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☆ When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Tricia Patras | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementI used my savings and a $15,000 gift from my mom to travel and temporarily move to Italy in my 30s. So when I turned 30 that year, I used my savings and $15,000 from my mom to travel, take a gap year, and find "La Dolce Vita" in Italy. I loved the life I'd had in Italy, and I knew I had to finish what I'd started. Living in Italy was a once-in-a-lifetime experience — and I'm thankful my mom helped me do itI'm grateful I got to experience Italy, and I don't regret asking my mom for help. Finding self-confidence in Italy was a priceless experience, and I'll always cherish the memories from my gap year.

Persons: I'd, Tricia Patras, She'd, — Organizations: US Locations: Italy, San Francisco, Egypt, Greece, Florence, Japan, Munich, Europe

☆ Nestle and Keurig are going all in on customers making iced coffee at home
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Iced coffee just isn’t the same when you make it at home. This year, Keurig Dr Pepper launched a machine that is dedicated to iced coffee, advertising a drink “as cold as the coffee shops” in three minutes or less for $199. But there’s science behind why iced coffee is so much better at coffee shops, and current single-serve espresso machine innovations don’t meet that quality despite their marketing. And iced coffee mania comes at a time when coffee production is at risk of surging prices as factors like climate change could slash the global supply. Almost a quarter of Americans enjoy their coffee cold, according to this fall’s National Coffee Data Trends report.

Persons: Keurig Dr Pepper, Nescafé, ” Christopher Hendon, ” David Rennie, Coffee, Jennifer Creevy, ” Creevy, ”, It’s, ” Rennie, Nestlé, “ It’s, Dr Pepper, they’re, CNN’s Erika Tulfo Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nestle, ”, University of Oregon, CNN, International Coffee Organization, United Nations, Nestlé Coffee, National Coffee Association Locations: New York, Australia, China, Americano

☆ I moved from the US to Rome for a slower pace of life, but after 7 years I've realized there are some Italian ways I'll never fully adjust to
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved to Italy in my 20s after a summer study abroad in Rome during my senior year of college. The most shocking cultural differences are the little things in daily lifeA big part of the "la dolce vita" concept is that life moves slower. Italy isn't as "online" as the US, so you're better off going to a place in person rather than trying to call or email. AdvertisementThe traditional Italian home, which is pretty tiny, isn't designed for people to spend a lot of time there. Seeing the way Italians live, though, has left me in awe of the typical American home, decorated to personal taste with private green space.

Persons: I'm, it's, I've Organizations: KFC, Google Locations: Italy, Rome, United States, America, —, Missouri

☆ How RFK Jr's war on obesity in the age of Ozempic could shake up the booming weight-loss industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed appointment to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services could have big consequences for a booming weight-loss market. AdvertisementHis likely appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the weight-loss industry, as long-lasting shortages of drugs like Ozempic come to an end. When Farmbox launched in 2014 to deliver healthy food boxes and educate consumers about nutrition, "nobody wanted to invest in us," Tyrner-Dolce said. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty ImagesKennedy's crusade against Big Food could run up against Trump's pro-corporation agenda, though. AdvertisementWeight-loss companies could get more attention — at a costKennedy's focus on holistic chronic disease care, including obesity care, could see a renewed funding rush to the space.

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☆ Governors Awards red carpet: Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Jude Law give creative twist on traditional shirt
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But hidden within the typical red carpet fanfare at the Governors Ball in Los Angeles on Sunday night was a group of sartorial renegades, each one taking aim at the traditional button-down shirt. Leading the charge was actor Barry Keoghan, dressed in a full Dolce & Gabbana suit featuring a black cropped satin jacket. Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockDrew Starkey paired his red suit with a stand collar and ornate black clasp. His Shakespearean-style blouse might look more at home at a Renaissance fair than a glitzy red carpet, but its off-white shade and tie-front detail gave the Gucci tuxedo a new lease of life. Jordan Strauss/Invision/APWith social media positioning fashion as mainstream entertainment, red carpet dressing has never felt so important to an actor’s digital profile.

