Portraits Of Elegance by Eleanna Tabouri

03/09/2023

" Calvins or nothing "

Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign is a true celebration of individuality and star power. With a lineup of international talents, including Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, FKA Twigs, Blackpink’s Jennie and Kendall Jenner, this campaign showcases the confidence and sensuality of the world’s most dynamic individuals.

Renowned photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott shot the campaign, which continues the “Calvins or nothing” concept, highlighting the unique character of each individual.





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23/04/2023

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS AND THE CREATIVE ACADEMY PRESENT THE “ZODIAC” EXHIBITION

is an exhibition organized by the Creative Academy, Richemont's international design school, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels and in partnership with the Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte Foundation, as part of “Arts&Crafts&Design at Palazzo Litta”. The famous French High Jewelery Maison supported the project and provided inspiration, stimulating the imagination of twenty young designers with its collection dedicated to the zodiac. In the expert hands of Tonino Negri, Maestro d'Arte Ceramista, the creative ideas of the students are shaped into design objects.

Creative Academy students were asked to "search the skies", become aware of being part of a whole and find themselves in one of the zodiac signs. An ancient exercise that has always brought cultures together: just think that the zodiac wheel can be traced in Babylon as in India, in Egypt as in the Americas. This year, it also brought together 20 young design talents from 11 countries around the world. A heterogeneity that enriches the students' educational experience through the constant interaction between different cultural backgrounds.

The exhibition is highlighted by an immersive setting: twelve majestic sculptures house the objects of the collection, allowing the visitor to have a "face to face" experience with their zodiac sign. A special meeting framed by the Sala Azzurra of Palazzo Litta, a symbol of the Milanese Baroque style.

Zodiac  also brings its mystery to the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in via Monte Napoleone, with the unrepeatable opportunity to discover six other works in the exhibition. In this exclusive location, the suggestive atmosphere of Palazzo Litta is recreated, with six imposing statues that guard the design objects, in dialogue with the Zodiaque  jewel.

21/04/2023

“A Creative's Journey” and it's the spectacular “work of art” created by the BMW Group's team of designers in conjunction with the Salone del Mobile.  2023.
The installation.  Openness to new ideas and the search for the perfect solution are the common thread of the installation "A Creative's Journey" by BMW Design. The entrance portal, flanked on both sides by columns, resembles a car wash: it symbolizes the beginning of the creative process, during which the designers get rid of all restrictive thoughts that could influence their creativity. Only in this way can they open up to unconventional inspirations and completely reinvent themselves.

 The inner courtyard symbolizes the designers' status at the beginning of their work: rooted in the history of the BMW brand, they look attentively to the present and consider the social dynamics of tomorrow. The centerpiece of the installation, the BMW Design Sculpture, reflects this, taking the iconic exterior design of the 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL and transforming it into a modern sculpture.

03/04/2023

Inside the new Caffè at Harrods.
The Italian luxury brand has opened a Prada Caffè at Harrods in Knightsbridge on the ground floor of the department store.

The brand’s mint green hue has been plastered all over the space, which includes a balcony area for extra seating. The flooring follows the black-and-white checkered floors of the Prada boutique in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan with the floral bas reliefs taking inspiration from the brand’s international flagships.

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03/04/2023

Fendi and the French Academy in – Villa Medici have unveiled their stunning collaborative refurbishing of six reception Salons at Villa Medici, including the majestic Grand Salon. Carried out with support from the Mobilier National*, the project features a new décor inspired by creativity and contemporary design.

, Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear, and , Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear for the Italian house, have led a metamorphosis of Villa Medici that creates the heritage of tomorrow. Inspired by the desire to create a singular creative dialogue, their interpretation combines a range of skills spanning interior fittings and conservation/restoration, expressing the emblematic signatures of both the Maison’s artistic directors, as well as , and guest designers.

Six mythic reception rooms at the Villa have been transformed under the expert hands of French and Italian designers — Chiara Andreatti, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Toan Nguyen and brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The Belleville Armchairs by the Bouroullecs, produced by Vitra, are given pride of place in the Grand Salon. The 150-square meter room hosts events on the Villa Medici’s culture program (concerts, performances, conferences, installations and more).

This integration of contemporary design pieces in the historic rooms of reaffirms 's commitment to the preservation of artistic heritage through exclusive partnerships and patronage initiatives. The initiative resonates with the Maison’s deep ties with the Eternal City, a major source of inspiration throughout the project.

* The French state agency responsible for conservation and restoration of art collections and national heritage objects, and for promoting and passing on exceptional craft savoir-faire.

21/03/2023

Across the channel, Clement Lomellini brings Unboxing to Paris. Bright shades create a dynamic display, while the Valentino Toile Iconographe pattern draws attention to the naturally repeating. Black gowns with selective cut-outs and see-through fabrics force an awareness of the body as made up of disparate yet continuous elements. The mannequins appear through a torn paper backdrop, staging the drama of a physical unboxing, the act of tearing the paper from the object you just can’t wait any longer to open.

