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10 Top Winners from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Thousands of spectators flocked to the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach golf course on an unusually hot and sunny day to see this year’s collection of classics at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The prestigious, invitation-only competition is not only a spectacle of beautiful motorcars, it also serves as a fundraiser for nearly 100 charities throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Here are a few of our favorite cars, selected among this year’s winners.

Armani/Casa’s New Designs Bring Home Elegant Understated Luxury

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “Discreet Chic”

Murano glass and gray bronze Jolanda floor lamp ($9,620); hand-knotted silk Didone rug with Wave pattern ($2,190 per square meter); Joe leather-and-wood-framed tic-tac-toe with alabaster pieces ($1,565); limited-edition Borromini circular armrest chaise ($19,730); Armani/Casa 2015–2016 Collection presentation at Salone del Mobile 2015 in Milan; Ri…

Gray Is the New Black: Five Fashionable Gray Suits for Fall [SLIDESHOW]

Sleek, stylish, and subtle, gray is the new black—both for debonair power suits and casual attire. We’ve compiled an authoritative roundup of five gray suits from this fall’s fashion lineup that are sure to make a statement. Whether you are preparing for a major meeting or looking for a laid-back outfit, gray suits are an essential wardrobe staple for the upcoming fall season.

Ralph Lauren Conjures a Refined Masculinity for the Home This Fall

Originally published in the September/October 2015 issue of Robb Report Home & Style as “Man Power”

Sutton bar tools ($195) featuring carbon-fiber embossed leather; porcelain Oliver dinner plate ($75); Bentley crystal stemware ($85 each); Bauhaus table ($4,305); Penthouse Suite dining armchair ($3,225); Durban silver-plated brass pitcher ($425). Inspired by the Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 men’s Purple Label collection. (888.475.7674, ralphlaurenhome.com) 

15 Designs from around the World That You Will Want to Add to Your Home

This configurative cabinet from Molteni & C has nothing to hide.

GIUSSANO, ITALY
Consider the collector’s dilemma: After all that time spent pursuing the perfect items, he ends up closeting away those prized acquisitions, storing them behind opaque doors and within velvet-lined drawers. Kristal, from the Italian brand Molteni & C, presents a clear solution to this predicament. It is a cabinet by definition, but it is also designer Dante Bonuccelli’s irresistible, open invitation to stare. The glass unit gives the traditional display case a neoteric shift with a sleek sliding-door system concealed at the bottom. “The main idea is to create an object as light and transparent as possible so that you can see what there is inside the Kristal without losing space and light perception,” explains Bonuccelli. “You can’t have this sensation with solid furniture….

Milan’s New Menswear Meccas

A longtime fashion capital of Italy and indeed the world, Milan is stepping up its sartorial experiences for style faithfuls. Over the past year, some of Italy’s top menswear brands have opened chic and sprawling new boutiques in the cosmopolis, not only staffing them with expert tailors but also outfitting them with distinctive design elements and such special amenities as plush client clubrooms and striking art installations. Style aficionados will want to check out the latest offerings from t…

Eight Hi-Tech Health Highlights from the First White House Demo Day [SLIDESHOW]

On August 4, President Obama hosted the first White House Demo Day in history, inviting entrepreneurs from across the nation to share their start-ups, many of which included innovative technology related to health and wellness issues. Whether it was a gel that can stop massive bleeding in seconds, a detection device that can predict and prevent falls, or a teddy bear that helps kids who suffer from chronic illness to bear up, greater autonomy in treatment and prevention was the overwhelming common…

A New Book Reveals the Secrets to Finding the Best Medical Experts [Q&A]

It is a perilous time to be sick. Medical error kills 400,000 Americans a year, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. When facing a serious medical problem, it is imperative to consult with top experts to achieve the best possible outcomes. And yet, in my 30 years of managing complicated medical cases, I have seen far too many intelligent and successful people get terrible results because they failed to seek out expert opinions and consider all of their options. Some think …

Cate Blanchett’s Eco-Friendly Sydney Estate Is Listed for Nearly $15 Million

In 2005, actress Cate Blanchett and her husband, Andrew Upton, purchased the historic, 19th-century Bulwarra estate in Hunter’s Hill—a suburb of Sydney, Australia. A decade later, after adding a slew of eco-friendly amenities to the sandstone abode, the couple is listing the home for nearly $15 million. Featuring high-tech solar paneling to generate clean energy, hydronic underfloor heating, low-energy lighting, and a rainwater tank that recycles water for irrigation purposes, the house is an energy-efficient …