When the belt speaks. A notch on Louis Vuitton’s belt

Louis Vuitton makes belts since 1930 and considers them the most essential accessory. But although the belt brings a huge benefit to all silhouettes, whether men or women, it was always overshadowed and has a limited glamour capital. Associated in the past with military, as a fashion items, the men started wearing belts in the … Read more

Natuzzi Armonia. 2012 Milan Furniture Fair

At the fifty-first edition of the International Furniture Fair in Milan (17 – 22 April 2012), Natuzzi Italia will present the new Armonia sofa, a piece inspired by the design of the Cambré model, a Natuzzi collection icon which was launched at the 2010 Milan Fair. The sofa has an essential design, thanks to its … Read more

Stanley Kubrick, The photographer. Vintage cinematographic viewpoints of life in the 40s

A new exhibition at The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium presents incredible photos of life in the 40s shot by young Stanley Kubrick, one of the leading filmmakers of the 20th century (Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining) Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, Stanley … Read more

Singing in the rain: Neustadt Kunsthofpassage in Dresden

The house that plays music when it rains Singing in the rain…What a glorious feelin’. It’s happening in Dresden (Germany), where a unique colorful wall becomes a charming musical instrument. Neustadt Kunsthofpassage or the The Funnel Wall turns into a real orchestra. Only when it rains. On the walls you will find a long-term experiment … Read more

Where the Kaiser sleeps: inside Karl Lagerfeld’s bedroom

Karl Lagerfeld guest editing French edition of Architectural Digest Karl Lagerfeld’s Parisian apartment on Quai Voltaire is on display on French Architectural Digest‘s cover. The designer is guest editing the May 2012 issue of the French edition of AD magazine. Before the offical launch on 13th April 2012, the AD magazine is on a preview … Read more

Bijoux de Diamants. First 80 years of Chanel Haute Joaillerie

1932: Chanel celebrates the 80th Anniversary of its first collection of high jewelry Chanel celebrates the 80th Anniversary of its first collection of High Jewelry created by Mademoiselle Chanel, “Bijoux de Diamants.” In 1932, at the request of the International Diamond Guild, Coco created “Bijoux de Diamants“, Chanel’s first collection of high jewelry. The diamonds were … Read more