Fashion Film: LOUIS VUITTON’s Men’s Fall-Winter Fashion Show

Great fashion houses continue to create not just great fashion, but also great fashion films in place of their once-live fashion shows.

A perfect example is this film for Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall and Winter collection.

The Film is by Virgil Abloh And ‘moved By The Motion’, and stars yasiin bey, Saul Williams and Kai Isaiah Jamal. It was directed by Wu Tsang

Original Film Score by Asma Maroof.

TasteTV Gift Guide: Luxury Gifts for the Sporty and Active Lifestyle

You can definitely do three fun and healthy things at the same time. Like work out, be active, and stay ultra stylish.

Tiffany, Prada and Hermès know this, and have new luxury options in their collections just for you.

 


Hermès Manufacture de Boucleries longboard

Why wear your Hermès around your neck, when you can boogie down the street with it below your feet

$4,425

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Prada Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Stay hydrated and stay fashionable at the same time, this bottle features an embossed lettering Prada logo. Keep it attached with a snap-hook and removable ring.

350ml

$75.00

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Nomad Leather AirPod Pro Case

If you’re an active person you know need your AirPods to keep you motivated.

Of course, they need their own stylish leather case for storage and recharge.

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Prada Nylon Gaberdine Sneakers

Yes, if you want you can actually work out in these Prada sneakers, made with:

  • Laced sneaker in nylon gabardine fabric
  • Sturdy water-repellent fabric upper with sleek, clean lines and heat-bonded rubber logo
  • Ultra-light rubber sole
  • Box sole construction with reinforced stitching

$690

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Tiffany Leather and Walnut Table Tennis Paddles

Spike your table tennis competition as much as you can with these high-grade Tiffany paddles.

Made of leather and reclaimed American walnut with sterling silver plaques. Comes with 3 Tiffany balls.

$700

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You also might want this Tiffany limited edition basketball, but alas, it’s sold out.

Sorry, but there are some things that money can’t buy.

LUXURY HOLIDAY RECIPE: Juicy Duck Breast in Red Wine Sauce

In some parts of the world duck is a regular dish, especially among people who hunt it. But if you’re not a hunter or don’t live in those areas then duck might be a little bit more uncommon on your table. We recently have been testing recipes with Maple Leaf Farms duck breast, which is well known for some of the highest quality duck selections in the United States. Not to mention being a fairly upscale red meat option, the duck meat itself is quite lean and tasty.

 

 

When you cook duck breast for the first few times it’s best not to be too fancy, especially when you have the savory natural flavors already inherent in this type of poultry. We prefer to start off with a simple salt, pepper, garlic powder and skillet or oven recipe.

For example, using a sharp knife you score crosswise the fatty side of the duck. Then salt, pepper, and lightly powder both sides, and place the fatty side face down in a hot skillet with a small amount of California olive oil for about 10 minutes while the fat is rendering. Flip over and cook the other side for another 5 to 10 minutes on medium high. Alternatively, you could heat your oven to 425° and put the uncooked breast in for 10 minutes, then flip it to cook for another 10 minutes. It’s important to let your breast rest after you remove it from the skillet or oven so that it can re-absorb some of those juices and remain tender.

After you remove the duck from the skillet or pan, put the skillet back on the stove and heat to medium high and add a large splash of red wine, which you can use to create a red wine reduction sauce. You want to make sure that you use a spoon to scrape up the bits of fat and duck in the skillet and mix them into the sauce reduction. You also want to make sure the sauce has thickened and all of the alcohol in the wine has evaporated before using.

This sauce is perfect for the duck breast as it adds additional moisture and flavor, plus is a perfect complement to this dish.

It doesn’t have to be fancy, but it’s not going to be boring and plain.

Maple Leaf Farms
www.MapleLeafFarms.com


 


About Maple Leaf Farms
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc. is North America’s leading producer of quality duck products, supplying retail and food service markets throughout the world with innovative, value-added foods. Founded in 1958, Maple Leaf Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned company.

