Lalique Illusion Captive – an enigmatic bottle inspired by René Lalique’s Dragonfly brooch

“I worked tirelessly, drawing, modelling, making studies and technical trials of all kinds, driven by the desire to achieve something new, to create something never seen before” René Jules Lalique , the French glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood. Before revolutionizing the art … Read more

First Louis Vuitton Perfumes are tracing a journey of emotions

Maison Louis Vuitton has entered a new realm, the world of perfumes. Seven intensely feminine eaux de parfum tracing a journey of emotions. The master perfumer Jacques Cavallier, who is now Louis Vuitton’s in-house nose, spent months traveling the five continents and also exploring the heart of Louis Vuitton at its ateliers on his quest … Read more

High concept, high craft: Fiona Hall’s must-see exhibition opens in Canberra

First appearing at the 2015 Venice Biennale, the dark, urgent Wrong Way Time comprises about 800 objects – one of the NGA’s most complex installations ever

Bottega Veneta Deluxe Craftsmanship edition 2015

The Italian house Bottega Veneta enclosed its two iconic fragrances in artisanal bottles paying tribute to Venetian glassmakers. Available as of October in a limited edition, Bottega Veneta’s first signature perfume and the Knot eau de toilette are now offered in perfume vials decorated with the intrecciato motif and the evocatove butterfly symbol. The detachable … Read more