Berber Women of Morocco Exhibition in Paris

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Berber Women of Morocco Exhibition in Paris

Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé shared a love of Morocco and began collecting Berber art in the ‘60s. In 1980, the duo purchased the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech and repaired it with the help of American architect Bill Willis. After some planning, The Berber Museum was inaugurated in painter Jacques Majorelle’s former studio.

For its new exhibit, “Berber Women of Morocco,” the Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent, which occupies Saint Laurent’s former haute couture house in Paris, features more than 200 items, including gorgeous textiles, jewelry, and ceramics, on loan mostly from the permanent collection of the Musée Berbère, a museum of Berber culture Bergé and Saint Laurent founded in Marrakech.

 

Berber Women of Morocco

The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent

5 Avenue Marceau 75116 / 33 (0)144316400

On view through July 20th, 2014

Photos courtesy of the foundation

Italian Futurism : Reconstructing the Universe at The Guggenheim

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Italian Futurism : Reconstructing the Universe at The Guggenheim

Italian Futurism 1909 – 1944 : Reconstructing the Universe is a spectacular survey of what has long been the most neglected canonical movement in modern art—because it is also the most embarrassing. An avant-garde so clownish, in its grandiose posturing, and so sinister, in its political embrace of Italian Fascism, has been easy to shrug off, but the show makes a powerful case for second thoughts.

Presenting over 300 works executed between 1909 and 1944, the chronological exhibition encompasses not only painting and sculpture, but also architecture, design, ceramics, fashion, film, photography, advertising, free-form poetry, publications, music, theater, and performance.

A Must See!

 Fortunato Depero’s “Stormy Patriot Marinetti : Psychological Portrait”

 “White Puppets” by Depero

 Depero’s “Little Black and White Devils, Dance of Devils”

 Depero’s “Marinetti’s Futurist Waistcoats” 1923

 A Futurism manifesto from 1909

 Three murals celebrating modern communication painted in the early’30s by Benedetta Cappa

 Ivo Pannaggi “Speeding Train” 1922

 Giacomo Balla “The Hand of the Violinist” 1921

 Umberto Boccioni “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” 1913

 Tullio Crali “Before the Parachute Opens” 1939

Fortunato Depero “Skyscrapers and Tunnels” 1930.

 Carlo Carra “Interventionist Demonstration” 1914

 Francesco Cangiullo “Large Crowd in the Piazza del Popolo” 1914

Installation view: ‘Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe’, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, February 21–September 1, 2014

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Gisele’s $50 Million LA Chateau For Sale

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Gisele’s $50 Million LA Chateau For Sale

After showcasing their dreamy estate in Architectural Digest‘s October issue, it looks like Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are already calling it quits on their custom-built chateau.

The fantastic Los Angeles home is on the market for a staggering, but probably justifiable, $50 million. The world’s richest supermodel and her NFL quarterback husband, Tom Brady, are said to have bought the land that the house stands on for $11 million in 2008, before they married, and have spent the past five years and a rumoured $20 million creating the 14,000sq ft chateau we see today.

Designed by architect Richard Landry and decorated by interior designer Joan Behnke, the house has five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and all the eco-aware mod cons that the couple desired – including solar panels, composting, a mini farm (complete with chickens and a vegetable patch), and greywater systems. With almost four acres of garden, which boast a koi-stocked moat and infinity pool, the exterior is almost – if not quite – as stunning as the interior, which features a neutral colour scheme, homely furnishings and plenty of space.

So why then, when it took five years to build and decorate – and was the place that motivated Bündchen to declare, “It was important for us to plant roots for our family” – is the foursome leaving already? Moving nearer to Brady’s team, and their current base, in Boston seems to be the favoured explanation, although we’d need a better reason than a gruelling six-hour commute to abandon this castle.

Bill Cunningham’s ‘Facade’ Photos at NYC Museum

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Bill Cunningham's 'Facade' Photos at NYC Museum

Bil Cunningham is a familiar presence on the social and fashion pages of The New York Times, and the streets of New York City, riding a bicycle with a small camera bag strapped to his waist.

