Stuart Evers’ top 10 homes in literature
From Miss Havisham’s decaying domicile to Jekyll and Hyde’s shared space, fictional homes are as varied as their inhabitants
From Miss Havisham’s decaying domicile to Jekyll and Hyde’s shared space, fictional homes are as varied as their inhabitants
“Pour avoir de la chance, il faut croire en la chance” (To be lucky, you have to believe in luck)”. In order to celebrate Jacques Arpels’ famous expression, in 2012, Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to the palace in which it has brought together 150 unique High Jewelry pieces. This Palais de … Read more
So clutch: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand synonymous with minaudieres and flawless hand-craftsmanship, hasre-defined the accessories category with products that are on the cutting edge of high fashion, while always remaining timeless classics. For 2012 prefall season, the master of minaudieres’ turned the attention to the great and imposing Astor, … Read more
These sunglasses have graced the faces of some truly legendary characters. Initially introduced for the United States Army Air Corps, the Ray Ban aviators became a style staple for guys and girls, and movie stars. To its 75th anniversary, Ray Ban, the American brand of sunglasses founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, has created a … Read more
Pirelli Calendar 2013 – behind-the-scenes images The Pirelli Calendar‘s photographers have always immortalised a very sophisticated concept of beauty, mid-way between fashion and glamour. And every year the Cal offers a collection of images that interpret the concept of beauty in an original way, different to the previous year. In 2012 the Pirelli calendar will … Read more
An enchanted forest, intergalactic science lab, a sweet emporium and a toy ‘grand canyon’, all can be found at the latest Harrods’ hotspot for children’s toys and books. The new toy kingdom, a 26,000-square-foot multi-sensory department opened at London’s Harrods takes the children on a 4D adventure though six individual worlds: The Big Top, The … Read more