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...diamond-encrusted crocodile Hermes handbag or an uber-designed stainless-steel trash can from Bed, Bath & Beyond. These days luxury is so prevalent in so many different industries that it may manifest itself in a multitude of ways, from the obvious opulence of a private jet to the sleek discretion of a minimal-style four-star restaurant. Some notions of luxury--the androgynous look of a guy in a fur coat, for example--may seem pretty far out initially, but the high-end market wields a lot of influence on the mass market, and many ideas eventually trickle down...
...this month. For its 50th anniversary, Ann Taylor is reintroducing the silk shirtdress, below, that made the retailer famous in 1954. The original pattern came from the founder's father, a dress wholesaler. For those who aspire to something hipper than this retro style, Express is betting on the sleek, sophisticated look, introducing a new line of fitted pants, sweaters and tailored jackets for men and women called Express Design Studio. --By Kate Betts
...Just an hour's drive from Phuket airport lies Khao Lak on the mainland and better known among divers as the jumping-off point to the Similan Islands. It's now also home to La Flora, Sanctuary's sleek, 68-room resort. Staff members are clad in black, and so is much of the property. The style: contemporary Thai. Room rates start around $85 a night. Meanwhile, a 30-minute speedboat ride away from Phuket's main town, on Racha Island, lies the Racha. Fronting one of Thailand's most pristine beaches, this Sanctuary resort boasts 70 villas. Some...
Roaring down the road on a sleek new bike as the engine growls with each gear shift gives some couples another shot at being teenagers in love. They're rebels with 401(k) plans. Most women still ride on the back--"two-up" in motorcycle parlance--which provides the maximum physical closeness and a unique sense of partnership. This is "being one--together," according to Bill Davis, 53, a sales rep in Carlsbad, Calif. "If I am leaning left to turn left and my partner turns right, it can be perilous," he says. "It's like leading when you dance...
...based, eco-conscious developer, which recently opened two facilities in the area. Just an hour's drive on the mainland from Phuket airport lies Khao Lak, better known among divers as the jumping-off point to the Similan Islands. It's now also home to La Flora, Sanctuary's sleek, 68-room resort. Staff are clad in black, as is much of the property. The style: contemporary Thai. Room rates start at around $85 a night. A 30-minute speedboat ride away from Phuket's main town is Racha Island, and an eponymous resort. Fronting one of Thailand's most...