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.
Baselworld 2013: SICIS’ micro-mosaic techniques in jewelry and watches collections, handcrafted in a limited edition. The craftsmanship of micromosaic is an ancient art. Micromosaic jewelry reached the heights of its glory in the 18th and 19th centuries, when worn by Marie Louis of Austria, Caroline and Josephine Bonaparte, and many other figures of French and … Read more
Ponte di Rialto in jeans Greatly in need of repairs, Venice’s 48-metre (157 foot) long Ponte di Rialto, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a true reflection of Venetian style, will be restored by “OTB”, a Company from Breganze (Vicenza, Italy) owned by Renzo Rosso (Diesel clothing company), popularly known as Italy’s … Read more
The United Kingdom is renowned for producing some of the most inspiring, original designers over the past decade, whilst London Fashion Week is now regarded as the most cutting edge platform for the coming season’s collections. Events such as The Vogue Festival (27-28 April, 2013) are crucial in channeling this talent, skill and aspiration into … Read more
Reuge by MB & F – a music box that looks and sounds out of this world With dual propellers and twin silver cylinders mounted on sleek outrigger landing gear, the MusicMachine looks like a spaceship. The little sci-fi wonder is the child of REUGE, the global manufacturer of luxury music boxes, and MB&F, the … Read more
The town of Granville in Normandy is the host of “The Christian Dior museum”, a must-see institution curating from May 4 to September 22 the “Impressions Dior” exhibition. Mounted in Villa Les Rhumbs in Granville, where Christian Dior spent his childhood, the exhibition shows how this couturier’s designs were partially linked to the Impressionist movement. … Read more
Chanel magical bird’s feathers are a tribute to the free and independent spirit of Gabrielle Chanel. The fine jewelery division of Chanel introduced delicate new creations inspired by the feather. The rings and hair accessories look like borrowed from a statue. “If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing,” Gabrielle … Read more