Cognac, France — Cognac is known throughout the world for it famous brandy, cognac, but it was also the birthplace of one of the great French kings Francis I (François I) some […]
France’s Fabulous Francis I
The Sparkling Fashion of 18th Century Pocket Luxury
Paris, France — Tiny perfume bottles, tobacco pouches, snuffboxes( carried by women as well as men) and beauty boxes (often holding a beauty mark) with a mirror on the inside lid all […]
Olympic Outing: Going Gold at Guerlain
Paris, France — It is probably one of the most fragrant ways to enjoy an exhibition in Paris. The legendary perfume house Guerlain is hosting an exhibition in its Champs-Elysés flagship boutique […]
Olympic Outing: Minting the Medals
Paris, France — The athletes are the stars of the Olympic Games but they compete for what are perhaps the most coveted medals in the world: the Olympic gold, silver and bronze. […]
Moments in Time: Bianchet’s Golden Time
The case of the new Hybrid Gold edition features an 18-carat gold bezel, crown, and case back with a brushed and polished finish. The rest of the case is constructed from Bianchet’s […]
Moments in Time: Omega’s Olympic Time
The Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 from Omega, left in 18K Moonshine Gold and right in stainless steel. Photos courtesy Omega. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette The countdown to the Paris Summer Olympic […]
Escaping into Ancient Egypt with a Fabulous Pharaoh
Paris, France — A landmark event is taking place in Paris bringing together role playing with an exhibition rooted in Ancient Egypt. This Ancient Egypt that continues to fascinate is currently centrally […]
Roberto Coin: A Jewel-filled Journey into Venetian Craftsmanship
These are beautifully crafted pieces of Haute Couture jewelry, with innovative design and fine craftsmanship being the hallmarks of the house. Roberto Coin has been an icon of high jewelry design for […]
Moments in Time: The Ken Collection Time
The trio of TAG Heuer vintage watches worn by Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie. Photos courtesy TAG Heuer. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Ryan Gosling, Hollywood star, Barbie’s Ken […]
The Art of Money, Money, Money
Paris, France — La Monnaie de Paris, the French mint, sits majecticalsy on the banks of the Seine in Paris. It is arguably the oldest manufacture still in operation in the world […]