Persons: Governors Ball, Barry Keoghan, Kamala Harris, yore, Nicholas Hoult, Matt Baron, BEI, Shutterstock Drew Starkey, Jude Law, Saint Laurent, Drew Starkey, Daniel Craig, Luca Guadagnino’s, ”, Alessandro Michele, Paul Mescal’s, Gucci, Paul Mescal, Jordan Strauss, Robert Wun, Timothée Chalamet, Ball Organizations: CNN, Governors, sartorial renegades, Gabbana Locations: Los Angeles, Rome, London

☆ Personal luxury goods market to shrink for first time since the 2008 financial crash, research finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Lauren Decicca | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe personal luxury goods market looks set to face its first slowdown since the Global Financial Crisis this year, as macroeconomic uncertainty and a pronounced slowdown in China weigh on consumer spending, according to the Bain & Company's annual luxury report . This is the first slowdown in demand for personal luxury goods — which include clothing, bags, jewelry and cosmetics — in 15 years, excluding the Covid-19 lockdown period, according to the Wednesday findings. It noted that overall luxury spending is forecast to remain flat year-on-year in 2024 at around 1.5 trillion euros ($1.59 billion), even as segments including autos, travel and fine wine record modest growth. Luxury demand in Europe and the U.S. has shown signs of gradual improvement quarter-on-quarter this year, with Japan leading the way due to favorable currency exchange rates. As such, the report forecast the sector will grow slightly next year, barring any major economic headwinds.

Persons: Patek Philippe, Lauren Decicca, Kering, Cartier, Richemont, Bain Organizations: Dolce, Gabbana, Tiffany, Getty, Bain, LVMH, Burberry, Gucci, Bain & Company, U.S Locations: Siam, Bangkok, Thailand, China, Europe, Japan

☆ The Orient Express is plotting a comeback as the ultra-rich ditch luxury brands for travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dubbed La Dolce Vita, the new Orient Express trains will start operating in Spring 2025. Travel agent Julia Carter, founder of the luxury travel agency Craft Travel, said unique experiences are higher on the priority list of wealthy vacationers than ever. Itineraries on La Dolce Vita Orient Express start at $3,800 for a one-night stay. Courtesy of Orient Express ItalyUnlike cruise travel, luxury train travel is also more exclusive, another top priority among wealthy travelers. "People want the luxury of space and privacy," Craft, the luxury travel agent, said.

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☆ The only guide to building a charcuterie board you’ll ever need
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Martha Tinkler For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

The word charcuterie refers to cold cooked, cured, or smoked meats; so technically, a traditional charcuterie board is just a meat platter. A beautiful charcuterie board is a statement piece and a time-saver, since it typically requires little to no cooking. A charcuterie board can be left out for grazing for up to 2 hours. Charcuterie Board IdeasUnlike so other many recipes, the key to a good charcuterie board is doing what you want. How to Make a Charcuterie Board on a BudgetWith so many choices in building your board, it is easy to go overboard.

Persons: You’ll, Serrano, speck, Martha Tinkler, Camembert, Gorgonzola dolce, flatbreads, Melba, pita, Broccoli, prosciutto, Didn’t, You’d, you’re, Brie, don’t Organizations: Food, Costco, Aldi, nestle Locations: finocchiona, Genoa, American bologna, Salamis, Gouda, Gruyère, Romano, Asiago, Mimolette, Paris, Parm, Brie

☆ La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Eat your way around Italy in style
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. La Dolce Vita Orient ExpressNew details have been teased about the hotly anticipated La Dolce Vita Orient Express train and the upcoming Orient Express hotels in Rome and Venice, the first for the relaunched brand. The brand’s first Orient Express hotel will be the Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, followed by Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. That follows the international gang-bust in France and Italy last month over counterfeit French wine being sold for $16,000 per bottle. In Japan, the alcoholic drink doburoku was once illegal “moonshine,” but this once controversial drink is now making a comeback.

