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What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2025
From exciting new food joints to the latest must-have beauty and fashion launches, here are the 20 things on The Sybarite’s radar this August.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every...
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Amazing Graceland — Building The 'Priscilla' Movie
Women living in invisible cages is a hallmark theme of Sofia Coppola’s work. From the doomed Lisbon sisters in The Virgin Suicides to the isolated queen in Marie Antoinette, Coppola has historically fixated on girls and women at odds with their surroundings. Her 2023 film Priscilla was no exception. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me, the storyline of Priscilla spans 1959 to 1979, tracking her initial meeting of Elvis through to their split. In between, it focuses on Priscilla’s time spent at Graceland and its impact on her. The film’s production designer Tamara Deverell, tells The Sybarite it’s about a “woman who is shadowed by a male presence in her life.” This shadow was cast by Elvis Presley, played by Jacob Elordi. The larger-than-life rock ’n’ roll star was a force of nature. In 1959, he met a then-14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, played by Cailee Spaeny, while he was serving with the US Army in Germany. The fact he was 10 years her senior didn’t seem to phase him. If anything, Elvis viewed her youth and naivety as the ideal means for moulding his perfect woman. Their relationship was complicated and lasted 13 years. During that time, the couple were married and welcomed a daughter, Lisa Marie. “It’s a true story and it’s ultimately a love story,” Deverell argues, in spite of the aspects of their relationship that still raise eyebrows.
Exploring America’s Private Members Club Scene
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Location Vacation — How The White Lotus Is Changing Travel
“Luxury is waiting for you at The White Lotus. Your stay is bound to be... transformative.” This is the strapline for the HBO series which has dominated pop-culture for the last four years. It’s devilishly ominous and captures the show’s sharp satire perfectly. Centred on a group of wealthy, elite travellers, they each arrive at a beautiful resort for one blissful week, only to endure their own versions of hell. While the destination changes each season, The White Lotus is always set within a Four Seasons hotel. Season one took place in Hawaii, at Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, while season two was shot at the San Domenico Palace in Sicily’s Taormina. The latest season showcases the beauty of Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand. There’s always speculation about the cast for each season, but the location is the true star. Almost a character itself, the setting has a tangible impact on and offscreen. The brand partnership between the hotel group and the show has proven transformative, reviving the relationship between entertainment and travel. This has paved the way for an exponential rise of set- jetting. Defined as the act of visiting destinations featured in movies and TV shows, the phenomenon goes hand-in-hand with immersive experiences. These days, it isn’t enough to merely watch your favourite shows – people want to live in them. Why be a passive observer when you can eat the same meals, sleep in the same beds and jump in the same pools as the characters?
A Luxury Insider’s Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Streets burst with performers, the air hums with creative energy, and for three weeks, the city belongs to the dreamers, the daring, and the wildly creative. In this guide, we’ll take you behind the scenes of Edinburgh’s most extravagant Fringe experiences: from five-star stays to private showings, gourmet dining to exclusive afterparties.
How To Achieve The Perfect Summer Tablescape
Warmer weather has declared that long lunches and outdoor brunches are officially back in season. As any host knows, there is a certain skill to serving meals al fresco, and it all begins with the right ambience. From choosing the perfect colour scheme to curating the right accessories, mastering the art of tablescaping is a must. Discover Ross’ guide to perfecting your summer tablescape this season.
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