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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 4d

Check it out! THE coolest manmade surfing pool!
It's in Cali.
youtu.be/UaNMQW74v8E?...
#surfing #waves #surfranch #surfer #amusementparks #surf #barrel #skycam #engineering #engineer #imagineer #kellyslatersurfranch #californiadreaming #watersports

Kelly Slater rips at his Surf Ranch

YouTube video by Skyecam

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 6d

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#french #gala #frenchheritagesociety #lanvin @lanvinw.bsky.social #petercopping #blacktie #social #metropolitanclub #nyc

New York Gala Dinner Dance - French Heritage Society

Join us at the Metropolitan Club on November 12th to honor LANVIN and its Artistic Director Peter Copping at a black-tie celebration supporting our mission.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 6d

www.newyorksocialdiary.com/the-boys-clu...

#BCNY #NYSD #gala #fundraiser #philanthropy #waldorfastoria #nyc #nysociety #dinner #dance

The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 6d

It has no windows. Instead, it has external cameras that project the outdoors onto screens within the cabin... it's different!
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#ottoaerospace #privatepilot #design #airplane #flying #flight #travel #transportation #engineering #aircraft #tech

Otto Aerospace

The Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 is a masterpiece of engineering— utilizing groundbreaking laminar flow technology, digital design tools, and modern manufacturing techniques to achieve unparalleled eff...

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 13d

A great point to ponder, indeed.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 13d

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#northernlights #auroraborealis #astronomy #earth #atmosphere #skies #harvestmoon #telescope

How to Watch the Northern Lights Tonight Under October's Supermoon

When two CMEs's arrive late Monday, Oct. 6, into Tuesday, Oct. 7 the impact could stir up geomagnetic storms strong enough to ignite a colorful round of auroras across parts of the U.S. Here's everyth...

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 14d

www.modernluxury.com/14-best-memb...
#style #membersclubs #socialclubs #nyc #exclusivity #wealth #membersonly #culture #community #dining

14 Exclusive Members Clubs in New York City

Discover the top 14 members clubs in New York City that offer a unique blend of culture, community, and exclusivity. From luxurious dining to intimate social spaces, explore the best locations to conn...

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 23d

The interior designer James Cavagnari recently opened the 14-room James Suite Hotel (@thejamesfirenze) in a 16th-century palazzo in the center of Florence, Italy. #interiordesign #style #canopybed #hotels #firenze #jamescavagnari #thejamesfirenze

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 25d

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#inheritance #succession #giorgioarmani #finance #style #skyfashion @forbes.com #armani #heirs #billionnaire #italian #milan #investing #fashiondesigner #assets #realestate #holdings #heirs

Meet Giorgio Armani’s Billionaire Heirs

The unsealing of the fashion icon’s will shows he left nothing to chance, dividing his fortune among five now billionaires and naming potential buyers for his fashion house.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 25d

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The Studio Museum in Harlem is back — unveiling a stunning new building that will welcome members, guests, and the whole community!

@vanityfair.com #studiomuseum #fineart #hq #architecture #community #africanamericanart #museum #harlem #vanityfair #thearts #blacksky

Inside the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Dazzling, Seven-Years-in-the-Making Return

The museum’s long-awaited new building will open amid a changing neighborhood and in tense political times. For many in the community, it couldn’t come soon enough.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 26d

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If you were born before 1968, you should really take a look at this... 😁

#fashion #style #skyfashion #retro #70s #disco #bodysuits #peasantblouses #painterpants #memorylane #womensfashion #prairiedresses #70sstyle #macramebags #macramebelt

10 Bizarre 1970s Fashion Trends Everyone Hated… Until They Wore Them! - PART 2

YouTube video by Way Back Americana

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · 27d

My mother worked for her in the 2000s. She was one of those rare women of means who was "real", thoughtful of others and whose heart was in the right place. #aggie #agnesgund #art #friend #philanthropist #fun #exceptionalwoman #humanitarian www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/19/a...

Agnes Gund, collector and philanthropist who helped transform MoMA, has died, aged 87

In addition to supporting many art institutions, Gund was a passionate funder of arts education and criminal justice reform initiatives

www.theartnewspaper.com

The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 17

Who wouldn't want to see a young Cher wearing Bob Mackie again???

