LVMH Métiers d’Art exhibits the works of Raphaël Barontini at the Studio des Acacias in Paris

  French visual artist Raphaël Barontini, 36 years of age, produced 30 works during his LVMH Métiers d’Art residency, which took place between December 2019 and July 2020 at the Heng Long tannery, in Singapore. The LVMH Métiers d’Art artistic residency program, directed by Léa Chauvel-Lévy, was formed to use the raw materials and know-how … Read more

This Hublot bulletproof jacket + watch set is a demonstration of how far can you go in terms of exclusivity

  A million dollar duo: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Croco High Jewellery. Hublot’s list of partnerships and artistic collaborations seems to be endless.     Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot teams up with high-end luxury brand Karmaloog, a house specializing in ultra-luxury garments and accessories, for the launch of a unique jacket and watch set in … Read more

Hermès and Jane Birkin resolve spat over crocodile handbags

Actor withdrew name from product after Peta video showed cruelty at slaughter farm, which French luxury fashion house says was isolated incident

Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?

I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
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