. Tiffany Wisteria, Tiffany T True, and Valse Bleue collections on The Landmark’s sixth floor.

SEVENTH FLOOR: SAVOIR FAIRE BEYOND COMPARE

The Landmark’s seventh floor is the pinnacle of creativity and craftsmanship – aka: Tiffany High Jewelry. Bespoke pieces featuring remarkable white and yellow diamonds to mesmerizing colored gemstone designs will have you floored.

 

MENSWEAR: PANTS COLOR-WHEEL

 

Reintroduce some cheer into your wardrobe: colorful jeans for every personality and style.

Brown, beige, blue — tired of the same old, same old — day in, day out look? It’s time you experimented with the color wheel of jeans available to you and anyone else looking to add some cheer and spontaneity to their outfit of the day.

Whether it’s casual Friday at work, boy’s night out, or date night with your special person — colored jeans come in all shapes, sizes, and silhouettes. Put a look together, with these options below, just this time, with a little more pop.

Take a spin at the color wheel of jeans below.

OVERDYED 5 POCKET JEANS AT ADSUM FOR $210

These sea-foam colored jeans are the unexpected wardrobe update that will go with everything you already own. Not to mention this new addition will be — by far — the best wardrobe update from those oversized blue jeans.

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SLIM STRAIT 5 POCKET JEANS AT SID MASHBURN FOR $175

Add some charm to your afternoon wardrobe with these pocket jeans from Sid Mashburn. The brand is famous for it’s Southern Gentleman take on tailoring and this isn’t their only option on colorful denim. Check out the range on their site, click link below!

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MANAAKI ‘RAANGI’ STRAIGHT JEANS AT MR. PORTER FOR $180

Love the baggy jean style for you? Fret not, I have you covered with these jeans in shade of brown from Mr. Porter. They are comfortable and it’s color makes it work-wear approved for office settings. Wear these Manaaki ‘Raangi’ jeans with a light jacket and spring sweater for that effortless fashion forward look.

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RICK OWENS’ DRKSHDW "Detroit" JEANS AT SELFEDGE FOR $875

These orange colored jeans are a special edition from Rick Owens Detroit jean. They are made of Japanese selvedge denim with an orange warp (top yarn) and pink weft (outside yarn). Pair these orange jeans with a basic white tee or v-neck with combat boots to make a statement that will linger with people long after you’ve left.

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LOOSE FIT DARK BROWN WASH JEANS AT ABERCROMBIE FOR $90

These dark brown jeans are a total throwback to early 2000s icon: Think black and white photos of models on the beach. to those ‘90s vibes. Wear these Abercrombie ripped boot-cut jeans with a flannel and people will be speculating whether you’ve got 6-pack abs hidden underneath.

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1995 D-SARK 09c43 STRAIGHT JEANS AT DIESEL FOR $195

Dare to be bold? Pair these jeans with vintage rocker tee and you’ll have people doing a double-take. Made to party, Diesel took inspiration from the ‘90s techno scene to create 1995 fire engine red jeans.

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CONTEMPORARY ART

 

Contemporary art reflects the complexities that shape our diverse, rapidly changing world. Here are some of the best works in the art market today to inspire your next shopping trip.

Van Gogh’s Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers being auctioned at Christie’s (March 30, 1987). SOLD FOR: £22,500,000.

When a print of his that sold for £75,000 in an online sale in April 2021. 

Banksy didn’t create prints to make money. His art was sold for low prices to democratize his art and make it accessible. People would buy his art with cash or credit card with no awareness of it’s future value.

Banksy has been selling his art since the 1990s. Alongside his street art, Banksy has been creating works for sale for more than 20 years. The earliest pieces at auction date from 1998, while his earliest commercial prints are from 2002. 

This is the perfect example of who a contemporary artist is. The work of contemporary artists is a dynamic combination of materials, methods, concepts, and subjects that challenge traditional boundaries and defy easy definition. Contemporary art is made (majority are by living artists, but not always the case) to reflect the complex issues that shape our diverse, global, and rapidly changing world.

Diverse and eclectic, contemporary art is distinguished by the very lack of a uniform organizing principle, ideology, or -ism. The most prominent feature of contemporary art is the fact that it has no distinct feature or a single characteristic. It is defined by the artist's ability to innovate and bring out a modern masterpiece.

Below is a carefully curated collection of art to inspire your next purchase, gift idea, or decor piece to compliment your space. Enjoy!