04/03/2023

Fall 2023 Fashion Show.
anderson gives us a vision of the future which to the designer is translated through a reductive approach.

The take it back to the simplicity of a silhouette, the comforting reassurance of tactile textures, and the adaptive nature of a designers materials.

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25/02/2023

Fall 2023 Fashion Show Close-up
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14/02/2023

.works is a making duo of Megumi Jin and Nobuyuki Jin, based in Japan. Fascinated by as a student, Megumi studied glass and at Tama Art University, where she created objects and jewelry. While continuing to make jewelry privately after graduation, she met Nobuyuki, who has a background in , and the two began working together, sharing a mutual sense of beauty. They started exhibiting their work under the name Bubun in 2016. Bubun means "part" in Japanese. They believe jewelry becomes part of a person, both in the physical sense and in the spiritual sense. In 2019, they moved from Kanagawa to Kofu, the center of the jewelry industry in Japan, where they continues to work today.

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12/02/2023

SS23 Ready to Wear.

10/01/2023

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10/01/2023

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30/12/2022

Queen of punk.

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18/12/2022

The recently rebuilt St.Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine designed by Santiago
Over 20 years after the original was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, Santiago Calatrava designs a beacon for reflection
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04/12/2022

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Resort 2023
A vibrant tribute to the Eternal

"The beauty of Egypt is its maximalism and its minimalism,” said while he noted that founder referenced Egyptian culture in the 1950s, so this ancient civilization is also part of the brand lore.



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26/06/2022

Passion at the heart of 's creations.
Revealed in the stunning setting of Seville' s Plaza de Espana Cruise 2023 by is an homage to the femininity and culture of Spain.
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22/06/2022

Dior Riviera Resort Pop up boutique at Nammos in
A veritable "refuge of the marvelous" as defined the magic of couture.
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15/08/2021

Ethel Kennedy's house Hickory Hill in Virginia , combined period furniture with historic memorabilia!
By Susan Mary Alsop

Photography by John Dominis

This article originally appeared in the August 1987 issue of
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22/07/2021

Bruce Springsteen and President Barack Obama will release their new RENEGADES: Born in the USA globally on October 26.

RENEGADES: Born in the USA chronicles the conversations Obama and Springsteen began in Spotify’s co-produced podcast of the same name. During these intimate conversations, they share exclusive stories and ruminations about life, music, and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions.

11/07/2021

Roger Moore and Carole Bouquet in Corfu 1981, filming For Your Eyes Only.
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17/05/2021

Now open in Hangzhou. An immersive journey through ‘s 160 year-old history, the travelling exhibition continues after its first stop in Wuhan in 2020. After the travelling exhibition’s first stop and worldwide inauguration in Wuhan in 2020, SEE LV is unveiled in Hangzhou, a city famous for its rich cultural heritage and modern vibrancy. Mixing archival objects from the Maison’s Heritage Collection with recent creations, SEE LV allows visitors to delve deep into the universe of Louis Vuitton through immersive and digital experiences. Uncovering all facets of Louis Vuitton’s history and creations through a contemporary lens, the exhibition brings together a remarkable collection of modern collections and early twentieth-century trunks, artistic collaborations and iconic leather creations.

11/05/2021

The First Cinema Hotel Opens in Paris — and Guests Get Their Own Screen Projectors in Rooms.


The new Hotel Paradiso in Paris features screen projectors in each of its 36 rooms and more for

In some rooms, you can watch or TV from the bathtub or play PlayStation 5. And in the "La La Land" karaoke suite, there's 10,000 songs to choose from and state-of-the-art surround sound.
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05/05/2021

For a third year, has taken the top spot in the 2021 BrandZ™ Most Valuable Italian Brands ranking compiled by leading consulting company Kantar, highlighting the continuing success of the House’s digital-first strategy. "An innovative and customer-centric approach and a philosophy inspired by the creation of a democratic and authentic emotional connection with our are two key elements of our branding strategy, which sees digital as a space to experiment and translate the values of the brand and the creative vision of “says Robert Triefus Executive Vice President, Brand & Customer Engagement.

03/05/2021

This is who has become the first model with Down Syndrome.
Go Ellie! 👏

14/04/2021

When became Creative Director of in 2015, he introduced a new narrative, one that includes a remarkable emphasis on words. In that spirit and in celebration of the House’s centenary this year, the invite for the upcoming debut is a book of and revolving around heritage, past and present.

01/04/2021

Dramatic silhouettes that play on sculptural extremes—a magnification of in all its
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01/04/2021

Discover captivating collaboration with .
The Maison and the multi-talented come together to celebrate creative freedom, a force to share and be shared, a force to open up new horizons.
has created in collaboration with an enthralling with a magnetic dress.
The profits from this limited edition will be donated to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.
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