Miscellaneous

💎 Jean Prounis, a New York jeweler, launched the 'Moderne' collection inspired by the art deco era (1910s-1930s) using 22-carat yellow gold, rock crystal, and heirloom diamonds. Prounis, who began her eponymous business in 2017, was influenced by her great-grandfather Otto's nightclub, Versailles, opened in 1936. The collection reflects early 20th-century New York art and architecture, featuring pieces like a jade sautoir and the 'Rosemary' ring with Asscher and carré-cut diamonds.

🏚 Avocado House, designed by Arshia Architects and located in Yucca Valley, California, is a three-bedroom home completed in 2023. The unique layout is based on three circles forming a central core, yard, and connecting zone, resembling an avocado. Featuring a courtyard with a pool, spa, and fire pit, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The structure utilizes curved glulam timber and incorporates solar panels and a roof-drainage system for sustainability.

🏨 Agentic Hospitality lists its address as 1889 Rutherford Ave, Louisville, Kentucky. Sales inquiries can be directed to 303-406-1053 or [email protected]. Its website is agentichospitality.com. The provided text includes no event dates, statistics or details about its services.

👕 In Tokyo, Japan, Polo Ralph Lauren celebrates 60 years in the country with PoloFest from October 23-25, 2026. Over 150 Ralph Lauren stores, including a flagship in Omotesando, mark its success. The festival, located in Shibuya’s Jing Harajuku, offers an exhibition of archival pieces, a vintage marketplace, and talks. Since its 1967 inception, Ralph Lauren has become iconic, beginning with neckties influenced by Ivy League and European styles. Admission is free through Ralph Lauren LINE membership.

✈️ PS, founded in 2017 at LAX, expanded to Dallas-Fort Worth and Miami this summer; Paris is next. CEO Amina Belouizdad Porter highlights a 90-minute departure and 17-minute arrival service window. Costs: $1,295 per person for a shared Salon, $4,950 for a Private Suite; annual All Access membership reduces these to $895 and $3,650. Members start with international flights and shift to transcontinental ones. PS avoids brand sponsorships and perks-cards, focusing on a strong terminal network.

🗺 Hotel operators in the UAE, including IHCL, are focusing on short-haul markets like India, China, and Russia to recover from the U.S.-Iran war impacts. Saurabh Tiwari from IHCL notes that higher jet fuel prices hinder long-haul travel from regions like the Americas and Australia. India remains a key market due to accessibility and lower flight costs. Cheaper hotel rooms are also making Dubai more appealing to travelers.

🍴 Santa Clara, California—Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, launched Goldie’s Diner, offering comfort food and cocktails. The diner features a scratch-made kitchen, local craft beers, and seats up to 150 guests for events. Kevin McAteer, food and beverage director, emphasizes familiar yet quality dishes. Managed by Lodging Dynamics, Goldie’s aims to be a community hub for dining and events.