Luxury art and collectables
Presidential Mementos From 33 Years At The White House Sold At Auction The private collection of White House Presidential mementos, memorabilia and gifts – gathered by the carpenter who worked at the White House from the Truman through the Reagan administrations – will be sold at auction Friday, Oct. 12, by Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery … Read more
Rolls-Royce celebrates the Art Deco era with highly bespoke Phantom Saloon, Phantom Drophead Coupé and Ghost Hand-fashioned stainless steel inlays in telephone drawer, door cappings, geometric coachline pattern, wood veneers adorned with mother of pearl or silver inlays and rear picnic table backs subtly evoke the decorative style of the Art Deco era, celebrated with … Read more
Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato woven leather and the luxury house’s masterful craftmanship has a dedicated book. Bottega Veneta published its first book Creative Director Tomas Maier’s understated yet rigorous design sensibility has become the hallmark of the Bottega Veneta brand, and the beautifully designed monograph, very much in keeping with his aesthetic, is the result … Read more
The story of Chanel is told online Chanel opens its digital archives to capture the essence of the luxury house. “Inside Chanel” (www.inside- chanel.com) platform will reveal the insider story of the French luxury maison through a timeline of events and a series of original short films. One can own N°5…and yet still yearn … Read more
Global James Bond Day celebrated with gowns and tuxedos EVERYTHING OR NOTHING: The Untold Story of 007 James Bond film franchise, the longest running in film history with twenty-three films produced, turned 50. The anniversary is celebrated worldwide on October 5th with the Global James Bond Day. Dr No was brought to the screen … Read more
October 5th, 2012 is the Global James Bond Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.Designer Tom Ford dresses Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Ryan Gosling and Will Smith, among many many others. For Tom Ford‘s second time fashion collaboration with the famous 007 franchise, the designer said he is “thrilled … Read more