A historic estate in East Hampton has gone on the market with one of the highest list prices of the year. The 11.2-acre, $140 million property is occupied by two homes perched on a knoll with views from their wide back porches of Georgica Pond and the distant Atlantic Ocean. Built for a prominent New York City surgeon in 1931, the six-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot main home—named Shepard Krech House—is one of only six homes included in the Briar Patch Road Historic District.

On the National Register of Histor…

In the early 1970s, Ghurka founder Marley Hodgson bid on military gear made by a Ghurka soldier stationed in India decades earlier. Inspired by the fine leather and premier craftsmanship, he created a similar leather knapsack for his son, marking the founding of his American leather-goods company. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Ghurka is releasing eight different types of hard-sided, custom-made trunks that evoke the brand’s original designs.

Handmade by artisan craftsmen in Florence, Italy, the trunks …

From cumbersome cathode-ray tube tanks to the once bright promise of plasma that now seems to have pixelated out of prominence, 4K TVs have become the new vanguard in optical excellence. With resolution-rich, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and now even organic versions of the same technology (OLEDs) that allow for pencil-thin screens and awe-inspiring arrays of color, 2015’s top 4K TVs from the following television titans have the future of home entertainment looking brighter than ever. 

Founded in 2007, Retrosuperfuture—the Italian label responsible for Super sunglasses—crafts colorful, acetate, eclectic eyewear in a variety of bold aesthetics. Following the success of its first brick-and-mortar store in New York, the brand has opened a second U.S. location in Los Angeles. Because of its proximity to downtown L.A. and its reputation as a creative hub, Silver Lake was the natural choice for the innovative brand’s first West Coast boutique.

Designed by the Mexican firm Savvy Studio, the 1,90…

Drawing inspiration from Ralph Lauren’s beloved collection of vintage cars, the Ralph Lauren Automotive Eyewear Collection imbues modern sunglasses with design elements reminiscent of classic automobiles. Guided by the belief that fashion is fleeting but style is forever, Lauren’s new summer collection uses three distinct design elements to link the sunglasses to the automotive world: lightweight aluminum, similar to the type used on classic racecars; vintage screws, comparable to those used in vintage-car bod…

In embarking on an expedition—be it venturing on a safari or exploring an urban jungle—the right clothes and accessories will enhance the experience. As sportswear becomes more and more the attire of choice for most occasions, designers are taking the liberty of reinventing the essentials, although never sacrificing functionality. Whether you are trekking up the Dolomites or down Madison Avenue, the following items—from a dashing safari hat to a rechargeable self-warming jacket—are sure to elev…

Inspired by the quaint, colorful Victorian homes scattered around Water Mill, N.Y., 41 Mill Pond Lane blends sandy beiges and soft blues to create a cottage-style Hamptons getaway. The more than 4,000-square-foot home was built in 2014 by John Rives and decorated by interior designer Guillaume Gentet. The four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home (another room can be used as either a fifth bedroom or a study) is situated on a half-acre of land and offers beautiful views of Mill Pond.

Sweeping 10-foot ceil…

Palm-tree-lined streets lead up to 222 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla., a contemporary home with 20-foot-high loft ceilings, four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and easy access to some of Florida’s finest beaches. Built in 1930, the 7,056-square-foot home has been completely redesigned. Monochromatic white rooms, vintage wood floors, and a white spiral staircase are just a few of its standout features. The home is currently listed for $14,995,000. (Inquiries: Dora Puig, 305.613.2118, dora@dorapuig.com; 22…

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Charlie Trotter once described the chef, author, and NPR radio-show host Norman Van Aken as “the Walt Whitman of American Cuisine.” Critically praised for his trailblazing menus, the self-taught chef is recognized worldwide for his unique manner of merging Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African, and American flavors, and he has been on the prestigious James Beard list of Who’s Who in American Food & Beverage since 2003.

Born and raised in Illinois, Van Aken traveled t…

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Phillip Bryant was raised in rural Stafford, Va., in a household where canning and pickling came as naturally as climbing the trees in the orchards. His first steps into the culinary profession immersed him in Richmond’s restaurant scene. But in 2005, Bryant honed his skills by moving West and training with chef Norman Van Aken at Norman’s on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Bryant impressed the master chef with his diligence, working through every station until he was…