Paris, France — He was born in England in 1825, but Charles Frederik Worth is widely recognised as the inventor of a very French specialty, haute couture. He would cross the Channel […]
A Chance to See: The Wonderful World of Worth
Moments in Time: George Clooney Time
Red carpets always offer a good share of glamor but the Venice Film Festival — the Mostra internazionale d’arte cinematografica di Venezia in Italian — is often considered to be one of […]
Countdown to Cannes
It’s time for fun in the sun again at the Cannes Yachting Festival slated to kick off in less than two weeks. From September 9th to the 14th, professionals and enthusiasts will […]
It’s Cocktail Time in the Loire Valley
The Wonder Strawberry cocktail. ©FESTIN Digital Agency. Courtesy De Chanceny. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette The Loire Valley, its river, its castles, its UNESCO World Heritage sites and its sparkling wines and […]
Moments in Time: Astérix in Switzerland Time
Following the success of the first Chronofixe vs. Astérix collaboration, the French watch brand founded in 1857 is proud to announce its latest creation, once again in partnership with Astérix and Seconde/Seconde/. […]
Arles: Beyond the Amphitheater and into the Anthropomorphic
Arles in summertime is myriad festivals, activities and exhibitions which draw visitors from all over the world to this inspirational city in the south of France. It was once a provincial capital […]
A Sparkling Smartphone
Your Motorola Razr 60, that stylish foldable clamshell smartphone that some people swear by and is coming back into fashion, is now available in an all dressed to the nines version. A […]
It’s Cocktail Time with Ice-cold Ginger Cognac from the House of De Luze
This is cognac with a twist. The venerable French brandy has been given a new taste sensation with fresh ginger roots, a touch of water and a sparkle of sugar. Please allow […]
Gourmet Gazette Fine Wear Finds: Sparkling Emerald City Wear
Emeralds continue to enchant. These green precious stones were mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. They are formed when chromium, vanadium, and iron are present in the mineral beryl which […]
Moments in Time: Jonathan Bailey’s Jurassic World Time
Dinosaurs have stormed their way into becoming another summer blockbuster as Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh instalment in Universal’s pre-historic series, surpasses some US$800 million in sales worldwide. One costume detail movie […]
