Tag: jewellery
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Maltier le Malletier. The ‘oldest’ new French reference for luxury trunk-making and leather goods
Article by Caroline Taylor. Maltier le Malletier was born thanks to the successful combination of three stories: the reconnection of two childhood friends, Benoît Maltier and Guillaume Désert; Benoît’s family trunk making history – whose forefathers took the name of their artisanship, “Maltier”, derived from the French word “un malletier” meaning trunk-maker; and finally, their…
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Eye-catching. Surprising. Thought-provoking. New watches from Baselworld 2016. Part II: Harry Winston, Hublot, Perrelet, L.Leroy, Jaquet Droz, Chopard
The countdown clock ticks down for the 17th of March start of Baselworld 2016, the premier show for the global watch & jewellery industry. The fascinating and fabulous watch and jewellery segment is opening a new chapter. Anticipation rises as the one unmissable trendsetting show gets ready to capture the hearts and minds of the…
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I promise to love you by Stephen Webster x Tracey Emin – wearable art imbued with romance
The work of British artist Tracey Emin was translated into jewellery in a new project made in partnership with jewellery brand Stephen Webster. “I promise to love you” collection of 18-karat gold necklaces, rings and bracelets is pure wearable art imbued with collectible appeal. The pieces can be layered together to create a custom look.…
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Christie’s maintains global leadership Position in the art business
30% of all buyers were new with many initiating activity through digital art sales (20%). Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, entered its 250th year, by announcing a total of £4.8 billion / $7.4 billion in sales for the last twelve months. 2015 sales were down 5% (by£) for the same period in 2014. The…
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The inaugural London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show opens a new chapter for the Capital show scene
Last week marked a new chapter for the London show scene, with the opening of the brand new Luxury yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show, a major luxury lifestyle event spanning two iconic central London locations and the first of its kind in London. In addition to yachts, cars and jets, there is plenty to…
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How the first world war changed women’s fashion
A new book, Dressed for War, reveals how Land Girls, shorter hem lines and Coco Chanel marked a sea change in the way women dressed after world war one