Luxury art and collectables
The landmark Napa winery, Sterling Vineyards was once again selected to participate by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as the Exclusive Wine of The Oscars. “It’s amazing to have our wines poured at the most glamorous event in the world!” said winemaker Alison Crary. “I see similarities between winemaking and moviemaking. Napa … Read more
Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer Pedro Almodovar, the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation, is the new face of French department store Galeries Lafayette. French graphic designer, photographer and advertising film director Jean-Paul Goude, the store’s iconic photographer, portrayed Almodovar holding in his hands the script of his next film … Read more
Sofitel Luxury Hotels announces a special collaboration with designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche. A new Sofitel address in the Moroccan city, the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche has given Jean-Charles de Castelbajac carte blanche to produce a work of art inside the hotel. The French designer (born 28 November 1949 in … Read more
Monsters of Fashion – the first international exhibition on character design in fashion and art Whether they’re weird, disturbing, camp or handsome, all the fashion enthusiats dont want to miss the opportunity to face these monsters. Designers’ use of monstrous forms and expressions in their fashion creation led to a whole exhibition – “ARRRGH! Monsters … Read more
BULGARI Launches Serpenti Retrospective 2013 is definitely the Year of the Serpenti. Bulgari luxury house is celebrating its most emblematic icon in real style with a dazzling exhibition and a book that recounts the extraordinary tale of the reptile from the unique perspective of the jeweler. Beginning February 9th, Bulgari’s Fifth Avenue flagship hosts a … Read more
The 400th anniversary of the Amsterdam canals This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Amsterdam canal belt and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed gem will be at the center of many city activities and festivals. 2013 is a very special year for Amsterdam, as the city celebrates milestones such as the opening of the renovated Rijksmuseum and the Van … Read more