Gérard Depardieu launches luxury watch in Russia amid economic turmoil

French actor and Russian citizen says luxury depends on ‘spiritual strength’, not rouble, at launch for £10,000 watch called ‘Proud to Be Russian’

€10,000 Pitt-Jolie wine for sustainable farming

Cask of Pitt-Jolie French wine went for €10,000. A barrel of organic wine produced by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s French estate was by far the top seller of the second edition of white organic wines auction in Correns (south of France), where the Hollywood couple have their chateau and summer residence. The barrel has … Read more

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to offer the Pièce du Président at the Hospices de Beaune wine sale

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to preside over charity wine auction Corton Grand Cru – Cuvée Charlotte Dumay – Pièce du Président at  the 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine sale   Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France’s former first lady, is be the president of the 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine sale, the auction of Burgundy wines hels annually and directed by Christie’s. The … Read more