Category: Art
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Baccarat is welcoming its first permanent artistic director
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…
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Presidential collectibles from the Truman through the Reagan administrations sold at auction
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…
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Rolls-Royce Art Deco inspired Phantom and Ghost
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…
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Bottega Veneta publishes its first book to celebrate craftmanship
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…
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Inside Chanel: French luxury maison opens digital archives
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…
