Luxury art and collectables
Singer Sarah Brightman to realise dreams as the next space tourist After a hiatus in the International Space Station (ISS) tourism programme since 2009, famed British soprano and crossover singer Sarah Brightman (52) announced plans to be the next space tourist. The schedule for her flight “will be determined very shortly by (Russian space agency) … Read more
80th anniversary of the Chanel’s jewel collections is celebrated with an exclusive book “Jewelry by Chanel“, published by Thames and Hudson, presents Gabrielle Chanel’s ‘Bijoux de Diamants’ jewelry creations and sheds light on one of the designer’s lesser known pursuits. The thome, wich includes numerous photographs and historical documents, encompasses the story of the … Read more
James Taffin de Givenchy, a nephew of Hubert de Givenchy and the owner of his own brand of jewelery called Taffin, became Baccarat’s first permanent creative director in charge with jewelry, luxury crystal lighting and decorative objects. “I want to bring Baccarat into the 21st century and see it lead the world of crystal,” James … Read more
Where? Why? Mystery? Brad Pitt for Chanel ad campaign. Teasers. How a revolutionary scent created in 1921 continues to be the best-selling and most famous fragrance in the world? For the first time, CHANEL tells its story online on Inside-Chanel.com. The chapter no 1 of Chanel’s history and the legend of N°5 is told also … Read more
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