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.
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
Top U.S. luxury retailer enters Asian e-commerce market in partnership with Glamour Sales Holding (HK) Top U.S. Luxury Retailer Neiman Marcus Group announced a non-controlling strategic investment in Glamour Sales Holding (HK), a privately held e-commerce company. This will be the company’s first move into the fast-growing luxury retail market in China. “We are taking … Read more
“Style is the essence of man” The image of his success is directly linked to the success of the gentleman wearing the suits he creates at Zenonni. Ciprian Vlad, co-founder and CEO at Zenonni, considers that the creation of luxury goods has always been about giving more and giving the best. Without a generous spirit … Read more