Alaïa Collector’s Book – an in-depth view of the secret alchemy that goes into a fashion show

A faithful mirror, Alaïa Collector’s Book reflects the intense and magnificent work of artist Azzedine Alaïa. Limited edition of only 50 copies in luxury black leather case. Sold exclusively at Assouline Boutiques. For over 35 years, Prosper Assouline, the founder of luxury publisher Assouline Publishing, and late fashion designer Azzedine Alaia (26 February 1935 – 18 … Read more

The bicentennial champagne: The blended rosé champagne turned 200

Veuve Clicquot celebrates 200th anniversary of blended rosé champagne Madame Clicquot created the first known blended rosé champagne in 1818. Throughout the year a series of events around the world will celebrate an essential innovation in the history of champagne and a fundamental advance in traditional savoir-faire, paying tribute to the visionary Madame Clicquot, still … Read more

Haute Horlogerie know-how: Speake-Marin Crazy Skulls with Flying Tourbillon, Minute Repeater Carillon and double dial animation

  Speake-Marin, the watchmaking company specializing in high-end timepieces founded in 2002 by English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, offers a new stunning show on the dial of the new Crazy Skulls timepiece, a unique piece (CHF 387,800/ USD 403,878 without tax).   Hand-engraved skulls hide a 60 seconds Flying Tourbillon and let a heart shape appear … Read more

Off-White X Sunglass Hut, plus a clear inspiration from the ’80

  Milan-based label Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, the fashion brand founded by American fashion designer Virgil Abloh, and Sunglass Hut, the international retailer of sunglasses andsunglass accessories founded in Miami, Florida, United States, in 1971, combine their DNA to create a unique unexpected capsule collection that reflects the young exuberance of Off-Whiteand the Sunglass Hut identity, … Read more

Flint Fit by Tracy Reese x Mel Chin – a collection made with Repreve fabric from empty water bottles

  The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is now in its fourth year, and citizens still have to use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Empty plastic bottles became a common sight in Flint. Renowned ​fashion ​designer ​and ​Michigan ​native ​Tracy ​Reese ​designed ​the Flint ​Fit ​collection ​ inspired ​by ​the ​concept ​of ​water. … Read more

Kris Van Assche is now in charge of Berluti shoes, leathergoods, and ready-to-wear collections

  Berluti, LVMH-owned luxury menswear fashion house, named Belgian designer Kris Van Assche as Artistic Director of the Maison. The move came after the announcement at the end of March of the departure of Artistic Director Haider Ackermann.   Antoine Arnault, CEO of the house declared himself delighted to welcome Kris Van Assche to Berluti. … Read more