Five Homes for Fashionistas

Luxury Defined tours a collection of homes located near the world’s most fashionable streets

The world’s most glamorous cities offer history, culture, and sophistication. But for connoisseurs of high fashion, these destinations are coveted for their ability to provide the ultimate in retail therapy. Chanel, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Prada, and Balenciaga are just some of the heady names to stir the imaginations of those for whom shopping is an art form. Just in time for the fall fashion shows, we’ve handpicked five luxury residences located near some of the world’s most fashionable streets. So whether your style is a chic Parisian pied-à-terre or a haute Hollywood haven, each of these luxury residences is endowed with enough show-stopping features for the most discerning fashionista to call home.
Cool ContemporaryOn Avenue Montaigne, Paris

This contemporary apartment overlooks the shimmering lights of Paris by night and the show-stopping creations of designers such as Bulgari and Christian Dior by day.

This 4,708-square-foot contemporary penthouse offers some of the finest views in the 8th Arrondissement from its lofty location in the center of Avenue Montaigne. Known as La Grande Dame of French streets, Avenue Montaigne is lined with some of the biggest names in French couture: Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and the House of Dior. Film icon Marlene Dietrich once lived on the avenue—another notable endorsement of the street’s legendary status. Featuring views on the avenue itself, the River Seine, and the Eiffel Tower, this breathtaking residence is bathed in light and beauty. Among the notable features is an open-plan interior with two comfortable bedrooms and stunning reception rooms. For added convenience, a staff apartment is located in the same building as are two indoor parking spaces.
Regency ModerneNear Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California

The glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age lives on at this lavish estate, a rare work by legendary designer John Woolf, just minutes from the red-carpet couture of Rodeo Drive.

An opulent gem of Hollywood’s golden era, designed by John Woolf, this home on the prized 900 block of North Alpine Drive in Beverly Hills provides luxury living in an impeccable location, complete with jetliner views of Los Angeles. Minutes from the Beverly Hills Hotel and Rodeo Drive, residents will find such designer brands as Dior and Valentino at their fingertips, as well as the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style—perhaps the world’s premier location to see and be seen. This architectural trophy includes signature details such as an oval swimming pool, an alley of French doors, fluted columns, high ceilings, and perfectly scaled public rooms. Adding to the star appeal is a library, salon, gourmet kitchen, and three luxurious bedrooms, including a master suite that opens onto the pool deck.
The Penthouse at the Sherry-NetherlandOn Fifth Avenue, New York City

This trophy penthouse boasts 2,000-square-feet of terraces overlooking Central Park and the New York City skyline; five-star hotel services, including room service straight from the kitchen of chef Harry Cipriani; and immediate access to Fifth Avenue’s flagship fashion stores.

This palatial circa-1927 penthouse is situated atop the iconic Sherry-Netherland hotel on the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The elegance unfurls at the private landing, which is serviced by all three of the hotel’s elevators. This grandest of residences provides the backdrop for large gatherings of family and friends, with eight full bathrooms, with six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and a seventh guest bedroom cleverly concealed behind a paneled door. Furthering the splendor is an exquisite library, solarium, living room, and three terraces that span 2,000 total square feet, providing inimitable views of Central Park and the iconic city skyline. Below it all, on Fifth Avenue, haute couture such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Prada, Chanel and Tiffany’s await the discerning shopper. Offering an unparalleled lifestyle experience, the Sherry-Netherland is without doubt one of the world’s finest city homes.
Townhouse on Chester SquareNear Bond Street, Belgravia, London

The manicured gardens of Belgrave Square provide an English idyll outside this regal townhouse; the finery of Bond Street and London’s most famous department stores—Harvey Nichols, Harrods, and Selfridges—provide world-class retail therapy.

One of the most impressive townhouses in Belgravia, this Grade II-listed property occupies

the quietest position on the southeastern corner of Chester Square. A double mansard roof crowns more than 7,750 square feet of refined interiors, complete with formal reception rooms, eight bedrooms, and seven bathrooms. The property has been the subject of an extensive renovation under the expert supervision of world-renowned design firm Wilben. It is no surprise, then, that the quality of finish, design, and attention to detail resulted in a masterwork of comfort, luxury, and stellar amenities, such as an elevator, double garage, wine cellar, gym, cinema, and roof terrace, which are rare for a home in Central London. Nearby on Bond Street, residents will enjoy the exclusive fashion and jewelry houses favored by royalty, along with a choice selection of art galleries, antique shops, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Renaissance ApartmentNear Via dei Condotti, Rome

History, provenance, and glamour meet at this Renaissance retreat in the heart of the Eternal City, a short distance from the Via dei Condotti, Rome’s premier retail address.

This elegant 1,292-square-foot apartment commands a rare locale in a 16th-century building that once housed the Papal Mint. Here, residents can bask in La dolce vita due to the home’s glamorous location in the historic heart of Rome, close to Piazza Navona and Via dei Condotti. Rome’s premier shopping street is interwoven with exclusive stores, such as Gucci, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, and is also home to the famed Antico Caffé Greco, the circa-1760 landmark café where coffee is a religion unto itself. The residence features two palatial entrance halls, an expansive entertaining area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a private terrace. The apartment offers the latest climate control for comfort in the summer heat of Rome, and has been graciously restored to the highest standards of Italian luxury with antique terracotta tiles, coffered ceilings, and marble finishes.

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