Luxury unltd: Luxurious Living ... In the Lap of Luxury!
This photo of a British Roadster with the elegant hood ornament ... a symbol of Luxury ... was taken by Brad Harrison of Pierceland, Canada.
Showcasing Luxury and Luxurious Lifestyles, Homes, Products, and Services. This Site is Devoted to Living the Good Life ... in Luxury!
Find Luxury Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in and fascination with Luxury and Luxurious Living.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Robb Report: A periodical geared towards upscale consumers and dedicated to reporting on "best in class" in every luxury and lifestyle consumer category ... airplanes, boats, homes, automobiles, real estate, resort destinations, artwork, food and wine, electronics, antiques, jewelry, etc. You'll also find information on investing, philanthropy, leisure activities, tax and legislation news, and personality profiles.
Customer Favorites:
A. T. Cross: For generations, Cross pens have always stood out as a sign of distinction and success. Receiving one's first Cross pen/pencil set when you graduated from high school or college was almost a rite of passage (I know I considered it as such when I received mine!) and your Cross pen was used to sign any and every document where the signing needed to make a statement. The same goes for all the Cross wares ... for over a century and a half, Cross has been producing fine writing instruments, timepieces, and professional and executive accessories. Always the perfect gift. (And ... if you're a germaphobe when it comes to "passing the pen" ... try out their new copper pen with antimicrobial properties ... very cool ... looks great!)
Conde Nast Traveler - Digital: A magazine for those who embrace a globe trotting lifestyle and who can afford to go anywhere they want on a first class ticket, but who also want to avoid the tourist scene. To that end, readers of that ilk will find top vacation destination reviews, hotels, shopping and dining spots, and transportation tips.
LeftLaneSports: Offering premium outdoors, endurance, and active sports and fitness equipment at members-only prices. Their "flash sales" have proved popular.
Luxe Interiors + Design: A publication dedicated to the creation of beautiful surroundings and living well. A go-to guide for the affluent homeowner looking for design, decorating, architecture, and renovation resources.
Peruvian Connection: Artisan apparel ... "art knits" featuring unique textile designs ... all crafted from alpaca wool and pima cotton.
The New York Times Online Store: Great Gifts born from a legendary newspaper's archives. You'll be amazed at the possibilities here! Plan to spend the afternoon. The archives are just the beginning ... there's signed sports memorabilia, fine paintings, antiquarian books,, etc. The breadth and quality of inventory is stupefying!!
Vogue: The Icon of Fashion Magazines ... Designed for the woman who wants to stay on top of all the latest fashion trends in clothes, accessories, beauty, and art. Each issue contains pages of information on the latest styles, interviews, news, and "who's who" features. (Winner of the 2013 National Magazine Award for General Excellence)
WinterSilks: Most likely the widest selection of exclusive silk clothing for women and men in regular and extended sizes, including men's and women's tall and petites and plus sizes.
More Resources:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Architectural Digest: Bringing you the best and most luxurious in architecture and interiors ... you'll be invited into the homes of the rich and famous that have been decorated by the world's most talented interior designers. Feature articles include the latest on antique and modern furniture and art. You'll also learn what's chic in home electronics, gardens, and travel spots.
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
At Home in Fairfield County: Featuring the luxurious homes and beautiful gardens of Connecticut's affluent Fairfield County. Readers will experience a couture and high-end approach to design and find information on upcoming events, spotlights on rising trends, and photos of inspiring spaces.
Brookstone: A specialty retailer offering an assortment of consumer products that are functional in purpose, distinctive in quality and design, and not widely available from other retailers ... just the coolest place to find the neat, the unusual, the pragmatic, and most importantly, the innovative! (They have long been "the" leader in the "travel comfort and preparedness" column ... it sure helped sell their wares in all those airport stores.) Always a satisfying shopping experience.
Cashmere Boutique: Your source for All Things Cashmere ... apparel - sweaters, robes, coats, etc; throws & blankets; pashmina scarves and shawls; and more.
Cloud 9 Living: Specializing in "Experience Gifts" ... Offering more than 1,600 unique and memorable experience gifts in 43 cities nationwide. Prices ranging from under $100 and ranging to "the sky's the limit" ... from Hot Air Balloon Rides and Dinner Cruises to Stock Car Racing and Skydiving. Pretty Cool Gift for the Person who has everything or thinks they've done it all.
Elle: An international style publication edited for the sophisticated, affluent, well-traveled woman. Elle's editorial and fashion pages report and introduce global ideas and trends in fashion, personalities, and lifestyle. You'll also find articles on health and fitness, and let's not forget the horoscopes.
Esquire: A lifestyle magazine aimed at the professional male. You'll find ought-to-know AND need-to-know information across a full gamut of topics ... business, health, fitness, fashion, sports, fiction, entertainment, family life, and the arts. Discriminating women enjoy it also.
