Les Mains d’Or Van Cleef & Arpels to shed light on the jewelry trade

Workshops Virtual Tour by Van Cleef & Arpels     Jewelry is the work of true artists, called at Van Cleef & Arpels “Les Mains d’Or“. For the first time in its history, Van Cleef & Arpels Maison of High Jewelry is offering a glimpse behind the scenes at its workshops with a 360° virtual … Read more

Baume & Mercier’s historical perspective at TimeCrafters 2012

American aficionados meet the world’s leading watchmaking brands Following the success of TimeCrafters’ first edition last year, this world-class luxury watch fair, the first luxury watchmaking fair to take place in the United States, takes place once again in New York. The show gives watch admirers and collectors a unique opportunity to share their passion … Read more

Art, graphics & design – Hanns Lohrer at Porsche Museum

“Powerful elegance guided with ease”: Hanns Lohrer’s exhibition at Porsche Museum to capture Porsche’s sporting successes From 4 September to 4 November 2012, the Porsche Museum is exhibiting the works of the versatile Stuttgart painter and commercial graphic designer Hanns Lohrer (1912 – 1995) – and these works extend far beyond the topic of motor … Read more

The most comprehensive ever written wine lover’s encyclopedia released this fall

Reference guide to world’s 1,400 wine grapes released The must-have oenophile titles list has been enriched this fall with “Wine Grapes”, a reference guide to world’s 1,400 wine grapes. The wine lover’s encyclopedia concieved for for the curious and serious oenophile, was co-written by famed wine writer Jancis Robinson, researcher Julia Harding and botanist and … Read more

Iron Lady – Europe’s most valuable monument

Eiffel Tower, the venerable Paris and French landmark, is Europe’s most valuable monument and the most visited paid for tourist attraction in the world, according to the Italy’s Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce study. The French “Iron Lady” is worth 435 billion euros to the French economy and was estimated to be worth six … Read more

Vogue’s 916-page record September’s issue to mark Conde Nast title’s 120th anniversary

Vogue US September issue – the biggest ever On August 21, the biggest ever Vogue issue hit newsstands in the United States. With pop diva Lady Gaga on the cover, Vogue US breaks its own record with 916-page magazine. surpassing the previous record-setter. The 916-page door stopper marks Conde Nast title’s 120th anniversary and surpasses … Read more