Former women’s-wear designer José Ramón Reyes has been specializing in closet organization and personal shopping since he founded his company, the Custom Project, in 2012. Recently the New York– based consultant has partnered with the New York design firm Nastasi Vail, which specializes in cabinetry, to move into closet design. By adding closet design to his repertoire—everything from specifying user-friendly closet layouts and custom racks and drawers to choosing the right hangers—Reyes is able to further sim…

The renowned chef Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant concept, Rivea, at the Byblos Hotel in Saint-Tropez—just in time for the summer season. It replaces the chef’s restaurant Spoon. The Michelin three-starred Ducasse has created a menu that blends French and Italian influences with local seasonal ingredients. Starters include sardine comfit in a soup of basil, chickpeas, and sheep curd; entrées range from swordfish steak with panisses, sautéed gamberoni and vegetables to handmade pasta wi…

The new PrimaDonna S ($2,999.95)—the highest-end espresso machine yet from De’Longhi—brews a fresh cup of coffee, from whole beans, at the touch of a button in about a minute. The unique, compact design stores the beans in a stay-fresh compartment and includes a detachable carafe for milk that can be kept in the refrigerator. The machine’s control panel allows the user to completely customize each brew, from volume to strength to coarseness of the grind.
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Former women’s-wear designer José Ramón Reyes has been specializing in closet organization and personal shopping since he founded his company, the Custom Project, in 2012. Recently the New York– based consultant has partnered with the New York design firm Nastasi Vail, which specializes in cabinetry, to move into closet design. By adding closet design to his repertoire—everything from specifying user-friendly closet layouts and custom racks and drawers to choosing the right hangers—Reyes is able to further sim…

The renowned chef Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant concept, Rivea, at the Byblos Hotel in Saint-Tropez—just in time for the summer season. It replaces the chef’s restaurant Spoon. The Michelin three-starred Ducasse has created a menu that blends French and Italian influences with local seasonal ingredients. Starters include sardine comfit in a soup of basil, chickpeas, and sheep curd; entrées range from swordfish steak with panisses, sautéed gamberoni and vegetables to handmade pasta wi…

The perfumer Roja Dove, who spent more than 20 years working with Guerlain fragrances and on other fragrance projects, unveiled an exclusive collection of signature scents at Bergdorf Goodman this month. After collaborating on various fragrances for others—including the Victoria and Albert Museum’s commission for a scent inspired by its exhibit Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes—Dove decided to develop his own signature scents. It took years to develop his collection of 15 fragrances for women …

The perfumer Roja Dove, who spent more than 20 years working with Guerlain fragrances and on other fragrance projects, unveiled an exclusive collection of signature scents at Bergdorf Goodman this month. After collaborating on various fragrances for others—including the Victoria and Albert Museum’s commission for a scent inspired by its exhibit Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes—Dove decided to develop his own signature scents. It took years to develop his collection of 15 fragrances for women …

Oracella, the latest river cruiser from Orient-Express, was builtto capture the pioneering spirit. At just 200 feet long, the ship’s small size allows it to sail through remote destinations in Burma, including the Chindwin River, that are typically too narrow for ships to enter. Reservations are open for seven- and 11-night cruises that begin in July and cover the country’s diverse terrain.
On a single cruise, travelers can tour an ancient site near Monywa where nearly 500 Buddha chambers are carved into a hi…

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray arrives in September, there will be no shortage of buyers who will want to be among the first to get their hands on this latest iteration of the classic American sports car.
There’s a lot to be excited about with this ’Vette—thanks to an all-aluminum chassis (replacing the steel that makes up part of the structure of the current car), the car is able to accommodate new technology and safety features without adding to its weight. It also has a striking, contemp…

Oracella, the latest river cruiser from Orient-Express, was builtto capture the pioneering spirit. At just 200 feet long, the ship’s small size allows it to sail through remote destinations in Burma, including the Chindwin River, that are typically too narrow for ships to enter. Reservations are open for seven- and 11-night cruises that begin in July and cover the country’s diverse terrain.
On a single cruise, travelers can tour an ancient site near Monywa where nearly 500 Buddha chambers are carved into a hi…