Paris, France — This is a special world. A special world of forests and trees, a valley nestled in the western French region of the Vendée. This is the world of Fabrice […]
Honing in on Hyber
Charismatic Cheeses
Paris, France — No one really knows how many kinds of cheeses there are in France. Some say hundreds, some say thousands. The reality is, like species in the wild, many remain […]
Moments in Time: The Color of Purple Time
It is seemingly everybody’s favorite color. Pure purple. An essential color that somehow inspires hope and happiness. The Zurich-based boutique watch house of Maurice de Mauriac will introduce next week at the […]
Chagall, the Candescent
Paris, France — He was one of the greatest modern painters of the 20th century. The colors, the shapes and forms in the works of Marc Chagall are unique and remain part […]
Magnetic Montparnasse
Paris, France -Rue de la Grande Chaumière. A mythical street in the mythical Montparnasse neighborhood of Paris. And a haunt of artists past and present: the Japanese-born Fujita settled into a hotel […]
Chopard Hits the Champagne Carpet
Story in Pictures Los Angeles, California — Often sparkling brighter than the stars are the jewels that hit the red carpets of the world. In a new twist this year the Academy […]
Critic’s Choice: Perusing Poppies
Paris, France — Poppies. Their recorded history dates back to 2700 B.C. when they were cultivated in the Mediterranean region for their medicinal and recreational use. They have been found in Egyptian […]
Critic’s Choice: A Gourmet Fair of Gourmet Fare
Paris, France — A great art auction is waiting in the wings at the French house of Artcurial. Old Masters and 19th century paintings, drawings and sculptures are slated to be auctioned […]
Moments in Time: Christie’s Top of the Time Time
One of the great watch auctions, featuring world-class complicated wristwatches, is currently underway online until March 20th at Christie’s Hong Kong. Among the exceptional watches at the Top of Time auction are […]
It’s Champagne Time with Ruinart’s Limited Edition Blanc de Blancs
Paris, France — It is that time of year when the oldest of the champagne houses releases its limited edition bottle for its fabulous Blanc de Blancs champagne, the house’s specialty. This […]
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