But long before his images of street fashion became a regular newspaper feature, Cunningham and his fellow photographer and muse, Editta Sherman, would comb thrift stores, auctions and street fairs for beautiful vintage finds, as well as scout interesting architectural sites. They collected some 500 outfits and photographed more than 1,800 locations for the Facades project, pairing each site with the era of its accompanying outfit.

The New York Historical Society has unveiled Bill Cunningham: Facades, a retrospective dedicated to the legendary photographer and his eight-year project. The exhibition presents 80 thoughtfully juxtaposed images, evoking the spirit of the duo’s treasure hunt and their passion for the city. Through June 15h, explore the architectural riches and fashion history of New York City through the eye of the renowned New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham.

At the Paris Theater

At the 21 Club

 At Federal Hall

 At the Gothic Bridge in Central Park

 At Grand Central Terminal

 At the Associated Press Building at Rockefeller Center

 At the General Motors Building

 Mr. Cunningham at work outside the olde New York County Courthouse

Where to Buy Luxury Watches in New York

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Where to Buy Luxury Watches in New York

Haute couture? So last season. Today, we’re into haute horlogerie, also known as the fine craft of assembling watches. New York City is the top shopping destination in the country when it comes to timepieces, with flagship boutiques from Switzerland and beyond dotting 57th Street and Madison and Fifth Avenues. Seriously, there’s enough bling in that area that even Donald Trump would go broke trying to buy it all.

 TOURNEAU

Outside, you always know what time it is around the world thanks to their giant international clocks. Inside, you can shop for timepieces from the highest of high end names (Bulgari, Patek Philippe, and the like) to more everyday names like Baby G and Ralph Lauren.

12 E 57TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 758-7300

HUBLOT BOUTIQUE

If it’s frequently name-dropped by Jay Z, then it can’t be left off this list. Expect top-of-the-line service to match the excellent Swiss-made (where else) designs in scratch-proof gold, titanium, and all sorts of diamonds.

692 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10065

(212) 308-0408

MONT BLANC

One of the most recognizable names in Swiss watchmaking, Montblanc offers luxurious timepieces for both men and women—though ladies may want to stick to the chunky men’s style that will never go out of fashion.

600 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 223-8888

BREITLING BOUTIQUE

Though prices generally aren’t under $5,000 for sleek, high-tech, masculine watches from the Swiss brand, there is something a bit cheaper toward the back of the 57th Street store—a bar.

5 E 57TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10022

(855) 999-1884

AUDEMARS PIGUET BOUTIQUE

heir 3,000-square-foot store looks more like a high-end salon than a watch store. Let concierge service cater to you while your browse through their ultra-masculine styles like Royal Oak, which is also available in a women’s version.

65 E 57TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 688-6644

PIAGET BOUTIQUE

Some of the most beautiful designs from the Swiss brand founded in 1957 are their skeleton watches, which feature the delicate inner workings of time pieces encircled by white gold and diamonds. But these styles are so expensive that prices aren’t even listed on their site—but they will list an $83,000 style.

36 E 57TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 246-5555

TAG HEUER

The Swiss brand (pronounced Tag OY-err—you learn something new every day) just recently celebrated their New York flagship opening with a party at the MoMA featuring an appearance by “global ambassador” Cameron Diaz.

701 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 230-1281

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

The largest IWC boutique in the world is located on Madison Avenue, with plenty of room to house their watch “families,” which includes limited edition styles sold exclusively in the boutique.

535 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 355-7271

CARTIER

Though the historic mansion sells just about every luxe accessory you can imagine, it would be ludicrous to leave the maker of the Tank watch off this list.

653 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 753-0111

CELLINI JEWELERS

Located inside the gorgeous Waldorf-Astoria hotel, Cellini Jewelers carries the top names in watches alongside their jewelry and engagement pieces. Think the Hilton sisters shopped here growing up?

301 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022

(212) 751-9824

MASTER OF TIME

Though West 47th Street is better known for its diamonds, hidden on the block is one of the city’s top vintage watch dealers and repair shops. Founder Dimitrie Vicovanu stockpiles old watch parts to make any repair possible.

15 W 47TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10036

(212) 997-2353

 MANHATTAN TIME SERVICES

While this is another hidden gem that specializes in repairing any watch from any time period or brand, they also sell a collection of pre-owned watches that have been refurbished to look like new. That means they won’t be full-price, and for a product of this quality, any discount is welcome.

