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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.

Demure drama: Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress deconstructed

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Choosing edgy designer Giles Deacon to create traditional gown results in elegant but unconventional bridal look

V&A makes case for the rebellious beauty of Balenciaga

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It is milder than McQueen, but there are monsters, ghosts and glamour in the museum’s account of a fashion giant

The Ibizan way of life: Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza

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Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza travel to the Balearic island. Revisiting iconic designs and prints, luxury Spanish house Loewe presents a special collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza. Paula’s Ibiza marked a generation with fashion pieces that express the fun, art and glamour of the Ibizan way of life. The new collection sprang from memories of childhood trips … Read more

The exquisite ‘Apollo’ and ‘Artemis’ are the most valuable earrings ever sold at auction

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Sotheby’s inaugural sale of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva was headlined by ‘The Apollo and Artemis Diamonds’ which sold for US$57,425,478 / CHF 57,118,750, becoming the most valuable earrings ever sold at auction. The diamond twins—one pink and the other blue—are perfectly matched in size, cut and tonality. The … Read more

The House of Givenchy presents its first spa in Monaco

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The pinnacle of chic For over 20 years, Givenchy Spas have shared the same philosophy: exceptional locations, selected for their exclusivity; treatment rooms designed to reflect the House’s distinctive and elegant style and to suit the architecture of each hotel; carefully selected staff and personalised treatments conceived as veritable rituals of pleasure. In collaboration with … Read more