2014 Biennale des Antiquaires to be dressed in Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s all-natural Côté Jardin

Maison Francis Kurkdjian created this year’s scent for the 27th edition Biennale des Antiquaires, set to take place September 11 to 21 at the Grand Palais in Paris. According to AFP, the visitors of the Grand Palais will be confronted with a stone fountain fragranced by Kurkdjian with a new all-natural blend designed to replicate … Read more

The art of French lacquer: Hermès Arceau Cheval d’Orient

To highlight the art of French lacquer, Maison Hermès gives life to three equestrian scenes from a dream-like Orient in the new Arceau Cheval d’Orient watch. Hermes’ enduringly entwined passions for artistic craftsmanship and the equestrian world. The artisan applies the first layers of lacquer – pigments mixed with a copal-based varnish – while respecting … Read more

Dark blue aventurine for De Beers Aria High Jewellery collection

During Paris Couture Week, De Beers Diamond Jewellers unveiled Aria High Jewellery collection. Inspired by a dance of light, radiating from the centre diamond, the motif of the Aria Collection traces the movement of an elegant dancer. The diamonds honor the female form, capturing her beauty and grace. “We are delighted to unveil the De … Read more

Iris van Herpen’s haute couture awarded with 24th ANDAM Fashion prize

Dutch Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen is the winner of the 24th edition of the French ANDAM Fashion Awards. Iris van Herpen won the prize of €250.000, a dedicated workshop in the Swarovski showroom, a collaboration with thecorner.com, and, most important, a year of mentoring from Kering CEO Francois-Henri Pinault. “I am thrilled to … Read more

The BMW i8 Features Laser Headlamps

Global deliveries of the uber-luxurious BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car began last week,giving new owners the chance to admire the craftsmanship that has gone into this model. The i8 could take on eco-friendly luxury rivals like the Tesla Model S with its efficient engines and carbon fibre body. It’s capable of running for up … Read more

‘This is not a harem’: the sheikh and his 60 attractive young personal shoppers

A wealthy Dubai sheikh is scouring Venice for a small army of female assistants to help him spend his cash