The Macallan Lalique Legacy Collection, which boasts several bottles of whiskey aged from 50 to 60 years in crystal decanters, has sold for close to $1 million at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. The sale dramatically surpassed its estimate—it was expected to fetch between $250,000 to $500,000. Each of the single malts represents one of the Macallan Six Pillars—such as ageing in exceptional oak casks, employing small stills and using only the finest cuts—that elevate and...
Lake Como, one of the main tourist hotspots on the Italian peninsula, has a wide variety of artistic and cultural gems to explore. Main attractions Lake Como has been a choice retreat for wealthy people and aristocrats since well before modern times—from historic buildings and basilicas to gardens and museums, this destination offers visitors many artistic and cultural gems. Admire the impressive collection of historic bikes at the Moto Guzzi Museum, explore the historic Villa...
Miniskirts, women in trousers, baggy jeans, female tuxedos and men in skirts. When first introduced in the history of fashion, these ‘breakthroughs’ were received with widespread criticism as they challenged the vestimentary norms of their time. Even sometimes banned when they first appeared, they transgressed the established order and changed the history of fashion—forever. Tenue Correcte Exigée, Quand le Vêtement Fait Scandale, showing from 1 December to 23 April 2017 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs,...
Flourishing in the 1920s, the bold Art Deco style took its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes held in Paris in 1925—an event that celebrated modernism and avant-garde styles in architecture and applied art. Influenced by the geometric irregularities of Cubism, the bright colours of Fauvism, Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes and the earlier Art Nouveau movement, Deco is an euphoric blend of many different artistic styles—often conflicting—that are neatly united...
Elegant, glamorous and exquisite, Vincent Peters’ celebrity portraits diverges from commerciality and takes inspiration from fine art. Vincent Peters is considered one of the most prominent fashion and celebrity photographers of recent times. He has worked with major publications such as Vogue, GQ, Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar, and boasts a portfolio packed with stunning celebrity portraits of Hollywood’s most famous and beautiful people—from Laetitia Casta and Michael Fassbender to Emma Watson, Scarlett Johansson and Charlize Theron. See...
It’s no secret that high-quality designer goods will retain their monetary value if maintained well, but can high-end fashion also serve as a trusty investment? Here we look into whether it is worth investing in Haute Couture. It’s exclusive, custom-made for each client, and handcrafted with the highest quality fabrics and materials. Haute couture has seen a dramatic increase in interest from the international market, with high-profile vintage auctions making front-page news and designers such...
Once a rebellious pop artist, David Hockney is now considered the greatest living British painter. An upcoming retrospective will showcase a collection of the artist’s celebrated masterpieces from the last six decades. Running from 9 February until 29 May, this highly anticipated David Hockney exhibition by Tate Britain promises to be one of the most comprehensive to date. Bringing together famous paintings, prints and portraits, the display will celebrate the artist’s accomplishments over the past...