Persons: Heinz Beck, Nizza, Giovannelli, Fraudsters, doburoku, poitín, There’s Organizations: CNN, Vita Orient, Vita Orient Express, Orient Express, Montalcino, Orient, Carolina, Fuji, Delta Air Lines Locations: Antarctica, Rome, Venice, Italy, Da Nang, Hue, France, Japan, Ireland, Germany, Turkey, Antalya, Western, North Carolina, Hurricane, French

☆ This luxury train ride around the world lasts 59 days, visits 12 countries and costs over $125,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If traveling around the world by train sounds enticing and you've got several thousand dollars to spare, this latest adventure might be the one for you. High-end travel agent Railbookers recently announced its second "Around the World by Luxury Train." The 59-day itinerary will include riding several luxury trains through four continents, 12 countries and over 20 cities. "Our 2025 Around the World by Luxury Rail itinerary has been refined and tailored to maximize our guests' time and experiences while enjoying the culture, cuisine, and activities that each of these renowned destinations have to offer." Venice Simplon-Orient Express Vw Pics | Universal Images Group | Getty Images

Persons: you've, Railbookers, Italy's, Frank Marini, Euronews Organizations: Mountaineer, Vita Orient, Orient Express, Oriental Express, Luxury Rail, Orient, Getty Locations: Venice

☆ ‘Nothing less than a miracle’: How one California woman snagged Italy’s new digital nomad visa
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

But although the Italian government’s digital nomad visa launched in April 2024, so far there have been few accounts of people securing one. Italy’s digital nomad visa scheme was first announced in 2022 and launched in April 2024. Apart from anything else, she had a full-time job in San Francisco at the time. Although the website warned of a minimum four-month wait time, she saw an available slot at the San Francisco consulate for 10 days later. Despite her travails to get the visa, Waite says it was worth it.

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☆ Kendall Jenner makes the case for underwear as outerwear at Paris Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Mugler look resembled another fashion history moment from the 1999. Mitchell Gerber/Corbis/VCG/Getty ImagesJenner’s Mugler moment was just the latest example of a resurging tendency for underwear as outerwear. Dolce & Gabbana got the memo, too, showing satin corsets, garter belts and Madonna-esque cone bras at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday. Jenner has already proved herself a leader in the underwear as ready-to-wear space, forgoing trousers in favor of a pair of tights in 2022. CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week.

Persons: Kendall Jenner, Pascal Le Segretain, Lil, Mitchell Gerber, Kristen Scott Thomas, Duchess of, Gabbana, Florence Pugh, Sabrina Carpenter, Jojo Siwa, Dojaka, Joe Maher, Andreas Rentz, Marie Antoinette, Anna Sui, Jean, Paul Gautier, Jenner Organizations: CNN, Milan, British Vogue, Dolce, Gabbana, Paris Locations: Paris, London, Duchess of Cambridge, British

☆ Milan Fashion Week highlights: A surprise drop-in from Madonna and an ‘anything goes’ attitude
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Scarlett Conlon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesCreative director Mattieu Blazy said “it’s like that first day at school when (you arrive) looking impeccable and you come back at the end of the day crumpled.” Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPerfectly imperfectHigh octane glamour was dialled right down, too. Blouses also popped up at Marni, N°21 and Bottega Veneta — ranging from clean cut, office-ready designs to the more flouncy and feminine. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPointe shoes were reimagined as thong sandals. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesElsewhere at Fendi, soft, bathrobe-like gowns — much like the one recently worn by Rihanna — were worn with sheer embroidered socks. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesMiuccia Prada told the press she was "very very nervous” about presenting this collection.

Persons: Milan, Miuccia Prada, Prada, Max Mara’s, Max Mara, Ian Griffiths, ”, Maximillian Davis, Matthieu Blazy, Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Mattieu Blazy, “, Kim Jones, chunky, Kate Moss, Kate, Gucci’s Sabato de Sarno, Normcore, she’s, Peter Pan, Jil Sander, Lucie, Luke Meier, chinoiserie, you’ll, Francesco Risso’s, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, ord, Versace, Donatella, Madonna, philes, Jean, Paul Gaultier, Gaultier, Rachpoot, Bauer, Griffin, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Julianne Moore, Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner, Michelle Yeoh —, Steven Spielberg’s, E.T, Blazy, Jacopo M, Donatella Versace, Jonas Gustavsson, Maximilian Davis, Victor Virgile, Prada Sabato, Daniele Venturelli, Karen Elson, Roberto Cavalli, Piovanotto Marco, Rihanna —, Versace Kim Jones, Gabriel Bouys, Adrian Appiolaza, Marco Beroorello, Marco Bertorello, Ferragamo, Delphine Achard, Francesco Risso's Marni, Mattieu, Judy Blame, Justin Shin, Boss, Raf Simmons Organizations: Milan CNN, Milan, Brands, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Red Wing, Dolce, Gabbana, Rocky, Getty, Moschino, Milan Fashion Locations: —, Ferragamo, Bottega, buttoned, Marni, Milan, AFP, British

