Lovely Things of Late: Edition No. 1 – Curated Finds for Luxury Living

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Explore a curated selection of luxury, refinement, and inspiration — new to us discoveries that have recently caught our eyes and captured our spirit.

This edition is devoted to the art of thoughtful living—pieces and places that invite you to savor detail, elevate your rituals, and surround yourself with meaning. From poetic fashion and enduring fragrances to heirloom linens and faraway villas, each selection reflects a world built not on trend, but on taste. Consider it an invitation to move through life with grace, curiosity, and a touch more beauty than strictly necessary.

Le Paysan by Jacquemus

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In Le Paysan, Jacquemus offers a poetic homage to pastoral elegance, weaving together sun-washed linen, artful draping, and sculptural silhouettes that evoke a cinematic simplicity. The collection feels like a sun-drenched reverie—one foot in Provençal soil, the other in high fashion’s dreamscape. It’s a meditation on sensual restraint and rural glamour, with each piece capturing the spirit of summer not as a season, but a state of mind.

Villa La Sperelli

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Rooted in the soul of Umbria and inspired by the aesthetic philosophy of its founders, the shop offers a curated collection of handcrafted pieces for home, table, and ritual. From sculptural ceramics to linen robes and luminous objects, each item reflects a lived-in elegance drawn from Italian countryside sensibility. It’s where old-world artistry meets modern refinement—ideal for those who believe that how you live is just as important as where you live.

Chanel Connects

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Chanel’s Connects podcast continues to blur the line between art and intellect, offering deeply thoughtful dialogues between some of the world’s most compelling cultural figures. Season 5 explores the future of creativity through the voices of visionaries in fashion, film, music, and architecture. It’s not content—it’s conversation as cultural currency, where luxury isn’t defined by price, but perspective.

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Celine Parade Travel Spray

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A nomadic ode to understated opulence, Parade by Celine is a fragrance of effortless clarity: bright neroli, powdery musk, and a whisper of bergamot that lingers like the afterglow of golden hour. When encased in one of Celine’s sleek travel cases, it becomes a discreet indulgence—perfect for silk-lined suitcases and impromptu escapades. It’s not just perfume. Its presence.

Oscar de la Renta Sequin Floral Dress

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Like moonlight caught in embroidery, this Oscar de la Renta dress transforms sequins into stardust. The floral motif feels timeless, the silhouette flirtatious, and the craftsmanship nothing short of couture-level reverence. Equal parts garden nymph and society siren, it’s a dress that doesn’t just enter a room—it casts a spell.

Life’s Work: Alice Waters

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This masterful Harvard Business Review interview with Alice Waters is less a profile and more a manifesto for living with purpose, pleasure, and principled taste. Her philosophy of simplicity, seasonality, and integrity transcends the kitchen. It’s a reminder that the most powerful revolutions begin subtly—often at the dinner table.

Rory McEwen Botanical Exhibition

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Rory McEwen’s botanical paintings are a study in reverence. Not merely illustrations, but portraits—each petal and leaf rendered with ethereal precision and soulful restraint. The exhibit “A New Perspective on Nature” showcases his work and how it elevates the overlooked to the sublime. A botanist’s devotion meets an artist’s eye offering a lesson in looking closely, in seeing beauty where others might pass it by.

The Oak Bluffs Collection by Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren pays tribute to the rich cultural legacy of African American life on Martha’s Vineyard—specifically the historic enclave of Oak Bluffs. Blending coastal ease with sartorial heritage, the collection reimagines classic Ralph codes through a deeply personal lens: seersucker suiting, nautical knits, and elegant resort wear rendered in a palette of sun-faded hues and dignified silhouettes. It’s more than summer fashion—it’s a love letter to family, legacy, and the beauty of belonging.

Hermès Tablier Sellier Bag

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Structured yet poetic, the Tablier Sellier bag by Hermès is a marvel of quiet craftsmanship. Inspired by the silhouette of a saddle apron, it’s a piece that carries legacy in every stitch. Less ornamental than many Hermès icons, it offers purity of form and functional elegance for the discerning minimalist.

“Lilies” by Mary Oliver

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In her poem Lilies, Mary Oliver unearths the sacred from the simple. A meditation on surrender, silence, and presence, her words feel like a soft exhale. “Look how the lilies rise and stand,” she writes—reminding us that grace requires no performance. Just being is sometimes the most radical act of all.

Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica

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Round Hill is the kind of place whispered about between those who truly know. Tucked along the turquoise coast of Jamaica, it is both glamour and grounding—a former haunt of screen legends and literary giants. Whitewashed villas, Ralph Lauren interiors, and the sound of the sea make this a sanctuary where time stretches and everything tastes sweeter.

Schweitzer Linen

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A hidden gem among connoisseurs of true domestic elegance, Schweitzer Linen is where timeless femininity meets old-world refinement. From heirloom-quality bedding to silken robes and delicate embroidered handkerchiefs, each piece whispers of grace, tradition, and sensual ritual. This is not fast decor—it’s the poetry of a well-made bed, the art of being at home. The shop itself feels like a portal into a quieter, more beautiful world. Better to visit in-person, but shop online if you can’t make it to New York.

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