Cool Californian glasses brand Oliver Peoples debuts its first European store in London with the perfect glasses case to stash both your opticals and shades. Softly suede-lined and bag-friendly too.
Exhibiting at the M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva, Saigon-based motorcycle customisers Bandit9's 9-piece limited edition EVE MK II – a heavily stripped back and chromed 1967 Honda Supersport, inspired by the Jet Age.
In London, Brown's Hotel has unveiled the newly renovated and expanded Kipling Suite. Now the property's largest guest space, it stands as a resplendent example of English crafts and style.
Opening today amid the convivial surrounds of the Dufour Pavillion within the Palace of Versailles, chef Alain Ducasse's latest culinary outpost ore - Ducasse au Château de Versailles.
At Paris Biennale, high-craft jewellers from around the world: Indian Nirav Modi's diamond cuts and pastels, Armenian-descended Boghossian's use of light and diamond falls, Taipei-based Cindy Chao's handworked organic precision.
Images left to right: Nirav Modi, Boghossian, Cindy Chao
Set for completion by early 2017, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will introduce a new class of accommodation – the Boulevard Penthouses – 21 lavish spaces penned by a trio of acclaimed international designers.
Following the largest renovation in Cartier's history, the iconic Mansion on New York's 5th Avenue reopens: a custom-made, heritage imbued 6-floor space (including 4-floor boutique) dedicated to the experience of Cartier's crafts.
Couture tribes in London: after a two year sabbatical, Nicholas Oakwell returns with precision tailoring, beading, feathers and fringes inspired by Zulu, set against beautiful elephant sculptures.
Tomorrow marks the start of the inaugural London Design Biennale. Exploring the theme of Utopia by Design, the thought-provoking installations by artists from 30 countries will be on display at Somerset House until 27th September.
Image courtesy of Ed Reeve
After stints in Melbourne, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong, the legendary New York speakeasy PDT (Please Don’t Tell) has arrived at the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona for its month-long pop-up at the hotel’s Banker’s Bar.
In Paris until September 28, a public exhibition of Van Cleef & Arpels new high jewellery. Rarest stones are extraordinarily crafted in paired animal clips. The set by artist Robert Wilson shocks, surprises and calms.
The production run of LaFerrari, the limited edition supercar, is set to be extended by one. The 500th model of the hybrid will be sold at auction to benefit those affected by last week’s devastating earthquake in central Italy.
