Manolo Blahnik, “the magician of high heels” is pulling out all the stops by rereleasing his “Ossie” shoe. Initially conceived in 1971 for British designer Ossie Clark, these high-heeled sandals always take the cake at Blahnik’s runway shows. With the shoe’s rustic vibes, nature has never been so sexy. Green suede straps supported by small red...
In the Paris of the 80s, a Paris rife with shoulder pad-wearing individuals sporting neon-colored sneakers, there was one institution that was reinventing itself, far from the trendy tumult of the era. Yes, Chanel has always been ahead of its time, and the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld in 1983 only rekindled the brand’s divine fire...
A Belle Époque style house with pink walls, a cliffside sculpted by the sea, and English gardens that maybe even seemed like a labyrinth of colors and flowers through the eyes of his young eyes. This is the decor that inspired someone who needs no introduction: Christian Dior. From May 4th to September 22nd, the Villa...
A mother, a daughter, a fragrance, and an arpeggio is all it takes to engrave the “Age of Reason” into eternity. For her daughter Marguerite’s 30th birthday, Jeanne Lanvin wanted to offer something extra special. The year was 1927. One year earlier, Jeanne Lanvin was granted the prestigious French “Légion d’Honneur” distinction to reward her outstanding...
Futura aka New York artist Leonard McGurr is teaming up with the world leader in Cognac brandy, Hennessy, who is no stranger to artistic collaborations. Luxury spirits have been inspiring the hip-hop scene since the days of Tupac. Futura, born in 1955, became a graffiti artist in the 70’s. Dishing out his art in public...
Serge Lutens, what made you want to create Ambre sultan? The origin of its creation is lost in time, but let’s just say that it was during my first trip to Morocco, around March 1968, that I found a box containing an interesting, alluring wax in Marrakech’s souks. Soon, this scent became the very odor of...
At first glance, you may notice a certain elegance. Closer up, you’ll see the mythical signature. The name might not be a household one yet: the Berline, a new obsession entered into the Hermès Family in fall 2011. For the Spring/Summer 2013, the bag is being released in a mini version. It has already shown...
The camouflage print, straight out of the military style, is coming back this season. A confirmed graphic mark, authenticated, and maintained look: the pattern, originally designed to blend into the scenery, is now eye-catching and really convincing. A peaceful assault and a poetic invasion for a true reinterpretation of the army code.
A mischievous social icon, the Vespa, a tiny scooter from the 40s since become immortal, is still present today in our imaginations and on our roads. A princess subjected to suffocating protocol, Audrey Hepburn had not a minute of free time during her Roman Holiday. Guided by the charm of a young journalist, she finally took...
A deliciously retro look paired with unparalleled technical caliber: Leica’s pint-sized M9 definitely leaves nothing to be desired when stacked up next to fellow members of the SLR camera family. This inconspicuous all-access pass to photography will allow amateurs and professionals alike to shut out the outside world in order to better preserve the quality...