☆ How this 'Bachelor' star turned reality TV fame into a small influencer fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch got engaged on season 7 of "Bachelor in Paradise" and married in 2023. Pepin was a participant on "The Bachelor" season 25, which aired in 2021, and then returned for "Bachelor in Paradise" season 7 later that year. After "Bachelor in Paradise" aired and her following jumped, influencer opportunities followed. Mariela Pepin, who goes by Mari, was a contestant on "The Bachelor" season 25 and then "Bachelor in Paradise" season 7. Still, 57% of Gen Zers said they would like to become an influencer if given the chance, according to a 2023 report from Morning Consult.

Persons: Mari Pepin, Kenny Braasch, Pepin, Kenny Braasch's, Braasch, Mariela Pepin, Mari, influencers, Casey Lewis, Gen Zers, Lewis, Bankrate Organizations: Finance, Pepin, CNBC, Brands Locations: Chicago, U.S

☆ Men dressed boldly for the Emmys red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But on an Emmys red carpet heavy with demure, sophisticated gowns, it was the male attendees who shone at LA’s Peacock Theater on Sunday in a range of bold, adventurous and considered outfits. However, some of the most successful ensembles of the night subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) played on the codes of black-tie convention. Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images"Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang in a look by Bode. John Salangsang/Aaron Moten in a bright red Kenzo suit. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe night’s other fun accessories included lapel pins and brooches, while eye-catching colors proved another way to make a statement.

Persons: Ramy Youssef, Joshua Jackson, “, Lamorne Morris, Calvin Klein, Jeremy Allen White, Andrew Scott, Vivienne Westwood, “ Abbott, Tyler James Williams ’ Dolce, Tyler James Williams, Amy Sussman, Chris Perfetti, Myung J, Chun, Bowen Yang, Bode, Scott Kirkland, Williams, Dan Levy, Alan Cumming’s, Teddy, ”, Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Giorgio Armani, Loewe, Kevin Mazur, Alan Cumming, Teddy Vonranson, John Salangsang, Aaron Moten, Kenzo, Nehru, Finn Bennett, Laurent mockneck Organizations: CNN, “ Fargo, Dolce, Gabbana, Los Angeles Times, Disney, ruffles

☆ Taylor Swift’s tartan VMAs look was an edgy step away from her signature style
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Stephy Chung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift was among the many stars to channel ’90s fashion at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, wearing a chic taffeta bustier and skirt by Dior. But with its punk-accented stylings, in the form of black buckles, collar and zipped fitted front, Swift’s version is, by far, the edgiest. Quoting its founder Christian Dior, the brand called tartan “the only fancy fabric that resists fashions” in the show notes. The look on Wednesday night was a departure from Swift’s typical red carpet style. Taylor Swift's outfit was hot off the Dior Cruise 2025 runway, staged in Perthshire, Scotland.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, Dior, Cher Horowitz, Alicia Silverstone, Natalie Portman, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Mary , Queen of Scots, Christian Dior, Taylor Swift's, Yannis Vlamos, Swift, Post Malone, “ I’ve, ”, Kamala Harris Organizations: CNN, MTV, Dior, Post Locations: Paris, Drummond Castle, Perthshire, Scotland

☆ On this island in Italy, people often live to 100—here are 4 of their key habits for a long, happy life
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

They comprise what's called a "Blue Zone," an area of the world where people tend to live exceptionally long lives. Longevity researcher Dr. Giovanni Mario Pes and his colleagues discovered that happy, productive centenarians were not outliers in this part of Sardinia. Here are some practices that may be linked to their exceptional longevity — and may help the rest of us live longer, healthier lives. Sardinians 'eat fresh, home-cooked meals'You won't find most elders in this Blue Zone chomping on a fast-food hamburger with one hand on a steering wheel. There are no additives or preservatives when they make their own pasta or bread, like pistoccu bread or su coccoi sourdough bread.

