Sotheby’s sale of Important Watches on November 15 realised an above-estimate total of CHF 7,088,750 / $ 7,116,680, showing strong demand among collectors for rare and unusual pieces, as well as for top quality modern watches. Highlights included the first water-resistant perpetual calendar reference made in series by any watch …
January, 2017
-
17 January
Mesmerising Show, Historic Jewels of the Russian Imperial Court
The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction of Sotheby’s Geneva of November 16th featured historic jewels including some of the Russian Imperial Court from the time of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. The auction centerpiece was an outstanding Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ring by Cartier. Weighing 8.01 carats, …
-
11 January
The Invisible Hand, One Theme, Many Issues
By Chris Colemont As a part of the cultural programme organised in celebration of the Netherlands Presidency of the Council of the European Union, “Espace Européen pour la Sculpture” has assembled the exhibition “The Invisible Hand” from April 13th until the 11th of September. Held at Tournay-Solvay Park under …
-
9 January
HOMI, From Milan to the world and back
Far beyond any normal show, HOMI is a trend lab that shapes new habits and presents accessories and objects that touch our daily lives. The Lifestyles’ show by excellence welcomed from the 16the till the 19th of September in Fiera Milano around 62,800 professionals from Italy and other countries like …
-
9 January
The Queen Elizabeth wardrobe unveiled at HM 90th birthday
By Chris Colemont Through three separate but closely linked exhibitions, “Fashioning a Reign” charted significant events in ten decades of The Queen’s life and the nation’s history. Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II is well known for a particular style distinguished with block-colour dressing, using bright and usually bold colours. Throughout her …
-
6 January
Hong Kong shines with 2 Jewellery Fairs! Save the Date!
Spring 2017 promises to be a glittering one in Hong Kong. Two great fairs will take place creating the world’s largest trading platform for the jewellery industry. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) the two fairs are set to attract exhibitors and buyers from around the world: …
-
4 January
ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP SPA, TOP TRADE SHOW PLAYER IN ITALY
Leading Italian Trade Show Organizer Rimini Fiera Spa and Fiera di Vicenza Spa successfully complete their merger agreement, with the official founding of the NewCo Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG). The companies say Italia is really beautiful and you should visit it. Italian Exhibition Group Spa becomes the top entity …
-
2 January
Fascinating and Unique “Dali as you’ve never seen him before”
From Salvador to Dali; a groundbreaking exhibition at the unique location of the new, stunning and spectacular railway station in Liège, Belgium, aimed at rediscovering Dali’s unique artistic trajectory. One of the most eclectic artists who expressed himself in a multitude of ways such as painting, sculpture, cinema, literature, fashion, …
February, 2015
-
23 February
POWER PUMPS IN THE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN S/S 2015 COLLECTION
Joining curved lines with sharp ends, styles in this seasons Christian Louboutin collection are mysterious, powerful and exotic. “Front Double” is one of Spring/Summer’s freshest picks. Her elegant silhouette features slight peek of décolleté. “Mea Culpa” is a strong and sophisticated style for Spring/Summer. Her heel rises high and wraps …