Les Mains d’Or Van Cleef & Arpels to shed light on the jewelry trade

Workshops Virtual Tour by Van Cleef & Arpels     Jewelry is the work of true artists, called at Van Cleef & Arpels “Les Mains d’Or“. For the first time in its history, Van Cleef & Arpels Maison of High Jewelry is offering a glimpse behind the scenes at its workshops with a 360° virtual … Read more

Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs exhibit: They’re both visionaries, though they would be the last to admit it

Louis Vuitton: The Exhibition “Whatever you try, clothes never really can live in the past. They are worn now so they are modern, with a modern take. I’m not nostalgic,” designer Marc Jacobs said backstage of the fall-winter Louis Vuitton runway show that featured models in Edwardian hats and a reconstructed Orient-Express. The show completed … Read more

Trompe l’oeil – an invitation into the great game of illusion

Trompe l’oeil– or art designed to trick the eye “Trompe-l’œil. Imitations, pastiches et autres illusions” (art designed to trick the eye) is the title of a new Paris exhibit (2 Feburary 2012–November 2013) exploring the history of illusion and pastiche, from ancient frescoes to fashion and the decorative arts. “It’s a game between the creator … Read more

Exciting fashionable art exhibits: Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs

Couture collection as gallery exhibit: Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris Fashion themes have drawn record crowds to art institutions. Fashion lovers will have the chance to enjoy all over the world a series of exhibition with sartorial focus. ‘There’s a loyal following — besides the fact that fashion is fashionable. … Read more