Fashion History: Balenciaga, l’oeuvre au noir – An alchemist of haute couture. Starting April 27th, the Palais Galliera in Paris will pay homage to the very popular singer, Dalida with an exhibition of her “On and Off-Stage” wardrobe, recently donated to the museum by her brother Orlando. The singer was a fervent lover of … Read more
This is the world’s first commercial flying car with a retractable rotor. In 2012, the Dutch entrepreneurs from PAL-V proved with their first prototype that they can build their PAL-V with existing regulations. This year, PAL-V presents the firts commercial model – PAL-V Liberty. The world’s first commercial flying car with a retractable rotor will … Read more
Hotel Viu Milan – the only hotel rooftop in Milan with an outdoor swimming pool. VIU Milan (A Member of DesignHotels) opened February 2017. In the up-and-coming area of town and new financial district in Milan, the hotel is only 5 mins walk from Corso Como and 10 mins by car to the city center. … Read more
Maison Francis Kurkdjian — created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya – is emblematic of a new generation of exclusive and atypical fragrance Houses. The House’s fragrance collection is conceived as a “fragrance wardrobe”. Announced back in November 2016, the Maison confirmed it has beed acquired by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The acquisition … Read more
This year’s must-have accessory isn’t a handbag, it’s a Louis Vuitton phone case – sealing a trend that speaks volumes about our selfie-obsessed times
One of spring’s biggest trends is duo-toning – wearing two contrasting hues. Art critic Jonathan Jones explains how 17th-century colour theory is influencing your wardrobe