Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.
From Saint-Tropez to Capri via Ibiza, Hublot has borrowed inspiration from festive and legendary summer destinations to present three special editions : the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Blue Ibiza, the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Capri, and this Big Bang Unico Saint-Tropez with flat design and enhanced functions. Chacune est éditée à 30 exemplaires. (23.300 €) www.hublot.com
Vitra has relaunched the legendary "Kangourou" armchair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1948, and whose popularity has continued to rise. Combining natural oak with metal legs and a seat covered in woven fabric in an expressive Marcoule blue shade perfected in the 1950's, this new offering has already sold out. In a limited edition of 150 pieces, it was produced in collaboration with the designer's daughter, Catherine Prouvé. A new series has been announced for September. www.vitra.com
"Majestic escape", such is the name of the new collection of "Haute Joaillerie" signed Harry Winston. Revisiting some of the world's most extraordinary places, it transports fans of exceptional jewellery to the heart of breathtaking scenery, courtesy of unique gems inspired, as in this Amalfi Coast set, by flowering bougainvillea. www.harrywinston.com
For their first collaboration, Cinna and the Atelier Unik gallery, which defends the values of Street Art, overturns the codes of the Saparella easychair. The artist Maliss has in fact conjured up a unique work comprised of 12 pieces, totally distinct thanks to clearly marked seams. www.cinna.fr
Until the end of August, Cannes plays host to an exhibition entitled "Bande-annonce, la Collection Jean Pigozzi à Cannes" staging over 100 works of contemporary African art : paintings, sculptures and photographs signed by 27 artists from the 1960's to the present day. The event announces the creation of the world's first museum dedicated to the Pigozzi Collection, which will soon be installed in the deconsecrated Saint-Roch chapel in the Old Town of Le Suquet. Cannes. Gare Maritime, boulevard de La Croisette. Cannes.com
For the 50th anniversary of the cult Renault 5 Diamant, the manufacturer has joined up with French designer Pierre Gonalons to re-invent the model in a chic electric version. It combines the codes of the automobile with those of home decor and jewellery. Unexpected ! www.renault.fr
In limited and numbered editions, small trunks for travelling, day- and night-time use, designed by Nicolas Theil, re-tweak this iconic accessory of the late 19th century, presenting it in distinctive materials, dimensions and shapes. These carry-alls handmade in Paris come in wood, leather and smokey perspex, pairing expertise in the making of leather goods with that of tanning. 4 800 €. www.nicolastheilparis.com
Inspired by the itinerary exhibition "The Sound Maker" staged in Seoul and New York in 2021, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents an exhibit of its watches with chimes in its boutique on Place Vendôme in Paris. One example is this exceptional "Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication" with minute-repeater. 310.000 €. Jusqu’au 31 juillet. 7, place Vendôme, Paris 1er. www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
The Fashion For Floors boutique in Monaco presents a new showroom dedicated to Pierre Frey upholstery fabrics and furnishings. Here you will discover pieces of architectural design, modern, audacious, and endowed with sensual esthetics. A very special world ! 39, boulevard des Moulins, Monaco. (+377 92 16 12 16)
"Shocking !"… Such is the title of the exhibition dedicated by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris to the surrealist universe of this Italian fashion designer. Almost 20 years after the retrospective devoted to her, the Museum wanted to re-visit her life work to reveal to the public her innovative fantasy, her taste for theatricality and artistic modernity. Du 6 juillet 2022 au 22 janvier 2023. www.madparis.fr
An exquisite, summery creation to wear every day, the Peekaboo ring in rose gold with an aquamarine tweaks its classical allure by adding nine brilliant-cut diamonds recalling a lucky ladybird ! 1.550 €. www.bucherer.com
Available in Sunset (orange) and Borealis (blue) versions, the Zenith Defy Midnight comes with a stainless steel case and a bezel set with diamonds. Ideal for summer, it is powered by an automatic Manufacture ELITE movement. 11.100 €. www.zenith-watches.com
Evoking the oceanfront, the Diptyque Do Son fragrance whisks you away, sails flying in the wind, with its exquisite marine fragrances captured in this deep blue flacon in a limited edition. 100 ml - 118 €. www.diptyqueparis.com
Designer Margaux Keller of Marseille has just unveiled her new collection called "Bleu Azuré". As summery as one could wish, this line comprised of Parasol glasses is handblown in a family studio in Portugal. Perfect for enriching a contemporary table in the open air. 112 € les 4 grands verres. www.margauxkeller.com
This summer, iconic mocassins with Brera tassels signed Fratelli Rossetti are proposed in an ultra-artsy version. Flaunting a wealth of floral patterns and delicate embroidery, they illustrate the high level of craftsmanship attained by this Italian brand of sheer excellence. It is, of course, vital to wear them without socks ! 680 €. www.fratellirossetti.com
An elegant outdoor sofa designed by David Lopez Quincoces, Kasbah offers a modular system of informal seating both delicate and comfortable. All the components can be mixed and matched to design a sofa corresponding to individual tastes and adapting to different settings. www.livingdivani.it
The Villa Domergue and the Art Centre La Malmaison in Cannes are paying homage to artist Agnès Varda, in turn a film-maker, photographer and artist, in an exhibition entitled "Plages, Cabanes et Coquillages". A world inspired by the sea, beaches and beach huts : recurrent themes in her work as an artist and movie-maker. Du 8 juillet au 20 novembre à la Malmaison. 47, La Croisette, Cannes. Du 8 juillet au 18 septembre à la Villa Domergue. 15, avenue Fiesole, Cannes.
In the month of June, Ruinart is revealing a limited edition of its iconic vintages signed by French artist Claude Viallat. The painter has applied his flagship forms and colours to second-skin casings for the R de Ruinart magnum. Signed and numbered, each case is available in 50 copies. Already exclusively available from the Maison Ruinart in Reims, these limited editions will then be found at La Samaritaine in Paris from September. (De 700 à 900 €). www.ruinart.com
The Château des Baux de Provence is staging an outdoor exhibition dedicated to the Master of monochrome blue : Yves Klein. On the programme, his iconic works along with photographs of the artist. (Until April 9th, 2023). Jusqu’au 9 avril 2023. www.château-baux-provence.com
The charm of Versace sunshades has been brought up to date thanks to new contemporary designs allowing for more audacious femininity. This oversized version worn by top model Emily Ratajkowski bears the iconic Media Biggie medallion on the side. www.versace.com
