The Chinese now Competing on La Place Vendôme!

      By Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline Taylor Paris Haute Joaillerie (High Jewellery) Week is attached to the Haute Couture Fashion Week so that high-end fashion clients visiting Paris can be tempted to purchase gorgeous jewellery to complement their dresses or vice versa. This year’s Fall/Winter 19/20 shows began on the 30th June so … Read more

Jannarelly Design-1 sports car is designed for pure driving pleasure

  You only live once: Drive Unique Jannarelly Design-1 at Salon Privé, one of the longest-running and most prestigious automotive events in the UK. The Jannarelly Design-1 started out as one man’s dream to create the perfect car for himself. The sports car manufacturer  Jannarelly will launch Jannarelly Design-1 at 2019 SALON PRIVÉ UK (Thursday 5th … Read more

Bankruptcy for Barneys? Symbol of New York luxe faces uncertain future

Management ‘actively evaluating opportunities’ as collapse of the store would be a significant, symbolic blow to retail

10 of the best cognac distillers, tours and tastings, France

Exploring Cognac and the Charente region gives an insight into a brandy rich in history – with a barrel full of tastings on offer

EIP Privé is bringing the experience of the private jewelry salon to the digital realm

    NET-A-PORTER’s EIPs are “Extremely Important People”. For these customers, NET-A-PORTER launches EIP Privé, an invitation-only destination for high jewelry. EIP PRIVÉ will further be expanded into watches and men’s, establishing NET- A-PORTER and MR PORTER as the go-to authorities in the high jewelry and watch space. Boehmer et Bassenge, Piaget, Boghossian, Bayco, Nadia … Read more

Stella McCartney: ‘It’s not like I’m here for an easy life’

The fashion designer talks about her latest collection, the creative frustrations of eco sequins – and why she’s not a fan of washing her bra