Persons: I've, Giovanni Mario Pes Organizations: Pes, Research Locations: Sardinia, Seulo

More than 70 LGBTQ models and eight designers took over the Brooklyn Museum on Thursday night for dapperQ’s ninth annual queer fashion show, "Presents Nine," coinciding with the start of New York Fashion Week. Hundreds of attendees crowded the perimeter of the runway, cheering, chanting — and sometimes screaming — as models strutted across the stage. Jorge Garcia for NBC NewsWhile the event is not part of the official New York Fashion Week lineup, dapperQ, a digital magazine dedicated to covering queer fashion as a form of activism, intentionally makes its show just as big of a spectacle. The idea for the event came to founder Anita Dolce Vita more than a decade ago, when she started receiving invitations to NYFW shows. “I would come back with very little content that would be relevant to our readers and our communities,” Dolce Vita told NBC News.

Persons: Mickey Freeman, Austin Alegria, Keith Kelly, Jorge Garcia, Anita Dolce Vita, “, ” Dolce Vita, Beyoncé, NBC News Buffy Sierra, ” Sierra, ” Organizations: Brooklyn Museum, New York, NBC News, NBC News Buffy, “

☆ End of an era: The big change coming to European travel in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —In travel news this week: an accidental megadeal on first-class tickets, the world’s best-connected airport and why now is a good time to plan a trip to Europe. Goodbye to EU passport stampsPaper mementoes of our travels, from boarding cards to even passports themselves, are fast moving into obsolescence. Whether you’re off to Greece, Asia or the Middle East, you’ll likely find a use for these 45 best-selling travel accessories.

Persons: Il dolce, –, Lucy Laucht, it’s, you’ll, Hell Organizations: CNN, Labor, European Union Schengen Area, Aviation, Australian, Qantas, CNN Travel, Duluth Locations: Europe, Naples, Ischia, Puglia, Amalfi, Hungary, Gresham, Budapest, Stockholm, Greece, Northeast Asia, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Duluth, Minnesota, Duluth , Minnesota, United States, Lake Superior, Japan, Chile

☆ Startup using blockchain to prevent copyright theft by AI is valued over $2 billion after fresh funding
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-21 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Generative AI models require huge amounts of training data to enable their systems to produce advanced outputs. But the data that goes into them is often from sources where copyright restrictions are in place. The round values the two-year-old company at $2.25 billion, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC. Fighting AI copyright theftStory is now trying to tackle a timely problem with its tech — theft of copyrighted media on the internet by powerful generative AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT. But the data that goes into fueling these AI models is often from sources where there's copyright restrictions in place.

Persons: Story, Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain, Smart, Story's, Lee, it's, Dolce Organizations: Getty, San, CNBC, Balmain, Gabbana, Brands, New York Times, Microsoft, Times, Big Locations: Francisco

☆ How much is too much to spend on jeans?
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-18 | by ( Fiona Sinclair Scott | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Of course, there were the aghast social media comments, those are to be expected, but the moment also inspired a reasonable question: How much is too much to spend on jeans? These jeans are something of an outlier, having been designed — undoubtedly — with celebrities and the 1% in mind. Cheaper options are plentiful across the market — from classic $100 Levi’s to newer denim brands, such as MUD Jeans or ELV Denim, emphasizing their sustainable or circular credentials (jeans in this category tend to be priced around $200 to $500.) A brief buyer’s guideNew York-based stylist and newsletter author Becky Malinsky wearing Auralee jeans. “I feel, personally, there are many sustainable brands out there that are producing a really good pair of jeans for around $150 to $200.

Persons: Blake Lively, Valentino, Porter, Ssense, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ralph Lauren, Becky Malinsky, ”, “, don’t, Malinsky, jean I, it’s, Sid Marshall, jean, Eric Charbonneau, Sandra Capponi, Ani Wells, Wells, …, you’re, can’t, Kurt Cobain’s Organizations: CNN, Gabbana, Citizens, Humanity, Transformers Foundation Locations: New York

☆ Real Estate Status Symbol: New Home From Your Favorite Luxury Brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

This spring, the company unveiled plans for Pagani Residences, a 70-unit condo development in Miami's North Bay Village. Beyond automakers, there's a growing list of luxury brands hoping to use real estate to turn their cultural cachet into cold, hard cash. New York's five-star Sherry-Netherland Hotel began welcoming long-term residents almost a century ago, and since then roughly 700 branded residences have graced skylines around the world. But when it comes to branded residences, there are real selling points for buyers. The Elle project may seem out of left field, but Itani told me he's talking with another publication interested in making similar inroads.

