Discover the world’s most coveted masterpieces. From fine horology and high jewelry to luxury beauty and bespoke fashion, we curate the artifacts of modern desire.
‘Timeless Beauty’: Van Cleef & Arpels offering China an insight into its legacyOver one hundred years of high jewellery at Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art Luxury houses like Christian Dior, Bvlgari, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have recently exhibited in Shanghai, often dubbed the “Paris of the East.” Van Cleef & Arpels is the latest brand … Read more
Luxury H&M We have seen H&M’s Exclusive Glamour Conscious Collection and Michelle Williams wearing one of the monochrome gowns to the 2012 BAFTAs in February. The red carpet range will land in stores on April 12. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, rumours emerged that H&M is launching its first luxury brand. The succes of … Read more
Marie-Antoinette shoes sell for $55k at ‘French Revolution’ auction The shoes worn by Marie-Antoinette, the Queen consort of Louis XVI, at national day celebrations on July 14, 1790, were sold at an auction for 43,225 euros. The pair of mules of Marie Antoinette has been the … “Queen” of a Toulon auction of over 500 … Read more
Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait – new high-end anti-aging treatment A miracle anti-aging elixir exists. It contains 2 million rose stem cells. Called Absolue L’Extrait, the €320 (50ml) Lancôme cream, dubbed the miracle beauty weapon, will launch globally in April. Using a biotechnological cocooning procedure called Fermogenesis, a cell of the Lancôme Rose was transformed by scientists … Read more
Missoni’s First Condo By 2015 Missoni will have its first condominium tower in Philippines. The $315 million residential project called Acqua Livingstone, is 25 percent sold, according to the Manila-based developer Century Properties. “We brought our colors and our style inside. It’s a happy, positive approach: summer colors, solar colors. Coming from the outside … Read more
Chanel opened its second “Espace Parfum” in the United States and the 32nd one in the world. With an emphasis on private consultations Chanel’s Olfactive Bar at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street department store was designed by the house Deputy Perfumer and former aspiring architect Christopher Sheldrake. “Since the creation of CHANEL N°5, our preeminence in the … Read more