Dom Perignon Balloon Venus by Jeff Koons ($20,160 GBP)

‘LOVE’ by Robert Indiana ($1,260 EUR)

Zwei Gruppen von 1zu11 by Max Bill ($88,200 USD)

Multipo Pillola: Concetto Spaziale by Lucio Fontana (88,200 EUR)

Concetto Spaziale, Attese by Lucio Fontana (799,000 EUR)

‘Pan’ Contemporary piece by George Condo ($70,000 - $100,000)

Symphony by Alfred Basbous ($15,120 GBP)

Smoker Banner by Tom Wesselmann ($119,700 USD)

Oiseau-Tripode by Jean Arp ($252,000 USD)

‘Donna a Cavallo’ (Contemporary piece) by Fernando Botero (3748,000)

Chum (Orange) by KAWS ($35,000 USD)

Coffee Cup Fragment by Michael Craig-Martin ($1,512 GBP)

Moto-Scultura by Ugo Nespolo (6,000 - 8,000 EUR)

 

TRANSPORTABLE RICHES

 

Mysterious travelers of the earth - the bear keepers, snake charmers, and fortune tellers of the world -are synonymous with gold coins.

Gypsies were one of the very first people to wear their money or gold coins as an accessory.

‘Salome',’ by Henri Regnault (1870) The MET, New York, NY.

GYPSIES

They did this for two reasons: first, it served as a convenient way to transport their money where they can always see it and secondly, to showcase their wealth along their travels. Gypsies’ love of opulence reflects their culture’s belief system of sharing your success with others including the importance of honor and generosity.

“Not Titled”, (1869) by Émile Vernet-Lecomte

Not everything that shines is JUST gold.

Easily transportable, it’s no wonder jewelry became the first form of currency. Dating back to 3500 BC Mesopotamia, jewelry was being traded for goods, supplies, and services. This bartering system was so successful that it quickly spread to other ancient trade routes outside of Mesopotamia.

Coin design varied from kingdom to kingdom in accordance with their local arts, culture, and leaders.  So, despite the varying shape or size of coins, it was the weight that determined the monetary value.

TURKEY (Lydian Kingdom)

The first coins of standardized size, weight, and shape were created by the Lydian Kingdom (present day Turkey) around 650-700 BC. The coins were a naturally occurring combination of gold and silver, known as ‘electrum’. Lydians would carve designs on one side of the coin and marked the other side with indents.

ANCIENT CHINA

Alongside the Lydians, Ancient China was also creating their own coins. But before these coins, the Shang Dynasty used sea snail shells called cowries. Then they applied pieces of gold in the letters of Chinese cities on them. Next, knives of different metals were used as currency.

In 220 BC coins as money became popular throughout the country. These Chinese coins feature some sort of square or round hole. This was deliberately added so that coins could be tied to a string or wire for easier transport. 

Jeune Femme de Profil (1915) by Samuel Mutzner

ROMANS

In Ancient Rome, the Romans set coins as jewelry called ‘Gemme Numari’, which literally translates to ‘coin gems’ or ‘nummary gems.’ These coins were treated as works of art and served as vehicles for creativity for artists in Ancient Greece and Rome. These medallions had figurines of kings, queens, and individuals of greatness. The Romans praised their emperors, placing their faces on the front and their achievements on the back.

‘Priestess of Delphi,’ by John Collier (1891). Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.

GREEKS

The Greeks honored the gods on their coins, depicting their image on the face and an attribute on the back. Larger coins were used as medals or awards that were given to individuals who displayed strength of character, courage in a perilous situation, or performed a noble deed. These larger coins were a sign of respect and honor for all to see what he or she has done for others/greater good of all. These coins have given art historians invaluable knowledge on cultural accomplishments especially since these are the only existing form of written form of historic documentation.

EUROPEANS and PACIFIC REGION

As war waged in the 1940s between Europe and the Pacific region, lonely soldiers and sailors away from home, family, and loved ones began the trend of ‘Sweetheart Coins’ or ‘Victorian Love Coins’. Not knowing whether they would make it back home to their loved ones and lovers, coins would be smoothed, worked, and engraved by hand with meaningful names, dates, designs, or initials.

Other times, the coin would be left intact, and the sentimental message(s) would be engraved on the edges around the images of liberty or royalty.  The messages on the coins could be used as spiritual reminders, family documentation, or sentimental sweet nothings. Coins became lucky charms, jewelry, and works of art. Other methods used to create these ‘Love Tokens’ was to heat a coin into a desired shape, drill a hole, and connected several pieces together to become ‘Sweetheart’ jewelry.

Such jewelry could be transformed into a bracelet, chain for watches, and necklaces. ‘Victorian Love Tokens’, coin jewelry, ornaments, or medallions were worn as bracelets, pins, or necklaces for many years awaiting family reunion. They were mostly found around England, Australia, and other countries where the military was stationed. Coins were also made into brooches, earrings, and cuff-links. Jewelry from coins were also common with people throughout England, Australia, and other countries where soldiers were stationed. It is believed that the love token originated in Great Britain as early as the 13th century with the practice of bending coins.

Sunset on a Rough Sea (1873) by James Hamilton

 

FIT & LEAN WITH EMS TRAINING

 

Fit and lean in just 20-minute (weekly) training sessions? Every lazy person’s dream (and stubborn fat’s nightmare)!

Is there anything more disheartening or frustrating than ‘stubborn fat’? Sometimes, no matter how faithful you are to your workout routine, it’s those last few pounds that just refuse to melt away.

