Luxury Portfolio — the global prime property network comprising more than 250 of the world’s premier independent residential real estate agents — has released the latest edition of its Luxury Portfolio magazine.
This new issue of this beautiful publication — which would be right at home on your coffee table alongside Country Life —is a special edition that’s an ode to global heritage, as well as a window into the world of what’s new and noteworthy in luxury, particularly in top travel trends.
‘It is an absolute pleasure to unveil this latest iteration of our revered magazine to readers across the globe,’ says Mickey Alam Khan, president of Luxury Portfolio and the magazine’s publisher and editor-in-chief. ‘Each article is a deep-dive into an issue that would interest discerning audiences and collectors,’ he adds.
‘This particular issue serves as a love letter, of sorts, to exploration and experience and the resurgence of global travel. We set out to put a spotlight on some of the most jaw-dropping destinations, nature-filled settings, and must-see international urban centres — each teeming with opportunities for life-changing encounters.’
The issue also looks at design trends, including an in-depth interview with textile and product designer Lori Weitzner looking at how colour palettes can evoke emotion within the home. There is also a ‘where to buy next’ property hotspots feature, which includes six classic U.S. resort towns that are ‘top-of-mind for today’s most sophisticated homebuyers,’ as Alam Khan puts it.
In travel, the magazine looks at how to plan a weekend visit to Cairo, a swim with whale sharks in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and gives an electrifying overview of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World’. There’s also a beautiful article looking at the French town of Grasse, dubbed the ‘fragrance capital of the world’, unveiling the history and future of perfume-making from the undulating hills of this idyllic locale. For music lovers, there is also a deep dive into the origins of jazz in America, including its early European influences and African and Caribbean beats.
The prime property market, of course, is front-and-centre, with a multitude of exceptional property listings including Cascade in Park City, Utah — a masterstroke by architect Wallace Cunningham —- and a bevy of ‘distinguished digs’, i.e. real estate that was recently listed for sale by celebrities.
Other top features include a dynamic guide to eight of China’s most mouth-watering dishes, a look at why Generation Z has taken a keen interest in vintage and antique posters, and the cover story, ‘Here and There in Cinque Terre’, a tour of five seaside villages along the Italian Riviera.
You can read the digital edition of the latest issue, order a copy at $9.99, and catch up on previous issues at luxuryportfolio.com/magazine.
Key Highlights
REAL ESTATE: Beating A Retreat
‘Classic resort towns across the United States prove that making memories with family and friends never goes out of style,’ explains Luxury Portfolio wordsmith Lisa Klein.
From Cape Cod to Palm Beach and The Hamptons to Aspen, discover ‘where to ‘buy next,’ including six classic U.S. resort towns that are top-of-mind for today’s most sophisticated homebuyers,’ per Luxury Portfolio president Mickey Alam Khan.
DESIGN: In Living Colour
‘With colour one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft,’ once said the impressionist artist Henri Matisse. It is no secret that colours send a message, every subtle change in undertone, saturation or depth shifting what is said.
‘It’s really how these colours will make us feel, specifically in a space,’ Ms. Weitzner, principal of Lori Weitzner Design Inc. in New York and author of Ode to Color: The Ten Essential Palettes for Living and Design, says. ‘We can understand how to communicate through color, and to use it to work for us and with us.’
TRAVEL: What A Wonderful World
The Seven Natural Wonders Foundation teamed up with cable broadcaster CNN to compile a list of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World,’ inspiring people to visit and preserve all of the wild and amazing natural places on the planet.
‘The Earth is packed with awe-inspiring natural marvels created from nothing but the processes of geology and life. Yet many go under-appreciated in favor of more modern, manmade achievements,’ explains Lisa Klein.
LIFESTYLE: Where The Grasse Is Greener
As Lisa Klein astutely writes, ‘The tradition of perfume making is alive and well in Grasse, France, a village steeped in the history and science of scent.’
Discover of the origins of iconic fragrances, including Chanel No. 5, hailing from ‘the fragrance capital of the world’ and ‘the world’s cradle of modern perfumery,’ according to Alain Ferro, director of the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Read the full digital version of the March 2023 issue of Luxury Portfolio magazine here. A Luxury Portfolio blog post covering the theme of heritage alongside magazine highlights is also available here.
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Scarborough: How the 'queen of spas' created the modern seaside townA woman’s discovery of an iron-rich spring four centuries ago launched the development of Scarborough as the original seaside resort. Kathryn Ferry tells the remarkable story of the architectural development of the North Yorkshire spa.
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A 400-year-old cottage for sale with vivid and bohemian interiors that are, quite literally, works of artThe artist Mark Brazier-Jones has works on display at the Louvre and the V&A Museum, and has had his creations bought by Madonna, Mick Jagger and Karl Lagerfeld. What he's done with his 400-year-old country home stands alongside anything he's produced in his career.
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The art of the country garden at DaylesfordOn July 2 this year, five experts shared their thoughts on the secret of creating the perfect rural sanctuary.
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Rooms with a view: The new Oakwrights garden pavilion collectionA new collection of garden pavilions from Oakwrights offers hand-crafted structures designed for those who want to spend more time in their own great outdoors.
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Homegrown heroes: The British stone from Artorius Faber which transformed Country Life's RHS Chelsea Flower Show standGeorge Saumarez Smith’s design for the floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been brought to life by Artorius Faber.
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Star of the show: How George Saumarez Smith's design for Country Life wowed visitors at the Chelsea Flower ShowThe Garden Lover’s Library, created by George Saumarez Smith for Country Life, dazzled visitors at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Inspired by the past: How Munder Skiles blended old and new for Country Life's stand at the Chelsea Flower ShowOn Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, two striking designs by Munder Skiles demonstrated the exciting possibilities of combining inspiration from the past, artisanal skills, high-quality materials and cutting-edge engineering to create furniture suited to inside and out.
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Reader event: The art of the country house garden at DaylesfordWhat are the ingredients of the perfect country garden in the 21st century? At this Country Life event, five leading experts will share their wisdom on achieving pleasing good looks, creating comfortable spaces for relaxation, manageable maintenance and how to make a garden your own.
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Art underfoot: How Artorius Faber brought to life the stone floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowGeorge Saumarez Smith’s design for the floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been brought to life by Artorius Faber.
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The best of British: How home-grown stone will be one of the stars on the Country Life stand at the Chelsea Flower ShowCountry Life's stand at RHS Chelsea will celebrate the beauty of Artorius Faber’s home-grown stone.
