All of the inspiration, content, and intentions of the week so that you can arrive the aspirational way.

Sentiment of the week: “Become. It was a verb that had always obsessed me...I wanted to become, even though I had never known what. And I had become, that was certain, but without an object, without a real passion, without a determined ambition.” ― Elena Ferrante, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

Here’s what is currently inspiring us: Luxury hotels, shrimp salads, this bag, getting into bed an hour early to read; enveloped in a cloud of sheets and pillows and throws, a novel that swifts you into a different world, dried fruit - apricots, dates, mangos, the ultimate carry-on, elevating your identity, blushed cheeks, kitten heels, understanding your desires and wants and likes, claiming time for just you, 3 o’clock champagne.

What we are consuming this week:

Podcast: LVMH on Acquired

Book: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Article: Ambition in Motherhood by Gabrielle Scout

Photo of the week: Alain Delon, legendary French actor; a classic heartthrob, a leading man.

News, updates, & happenings in the industry and in culture:

• Alain Delon, smoldering French actor, passes away at the age of 88 - The New York Times

• Behr announces the color of 2025, Rumors: a deep and dynamic crimson hue - Architectural Digest

• How shoppers are getting their hands on the most luxurious and exclusive of items - BoF

• Diane Von Furstenberg takes operations in-house after outsourcing it to a Chinese distributor 4 years ago - Glossy

• Victoria Beckham signs a Netflix deal for a documentary chronicling her fashion and beauty business - WWD

• Loro Piana x New Balance collaboration sneaker cost $1000 and there are only 1000 pairs made set to release in September - WWD

Ritual to implement: Taking a 15 minute stroll after lunch. Good for digestion, good for clarity, good for combating the afternoon slump, good for the soul.

Place to daydream about: Casa Monti: the artist’s residence of Rome. For a better look into this creative, color-filled hotel, click here.

What’s on our wishlist: Dorota Dress by The Row

Reordering this week: The Oil by Crown Affair

Home of the week: Amber Valletta’s home designed by Ross Cassidy. Located in Los Angeles. Click here for a full tour.

Nostalgic for: The blog era. The magazine era. The Tumblr era. The book era.

Question to ask yourself this week: Will I allow myself to dream even bigger this week?

Have a beautiful week. Until next Sunday.

Sincerely,

The REVUE Team