2 W 46TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10036

(212) 840-0441

Exhibition Magazine Celebrates Silk

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Exhibition Magazine Celebrates Silk

Sub-titled Silk, the pages of the fourth edition of the annual photography magazine Exhibition, published February 16, are rich with photographers’ interpretations of the fluid fabric theme. Edwin Sberro, the creative director and co-founder of the magazine, deciphers several of the images. You’ll find models Natasha Poly, Anja Rubik, and Sasha Luss among other, while some of the photographers who contributed to the new issue are Danielle + Iango, Pierre Debusschere, Solve Sundsbo, to name a few.

Sølve Sundsbø

With his models swathed in metallic silk, the Norwegian photographer transforms them into liquid statues.

Luigi & Daniele + Iango

The creative team unveils the incredible Mugler archives, on the sublime body of icon Anja Rubik.

 Luigi & Daniele + Iango

Luigi & Daniele + Iango shoot the stunning Natasha Poly in monochrome, capturing a stolen moment of soft, sheer sensuality in an instant of awakening quiet, that hints at secrets of the night.

Pierre Debusschere

Charged with symbolism, duo Pierre Debusschere and Robbie Spencer present shots of urban melancholy.

 Sølve Sundsbø

Trend Watch – Fall Winter 2014-15 Jewelry

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Trend Watch - Fall Winter 2014-15 Jewelry, Vogue Paris

With the single earring at Céline, a fur and leather mash-up at Fendi and creole hoops at Balmain, we’ve trawled the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris so you don’t have to. A round-up of the jewelry trends for Fall/Winter 2014-2015.

Creole hoops at Balmain

Leather and fur at Fendi

 Single charm earrings at Céline

 Fringed bracelets at Chloé

Crystal flowers at Dolce & Gabbana

Gold triangles at Saint Laurent

Hand bracelets at Alexander McQueen

 Crystal chokers at Balenciaga

 Statement cuffs at Lanvin

 Crystal collars at Givenchy

 Tribal collars at Etro

 Bonbon bracelets at Gucci

 Bandana necklaces at Isabel Marant

 Figurative cuffs at Christian Dior

 Multi-rings at Nina Ricci

 Chains at Moschino

 Medallion cuffs at Versace

 Pendant earrings at Oscar de la Renta

XXL chains at Giambattista Valli

 Triple rings at Proenza Schouler

Tour the Beautiful, Historic Rizzoli Bookstore Before it Moves

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Historic Rizzoli Bookstore Before it Moves, Tour the Beautiful

News broke in January that the beloved and historic Rizzoli Bookstore on 57th Street would eventually be demolished, sparking a preservation an attempt to save the building.The wrecking ball isn’t coming anytime soon, but just in case, we took some photos of the shop to capture its architectural beauty before it’s wiped away.The store is located within a six-story, 109-year-old building with a 32-foot arch for an entrance. When Rizzoli first moved to the site in 1985, they brought in architect Hugh Hardy to restore the one-time mansion to its old world glory, incorporating chandeliers, cherry wood paneling, and a carved marble door from their original location on Fifth Avenue. The current building is not landmarked, and developing duo LeFrak and Vornado Realty Trust plan to raze the building, and its neighbors, to construct a high-rise condo.

Photos: Racked

Dries Van Noten: Inspirations Dazzling Paris Exhibition

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Dries Van Noten: Inspirations Dazzling Paris Exhibition

While most designers reveal their seasonal inspirations in show notes and backstage interviews, Dries van Noten is offering explicit insight into his creative process with a new exhibition—Dries Van Noten: Inspirations, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

The show, which will open just three days after the Belgian designer’s floral-filled  Fall 2014 runway presentation, juxtaposes nearly 200 pieces from his past collections with artworks (19th-century masterpieces, Francis Bacon paintings), film stills (Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange, Jane Campion’s The Piano), and couture garments (Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior). Art show? Fashion show? Sure, why not. Just don’t call it a retrospective—Van Noten is just getting started.

“Dries Van Noten: Inspirations” will run from March 1st to August 31st at The Musée des Arts Decoratifs; 107 rue de Rivoli, Paris.