Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.
Exclusively available from Poliform RBC Lyon, Paris and Montpellier, the new Bomma lighting in mouth-blown glass can well claim to be works of art. Pairing the tradition of Czech glass- making with technological innovation, they guarantee a high level of quality and long life. For fans of design and sublime materials. www.rbcmobilier.com
The talented Ottoman influencer Begüm Khan was born in Istanbul to a family of antique-dealers. Her brand now proposes precious and extravagant jewellery in playful forms. Her ultra-colourful esthetic world gives priority to animals, talismans and other lucky charms adorned with precious stones. Already to her credit, some fine collaborations, notably with Guerlain. A name to follow… www.eu.begumkhan.com
Combining comfortable seating with the nobility of solid teak, Tectona collections of outdoor furniture can easily be installed in the mountains. Confronting snow, sunlight, the shocks of repeated relocations and extreme temperatures, the “Exeter” lounge is perfectly at home near a heated pool. 1.910 € le banc. www.tectona.fr
A photographer of surrealist worlds, Erik Johansson is exhibiting a series of dreamlike photos hovering between day and night, reality and fantasy, awakening and consciousness... plunging us into a world blending the real and the absurd. The exhibition places the spectator before visual enigmas, mostly in very large format. Until April 24th. Institut suédois. Paris 3e. 11, rue Payenne. www.institutsuedois.fr
Offering a khaki finish and ultra-robust “body armour” made of Kevlar, the new Leica Q2 Reporter is today’s most elegant compact digital camera. Designed for work environments for reportage and press photography, it offers maximum precision and reliability even under the most extreme conditions. 5.590 €. www.leica-camera.com
Poggenpohl has just revealed its five exceptional new kitchens. Deploying varied design concepts, Poggenpohl proposes worlds in warm, natural colours giving precedence to comfort. Boundaries between forms and materials are increasingly effaced to give pure, almost organic styles. More than ever before, the German brand blends a high level of practicality with esthetics. Remarkable. www.poggenpohl.com
Emblematic of Chopard jewellery, the Happy Hearts collection is revealed in a new light. These new creations play on Chopard symbols by surrounding a dancing diamond with a corolla of five hearts set with diamonds or mother-of-pearl. Made of ethical gold in white or rose, a bangle, ring, a pair of ear-rings or a pendant could well be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift ! 9.870 € la bague. www.chopard.fr
Undisputed champion in dressage after a double gold at the Olympic Games 2021, followed by no fewer than three more gold medals in the autumn at the European Championships in Germany and finally first place in the Top 10 in Stockholm, the elegant Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl treats herself to perfect timing in partnership with prestige watchmaker Richard Mille. www.richardmille.com
The prestigiouse Tai Ping carpet brand has joined up with Chinese designer and collector Jamy Yang to create a collection of handmade rugs. Called “Transcendent”, it consists of eight models whose shapes and patterns recall the world of science. They all evoke multi-dimensional spaces in which gravity, time and speed transform, distort and fracture both light and matter. www.taipingcarpets.com
Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic wardrobe, the prestige collection “Le Vestiaire des Parfums” revisits the designer’s stylishness in a collection of olfactory tributes. A new offering in this line of “haute parfumerie”, Rouge Velours is an oriental chypre fragrance pairing intense patchouli with voluptuous rose. 125 ml - 210 €. www.yslbeauty.fr
Such is the name of this seating flaunting assertive geometry with two circles defining an astonishing face-to-face sofa. Designed by Adam Goodrum for Bla Station, it underscores the bold creativity of this Swedish company offering practical and unusual solutions for both private and collective areas. www.blastation.com
The Etro fashion company has partnered with the prestigious Ginori 1735 manufacturer to produce a capsule collection dedicated to the art of the table. Called “Boho Butterfly”, this range of porcelain is comprised of superb pin trays, plates, cups, vases, candles, tea and coffee services, plus table textiles, all adorned with the iconic Paisley pattern. 685 € le vase. www.etro.com
Zenith and contemporary Spanish-Argentinian artist Felipe Pantone shed light and colour on high frequency watchmaking in this Defy 21 offering undeniably dynamic flair. Hosting the El Primero 21 movement, the 100 pieces comprising this limited edition are housed in a case rather like an art book, illustrated with a miniaturized work by the artist. 18.600 €. www.zenith-watches.com
Designed by Olivier Lapidus and created exclusively by the French firm Lucibel for the Dior Spa at the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel, this avant-garde beauty concept is a powerful LED mask that boosts the complexion in order to reduce wrinkles and imperfections quickly. To be tested in an exclusive worldwide preview at the Dior Spa, Cheval Blanc Paris. 8, quai du Louvre, Paris 1er. www.chevalblanc.com.
Created by the famous Italian designer Paola Navone for Gervasoni, the Brass 96 collection of ceiling lighting offers superb decor for all the rooms in the home. Diffusing pleasant warm light, the model is also proposed in silver. 806 €. www.gervasoni1882.com
Interior architects and designer Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud have worked in collaboration with Parfums Christian Dior to create this exclusive set in marble, lacquer and tulip wood. It unites top French expertise while celebrating the new Dior Prestige holistic care ritual. Limited edition of 180 numbered pieces. 3.400 €. www.dior.com
The iconic Balloon Dog in a blue version by American artist Jeff Koons is now available in porcelain, produced by Bernardaud Limoges. This limited edition of 799 pieces was presented for the first time at the World Expo in Dubai, in the France Pavilion. www.bernardaud.com
The famous tattoo artist based in Los Angeles, Dr Woo is known for the extreme finesse and delicacy of his work. Master watchmakers in the Roger Dubuis workshops and this visionary artist have revealed the signature Excalibur Monotourbillon re-interpreted as per the graphic codes of Dr Woo. Limited edition of 8 pieces worldwide.158.000€. www.rogerdubuis.com
From the collection “La Mémoire des Pierres” by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, this very striking “Memory III” desk pairs marble with Vicenza stone. Offering a style both brutal and refined, it positions this Lebanese architect, founder of the Culture in Architecture agency, within the realm of exceptional design. It was created with Laboratorio Morseletto. www.morseletto.com
Hong Kong jeweller Qeelin presents its new Bo Bo necklaces in gold and precious stones. They celebrate the panda - the symbol of innocence and peace - but also a conservation initiative launched with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to restore and protect bamboo forests. www.qeelin.com
