Platinum Eye - Season 1

Avril Graham traces rock 'n roll royalty to real aristocracy from London to the Shires. We discover the spot where David Bowie retired his alter ego Ziggy Stardust. We talk afternoon tea, culture and more in the beautiful, gilded room where Princess Diana and many other past and current British royals and notables have dined over the decades at the historic Cafe Royal in London, and follow to a fascinating and luxuriously dreamy stay at the famed Castle from Downton Abbey where we spend quality time with its aristocratic owners, the Earl and Countess Carnarvon.

Avril Graham celebrates the absolute best of the vast geography in heartland America--Big Sky country, Montana. Capturing its raw beauty, finding luxurious experiences on the cowboy trail, taming mustangs, cattle herding on horseback with cowboys and discovering a cowboy poet, Avril finds herself truly at home on the range. The trip includes a forage for nature's freshest and most unusual herbs with a top gourmet chef up high on the rugged Montana mountainside, surrounded by bison. She tries her hand at fly fishing, and experiences seriously chic Glamping on the banks of the Blackfoot River at the Resort at Paws Up, favored by the celebrity elite. With even more adventures and a lot of extra surprises to experience, we invite you to the luxurious West, Platinum Eye style.

Avril Graham experiences London like she never has before, delving into car heaven with a visit to the illustrious UK based McLaren automotive. At the headquarters she discovers the secrets behind these remarkable vehicles from the top of the company to the design and manufacturing teams. Avril also gets to experience the thrill of a lifetime as both the passenger and driver out on the racetrack.  Next, Avril heads to London to enjoy the 5-star Kimpton Fitzroy hotel, one of the city's most iconic and luxurious landmarks. There she learns about the hotel's storied past, some of which is intertwined with the titanic in addition to being served up mouthwatering cuisine and old-world cocktails with a modern twist.

While this year the pandemic puts Oscar's near future in question, Avril Graham shares her 2020 experience in Los Angeles Oscar season, where she pays homage to the work it takes to get an A-lister truly red carpet ready. She meets with the best in hair, make-up, styling and serves up secrets that give the stars that million-dollar look. Avril also goes deep behind the scenes to find the best in fashion that covers everything from couture, accessories, jewelry and shoes. She's also proud to reveal a top celebrity haunt famous for both its cuisine and cocktails.

Avril Graham's trip to Morocco's capital city of Marrakech, in North Africa, is nothing short of spectacular--featuring the colors, sounds, couture, perfume, open air markets and the sweeping desert. As a guest at the renowned La Mamounia hotel, among the world's most prestigious 5-star hotels, she experiences firsthand its elegant gardens, breathtaking architecture and sumptuous cuisine and drink. In Marrakech, Avril visits the Souk, one of the largest open-air markets in the world to discover its wide spectrum of offerings and terrific characters, including the top pop singer in Morocco. She also spends time with the country's most prominent fashion designers, rug manufacturers and even witnesses the creation of a perfume designed for Platinum Eye by Yves Saint Laurent's top perfumer.

Avril Graham hits Paris, one of her favorite cities, to celebrate its superb cuisine, drink and accommodations. While there she revels in a major event for iconic Harper's Bazaar, the magazine where Avril serves as Executive Editor for Fashion and Travel. Harper's 150 plus history is the subject of a retrospective exhibit at the Musee Des Arts Decorates at the Louvre in Paris. There Avril hobnobs with the world's top designers, models, fashion stars and A-list celebrities on a jaw dropping red carpet event to mark the exhibit's unveiling. While in Paris she's thrilled to stay at the ultra-luxe private residence provided by the Rocksure Group. She also dines, drinks and marvels at the iconic and freshly redesigned Hotel Lutetia on Paris's left bank.

Avril travels to beautiful Barbados to discover spectacular vistas, luxurious hotels and private residences as well as the exotic tastes and flavors that make this an uber chic Caribbean destination. Her joyous romp includes secrets and stories at rum distilleries, including Mount Gay, brilliant getaway cruises on fabulous yachts as well as a tour of a breathtaking hotel at Port Ferdinand, that features a lavish pool set within a protected marina, sumptuous water-front dining and luxurious amenities.

Last year Avril headed to Paris, the City of Lights, to reveal a world shrouded in secrecy: a behind the scenes glimpse into the intriguing and super chic world of a one of a kind Haute Couture fashion show. She profiled high fashion design brand Ralph & Russo over a 2-day period as they sped to the finish line, with an army of seamstresses, designers, stylists and models to pull off arguably the week's most impressive live event. Avril even spent time with Harper's Bazzar icon, Glenda Bailey, to uncover the true ingredients that make a Haute Couture item so covetable and pricy. While in Paris Avril also headed to the Mandarin Oriental hotel for an exquisite pastry tasting and to enjoy a masterfully made cocktail that features fire and ice.