Art Basel and Art Week are transformative events that take Miami to a different level

Miami Beach hosts the world’s largest Art Fair – Art Basel.  Miami Beach, December 1 – 4, 2016 In the American art show, 269 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant works from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, … Read more

So who are the true High Jewelry talents of today?

by Philippe Mihailovich The 28th edition of the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris known as the grand dame of antique fairs and the world’s major showcase for haute joaillerie opened this year without the big maisons that were exhibiting at the last show in 2014, notably Alexandre Reza; Boucheron; Bulgari; Cartier; Chanel; Chaumet; David Morris; … Read more

Les Fontaines Parfumées in Grasse to bring the best of French know-how in haute parfumerie

LVMH’s owned Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior innaugurate new maison dedicated to luxury perfume in Grasse, France. Grasse has always been synonymous with perfume excellence and is the only place in the world that brings together the singular expertise of flower growers, artisans and perfumers. Here, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior luxury houses are establishing their creative … Read more

Calvin Klein under Raf Simons’ leadership

As Calvin Klein looks to grow the brand to $10 billion in global retail sales, a new creative leadership is intended to further strengthen the brand’s premium positioning worldwide. Calvin Klein announced the appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer of the brand. Raf Simons – who left Christian Dior in October – will … Read more

For LVMH luxury group, Europe remains well oriented except for France affected by a fall in tourism

The LVMH luxury group recorded revenue of 8.6 billion Euros for the first quarter 2016, an increase of 4%.. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Christian Dior, Hennessy, and Bvlgari recorded an excellent performance. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high quality products group, recorded revenue of 8.6 billion Euros for the first quarter 2016, an … Read more

How the Queen led the way in power-dressing for the world stage

The monarch, 90 this month, is a pioneer in using clothes to project a message. Now a new royal exhibition is to shed some light on how it’s done