When the architect Richard Meier built his third residential glass tower in New York City’s West Village overlooking the Hudson River, he turned on the charm. The first two 15-story buildings were finished in 2002 to great acclaim. For the neighboring 165 Charles Street, however, Meier designed both the building and the interiors of its 31 apartments. Among other Meier-chosen details, the sleek all-white, Meier-signature kitchens and wide-plank wenge floors at this property complement the best Lower Manhattan …

All eyes will be on Ferrari this year at Monterey Car Week, and the nucleus of this attention will be Casa Ferrari Carmel, serving as home base for everything Ferrari related. From Wednesday, August 12, to Sunday, August 16, the estate—modeled after Enzo Ferrari’s house at the marque’s Fiorano Circuit racetrack in Bologna, Italy—will be open and free to the public. Vintage favorites, such as a 250 Monza and the 250 LM, will be on display alongside all of Ferrari’s current models, including the FF and the new F…

As soon as one approaches this Ed Niles–designed, geometric estate, it is apparent that 41800 Pacific Coast Highway is not the typical Malibu beach house.

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A glass atrium entryway, with a brick wall clad in floating plants, immediately opens to a steep glass-and-steel staircase. The main living area lies below and effortlessly blends contemporary elements—concrete walls, French Cesium blue marble floors, and sharp angular lines—with traditional Japanese concepts, such …

Teeming with an array of marine wildlife, the cerulean blue waters of French Polynesia are perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike. This summer, interested parties can charter Camper & Nicholsons International’s 164-foot Silencio yacht and embark on an up-close and personal sea-life experience in the Society Islands—a protected ocean sanctuary since 2002. Guided by a team of experts from Tahiti Private Expeditions, guests will learn about whales and the sanctuary’s other sea creatures. In addition …

From September 3 through 5, car cognoscenti the world over will convene in Woodstock, England, to see and be seen at the 10th annual Salon Privé and its marque attraction, the 2015 Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elegance. Set on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough—and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill—the three-day display of automotive aristocracy will include classic and one-off models (including motorcycles), the latest supercars, and concepts.

Flowing with Champagne and attendees dressed to impress, the garden-party-style Con…

Flora and fauna are perennial favorites of jewelry designers, and recent designs are portraying flowers in fresh, colorful forms. These six alluring jeweled blossoms range from elaborate and glamourous to refined and demure. 

The perfect bag for outdoor adventure must be both utilitarian and designed with form in mind—ensuring it is practical and stylish. The following five chic bags will enhance a range of outdoor activities, from rugged trail hikes to picture-perfect picnics.

Every surfer in Western civilization owes a debt of gratitude to First Lieutenant James King of the Royal Navy. It was 1779 and his trip aboard the HMS Discovery had not been smooth sailing after the commander, Captain James Cook, had lost his life while angering the local inhabitants at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. The unexpected delay, however, gave King time to observe the native watermen riding waves on large planks, an activity he recorded and reported upon his return. Over two centuries later, surfing spans t…

Robert A.M. Stern Architects has just released renderings of 30 Park Place—the New York firm’s new billion-dollar project—which includes the Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown. The 82-story tower will be downtown Manhattan’s tallest residential building (926 feet), over half of which will be occupied by the Four Seasons hotel and private residences. The new images tour the homes’ interiors, showcasing ceilings as high as nearly 14 feet, and windows almost as tall. The building is no fishbowl, ho…

With no aging, all tequilas come from the still as a clear blanco. However, as these agave distillates are barrel-matured to become reposados, añejos, or extra añejos, they take on ever-deepening hues that run the gamut from pale yellow to deep golden brown, depending upon the length of time they spend in oak and the types of barrels used. However, the just-released crystal-clear Herradura Ultra ($70) may give pause to those connoisseurs who claim they can tell whether a tequila is an añejo (which must be barr…