Tissot and Le Tour de France
Le Tour de France is rightly billed as the world’s most famous, and toughest cycle race. In the 121 years since its debut race (1903), Le Tour has been a source of extraordinary sporting achievement, controversy, and even death. The overall winner is the cyclist with the lowest combined time, hence the importance of having […]
Naomi: In Fashion
The first black model to feature on the cover of Vogue, Naomi Campbell ranks alongside Coco Chanel and Valentino as one of fashion’s most important icons. After being discovered by model agent Beth Boldt at the age of 15, the south Londoner very quickly saw her life turn into a fashion fairy tale. By the […]
Summer festivals in the Alps
The Alps have become as popular in summer as they are in winter. And it is not only nature and sports lovers flocking to the jaw-dropping European mountain range but also those passionate about the arts. All kinds of cultural festivals take place in the region; classical music, jazz, cinema and much more. Here we […]
Joel Meyerowitz – Europa
In the early 1960s, American photographer Joel Meyerowitz helped overcome resistance from black-and-white traditionalists to establish colour photography as a form of art. He is renowned for his ability to capture the essence of urban landscapes and human interactions. This summer, Museo Picasso presents Europa, and exhibition based on Meyerowitz’s travels from 1966 to 1967 […]
Carly Paoli
British soprano Carly Paoli talks to Lisa Marks about her Italian heritage, her love of Judy Garland and her new role as an ambassador for jewellery brand FOPE. Carly Paoli is known around the world for captivating audiences with her angelic voice and heartfelt performances. Born and raised in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, the 35-year-old’s meteoric rise to […]
Bentley 1927 3L Le Mans team car “Bitch”
From the three Bentleys that took part in the Le Mans race in 1927, only one, “Bitch”, is still “alive”. Its current owner, Michael Dacre, has been invited by Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este to enter it in the Dawn of the Performance Age Class A competition. Here we share with you the story of this […]
ADAM ATTEW
Contemporary hyperrealist artist Adam Attew grew up in the Surrey Hills, known by the Victorians as “Little Switzerland” for its resemblance to the landscapes of the lower regions of the Alpine country and the purity of its air. He started to paint as early as he started to ski, at the age of two. He […]
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates London Craft Week 2024
Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Michalengelo Foundation come together at London Craft Week 2024. The week-long festival (13th-19th May) celebrates the best of British and international crafts, attracting hundreds of artists, artisans, brands and galleries from around the world. For the best part of two centuries, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been championing innovation and creativity, producing extraordinary and iconic […]
Expressionists
Tate Modern, in collaboration with Lenbachhaus Munich, has curated an exhibition that stands as a true testament to The Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter), a movement key to the development of German expression. Revolving around Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter, this group of artists also encouraged, nurtured, and expanded the movement of abstract painting in […]
Patek Philippe Watches & Wonders 2024
In a sense, it was a quieter year for Patek Philippe, but that does not mean the watches presented were not superlative. Along with a Rare Handcrafts Exhibition at their Geneva boutique and the integration of the crafts into the watches released at Watches & Wonders, this was a year aimed more at the collector […]
