Curated Global Luxury: Becoming | October 2026
My October 2026 newsletter begins with an idea that has always drawn me to New York: possibility. The first issue of Curated Global Luxury is a personal exploration of the places, relationships, and experiences that shape our lives, often in ways we recognize only when we look back.
Some places stay with us long after we leave them. Others continue changing around us, becoming part of our own story. Becoming brings those two experiences together, moving from memories of Barcelona to the Chelsea I have watched evolve over the years.
Places that stay with us
In the summer of 1992, I traveled to Barcelona with my uncle and cousins for the Olympic Games. Twelve of us shared a flat while the city welcomed the world. What has stayed with me is not a medal count, but the feeling of connection: unfamiliar languages, shared experiences, long dinners, and the conversations that continued late into the evening.
Closer to home, Chelsea offers a different kind of perspective. My memories of its storefronts, diners, and quieter streets sit alongside the neighborhood taking shape today. In Chelsea Now: The Next Chapter, I explore the projects, historic spaces, and hospitality destinations contributing to that continuing story.
Beyond the address
This issue also marks a new professional chapter with Christie’s International Real Estate New York. What makes it meaningful to me is the relationship between local knowledge and a wider world of people, places, culture, and connection.
Alongside those reflections, Karen’s View: Beyond the Purchase Price considers the practical side of finding a home, including monthly carrying costs and the questions that deserve attention beyond the asking price.
Art and neighborhood discoveries complete the issue, offering invitations to experience the city rather than simply read about it.
An invitation to linger
I hope this October 2026 newsletter offers a reason to pause, remember a place that shaped you, or discover somewhere you have yet to explore. Above all, I hope you will spend a little time with it.
