Design
November 27, 2025

Legendary Orient Express Train Is Being Reborn, and Here’s a Peek Into This Art Deco Dream

In 1883, Georges Nagelmackers established what would become one of the world’s most renowned train systems: the Orient Express. Overseen by Sébastien Bazin of the Accor Group, the revived Orient Express will return to train tracks in 2027. The service will once again champion artisanship, opulence, and an uncompromising attention to detail, but this time with an eye equally trained on contemporary tastes.

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Art
November 26, 2025

NADA Miami 2025 Preview: Emerging Artists, Collectors, and Galleries

As with many creative industries, the art world is notoriously difficult to break into. Since 2002, the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) has strived to change that. Every year, the nonprofit gathers hundreds of artists, collectors, and galleries at its annual art fair, NADA Miami, all in an effort to cultivate, support, and advance emerging talent.

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Hotels
November 25, 2025

Shelbourne Hotel, Autograph Collection: A Luxurious Stay To Experience Ireland’s Rich History

In 1824, Irishman Martin Burke purchased three adjoining townhouses in Dublin, overlooking a sprawling garden square called Stephen’s Green. It didn’t take long for Burke to transform the property into the Shelbourne, a grand hotel named after William Petty, the 2nd Earl of Shelburne. In its first few decades, the site hosted several distinguished guests, ranging from the renowned English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray in 1842 to Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil in 1877.

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My Modern Met

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