Cher's opening outfit reveals from her TV show in the 70s. #skyfashion #cher #fashion #bobmackie #costumedesign #style #entertainment #thechershow #fab #glam #costumes #style

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 16

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#robertredford #sundance #actor #moviestar #obituary @npr.org

Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89

A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 15

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#heavymetal #rock #guitar #eddievanhalen #kramerguitars #sothebys @sothebysinstitute.bsky.social @robbreport.com #auction #guitargod

Eddie Van Halen’s Legendary 1982 Kramer Guitar Could Fetch Up to $3 Million at Auction

An electric guitar custom-built and played by rock legend Eddie Van Halen could fetch up to $3 million at Sotheby’s Rock & Pop auction on October 24.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 15

Finding Love, the Old-Fashioned Way

From backgammon meetups to cornhole speed-dating, app-weary Gen Z-ers are seeking partners face-to-face.
“Run First. #BeersAfter. Find Love.”
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#dating #datingapps #lungerunclub #tiktok #genz #nyc #findlove

The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 14

Why 10 (!) New Balenciaga fragrances?!?
@harpersbazaar
@balenciaga #perfume #luxurybeauty #luxury #fragrance #beauty
www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a6603...

Balenciaga Just Launched 10 Perfumes at Once, and I Can’t Pick a Favorite

These $320 perfumes are about to shake up the luxury fragrance space

www.harpersbazaar.com

The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 14

Social clubs have become a thing in NYC. Suddenly, everybody who is anybody has joined up with a schmoozy society outlet catering to seemingly every interest & income bracket — from Casa Cipriani for the social set, to the Leash Club for canine parents. tinyurl.com/2s3wv97w
#clubs #society #social

The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

Intelligent leisure—our vision of thoughtful and thought-provoking programming—is our open invitation to gather friends and play with ideas. Inspired by creative & intellectual communities, Moss events range from art exhibitions & musical performances to interdisciplinary salons & supper clubs.

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

MOSS: A private members club in NYC
where New Yorkers of all types gather in the shared pursuit of intelligent leisure and physical culture.
moss.nyc
#membersonly #nyc #vip #clubs #leisure #culture #newyorker #salons #events #moss

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

Led by award winning composer and concert pianist Arsha Kaviani, and incorporating some of the finest musicians in the world across multiple genres, we turn your vision, narrative and prompts into a sound world of its own.
#music #composer #arshakaviani #pianist #pianoman #piano #sound #musician

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

Maison Musique Kaviani creates bespoke music, sound, and sonic communication with unparalleled precision, detail and craftsmanship.

#music #composer #arshakaviani #pianist #pianoman #piano #sound #maisonmusique #bespoke #musician
www.maisonkaviani.com

Maison Musique Kaviani | Bespoke Music and Sonic Arts

Maison Musique Kaviani creates bespoke music, sound, and sonic communication with unparalleled precision, detail, and craftsmanship.

www.maisonkaviani.com

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Jetson One is classed as an ultralight aircraft in the US, needing no pilot licence. It has a lightweight aluminium space frame paired with a Kevlar shell and is powered by eight brushless electric motors, each with its own propeller. youtu.be/uWdhMVkeDeQ
#jetsonone #aviation #aircraft #flying

Jetson ONE - Palmer Luckey's First Flight and Delivery

YouTube video by Jetson

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

The UK company has been working hard with leading aerospace partners including Honeywell, GKN and Leonardo to develop a four-passenger eVTOL aircraft that could operate on routes of up to around 100 miles.
youtu.be/KYetbYnMDxg?...
#aviation #aerospace #jetson #verticalaerospace #evtol

Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft – FutureFlight

YouTube video by Aviation International News

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The Sophisticate® @thesophisticate.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Rise and Fall of the Socialite 💰
www.newyorksocialdiary.com/the-rise-and...

#thecushingsisters #babepaley #brendafrazier #socialregister #cafesociety #barbarahutton #monacountessbismarck #leisureclass #timeandmoney #elmorocco #dorisduke #JacquelineBouvier #mrsastor #socialite #ediesedgewick

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