The fan has seemingly been around since hot weather. A cooling device but a symbol of wealth and power in Antiquity, the pharaohs were fanned by their servants and the first hand […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Find: Fabulous Fans
A Revealing Roversi Retrospective
Paris, France — The Italian photographer Paolo Roversi was born in the scenic Italian city of Ravenna, known for its incredible mosaics, in 1947. It was the same year that Edwin Herbert […]
Made in France: Uplifting Umbrellas
It’s been raining now for several weeks in France and the rain continues to fall during the French Open and rain during the French Open is almost as classic as the classic […]
Fencing, Anyone?
Paris, France —As Paris and all of France gears up for the Olympic and Paralymic Games, sports are even making their way into the country’s monuments. The Centre des Monuments nationaux, the […]
On Inventing Impressionism
Paris, France — The Musée d’Orsay is one of the most visited museums in the French capital and in addition to its fine temporary exhibitions, the main draw is arguably its collection […]
Moments in Time: Cannes Red Carpet Time
Left: Adam Driver on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival wearing a Piaget Polo Date watch. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images). Courtesy Piaget. Handout via […]
Critic’s Choice: The Fine Art of Formula 1
A new exhibition is being played out at the Almine Rech gallery timed to coincide with the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 automobile race on May 26th, possibly Formula 1’s most glamorous […]
Moments in Time: Vacheron Constantin’s Grand Lady Kalla Time
Geneva, Switzerland — This was a grandiose return. The sparkling return of Vacheron Constantin’s emblematic high jewellery watch. The Grand Lady Kalla returns and it is to be worn in multiple ways. […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wear Find
From the EP10 capsule collection at Eden Park. Photo ©Courtesy Eden Park. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — As Paris countdowns to the Summer Olympic Games, The Gourmet Gazette took […]
Van Cleef & Arpels: The Journey to Japan
Paris, France — There is a dragon brooch, a chrysanthemum clip, and butterflies, bountiful butterflies. These are just a few of the 30 precious pieces of jewellery and objects in an exhibition […]
