Joséphine’s letters to trusted Napoleon general to go on sale in Paris
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Gifts
Luxury gifts and high-end, limited edition accessories.
High fascination. Jewellery Trends of the Year.
A reminder that diamonds and precious stones — really are forever. 2014 enchanted luxury lovers with intricate design, a colorful tropical punch and deep meanings linking the jewel and the wearer. The red carpet and high-class events offered an insight into the fascinating world of jewelry trends, craftsmanship and rarity that surrounds this art. If … Read more
Best Men’s Designer Shoes. Special shoes for a special few
Tradition and innovation become one. The shoes can change an entire outfit, and everyone notices them. The designer shoes are one of the true expression of a gentleman. A perfect and elaborate pair of men’s shoes embodies style, success, and good energy. The bespoke offers a supreme quality of unique shoes moulding around the foot, … Read more
Gucci Flora Silver jewelry. Elegance Incarnate.
In Milan in 1966, Prince Rainier of Monaco brought his wife to the Gucci boutique. Rodolfo Gucci insisted that Princess Grace choose a gift to accompany the bamboo bag she had purchased. The Princess requested a scarf. Rodolfo felt that the House lacked one sufficiently beautiful for the royal style icon and so he … Read more
Burj Al Arab to play Cupid 212 metres above the azure Arabian Gulf
A once-in-a-lifetime event deserves a one-of-a-kind venue. Burj Al Arab unveils its Wedding in the Skies, 212 metres above the Arabian Gulf Everybody loves a good love story. Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, ‘the world’s only 7 star hotel’, is always looking for new and special ways to delight the luxury travellers. The luxury hotel’s helipad has a … Read more
Milan furniture fair: house work
This year’s Milan furniture fair brings clever reworkings of classic designs, plus soft rounded shapes and sorbet colours. Becky Sunshine chooses her favourite pieces from the show