Elizabeth Troy

Journalist |

Latest Posts

02.01.2025

1 Hotel Mayfair: An Oasis of Sustainable Luxury in the Heart of London

In the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair district, 1 Hotel Mayfair is a harmonious blend of luxury and environmental stewardship that provides a much needed respite from the hustle and bustle ...

05.16.2016

Falling in Love with Lillet

Many bottles of ink have been spilled trying to distill the so-called art of living like a French woman into a user’s manual: how to tie a scarf like her, how to inhale croissants and not gain ...

05.10.2016

Cult Beauty & Old Hollywood Vibes at LA’s Violet Grey

Tucked away on Los Angeles’ oh-so-chic Melrose Place, next to neighbors Chloé and The Row, sits an absolute jewel box of a cosmetics shop. Called Violet Grey, the store occupies a unique ...

04.18.2016

Fiona Kotur Designs Smartbags for the Elite

Despite being a born and bred New Yorker with a serious fashion pedigree, it wasn’t until luxe handbag and shoe designer Fiona Kotur met a 90-year-old craftsman working in a mill in Hong Kong ...

07.24.2014

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London Pays Homage to Italian Fashion With New Exhibit

The history of Italian high fashion is brief, glittering, and on full display at the Victoria and Albert Museum's exhibit The Glamour of Italian Fashion: 1945-2014, showcased now through the end ...

04.14.2014

Paris' Le Bon Marché: A Left Bank Classic for All Things Luxury

If Le Bon Marché doesn’t set your heart aflutter, then it’s debatable whether you really belong in Paris. Staking out a prominent corner in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pré...

04.09.2014

Japan's Top Beauty Secret: Slim Cera's Luxurious 24 Karat Gold Facial Roller

As any good beauty devotée knows, the Japanese know their skincare from the inside out. The country that gave us Shiseido and SK-II is sending another life-changing (or at least skin-...

02.21.2014

Cartier's Le Style et L'Histoire Exhibit Dazzles at Paris' Grand Palais

Cartier may be known as the “Jeweler of Kings,” but as the exhibit Le Style et L’Histoire at Paris’ Grand Palais proves, the brand has also been the jeweler to a fair...

01.17.2014

Vintage Clothes, Chic Accessories and Tasty Treats at Paris' 3 Best Concept Shops

Among its many superlatives, Paris is the undisputed queen of the concept shop. Thanks to its deep appreciation for the art of living, it’s no surprise that the city excels at picking out the ...

12.17.2013

The Musée Baccarat Puts the Brand's Finest Crystal on Display in Paris

Baccarat has long been the crystal of choice for the world’s most discerning customers, the history of which is the focus of a beautiful museum in Paris’ 16th Arrondissment. The Musé...