If this is your situation, then adding Electrical Muscle Stimulation (or EMS for short) to your regular workout routine may just be for you. EMS is a type of training method that improves body tone, strengthens muscles, and overall fitness. It involves wearing an EMS device that stimulates muscles with tiny electrodes.

A regular workout routine typically only stimulates fast twitch muscles but with an EMS device both the slow and fast-twitch muscles are activated. Incorporating an EMS device into your routine will also shorten the amount of time spent in the gym. The efficiency of these devices promises results for as little as 20 minutes a day.

Almost every wellness center and gym offer EMS training sessions with their licensed personal trainers. During an EMS training session, the individual wears an EMS device in the form of a suit, vest, and/or shorts that is wired and fits tight (to prevent accidents during the workout) of a which will electrically stimulate distinctive groups of muscles. The individual is instructed to hold different poses for several seconds.

As you exercise (which is already engaging your muscles), electrical impulses from the EMS device force muscles to contract, resulting in more muscle recruitment. These pulses act as resistance, making the seemingly ‘simple’ movements feel much harder to do and leaves you fatigued much faster. 

EMS training does not hurt but the light tingling sensation from the device may take some getting used to. The sensations are completely normal as they indicate the device is working and stimulating muscles. Just like any other training, how sore the body will feel after a session of EMS training depends on multiple factors, such as the intensity of the work out, weights used, and length of time.

Although EMS training sessions are brief, they are quite intense and failing to properly assess the maximum electrical exposure can be dangerous. The German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imagery (DGKN) warns that EMS devices can cause muscle and kidney damage, when used incorrectly.

Before starting, you should have your liver function checked and make sure that you are not suffering from a muscle disorder. The best (and safest) way to add EMS training to your regular workout routine is with a trained physical therapist who is knowledgeable in applying the device and using regulated with FDA-approved units. In moderation and under medical supervision, EMS training is acceptable.

Besides accelerated body toning results, other benefits include improved muscle strength and endurance. The EMS device encourages your body to enter a high metabolic state, helping sculpt even the most stubborn areas of the body such as the waist, hip, and thigh areas. Results will be evident if you use the device for 20-30 minutes a day, 5 times a week.

The best EMS machine depends on which EMS device best targets your stubborn areas and is of specific body concern to you. Most EMS devices are made to tone a muscle group or body part.

Here are the most popular EMS devices in the market today.

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EMS BOOTY TRAINER AT LE PEACH CLUB FOR $49

Le peach booty trainer stimulates your (booty) muscles for a low effort/ high intensity workout. Just 20 minutes a day get your bum in those perfect peachy curves.

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SLENDERTONE ABS 8 TONING BELT AT AMAZON FOR $130

With 10 toning programs and 100 intensity levels, you can sculpt the midsection of your dreams in just 8 weeks. The SlenderTone ABs & Toning Belt is a comfy band designed specially for the abdominal muscles. Like with any EMS machine, the SlenderTone Belt mimics a workout by flexing your muscles very rapidly.

Out of the 10 programs, 7 are for passive use when you’re on the couch, in bed or lounging. Then when you’re doing any cardio activity or ab exercises, tap into the 3 active programs to amplify your results.

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POWERDOT 2.0 DUO SMART MUSCLE STIMULATOR AT THERABODY FOR $349

More than just an EMS machine, the FDA-cleared THERABODY POWERDOT 2.0 DUO SMART MUSCLE STIMULATOR relieves pain, helps you get a faster recovery and unlocks better performance from your workouts.

The duo version has 2 pod devices for faster results when you target both sides of the muscle group or both sides of your body at once. This EMS machine also includes transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) too. This sends little electrical pulses to the nerves to release pain-blocking chemicals. And that’s renowned for pain relief, especially for menstrual cramps.

Lastly, it’s pretty smart. The app-powered personalized treatments make sure that you place the pads in the right place to get the most from your 20 minutes, once or twice daily session.

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TACTICAL-X ABS STIMULATOR AT SPINPAPER FOR $60

The L(A)B EMS Body Toning System tightens and tones your body with pre-programmed workouts for stubborn fat areas. Use the EMS toning technology that’s always non-invasive and pain-free to sculpt yourself across these 6 unique programs.

Relieve tension and tightness while you target problem areas on your tum, arms, thighs, bum and more. Overall, you can combine these fast and slow-twitch muscle movement stimulation sessions with any regular workouts you’re doing in the gym for even faster results.

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TENSCARE PERFECT EMS & TENS UNIT AT CURRENT BODY FOR $69

The TensCare Perfect EMS & TENS Unit is a reasonably priced entry into the muscle toning and pain relief arena. With its easy-to-use digital display, quickly strengthen weakened muscles and get pain management where you need it most.

It’s easy to place the pads wherever you like on your body and the integrated treatment timer helps you use the EMS and TENS technology to full effect.

 Just follow the program 1-2 times a day with effects that last up to 4 hours after using the EMS machine. It’s discrete and easy to add to your regular daily routine.

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