Persons: carmaker Pagani, Pagani, Carlo Dipasquale, Aston Martin, Carbone, Gabbana, Elle, Sherry, we've, that's, Itani, Drake, Giorgio Armani, aren't, Brand, They're, they're, Laura Steinbruckner, Ferrari, Rob Sykes, WATG, hadn't, Cipriani, they've Organizations: Pagani Residences, Mercedes, Benz, Porsche, Bentley, Global, Condo, Brands, Carlton, Nobu, Peruvian, Armani Casa, South Florida —, Villa Miami, Major Food Group, Gabbana, Hilton, Fiat, Apple Locations: Bay, South Florida, Miami, Miami Beach, Dubai, London, New York, Netherland, Spain, Toronto, homebuilding, Plenty, Villa

☆ Starbucks' turnaround relies on an executive who is no stranger to orchestrating comebacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, it's out with the old and in with the new CEO at Starbucks. Starbucks announced CEO Laxman Narasimhan was stepping down after less than two years on the job . Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol was tapped to lead Starbucks' turnaround efforts. In the release announcing the news , Howard Schultz, Starbucks' chairman emeritus and three-time CEO, made no mention of Narasimhan in his statement. At Starbucks, Niccol won't need to navigate a brand crisis like he did with Chipotle in the wake of its E. coli outbreak.

Persons: —, he's Benjamin Button'd, Chelsea Jia Feng, Laxman Narasimhan, Brian Niccol, it's, Grace Dean, Howard Schultz, Narasimhan, Ryan Miller, Rebecca Zisser, Alex Bitter, It's, we've, Katie Notopoulos, Tyler Le, Joe Quinlan, Berkshire Hathaway, Goldman Sachs, Greg Tuorto, Josh Edelson, Justin Sullivan, Timo Lenzen, Mercedes, unmotivated, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock Organizations: Service, Starbucks, Business, Elliott Management, Orange County Museum of Art, Taco Bell, Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank, Getty, BI, Benz, Mercedes, Dolce, Gabbana, Walmart, Walgreens, Cisco Systems, UBS Locations: Chelsea, Narasimhan, Mexican, Berkshire, AFP, Dubai, Miami, New York, London

☆ How this US couple scored rare Italy self-employment visas
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

For those who want to move but need to work the options are extremely limited – working visas to Italy are like gold dust. “We wanted a fresh start, a place where we could enjoy more pleasure in life and quality time,” says Walker. Abandoning the American dreamBowers and Walker wanted to make a change before they got older. Back to the countryTopped by the Orsini castle, Soriano nel Cimino is in the Tuscia area of Italy, north of Rome. The couple have also started a new business, organizing itineraries for visitors craving to discover bucolic Italy.

Persons: we’ll, Stanley Tucci, Vita, Zeneba Bowers, Matt Walker, Soriano nel Cimino, Bowers, “, ”, Walker, –, Orsini, Davide Seddio, it’s Organizations: CNN, intel, Nashville Symphony, Getty Locations: Italy, Tennessee, Rome, Ireland, mull, Italian, Detroit, Tuscia, Viterbo, Walker, Nashville

☆ First came the accusations of rape. Now 3 owners of the Alexander brothers' beleaguered brokerage firm are jumping ship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Daniel Geiger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the center were cofounders Tal and Oren Alexander, sibling dealmakers who were known for selling some of the country's most exclusive and expensive homes. But accusations of rape against the brothers in recent months have resulted in an existential crisis for the company. An attorney for Tal Alexander has sought to dismiss the case against him. In the immediate aftermath of the accusations, the brothers announced they would take a leave from Official. Official has used the brokerage services company Side to provide it with back office support and to hold its brokers' licenses.

Persons: —, cofounders Tal, Oren Alexander, dealmakers, Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan, Andrew Wachtfogel, Alexander, Tal, Oren, Oge, Richard, Andrew, Alon Alexander, Alon, Tal Alexander, James Cinque, Nicole, Tyrone McKillen Organizations: Service, Partners, Business, The New York Times, Gabbana Locations: Oge, The, The Raleigh, Miami Beach, Los Angeles

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