Paris, France —It is a world of contrasts, of liberation, of emancipation juxtaposing the feminine and feminism. Roger-Viollet, the Left Bank gallery devoted to photography, is hosting an exhibition showcasing 20th century […]
A Woman’s World
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: An Urban Paradise
Paris, France — Imagine an urban landscape filled with trees and shrubs and plants and birds. Imagine the Arc de Triomphe in Paris surrounded by a flamingo filled lake and lush vegetation […]
Moments in Time: Radiant Rihanna Super Bowl Time
When Rihanna, the superstar singer, revealed she was pregnant during the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl last February 12th, she also revealed a stunning red watch on her left wrist. […]
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 […]
The Opulence of Orchids
Paris, France — One of the most spectacular wintertime shows is unfolding in the French capital for the tenth year running. A Thousand and One Orchids is currently underway in the tropical […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: A Great Gigondas
It is one of the noble wines of France. Powerful, aromatic and of a brilliant ruby red bordering on deep purple. Gigondas emanates from the Rhone River Valley, that 100-mile stretch of […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Saint-Amour
It is a ruby red wine with reflecting purple points and a delicate floral aroma. It has a lasting taste, woody and fruity at once. This is a nectar for the Gods, […]
Curating Kahlo, Frida Kahlo, the Quintessential Mexican Artist
Left: Frida Kahlo revealing her medical corset that she painted under her huipil by Florence Arquin, ca. 1951. Huipils are loose fitting traditional tunics or blouses worn in Mexico and Central America. ©DR, […]
Magical Mosaics
The Bubble Ring from Le Sibille with a ruby, brown diamonds, quartz powder, micro mosaics and 18k rose gold. Photos courtesy Le Sibille. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette The jewels take us […]
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