Luxury art and collectables
The opening of the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossibile conversations” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York was the perfect moment for an important announcement for the world of fashion. Diego Della Valle, owner of Tod’s Group, intends to relaunch the iconic Italian fashion brand Elsa Schiaparelli. Della Valle purchased the rights to the Elsa … Read more
Andrea Bocelli, Drew Barrymore, Antonio Banderas, Francis Ford Coppola, and AC/DC, all have in common the involvement in the winemaking business. The new entrant in this business is singer Andrea Bocelli. “Please join us in celebrating the things that truly make a good life: food, friends, la famiglia – and of course, fantastic wine,” said … Read more
Armani fashion house is the latest to announce its involvement in the Cannes Film Festival. The gala evening, presented by Giorgio Armani, will feature a fund raising dinner on Friday, 18 May at the Festival Agora. The funds raised at the gala will benefit all three charities and help them to bring sustainable programs to … Read more
Humphrey Bogart vs Burberry: Bogart sues Burberry over ‘Casablanca’ photo A photo of legend Humphrey Bogart wearing one of Burberry trenchcoats in the movie “Casablanca” caused a scandal among the Bogart Estate. The ‘Casablanca’ photo was used by Burberry in the context of a historic “timeline” of the company, used on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. … Read more
Actor Ashton Kutcher (The Butterfly Effect, Two and a Half Men) spoofs Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld in a new comedy web video series. Ashton Kutcher’s character is called Darl and he is a fairly exact copy of its real version in terms of clothing. Karl Lagerfeld’ kitten named Choupette was replaced by a tiny Chihuahua … Read more
Diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, padparadscha sapphires, tanzanite, and other gems abound in the Chopard Red Carpet Collection 2012, a special collection dedicate to 65th Cannes Film Festival, which opens on May 16, 2012. For 15 years in a row, the luxury jewelry house is the official sponsor of the festival. Diamonds are an indispensable ally for … Read more