Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.
Presenting sporty, sobre and timeless elegance, the new RM 17-02 Titanium Tourbillon signed Richard Mille comes with a handwound movement embodying the very essence of casual but discerning refinement. Autour de 640.000 €. www.richardmille.com
Owned by L'Académie des Beaux-Arts, the Marmottan Monet Museum is staging an exhibition tracing the history of the representation of reality in art. With over 80 works on display from prestigious French, European and American institutions, as well as private collections, the art of "trompe-l’œil" combines mystery and legibility. Jusqu’au 2 mars 2025 Paris 16e. 2, rue Louis Boilly. www.marmottan.fr
This capsule collection is an encounter between the work of Kim Jones for Dior and that of Massimo Osti for Stone Island. Decidedly at the far opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, these two devotees propose a collection reflecting today's mood between a vision of couture and military functionality. www.dior.com
Relying on the excellence and expertise of Murano's master glass-artisans, the multi-coloured world of designer India Mahdavi reinterprets the codes of Acqua de Parma for its "Holidays" collection. Tartan motifs, dots and stripes inspired by Italian architecture adorn fragrance bottles, candles, gift sets, and decorative items in limited editions. www.acquadiparma.com
A museum specializing in cultures and landscapes in the the town of Hyères in Le Var, La Banque presents a "Miró" exhibition organized in partnership with the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. With exceptional pieces on show, this event sheds light on the prolific achievement of Joan Miró's artistic genius. Jusqu’au 24 novembre. Hyères. 14, avenue Joseph Clotis. (04 83 69 19 40)
For year-end festivities, Valmont has come up with "Blue Odyssey", an aesthetic case in lacquered wood sprinkled with golden powder. It contains a handblown Murano glass vase and a 100-ml flacon of "Blu Cobalto I" perfume extract : flowery and oriental, of enticing warmth. This exceptional gift comes in a numbered edition of 20 pieces, exclusively available from Maison Valmont boutiques. 3.300 €. www.lamaisonvalmont.com
This new "Carte Blanche" is dedicated to water. An exquisite collection of high jewellery, "Or Bleu" conveys the colour, texture, rhythm, reflection, and even the transparency of water. With these 26 breathtaking designs, Boucheron and its Artistic Director Claire Choisne once again extend the boundaries of creativity. www.boucheron.com
Centered around Tom Wesselmann (1931 - 2004), the "Pop Forever" exhibition marks the Louis Vuitton Foundation's 10th anniversary. Dedicated to Pop Art, one of the major art movements in the 1960's, it presents works signed Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Martial Raysse, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp... In this selection of 150 paintings and works using different materials, the viewer is immersed in this style whose presence continues to assert itself even today, on all continents and for all generations. Jusqu’au 24 février 2025. www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr
After ten years on the Paul Bert Serpette market in Saint-Ouen, Aurélien Jeauneau and Jérémy Pradier have opened their first gallery in Paris, at the heart of Le Carré Rive Gauche. As well as their own collection of furnishings, visitors find outstanding pieces blending art and design, history and the avant-garde, from the 1940's, 1960's, and our own era. Paris 7e. 32, rue de Verneuil. www.pradierjeauneau.com
Belonging to the Japandi Style collection, the Maki armchair is an invitation to in-depth relaxation with its ultra-enveloping shape. Made of walnut wood and leather or fabric, it offers highly appealing minimalist lines. A must-have. www.gianfrancoferrehome.com
After working together for the past eight years, Hublot and tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi have presented their first sapphire creation. The three-dimensional geometry and iconic features of the "Sang Bleu" harmonize with this high-tech material. All about transparency and geometry, this watch oscillating between intensity and softness "tattoos" your wrist with delicacy and stylishness. Limited edition of 100 pieces. 149.000 €. www.hublot.com
With a shared heritage of excellence in the field of luxury craftsmanship and a common desire to propose the most uplifting experiences in sound, Riva and Bang & Olufsen worked hand-in-hand to create the new figurehead of audio. All the creations resulting from this partnership will be unveiled in September, during the boat show season. www.bang-olufsen.com
A new High Jewellery collection by Bulgari, Aeterna celebrates the Italian designer's 140th anniversary with unmistakable flair. Nourished by passion and imagination, Aeterna pays tribute to the beauty of the brand's birthplace, the Eternal City of Rome. Through majestic masterpieces extending the boundaries of expertise in jewellery-making, the collection brilliantly connects past, present and future. in addition to jewellery, Aeterna consists of over 500 creations including watches, luxury bags, and perfumes of unparalleled nobility. www.bulgari.com
Conjuring up an escapade on Mediterranean shores, the Isla "eau de parfum" highlights the different facets of the bergamot accompanied by a rosemary-vetiver duo. Fresh, with a hint of lemon, this fragrance signed Émilie Bouge comes in a light-to-dark flacon in sunny yellow with a lacquered cap in matt satin white. (100 ml - 210 €) www.trudon.com
Aligning the codes of the Harcourt and New Antique vases, crystal and marble, this striking creation over 1.17 m high is comprised of two vases in one. Between a mirror effect and an optical illusion, the Mirage vase designed by Marcel Wanders plays on perspectives and leaves no-one indifferent. Made of amber-coloured crystal, it flares upwards as if in homage to the flames of passion that have inspired the company's craftsmen for over 260 years. (Plus de 85.000 €). www.baccarat.com
Designed by five contemporary artists (Eboy, Icinori, Lorenzo Mattotti, Nicolas de Crécy and Thomas Ott), LV Art Silk Squares explore the theme of flowers as seen by Louis Vuitton, giving an unprecedented interpretation of the quatrefoil from the monogram. The five artists thus shed new light on the codes of LV and its rich legacy, testifying yet again to the unfailing commitment of Louis Vuitton to blend art and expertise. www.fr.louisvuitton.com
In follow-up to the first chapter presented at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh, this exhibition is based on flowers, a major theme in the couturier's work. An endless source of inspiration, the world of flowers inspired the everyday life of Yves Saint Laurent who, with his partner Pierre Bergé, lived surrounded by them in all four seasons, in their apartments, second residences, the studios and offices of his "maison de couture". Throughout the exhibition, spectators discover iconic pieces and the designer's know-how when imparting life into his flowery creations. Including his emblematic flowers made of silk gazar, more authentic than nature, for the summer bride embodied by Laetitia Casta in 1999. Du 20 septembre 2024 au 4 mai 2025. Paris 16e. 5, avenue Marceau. www.museeyslparis.com
For the 50th anniversary of the legendary Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche has joined up with Puma for a collection of ready-to-wear and sneakers called "The Legend of Turbo". Inspired by heritage and retro esthetics, illustrating the timeless charm of the Porsche 911 Turbo family, this collection pairs nostalgia and the modern style in twill jackets, flannel shirts and items with tartan details. www.shop.porsche.com
Ingeniously reinventing the collection of objects of polysensorial design by Acqua di Parma, "Chapeau !" is a double candle weighing 1,600 grams. The radiant energy of vibrant yellow accompanies the serene purity of white, while the tactile appeal and texture of biscuit material contrasts with the smooth sophistication of glazing. The fragrance is Luce di Colonia, the sparkling olfactory signature of Acqua di Parma. 600 €. www.acquadiparma.com
Such is the title of the exhibition to be discovered in the Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergman Foundation in Antibes. The foundation's first exhibition to add a third name - that of Terry Haass -, this event sheds light on the artistic relationships and friendship that linked these three artists. Jusqu’au 27 septembre. Antibes. 173, chemin du Valbosquet. (04 93 33 45 92)
