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3 days ago
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10 Stunning Cities That Absolutely Nail The Art Deco Aesthetic
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Art deco, a glamorous architectural style from the Roaring Twenties, thrives in cities like Miami, Brussels, and Napier. With sleek designs and vibrant details, these art deco destinations showcase this enduring legacy, inviting exploration and admiration. Art deco isn't just a design style — it's a whole mood. Glamorous without trying too hard, all sleek angles, metallics, and perfect symmetry, it was the architectural answer to the Roaring Twenties. Born in Paris and flung around the world by the 1930s, art deco left a permanent mark on skylines, cinemas, hotels, and even petrol stations. Today, some cities still wear their deco with pride — and they look incredible doing it. Here are ten gorgeous art deco destinations where the vibe is very much alive, and honestly, you'll want to photograph every inch. 1. Miami, USA Miami and art deco are practically synonymous. South Beach alone has more than 800 preserved buildings from the 1920s to the '40s, making it the largest collection of art deco architecture in the world. But this isn't the stark grey stuff you'll see in other cities — Miami's take is tropical, pastel-hued and trimmed in neon. Think The Colony Hotel, The Carlyle, and a load of streamlined facades that look like they belong in a Wes Anderson film. Even the lifeguard huts are on theme. 2. Brussels, Belgium Brussels gets a lot of love for its art nouveau, but its art deco deserves equal credit. The city leans into the solid, monumental vibe of the style, with landmarks like the Flagey Building and the Forest National concert hall. Residential neighbourhoods, especially in the Uccle and Forest districts, are packed with houses showing off angular doorways and detailed brickwork. It's like a scavenger hunt, but for design geeks. 3. Napier, New Zealand After a major earthquake in 1931, Napier got a complete architectural do-over. The result? An entire town centre built in pure art deco style. The details are on point — chevrons, sunbursts, ziggurats, and fonts that scream 1930s glamour. Napier takes its title seriously too; there's even an annual Art Deco Festival where locals dress up in vintage fashion, drive classic cars and turn the clock all the way back. 4. Asmara, Eritrea It's not the most obvious choice, but Asmara is a total showstopper for art deco fans. Built under Italian rule in the 1930s, the city features an extraordinary number of modernist and art deco buildings that have been almost untouched for decades. Think cinemas shaped like ships, petrol stations that look like flying saucers, and clean, angular lines on nearly every corner. UNESCO added it to its World Heritage list in 2017 for good reason — it's like stepping onto the set of a lost sci-fi movie from the 1930s. 5. Mumbai, India Most visitors head to Mumbai for the chaos, the food or the colonial history — but the art deco? It's next-level. After Miami, Mumbai has the world's second-largest collection of art deco buildings. Many of them sit along Marine Drive, with curved balconies, stylised grills and cinematic flair. Don't miss the Eros and Regal Cinemas — absolute deco icons. UNESCO even gave Mumbai's art deco precinct a World Heritage tag in 2018. 8. Melbourne, Australia Art deco made a solid impression on Melbourne, and you'll see its influence from inner-city theatres to suburban houses. The Astor Theatre is one of the best-preserved examples — still running films and still looking fabulous. Commercial buildings like Mitchell House flaunt curved corners and chrome-framed windows, while apartment blocks in St Kilda echo deco's sleek, streamlined aesthetic. Melbourne's version of art deco is understated, but endlessly cool. 4. Paris, France Photo: Courtesy of Paris je Taime Paris is the birthplace of art deco, thanks to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. The city's architecture reflects that legacy — though it's more refined than flashy. You'll find standout examples like the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the Palais de Tokyo and countless apartment blocks with etched glass and wrought-iron railings. It's art deco with a Parisian twist: Elegant, precise and always stylish. 5. Havana, Cuba Havana wears its art deco with a kind of faded cool. The movement hit Cuba hard in the 1930s, especially in architecture and design. One of the most striking examples is the Bacardi Building, finished in 1930 and considered one of Latin America's finest art deco landmarks. The city's mix of colonial buildings and deco masterpieces creates a contrast that makes every stroll feel like walking through a living film set. 6. Casablanca, Morocco Photo: Courtesy of Travel Exploration Casablanca French architects transformed Casablanca in the 1930s, and the city became a showcase for a unique blend of European art deco and traditional Moroccan elements. The result? Arabesque tiles meet geometric ironwork, and curving stucco facades sit beside bold lettering and stylised arches. Walk along Boulevard Mohammed V for a crash course in this hybrid aesthetic. It's stylish without shouting about it. 9. Shanghai, China Shanghai in the 1930s was booming, and art deco became the architectural language of choice for everything from banks to department stores. The Bund shows off the city's grander side — massive stone-fronted buildings with deco flourishes — but head to the French Concession and you'll find leafy streets lined with villas and apartment blocks featuring stained glass, terrazzo floors and geometric ironwork. The Peace Hotel remains the city's most iconic example.
