Paris, France — The great couturier Azzedine Alaïa left behind an enormous legacy to the world of art, style, design and fashion. But not only his unique, precise, ultimately wearable creations but […]
Azzedine Alaïa: A Collector’s Collector
In Castle Shopping at the Chateau of Fontainebleau
Some of the great places to shop in and around Paris for highly original objects are the boutiques of the Rmn-Grand Palais which are found in museums and monuments throughout France. The […]
Seaside Summer Blue from Harry Winston
Blue is a color for every season but with the shimmering seas and sunshine of summer, it seems to come alive even more. Blue diamonds are highly sought after by collectors. They […]
It’s Diamonds and Pearls Time
Paris, France —The pearl jewelry of French designer Isabelle Langlois seems to roll out of the waves and the mist of the sea. The French jeweler usually works in precious gemstones but […]
Joyful Jewelry
Paris, France — A coral griffon paved with emeralds, amethysts and diamonds tentatively raises a paw. The gleaming nights of Persepolis come to life with violet amethysts and diamonds and deep purple […]
The Shimmering Summer from Ashaha
Left to right: Snake ring, Rainbow Tennis bracelet in 14k gold and topazes, another take on the snake ring all from the Shiraz collection from the house of Ashaha. Photos courtesy Ashaha. […]
Haute Couture: The Fabulous Firebird of Stefan Djokovich
Models from Stefan Djokovich’s Fall Winter 2023/2024 couture collection, Firebird. Photos courtesy of Méphistophélès Productions. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — Paris Couture week enjoyed another fine crafted and sparkling […]
Haute Couture: La Métamorphose – Swirling and Structured
Models from the La Métamorphose Fall Winter 2023/2024 couture collection. Photos courtesy of Méphistophélès Productions, Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — Feathers, rhinestones, high end fabrics, blacks and whites and […]
Haute Couture: Valeriya’s Couture Royale
Looks from the Valeriya Couture Collection Fall Winter 2023/2024 for Haute Couture Week in Paris. Photos: Courtesy of Méphistophélès Productions. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France -It was all about looking […]
The Art of the Auction by Artcurial
Left: This Mauboussin major Art Deco brooch in platinum, gold, engraved emerald and diamonds, circa 1930 is estimated at US$28,000 to US$34,000 (20,000 to 30,000 euros). Photo courtesy Artcurial. Handout via The […]
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