Luxury art and collectables
Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more
The Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan presents an extensive retrospective of the documentary photographer and reporter Alfa Castaldi from 16th February to 30th March. His work in fashion became legendary. In 1968 he was the first to travel to the Eastern Europe for a fashion shoot, placing the clothes of Walter Albini, Ken Scott, Krizia and Jean-Baptiste … Read more
The Batman Pen ant The Alchemist Ball Point: limited edition collection of luxury Montegrappa pens This February, London’s Harrods launched a limited edition collection of luxury Italian Montegrappa pens, each with a distinctive design of its own. The Batman Pen with components of aluminium, a collaboration of Italy’s renowned manufacturer of fine writing instruments with … Read more
Christie’s to auction Andy Warhol works online Christie’s multi-year, multi-platform partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts continues with the first of the online-only Andy Warhol sales. The online event, which will run through March 25, will feature works representing a wide array of media spanning the artist’s career. Estimates range from $600 to … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence for Miss Dior handbag – Spring-Summer 2013 The Best Actress winner at the 2013 Oscars (Silver Linnings Playbook), Jennifer Lawrence, is the new muse of the Miss Dior handbag. The American actress (born August 15, 1990), best-known for playing Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, was captured by the photographer Willy Vanderperre. The … Read more
Move Over, Oscars! It’s the PAWSCARS! American Humane Association 2013 PAWSCARS! For the fifth year, American Humane Association, the organization that oversees the safety and humane treatment of animals in film and television, presented its animal-centric take on the Oscars by awarding best -animal performances. American Humane Association protects the safety and welfare of more … Read more