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Travel + Leisure
16-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
The Team Behind Palm Beach, Florida's Iconic Pink Hotel Open a Hotel in New York's Hamptons Today
The Hedges Inn, a boutique hotel with 13 rooms and a three-bedroom residence in East Hampton, will reopen on May 16 under new ownership. Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach purchased the inn in March and have since made minor updates to the historic hotel. The inn will host an outpost of Swifty's restaurant, offering refined American cuisine. Beach butlers, bicycles, and a fully stocked provisions bar are among the hotel's standout offerings. Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, the couple behind the buzzed-about reinvention of The Colony Hotel, have expanded their hospitality portfolio with the March 2025 purchase of The Hedges Inn, a boutique 13-room hotel in East Hampton set to reopen for the season on May 16. Originally founded in 1873, the hotel was built as a gift from John D. Hedges to his wife, Caroline Isabella Homan. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and occupies a prized position between East Hampton's Main Street and Main Beach. 'Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment where guests can immerse themselves in the quintessential East Hampton experience—where tradition meets luxury and community and connection thrive," Sarah Wetenhall said in a press release shared with Travel + Leisure. The Wetenhalls made minor changes to the hotel since purchasing it and are planning more extensive updates after the summer season. In addition to its 13 guest rooms, The Hedges Inn has a three-bedroom private residence for extended stays. This larger option offers additional privacy while still providing guests with a full-service Hedges Inn experience, plus a dedicated Volvo. At the heart of the hotel is a second outpost of Swifty's, the beloved New York City restaurant, which closed in 2016 but was revived at The Colony in 2019. Swifty's at The Hedges Inn will be a full-service 100-seat indoor/outdoor restaurant open to the public seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Under executive chef Tom Whitaker, the menu of elevated American fare will feature Swifty's signature dishes, prepared with local ingredients sourced from regional purveyors like Montauk Shellfish, Braun Seafood, Balsam Farms, Catapano Dairy Farm, and wines from Wölffer Estate. Some of the desserts and cocktails that will be available at Swiftys. Glen Allsop/The Hedges Inn Overnight guests of The Hedges Inn will have access to beach butlers, branded bicycles, electric Volvo EX90s for popping around town, and a texting concierge named Ahab (a nod to East Hampton artist Jackson Pollock's dog). Community-minded programming rounds out the experience, including trivia nights, beach bonfires, and "Conversations at The Hedges," a speaker series inspired by East Hampton's literary roots. The hotel will be open through Labor Day. Nightly rates at The Hedges Inn start from $1,499, and you can book your stay at
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As Christie's preps for Iris Apfel auction, highlights go on display in Palm Beach
An online auction celebrating one of America's legendary style-makers debuted Tuesday, with a selection of items from the sale being showcased this week in Palm Beach. "Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel," presented by Christie's, features over 200 pieces of fashion, accessories and design. Apfel, an iconic style-setter who wore oversized oval glasses, blue eyeshadow, feather boas, and chunky bangles up and down both arms, died in March 2024 at 102. The online auction is open for bidding through Feb. 13, and select pieces from the collection will be on view through Friday at The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave. "It's a fascinating collection that I think shows all the different facets of Iris Apfel," Nathalie Ferneau, junior specialist for Christie's Private & Iconic Collections, told the Daily News. Fashion highlights from the sale include a feather coat by Dior haute couture, estimated to bring $800 to $1,200; a pink, red and yellow color-block shirtwaist gown by Carolina Herrera, ($800 to $1,200); and a case of 18 multicolored and patterned Iris Apfel X Zenni eyeglass frames ( $400 to $600). The sale also offers decorative art pieces and items from Apfel's homes in Palm Beach and New York, including a carved "Gussy" ostrich-form bar from Italy, circa 1975, estimated to fetch $6,000 to $8,000. A highly regarded collector and specialist in antique textiles, Apfel began her career as a decorator and was instrumental in prestigious restoration projects, including those at the White House. Together with her husband, Carl, she co-founded Old World Weavers, an internationally renowned textile company. The couple later sold the company to Stark Carpets. Carl Apfel died in 2015 at 100. "Iris occupies a really special place in both the fashion world and in popular culture," Ferneau said. "She was effortlessly herself throughout her life, which is something that I think is rare. And I think it's really rare also to have someone enter the limelight at that stage of life. She didn't really become a household name until 2005, and she just