Versailles, France — Her name was Jeanne. Jeanne Bécu. She was born a commoner in 1743 and would die on the guillotine in 1793 in Paris. She would rise from her humble […]
The Divine Du Barry Resoundingly Returns to Versailles
Moments in Time: Watches and Wonders Time with Chanel
Geneva, Switzerland — There was a sparkling diamond ringed tourbillon, a faceted black lion and a pearl studded pin cushion watch. These were just some of the wonders from the house of […]
Moments in Time: Watches and Wonders Time with Van Cleef & Arpels
Geneva, Switzerland —The Watches and Wonders watch fair has drawn to a successful close with stunning pieces marking the minds of attendees both on and off-line. Van Cleef & Arpels brought us […]
Moments in Time: Diamonds and Rust Time
Vacheron Constantin, in an uncanny combination of diamonds and taupe-colored opaline, has brought out another marvelously crafted classic timepiece in its Egérie collection. The timepiece is declined in two versions: one with […]
Critic’s Choice: The Purity of Prouvé
Paris, France — Architect, engineer, builder and designer, Jean Prouvé conceived practical and elegant furniture that aimed to combine art and industry. He was guided by the principle that “there is no […]
Greetings from Gaul
Paris, France —They are some of the world’s favorite and most endearing comic book characters, Asterix and Obelisk, along with their village of indomitable Gaullish warriors who take on the Roman Empire. […]
The Twelve Days of Christmas: the Eighth Day of Christmas
Paris, France — The Eighth Day of Christmas is also New Year’s Day marking a new beginning of sorts. As we wait for the Wise Men, who put in their appearance right […]
The Twelve Days of Christmas: the Fourth Day of Christmas
Paris, France —It’s the fourth day of Christmas which began on Christmas Day with the traditional 12 days of Christmas following one another until January 6th when the Three Wise Men entered […]
Luxury Lifestyle at Léage Fit for a King for The Third Day of Christmas
Paris, France — Luxury and refinement are coming together in one of the French capital’s finest galleries, the Galérie Léage, specialized in 18th century furniture and art objects. A century that continues […]
Another Marvel from the Mint
Paris, France —The French Mint throughout its long and illustrious existence has worked closely with artists and designers to create its most emblematic of objects, the medal. In 2020, the establishment launched […]
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