Paris, France — It was a world of dragons and dragonflies, swords and sabres, long and short, these were part of the regalia of the samurai the legendary and very real, prestigious […]
The Splendor of the Samurai
Being Balzac
Paris, France —It is a bucolic country home in the middle of Paris across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Nestled into the hills of the Passy neighborhood is the 18th century […]
Mini Marvels at La Ménagerie
Paris, France — It is one of the oldest zoos in the world and it has recently welcomed some of its youngest residents. This spring and summer at the Ménagerie, the emblematic […]
A Journey with Giacometti
Paris, France — Sculptor, painter, draftsman, writer, Alberto Giacometti moved to Paris in 1922 and lived and worked there while studying under the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. He would ultimately become one […]
Repossi Revealed
Paris, France — Free floating diamonds, marvels from the Maison Repossi. Five new pieces in the Serti Sur Vide Collection were presented in Paris last June holding true to their name for […]
Revving Up at Renault
Paris, France —It’s back. The Café Renault on the Champs-Elysées, a favorite with locals and visitors alike, re-opened last July 7th and is featuring locally sourced and regional products in simple and […]
On Being the Banquet
Paris, France —It is a quintessential French exhibition, but extending to the world at large. The Banquet is unfolding at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie offering a glimpse into the […]
Confidential Luxury
Paris, France —It is one of the most confidential of high jewelry houses. Sandra Bérété founded her eponymous house of high jewelry in Paris over ten years ago dedicated to the creation […]
Shimmering Suspension from Isabelle Langlois
Paris, France — Marbles, colorful and sparkling always fascinate as they come out of their bag. French jewelry designer Isabelle Langlois has brought out her Sac de Billes collection of sparkling, shimmering […]
More Marvels from Mellerio
Paris, France — One of the highlights of the high jewelry presentations in Paris was the Pierreries Haute Joaillerie Collection brought out by the family-owned house of Mellerio, the illustrious house that […]
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