Historical reenactment of Napoleon landing on Elba at the bicentennial of his exile. Photo ©Roberto Ridi. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette What did he see first, the pristine turquoise and emerald waters, […]
Escapades on Elba with the Emperor
Curating Kenzo, A Kaleidoscopic Collection
Paris, France — He was a man of exceptional taste and style, Kenzo Takada. And collectors acquired some of that exceptional taste and style at an auction conducted by the house of […]
An Exhibition of Excellence: Luxurious Luxuries
Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slideshow Paris, France — A world of treasures is unfolding at the MAD, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. A world filled with fine crafts, gemstones, […]
A Gourmet Gazette Sneak Peak into the World of Asterix
Paris, France — It’s back to Antiquity with Asterix for the 39th time with the upcoming release of Asterix and The Griffin, an adventure-filled tale recounting the encounter of the mythical creature, […]
Húsavík Goes to Hollywood
It is a tiny town of just 2,300 people sitting in northern Iceland on the eastern shore of Shaky Bay, also known as the Whale Capital of Iceland because of the frequent […]
Moments in Time: Watches and Wonders Time
Geneva, Switzerland — Luxury watchmakers went digital today with the launch of the new all-digital Watches and Wonders trade show. The show aims to display the house’s latest products, industry trends and […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Art Find of Fairy Tales
Paris, France — Paris remains one the great world capitals of art and the shows go on albeit behind closed doors because of the health situation. But they can be visited on-line […]
A Curious and Catchy Cat
Paris, France —Actor, humorist, television writer and cartoonist, his best-know work is his inimitable comic strip devoted to The Cat, Le Chat in French. He has sold more than 14 million albums […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Fashion Find: Elisabetta Franchi At the Milan Fashion Week
Italian fashion designer Elisabetta Franchi offered an exercise in elegance and style at the Milan Fashion Week last February 28th. Her fall/winter ready-to-wear collection was presented in a refined albeit practically empty […]
Celebrations and Renovations for Napoleon
France and the world at large are commemorating the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte this year. He died on the island of Saint Helena on May 5th, 1821 and is […]
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