Invented in the mid 19th-century by Frenchman Adolphe Lafont for his carpenter stepfather, overalls would go on to be perfected by the American brand Levi’s before becoming the flagship garment of the Industrial Revolution. It was immortalized by Charlie Chaplin in the legendary Modern Times, that denounced Fordism. It also became the symbol of farmers affected...
Auction house Phillips de Pury & Company is organizing a new Design sale on April 25th in London. It will bring together a selection of exceptional furnishings by Jean Prouvé, Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Marc Newson, Martino Gamper, and Max Lamb. Founded in 1796 in London by Harry Phillips, this auction house is still well-versed...
A cynical, worrisome, almost scathing laugh that, revealing all his teeth, seems to twist into a sort of bitterness that the eye cannot detect. This is the cry of the Chinese artist Yue Minjun, currently on display at the Cartier foundation. It’s a toothy “orange smile”, practically identical and present in all of his creations:...
Love is never forever… since our first love is scarcely longlasting. Never mind… The heart of it, is how to sublimate, to go even beyond this elusive feeling. In 1977, Chaumet gave birth to the wedding ring called “l’anneau de Lien” which highlights the crossroad of two destinies, the famous “finery” for which every woman will...
Skyfall, the 23rd volume of the James Bond movie, that will be released on October 26, is not just the name that has been given to the secret agent, but it has become the mark of his timekeeper for the 7th time – Omega. For this occasion, the Swiss brand has launched the Seamaster Planet...
“I wanted to be an architect; being a couturier, I’m obliged to follow laws, principles of architecture”, once said Christian Dior about his couture. The Dior VIII watch, the fourth line of watches born in 2011, pursues this same quest for composition. With its graphical design and precise construction, it incorporates all the magnificent structure...
The next Hermès Vintage auction, organized by Artcurial, will take place on May 21st. Get ready to dive into the unique and luxurious universe of this fashion house, a symbol of French refinement and elegance. For almost 12 years now, the brand has organized an auction in Paris that has become an essential rendez-vous for...
Being green is where it’s at right now, and Stella McCartney is driving the message home with her Falabella it-bag. It’s a chic piece with a rocker vibe, made of all-natural leather and faux snakeskin. The British designer, also a strict vegetarian, designed this bag specifically to garner respect for the environment. She explains that...
1968: a bold year indeed. While the streets rose up and broke down the constraints of a society that didn’t fit them, Yves Saint Laurent beat the minimalist trend of the 60s and 70s to the punch and advocated for a return to nature, initiating one of the major trends of the 70s. Whereas female...
