A. Lange & Söhne has unveiled its Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase watch. The timepiece requires an adjustment of only one day every 122.6 years—rather than every 2.5 years as with most moon-phase watches on the market—thanks to a more precise seven-gear transmission. According to the watch manufacturer, based in Glashütte, Switzerland, it works by linking the moon display to the hour-wheel continuum, where it tracks the actual orbit of the moon in increments too slight to see with the naked eye. Additionally, the…

The venerable New York luggage maker T. Anthony, which over the past nearly 70 years has sold its handmade pieces to notables such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, partnered with the Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel in New York on an exclusive set of luggage. The five hard-covered designs evoke the golden age in travel, a theme reflected in the Chatwal’s own Empire art deco architecture. The deep-red canvas pieces with brown leather trim and polished nickel hardware are a no…

Ever wonder what happens to all those used Scotch-whisky barrels once the distilleries are through with them? Up until now, huge planters and awkward-looking furniture were among the most viable solutions. But Daniel Marshall, who has been making luxury cigar humidors since 1982, had a better idea: Why not turn them into humidors? After all, single-malt whisky and cigars are one of the world’s classic pairings. But specifically, it was The Balvenie 21 Year Old Portwood casks that caught Marshall’s attention. A…

The Mondavi family’s winemaking legacy began in 1943, when Rosa and Cesare Mondavi purchased the Charles Krug winery. There, three generations of their descendants, under the leadership of the patriarch Peter Mondavi Sr., now combine their talents to produce superbly delineated Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, among other varietals. The family’s most recent endeavor, Aloft, is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon crafted to express the inimitable character of Howell Mountain. So…

A 25,000-square-foot penthouse spanning the 15th floor of the 3-year-old Residences at W Hollywood is one of the largest penthouse properties in the world. The $45 million residence—more than a half acre of space—potentially has all the comforts of a sprawling Los Angeles estate. The raw space features many of the curving forms and long horizontal lines that defined the style of art deco, and the residence’s architect, Los Angeles–based Richardson Robertson III, envisions sleek, curvilinear interiors designed …

For 10 days each February, the desert city of Palm Springs becomes an oasis for devotees of modernist design. Now in its ninth year, Modernism Week offers visitors access to more than 100 events that run the gamut from architecture lectures and documentary screenings to gallery exhibitions and cocktail receptions, all paying tribute to 20th-century design.
The venue for Modernism Week is apt. During the United States’ post–World War II economic boom, Palm Springs was at the heart of the midcentury modernist m…

Following the Russian Revolution, most of the lavish jewels and enamel eggs created by Peter Carl Fabergé for the Russian imperial court were sold off or disappeared. Many ended up in museums and private collections around the world. Now, the largest known collection of Fabergé’s works is being given to the city of Saint Petersburg for the opening of its first Fabergé museum.
Housed in the neoclassical Shuvalov Palace on the Fontanka Embankment, the museum was opened by Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian philanthro…

When French Comte Hubert D’Ornano first founded the Sisley skin-care line in 1976, he saw early the potential for using the natural compounds found in botanical extracts. D’Ornano descended from cosmetic aristocracy, so to speak—his father Guillaume helped launch Lancôme. This past fall, after four years of research, Sisley launched Supremÿa at Night Anti-Aging Eye Serum ($310), a light, fluid anti-aging cream that combats most complaints, from under-eye puffiness and dark circles to crows feet and slackening …

No need to worry that glass of Dana Estate or Staglin cabernet might cause you to forget part of the evening—it just might do the opposite. New research has uncovered neuroprotective properties of resveratrol, an antioxidant present in both peanuts and red wine. First discovered and extracted from knotweed by a Japanese biologist in the 1930s, resveratrol made headlines a decade ago as a longevity compound. Some of the buzz died when scientists learned that for the polyphenol to truly extend life, humans would…

Learn from the cycling world’s crème de la crème at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., this January. The resort’s camp includes personalized coaching by top cyclists, including two-time Tour de France rider Christian Vande Velde and special guest pro-rider George Hincapie. The retreat includes daily pro-led rides; massages at the spa; a dinner with the professionals; riding apparel and gear; ride documentation with a professional photographer; sag wagons by Porsche, Audi, and …