Christofle have collaborated with French designer Ora Ïto to create Arborescence a candelabra. The candelabra is inspired by a tree with branches and a geometric pattern. The candelabra has space for twenty candles in a scattered design through the branches. The Arborescence candelabra is made of sterling silver by Christofle’s master silversmiths and only twenty [...]
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The Döttling Narcissus safe was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for German safe makers Döttling named after Narcissus the character from Greek Mythology who fell in love with his own reflection. The safe is a one ton six foot tall monolith made of high gloss chrome plated aluminum. The two doors open sideways out of the [...]
Dunhill have created a unique games chest made of shagreen leather and cedar wood. Shagreen leather is made from the skin of male sting rays and has a tough textured finish. The games chest contains chess, backgammon and noughts & crosses boards with all the counters and pieces finished in sterling silver. The bottom tray [...]
Cartier have created a poker set containing all one needs for a game of poker. The set is housed in a lockable red and black lacquered Sycamore wood chest lined with black alcantara. The chest contains three hundred and sixty ceramic chip in five different denominations each bearing the Cartier logo, five die and two [...]
Parisian publishers Assouline have written a biography on René Lacoste and his legendary Lacoste brand. René Lacoste started as a legendary tennis player winning seven Grand Slam titles before starting his clothing firm. The Lacoste clothing firm started out selling shirts made of piqué cotton modeled on his signature tennis uniform with his crocodile symbol. [...]
The Loro Piana Marmot throw is a unique blanket made from the fur of the alpine marmot known for its ability to keep one warm. The throw has a suede border and a soft cashmere lining making it perfect for wrapping up in after a day on the slopes. The throw is available exclusively from [...]
The new Lalique Facet collection of glassware takes its inspiration from the legendary Yquem glasses, first released in 1934 which were designed specifically for Château d’Yquem’s sauterne wine. The Yquem glasses were designed by René Lalique and were considered revolutionary for their time in terms of Art Deco design. The glasses are made of Lalique’s [...]
Asprey have a long tradition of making holiday crackers every year which are traditionally pulled apart by two people resulting in a pop and a surprise inside. The crackers contain a customary paper crown, a fortune message and a small gift. Asprey changes the gifts each year and this years contain;a thirst aid collapsible cup, [...]
The Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory dates back to 1755 and they have since the late eighteenth century held a tradition of making chrysanthemum’s out of porcelain. The latest Nymphenburg porcelain chrysanthemum is made of more than three petals with each filament and delicate stem applied individually and shaped into lifelike blossoms at Nymphenburg’s modelling shop. Only [...]
Hermès have had a book published detailing the history of their Carrés or silk scarves. Written by fashion and art writer Nadine Coleno and published by Parisian publisher Editions du Regard the book details the history and development of the Hermès Carré since its inception. The book features illustrations of all of the most notable [...]