Paris, France — This is a wild world, a world of orchids, ferns and the enigmatic vegetal beings, plants that seem to grow out of nowhere lining the canopy, the floor and […]
An Orchid Odyssey
Moments in Time: Swatch Art Journey Time
Swatch has taken telling time to a new dimension. Imagine having a Magritte or a Botticelli or a colorful and keen Roy Lichtenstein on your wrist. Swatch has done just that with […]
Imperial Japan and its Tale of Genji Come to Life in Paris
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1861) from a Series related to Genji. Edo Epoch, 1843-1847. Paris, musée Guimet, gift of Tadashi Goino, 2003, MA7318.©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée Guimet, Paris)/Michel Urtado. Photo courtesy Musée Guimet. Handout via […]
Moments in Time: Bucherer and Breitling Taking the Plunge Time
Paris, France — Bucherer, the great watch store and Breitling, the leading watch brand, have just teamed up to bring out an exciting and exclusive Breitling SuperOcean watch. The collection was recently re-worked […]
A Collection’s Collection
L’Isle-Adam, France —L’Isle-Adam is a delightful town in the greater Paris region just 20 miles (32 km) north of Paris nestled on the Left Bank of the picturesque and mighty Oise River. […]
The Middle Ages: from the Magical to the Mystical
Paris, France — A magical and mystical world paying tribute to the Middle Ages is unfolding in Paris at the delightful Musée national Gustave Moreau. Gustave Moreau, the 19th century artist, who […]
The Best from Brazil: The Luxury of Lavish
These are beautifully conceived and executed pieces of jewelry. Ornate and original. Brazilian-born jewelry designer Tricia Milaneze founded the brand Lavish in 2005 and since then these pieces that bring together the […]
In Tribute to the Tribal
Paris, France —India, the world’s largest democracy and a patchwork of peoples. One of these peoples is the Bo Tribe of the Andaman Islands. The last speaker of their language, the Aka-bo […]
Cindy Chao: The Art of Art Jewel Transmission
Paris, France —Cutting-edge craftsmanship and extraordinary gemstones come together in the collections of haute couture jewelry from the house of Cindy Chao The Art Jewel. For example her Spring Cardamom Brooches feature […]
Wonderful Ware from Horl: A Gourmet Knife Sharpener
Left: the HORL®2 sharpener with a ceramic honing disk in oak. Right:the HORL®2 Cruise with a stainless steel honing disk. Photos courtesy Horl. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — We […]
