In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy
Daria Strokous, Fei Fei Sun and Katlin Aas embody Dior’s Three Graces in the 3rd Dior Secret Garden story. The elusive Dior woman is not just portrayed by one model, but three antique goddesses that have once inspired the likes of Raphael and Boticelli. The alluring film and print campaign is showcasing Dior’s new women’s … Read more
BENEATH THE LIGHTS OF VERSAILLES… Dior ‘Golden Winter’ Christmas Makeup Collection: ideas for your makeup look this holiday season. This winter, gold is the beauty king, bringing the promise of splendour and dreams. Gold-tinged eyes, a luminous complexion, couture nails, and metallic lips are the recipe for a perfect winter makeup in trends suggested by Maison … Read more
Bigger than a 747 airplane hangar, the 90,000 square feet American Versailles house in Florida will be the largest house in the United States. The estate of colossal dimensions will have nine kitchens, 30 bathrooms two movie theaters, an observation deck, a sushi bar, a 4000 square foot closet, two tennis courts, a full … Read more
Following previous exhibitions dedicated to Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the Palace of Versailles presents a unique exhibition of Portuguese contemporary art painter Joana Vasconcelos in the Versailles’ State Apartments and the gardens, displayed from 19 June to 30 September 2012. Joana Vasconcelos is the first woman and the youngest artist to show her work … Read more
Royal train decorations France’s iconic Château de Versailles partnered with the SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français/ “National Corporation of French Railways”), France’s national state-owned railway company, to make travelers discover the museum and all its lesser-known places. For the moment, there are only a few trains that were dressed in Versailles style, … Read more