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.
L’ARTISAN DU RÊVE: Boucheron’s High Jewelry fused with plant and flower arrangements. “Creating Emotion is our reason for being,” Frederic Boucheron, the founder of the House of Boucheron and the first jeweller to move to famous Paris’ Place Vendôme, used to say. Boucheron creations are often inspired by nature and encapsulate the ephemeral beauty of flowers … Read more
Asian elephants are amongst the world’s most magnificent and threatened species. But sadly the future for this iconic animal is under threat. Elephant Family, UK’s biggest funder for the endangered Asian elephant and Habitat for Humanity teamed up with esteemed creative minds to save the endangered Asian elephant from extinction in the wild, along with … Read more
Diamonds are a man’s best friend: Cufflinks by Milus. Diamonds are not just for women. They also sparkle on the wrists of men of refinement, in particular on haute horlogerie timepieces. Famous Milus’ “horological” cufflinks introduced in 2006 featuring a rotor spinning 360 degreeswith the movements of the wearer returned to this year’s Baselworld watch … Read more
2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013. In 1912 Jacqueline Hermès wears the first wristwatch ever created by Hermès. As a child Jacqueline could not wear a watch attached to her clothing or slipped into her pocket. Especially for her, her father devised an ingenious “porte-oignon” or pocket-watch holder designed to fasten it onto the wrist. Drawing upon … Read more
Gucci unveils pre-fall 2013 advertising campaign. Gucci teleported us into the fall unveiling us some of the upcoming fashion trends for winter. The sleek Pre Fall 2013 campaign images from Gucci reaveal a burgundy, olive, green and black palette that wraps Daria Stokous and Bastiaan Van Galen, photographed by Mert and Marcus.
“The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 – 1990” Approximately 150 pieces created by the luxury house of Bulgari highlight jewelry that defined a pivotal period in Italian design in an exhibition announced by The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The museum has a strong track record of fashion and design … Read more