Have. Want. Need.
If you're planning a getaway to an exotic destination like Bali, you can go one of two routes for your hotel stay: beautifully rustic, like one reader did for her honeymoon, or over-the-top luxurious. The new W Retreat and Spa Bali, which just opened last week, definitely falls into the latter category. Designed by SCDA Architects, the resort boasts a modern take on traditional Balinese design in Read more
W Hotel is no longer just your go-to place for lodging. It's now also going to be your go-to spot for fashion. The hospitality chain just announced it's launching a fashion line made up of apparel and accessories. Designers such as Alex and Ani, Foley + Corina, Lauren Merkin, VIX, and Wink have been tapped as designers. "W is a design-led brand, therefore fashion is a tool to engage our guests in Read more
If you need a 2009 calendar, let me suggest the most fashionable out there: the W Hotels/CFDA 2009 Calendar ($15). What makes this more special than others? For one, it's designed to look like a sketchbook, includes blank sketch pages, and has room to hold a pencil. Coolest part, 12 designers, — Diane von Furstenberg, the Rag & Bone boys, Victoria Bartlett — were asked to contribute an Read more
For an extravagant weekend away for your entire (furry) family, visit Le Parker Meridian to spend your days roaming the city streets, and your nights tucked away at a swank hotel. This midtown gem features a Feed the Party Animal–room service menu including steak tartare for the carnivores and a minced meat/fruit concoction for the omnivores, a flexible no size, weight, or breed restriction Read more
Seems W Hotels has more than fabulous accommodations with which to woo its clientele. Since claiming a name in the fashion space, the brand most recently showcased its Fall '11 collection at Fashion Week. In a presentation full of bright purple and hot pink, ethnic prints against tweed and suede, it's a collection that lives up to its Global Glam name. Take a peek! Read more
Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron grace the cover of two separate W covers this February. Brad got casual in an undone black tie look while Charlize went glamorous in a brightly colored gown and jewels. Both Brad and Charlize are being recognized for their roles in Moneyball and Young Adult, respectively, this award season and have best actor and actress nominations at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards Read more
Kate Moss rocked a pair of circular sunglasses yesterday when she stopped to check in on the progress of construction at her new London home. She left her sunnies at home last night, though, when she put on an LBD, threw her arm around pal Nick Grimshaw, and attended a bash celebrating the 20th anniversary of Dazed and Confused. Kate stopped at Somerset House to wish the magazine's founder Read more
There's something that feels magical about hotel toiletries. Not only can they be a great introduction to products maybe you wouldn't otherwise buy, but they're free (well, essentially). But which major hotel chains have some of the best bathroom swag around? Find out what's even better than a comped continental breakfast when you read more. Read more
After studying with Frank Gehry and Gaetano Pesce, designer Matt Gagnon established his studio in 2002. Working in product design, architecture, and installations, Gagnon draws on his architecture and craftsmanship background in every part of his work. Gagnon's work has been featured in over 50 publications including The New York Times, Metropolis, and Interior Design, and he has worked for Read more
A pregnant Jennifer Garner carried her little ballerina Violet Affleck to dance class in Santa Monica yesterday before going glam to play host at the annual Pink Party in Hollywood that evening. The red-carpet event raised funds for the Cedars-Sinai Women's Cancer Program, and Jennifer has been a champion of the cause for several years. The actress, who is expecting her third child with Ben Read more