LUXURY HOLIDAY RECIPE: A Tender Rack of Aussie Lamb

Sometimes you can overdo the recipe for a great piece of meat, especially one that is as delicious as a cut of Aussie lamb. That is why this TasteTV Kitchen‘s recipe only relies on a handful of ingredients and prep.

Although we are huge fans of American lamb, we cannot walk away from a tasty source like Australia. Australia is known for many culinary treats, and one of them is great lamb. Aussie grass fed beef and lamb is  healthier than some other sources and types of meats, and is very time efficient to cook, often reducing meal prep time by 30%.

Australia ranchers also have made a large effort to be more sustainable. In a study over the last 30 years, Aussie ranchers have:

  • Reduced their water use by over 65%
  • Reduced their animals’ greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 14%

It doesn’t make the meat taste better, but it definitely helps satisfy your soul.

Easy Rack of Lamb

Ingredients

  • 1 Rack of Lamb
  • 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons of kosher or sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Oregano (dried or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon of  Rosemary or Thyme (dried or fresh)
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine the olive oil with salt pepper, garlic powder, and herbs in a bowl. Mix well.
  2. Score the fatty side of the rack of lamb in a cross-hatch formation  with a sharp knife
  3. Using a spoon or brush, spread the olive oil mixture over both sides of the meat evenly and allow to marinate for 15 minutes to an hour
  4. Heat oven to 450°
  5. Place rack of lamb with fatty side up on a baking tray covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Roast for 30 minutes
  6. Remove from oven, allowed to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve

 


Interested in finding out more about Aussie Lamb? Find more information here.

@aussiebeeflamb

3 Black Owned Accessory Brands that Diversify Your Style

People don’t often think about the positive impact they can have by just expanding the variety of places where the shop. According to Forbes.com, although over 50% of women-owned businesses are women of color, they only brought in 422 billion dollars in revenue vs white women-owned businesses who brought in 1.4 trillion dollars in revenue.

This means that there are lot of great designers out there that you not only should find, but will be thrilled that you did. Here are three great ones to add to your list of places to get great style.

 


Brysie Lane

Brysie Lane, the black owned interchangeable handbag brand, is designed to eliminate the dreaded purse swap. Brysie Lane was founded by former Microsoft Program Manager, Seina Wedlick, to provide women with an everyday bag that can evolve with every outfit change. With the mantra “One Bag, Many Looks” the brand allows women to express their personal style through genuine leather bags and interchangeable accessories, for under $300. Brysie Lane is a reflection of Seina’s personal and professional journey. Named after her children, Bryce and Sierra, Brysie Lane was created with the desire to streamline processes and make an everyday item practical for all occasions. Brysie Lane is available for preorder on https://www.brysielane.com/.


Salone Monet

Salone Monet emphasizes the fact that “nude is not a color” – the brand makes six “nude” shades that fit a wide range of skin tones. In addition to the stunning color options, each pair of shoes is made from high-quality materials, including leather and satin, by expert cobblers in Italy. Styles come in 6 shades of different nudes and price ranges from $200 – $250. New silhouettes like the Anita, a sleek pump and Jojo, a basic flat, are now available on the website for pre-order. Salone Monet, Founder/Creative Salone Monet is the founder and creative behind the color inclusive nude shoe brand Salone Monet. Her color inclusive line has adorned the feet of Beyoncé Knowles, Gabrielle Union, and Keke Palmer. https://salonemonet.com/


Ten Wilde

Ten Wilde is an all gold jewelry line designed in Los Angeles. Always aiming for versatility through trendy yet timeless pieces, every jewel is created with the multi-faceted gem in mind. Meaning the ever-evolving, infinite, multi-faceted woman. Established in 2016 by Tenisha Wilde, Ten Wilde is a direct reflection of her personal style, which embodies her love for many styles found across the world. With a range of gold plated, gold filled, and solid gold, each Ten Wilde jewel is offered at an affordable price ranging, under $100, in the form of versatile hoops, layering chains, pendant necklaces, signature waist chains and more. A gem for every gem. https://tenwilde.com/