Joining the likes of Cavalli, Versace, Ralph Lauren and Chanel; Gucci is the latest luxury designer label crossing into haute cuisine. In its first ever incarnation as a full-service restaurant, 1921 Gucci Cafe, (named for the year of the house’s founding), is now serving modern Italian fare to Shanghai shoppers. READ MORE
Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld are to present ‘Mademoiselle Privé’ exhibition, the re-editions of the High Jewellery ‘Bijoux de Diamants‘ collection created in 1932 and CHANEL No 5. Inspired by the opulent history of Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld’s unparalleled take on its iconic symbols, the exhibition will cover three floors of the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. READ MORE
Michel Canetti at Bastille Day Festival 2015
Celebrated in France as one of the leading fashion illustrators, Michel Canetti has been in the business for a very long time. His creativity and deep insight into fashion has enabled him to work with some of the world’s most elite fashion houses and magazines. His work celebrates feminine beauty and perfectly encapsulates style the feeling of grace and elegance with aplomb.
“Women have always been my inspiration. Even before becoming an illustrator, I always admired the shape of a woman’s body.”
Art Deco style took the 1920s into the future though it drew on the romanticised past. Egyptian and Aztec motifs were present in the geometric and decorative style where angled lines, pyramids and lotus flowers featured prominently. Oscar de la Renta’s Art Deco inspired ‘Russian Gold and Resin Wild Flower Necklace’ harks back to the glamorous era of Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutenkhamun’s gold (1922) while avoiding the pharaonic curses. READ MORE
“We tend to forget the classic, authentic French flavours. What is really important is to use the freshest and best basic ingredients, and everything to be homemade from A to Z.” – Mercédé Coubard, A la folie Patisserie
Baguettes freshly baked in a suburban boulangerie, to Brie Mariotte and aged Reypenaer in your neighbourhood café; there is no reason why you can’t experience the authentic taste of French staples in Melbourne. Bastille Day 2015 Melbourne brought some of the most inspiring French culinary experts and business owners under one roof at the State Library Victoria. READ MORE
Leonard DiCaprio called on his celebrity cohort to join him in St Tropez—the star of The Great Gatsby playing host at this lavish party with a cause. The guest list included a who’s who of fashion, film and music, and while there was definitely frivolity, DiCaprio raised close to $40 million for his wildlife preservation charity.
St Tropez Gala
22nd July 2015
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July 14th ‘Bastille Day’ or ‘Le quatorze juillet’ is to France, is somewhat like Australia Day is to us. The fall of Bastille fortress marked the start of the French Revolution and the beginning of the modern Republic, ending the monarchy of King Louis XVI on that fateful day of July 14th 1789.
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