Ross Belfer

Nov 13, 2024 | coolhunting.com | David Graver |Afrodet Zuri |Julie Wolfson |Ross Belfer

A design-focused SoCal gathering that intersperses vehicular displays from indie shops with all sorts of wares from small batch boutiques It takes mountains of creativity and boatloads of brains to build an exceptional custom car.

Nov 12, 2024 | coolhunting.com | David Graver |Afrodet Zuri |Ross Belfer |Jason Harper

The German manufacturer updates their popular compact digital D-Lux camera On a recent trip to Japan, Leica’s compact D-Lux 8 proved to be an ideal camera to go anywhere and capture everything. The body feels sturdy and lightweight—perfect to carry on an itinerary with cocktails in Tokyo, coffee in Kyoto, and on to Osaka to see the Chiharu Shiota exhibit at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art.

Nov 11, 2024 | coolhunting.com | David Graver |Afrodet Zuri |Ross Belfer |Jason Harper

A statement-making point of entry for the acclaimed design fair If an entryway can act as a metaphor for a design fair’s thesis statement, then the welcoming halls of the Park Avenue Armory set exceedingly high expectations for what follows at this year’s Salon Art + Design. In the south hall, the Female Design Council‘s members presentation introduced the eye-catching works of six women-led studios.

Nov 11, 2024 | coolhunting.com | David Graver |Afrodet Zuri |Ross Belfer |Jason Harper

Inspiring insight on the family-owned and operated Lake Como, Italy icon Anyone who has been to Grand Hotel Tremezzo understands its allure—the colorful old-world charm, its glamorous perch along the banks of Lake Como, the warmth and sophistication of the service provided within. Many who have seen the facade from afar (or on social media) dream of one day visiting the Italian icon—for both its spectacular position, and its rich history as one of the world’s most recognizable grand hotels.

Mar 15, 2024 | surfacemag.com | Ross Belfer

CULTURE Tremor, the music and arts festival in the remote Portuguese archipelago, is elevating the long-overlooked destination as a new benchmark for contemporary creativity. Close your eyes and imagine a volcanic island—or a collection of nine—smack in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean marooned between North America and Portugal. What comes to mind?