Global Traveler: Offering useful and enlightening information and tips for frequent high-end and business travelers, as well as featuring "leisure" opportunities for these globe trotting executives. (Subscribers will also receive and enjoy three additional books: a luxury guide, a city guide, and a "class act" guide.)
Greenwich Magazine: Greenwich, Connecticut's very own lifestyle magazine ... featuring the area's cultural assets, happenings, and her people.
Harper's Bazaar: An upscale iconic magazine for fashion-conscious women. With an emphasis on beauty and style, each issue of Harper's Bazaar Magazine discusses the latest in clothing fashions and includes articles on makeup, hairstyles, and skin care. You'll also find special features on health, travel, money, entertainment, and personalities in the news.
Jezebel: The Guide to Upscale Living in Atlanta and beyond ... a must read for Atlanta's elite trendsetters and those who want to "see and be seen" along Peachtree.
Leekes: A leading regional upper-scale UK Department Store offering luxury furnishings; home & garden decorating accessories for the interior and exterior spaces, including garden decor; and even their own branded tableware, electrical appliances, and cookware. Not bad for a company that started out as a "smithy" well over a hundred years ago! Ships to the UK Mainland.
Links Magazine: Bringing you the rich history, ancient tradition, and soul of the game like no other golf publication. An award-winning editorial, accompanied by fabulous photography, escorts you down the fairways of the world's finest resorts and golf communities. For those who love the game of golf.
Macy's: And yes ... it is still magical ... even after all these years. Another beautifully organized "department store" with a vast array of goods. Almost as much fun to shop online as at 34th Street! At least you don't have to deal with the crowds!
New Canaan Darien Magazine: The luxury lifestyle magazine featuring the communities of New Canaan and Darien, Connecticut.
Opera News: The World of Opera ... featuring profiles of bold new directors and designers, fresh new productions, young new singers, articles and interviews, performance reports from around the world, and reviews of CD's, books, and videos. Includes a special travel issue, American festival issue, and complete broadcast coverage.
Orange Coast Magazine: Showcasing everything "Orange Coast". You'll find in-depth, investigative articles on local politics, crime, and social trends; local personality profiles; local consumer guides; a calendar of events and coverage of community activities; and more.
Palm Beach Illustrated: An award-winning regional luxury lifestyle magazine showcasing the best that affluent Palm Beach and its environs have to offer ... cutting edge fashion, the social and philanthropic scenes, celebrities and fascinating personalities, exquisite estates and interiors, haute cuisine, and luxury retail.
Showboats International: Your showcase for yachts available for sale or charter. The publication also includes a calendar of events, guides to shows, as well as feature articles on special yachts, refitting older vessels, and the yachting lifestyle.
Southern Boating: The authority when it comes to covering the yachting lifestyle throughout the Southeastern US - from Maryland to Texas, and the Bahamas to the Caribbean. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, the "yachting capital" of the US, the magazine is written for those who enjoy an active, family-oriented, boating lifestyle by an editorial team enjoying literally hundreds of years of combined personal, hands-on boating experience!
Steiff USA: Really one of the first and last names in stuffed and plush animals ... and it all started with a Teddy Bear with a little button in his ear. They pretty much have every animal in the Ark available. So life-like, cuddly, and collectible. And treasured heirlooms in the making. A wonderful baby gift alternative. Makes a special and unique gift for adults as well. May not be too practical. But it will be loved and cherished. (I still have my first Steiff ... it was a mini tiger and it was bigger than me at the time.)
Stew Leonard's Gift Baskets: The name may sound "Mom & Pop", but there's nothing homespun about these award-winning baskets ... other than the word "Yum"! Fresh ingredients ... fruit, baked goods, popcorn & munchies, meat & seafood, and much more. And all at great prices. Based in Danbury, CT for over 40 years.
The Puma Store: One of the world's leading sport lifestyle companies ... it was one of the first companies that began life in the sports niche and ended up in the fashion category.
Victoria: It may named for a Queen and sound oh, so British, but this is a magazine for today's American woman. The focus is on lifestyle, home life, and enjoyment of special private time. You'll enjoy features on fashion and beauty, home and garden, entertaining and dining, crafts and collectibles, family and parenting, travel, literature, and the arts. Lots of good variety between these pages.
Westchester Magazine: An elegant and informative upscale lifestyle magazine featuring one of the most beautiful, affluent, and vibrant counties in the world ... Westchester County, New York - its people, environs, social calendar, and mercantile and culinary establishments.
Yachts International: A magazine providing in-depth articles on the finest yacht builders and designers, profiles of state-of-the-art vessels, industry news, and useful information for those interested in the yachting lifestyle.