continued to gain popularity from there. I think it's really inspiring to see someone be so unapologetically themselves through their life and to really be rewarded for that originality, especially as an older woman." The Colony Hotel is the second of three locations that will showcase select highlights from the Apfel sale. Christie's in the Miami Design District featured pieces from the collection Jan. 24 and 25, and Christie's at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City will display select items Feb. 8-13. Palm Beach was an ideal location to display a portion of the Apfel collection because the market is "critical" for Christie's, said Cathy Busch, deputy chairman for Christie's Americas. "Our most important clients are here, and so we want to be where they are, spending time with them, engaging with them, discussing the art market and having conversations with our team," she said. "As we have in previous years, we're thrilled to bring highlights from sales and bring the best of Christie's to Palm Beach when it applies, like Iris. We are just so happy to be engaging the Palm Beach community supporting cultural institutions and charitable causes." Thirteen lots featuring approximately 45 items are on display at The Colony Hotel, Ferneau said. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To browse or place a bid in the online auction, visit Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@ Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: See some of Iris Apfel's iconic wardrobe before it goes to auction
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christie's opens auction of Iris Apfel collection; highlights on display in Palm Beach
An online auction celebrating one of America's legendary style-makers debuted Tuesday, with a selection of items from the sale being showcased this week in Palm Beach. "Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel," presented by Christie's, features over 200 pieces of fashion, accessories and design. Apfel, an iconic style-setter who wore oversized oval glasses, blue eyeshadow, feather boas, and chunky bangles up and down both arms, died in March 2024 at 102. The online auction is open for bidding through Feb. 13, and select pieces from the collection will be on view through Friday at The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave. "It's a fascinating collection that I think shows all the different facets of Iris Apfel," Nathalie Ferneau, junior specialist for Christie's Private & Iconic Collections, told the Daily News. Fashion highlights from the sale include a feather coat by Dior haute couture, estimated to bring $800 to $1,200; a pink, red and yellow color-block shirtwaist gown by Carolina Herrera, ($800 to $1,200); and a case of 18 multicolored and patterned Iris Apfel X Zenni eyeglass frames ( $400 to $600). The sale also offers decorative art pieces and items from Apfel's homes in Palm Beach and New York, including a carved "Gussy" ostrich-form bar from Italy, circa 1975, estimated to fetch $6,000 to $8,000. A highly regarded collector and specialist in antique textiles, Apfel began her career as a decorator and was instrumental in prestigious restoration projects, including those at the White House. Together with her husband, Carl, she co-founded Old World Weavers, an internationally renowned textile company. The couple later sold the company to Stark Carpets. Carl Apfel died in 2015 at 100. "Iris occupies a really special place in both the fashion world and in popular culture," Ferneau said. "She was effortlessly herself throughout her life, which is something that I think is rare. And I think it's really rare also to have someone enter the limelight at that stage of life. She didn't really become a household name until 2005, and she just continued to gain popularity from there. I think it's really inspiring to see someone be so unapologetically themselves through their life and to really be rewarded for that originality, especially as an older woman." The Colony Hotel is the second of three locations that will showcase select highlights from the Apfel sale. Christie's in the Miami Design District featured pieces from the collection Jan. 24 and 25, and Christie's at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City will display select items Feb. 8-13. Palm Beach was an ideal location to display a portion of the Apfel collection because the market is "critical" for Christie's, said Cathy Busch, deputy chairman for Christie's Americas. "Our most important clients are here, and so we want to be where they are, spending time with them, engaging with them, discussing the art market and having conversations with our team," she said. "As we have in previous years, we're thrilled to bring highlights from sales and bring the best of Christie's to Palm Beach when it applies, like Iris. We are just so happy to be engaging the Palm Beach community supporting cultural institutions and charitable causes." Thirteen lots featuring approximately 45 items are on display at The Colony Hotel, Ferneau said. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To browse or place a bid in the online auction, visit Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@ Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Christie's unveils Iris Apfel sale; select items on view in Palm Beach
