Monte Carlo, Monaco — It was the 5th Monte Carlo Gala for Planetary Health under the aegis of the Monaco Foundation. Hosted by Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Prince’s Palace, […]
A Sparkling Stone: Sharon Stone in Chopard
Sparkling Venice
It is one of the oldest and one of the most venerable of film festivals. The 78th Venice Film Festival is underway until September 11th with 21 films being shown in competition […]
Twilight at Dawn: the Mystical Fashions of Stéphane Rolland
French Basque Country — Satin, embroidery, crystals and corals, brocade and silk crepe, marble and myriad encrusations. The Autumn/Winter 2021/22 Couture collection from Stéphane Rolland was once again a winner. A collection […]
Red Carpet Times
Cannes, France — Couture and the Cannes Film Festival go hand in hand and last night’s opening was no exception. Caroline Scheufele, the co-president and artistic director of the house of Chopard, […]
Glamorous in Grimaldi
Rome, Italy — Antonio Grimaldi’s light, airy and feathery Fall/Winter 2021-22 Couture collection was played out in a minimalist and contemporary setting in Rome on July 4th within the context of the […]
Miss France in Miss Universe Fine Fashion
There was a countdown, but not the usual countdowns heard in Florida at Cape Canaveral. It was the countdown to the Miss Universe contest held in Hollywood, Florida on May 16th. Among […]
Curating Kenzo, A Kaleidoscopic Collection
Paris, France — He was a man of exceptional taste and style, Kenzo Takada. And collectors acquired some of that exceptional taste and style at an auction conducted by the house of […]
An Exhibition of Excellence: Luxurious Luxuries
Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slideshow Paris, France — A world of treasures is unfolding at the MAD, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. A world filled with fine crafts, gemstones, […]
The Emperor’s New Socks
Paris, France — As France and the world gear up for the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on May 5th, 2021, some people are pulling up his socks. Not […]
A Gourmet Gazette Virtual Fashion Find from August Getty With a Gourmet Gazette Slide Show
Paris, France — It is a world of brilliant purple crystals and mysterious red rocks. Four original couture pieces from Los-Angeles based designer August Getty inspired by, among others, Arthurian legend, Roman […]
The Gourmet Gazette 