Created in 1992, French brand Bell & Ross rapidly established itself as a reference in the luxury domain. The Vintage BR 126 Sport is giving the brand a new dynamic by presenting a classic style with a resolutely modern conception. Bell & Ross may already be recognized and appreciated by professionals – the French Air...
It’s a new triumph for the American duo, winning for the fifth time in only ten years, the best designer for female ready-to-wear at the Council of Fashion Designers Awards. The “Oscars” of fashion have been crowning once a year, for the past fifty-one years, the best designers in the American fashion industry. The host...
Celebrating its first quarter century of existence, Chanel’s Première watch is getting a second youth. The brand is launching a new version of the piece that marked Chanel’s first steps into the watchmaking-jewelry world. Just for the occasion, the first pop-up shop dedicated to the iconic watch will open its doors from May 21st until December 31st...
Since 2007, Longines has been the official timekeeper for the Roland Garros tournament. Keeping with the straight line of elegance and elitism that have represented tennis since the 30s, Longines is taking advantage of this year’s edition to present its new Conqeust Classic 2013 line. Its precision and quality marvelously correspond with the French Open....
What do Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Andy Warhol, Coco Chanel and Jackie Kennedy all have in common? Their S.T. Dupont lighter. Recognizable among thousands thanks to its particular metallic “cling”, the S.T. Dupont lighter is an object of desire and of lust for all lovers of luxury. In 2012, to celebrate their 140 years, the brand...
The famous sunglasses brand Ray-Ban launches a new collection of its iconic frames, The Wayfarer. In 1952, the Ray Ban Wayfarer created by Roger Stegeman was born in the workshops of the mythical sunglasses outfitter. They differ from the fashionable models of the time because of their square shape and plastic frames, an innovative material...
Whether in a ring, a bracelet, or a diadem, feathers have always been part of Chanel’s history. In 1932, three years after the onset of the Great Depression, the mens’ world of Paris’ Place Vendôme was struggling to stay afloat while Chanel was really taking off. Commissioned by the diamond industry to restore diamonds’ image,...
Luxury can go hand with hand with humanitarianism. The proof? Florentine fashion house Gucci’s “Chime for Change” campaign for the new Gucci SYNC watch. SYNC stands for “Social. Young. Network. Community.” By teaming up with MySpace for its campaign, Gucci is turning the musical platform into its new promotional terrain. Chosen to support this campaign that...
The elegance and refinement of Dior’s dresses have once again conquered a number of actresses for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Long, short, floral, or decidedly minimalist, Dior’s dresses once again made fashionistas the world over very happy this year. No doubt the most surprising is still Laeticia Casta’s that looks like a nocturnal bird with its...
Dancing and finesse have lately been the key words over at Van Cleef & Arpels’ workshop. Just for Benjamin Millepied´s ballet Reflections that took place at Paris’ théâtre du Chatelet from May 23rd to the 25th, the jeweler is signing off on four creations inspired by the dance world. Seeking perfection and emotion, attention to detail and the...
