Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.
With the Diver collection, Ulysse Nardin glorifies the spirit of adventure. In this new limited edition of 100 pieces called "Diver Atoll", Ulysse Nardin charts a path towards sun-drenched, unexplored countries, endowing the Diver 39 mm with a stunning dial cut from chrysocolla. A spellbinding piece characterized by a kaleidoscope of blues and turquoise, further enhanced by spirals of earthy browns and blacks. 15.870 €. www.ulysse-nardin.com
An exclusive capsule collection signed Olivia Von Halle, paying tribute to age-old know-how. It is comprised of a pair of pyjamas (around 700 €) and a sleep mask (around 150 €) in a limited edition, inspired by the sumptuous, hand-painted wall panel by de Gournay adorning the lobby of The Peninsula hotel in London. A fine partnership to celebrate the first anniversary of the Peninsula London. www.peninsula.com
Nike and Jacquemus have joined up to create an unmissable combination of sport and style in a collection staging the city of Paris and Nike athletes as the ultimate in muses. The line is comprised of 10 lifestyle pieces for men and women, including "Le Swoosh" bag and the new Nike x Jacquemus "Air Max 1". www.jacquemus.com
Reinterpreting four iconic "eaux de parfum" from Chanel's Collection Les Exclusifs - 1957, Coromandel, Beige and Gardénia -, these exclusive and ultra-luxurious new body oils call for a new beauty ritual. Prolonging, and in perfect harmony with the perfume, they intensify its wafting fragrance while offering the skin a soft, velvety and radiant texture. 300 € - 250 ml. www.chanel.com
The Lambert Collection and Le Mucem have teamed up for an unprecedented exhibition. A fan of original objects, testimonials to popular beliefs from all ages, particularly those in Provençal culture, Yvon Lambert feels a deep natural connection with the Mucem collections whose fabulous, slow constitution reminds him of his own roaming searches for astonishing things, ranging from phantasmagorical ex-votos to fantasy scenes by modest Provençal masters. Jusqu’au 23 septembre. www.marseille. Mucem.org
A real invitation to travel and exoticism, the "LV by the Pool" collection consists of a multitude of original, playful accessories : tableware, cushions, caps, surfboards, even deckchairs... All in glowing colours. www.fr.louisvuitton.com
For the centenary of the iconic Lesage embroidery designer in 2024, Le 19M presents two installations, hitherto unseen and created with Lesage Intérieurs, at the Ancien Évêché in Toulon, in collaboration with La Design Parade. Jusqu’au 3 novembre. Ancien Évêché de Toulon. 69, cours Lafayette.
Signed Ferrucio Laviani, the beautiful "Teresa" now enriches the world of Kartell lighting. The delicacy and softness of its shapes recall petals unfolding to create an enveloping efffect. The result of experimentation with new conceptual ideas and unprecedented techniques for industrial production allowing for curved shapes, "Teresa" is available in white, black, two-tone with a black base and white shade, burgundy and dove grey. For its launch, limited editions are proposed in orange, light blue, petrol blue, and mauve 449 €. www.kartell.com
Inspired by enchanting scenery on the Côte d’Azur, international interior architect Miriam Frowein presents on Cap d’Antibes best-sellers by the Schumacher fabric designer, intuitively staged with her first collection of furniture and stylish creations by artists and craftsmen from all over the world. Jusqu’au 21 septembre Cap d’Antibes. 83, boulevard Francis Meilland.
De Beers jewellery designs have always been inspired by Nature, the source of their hypnotizing diamonds. The new "Enchanted Lotus" campaign explores the enchanting everyday cycle of the lotus flower. Each creation forms part of a tale of grace and sophistication, designed to be handed down to future generations. www.debeers.com
For its 150th anniversary, Piaget incites awe with an abundance of exceptional pieces comprising its "Haute Joaillerie" Collection 2024. An exemple ? This unique rose gold necklace set with a cushion-cut spessartite, yellow sapphires, cornalines and diamonds. A breathtaking summer gem. www.piaget.com
Introducing a partnership that embodies the very essence of luxury and French craftsmanship. Renowned for its high-spec leatherware, Pinel & Pinel has joined the iconic Hôtel Byblos in Saint-Tropez to launch a one-off capsule collection of bags and small luggage. Inspired by the palace's bright colours, this limited series is solely available from the Byblos or Pinel & Pinel boutiques in Paris. www.pineletpinel.com
For the Summer Collection 2024, celebrating his five years with Dior Hommes, Kim Jones combines his personal inspirations with those of Dior's previous Art Directors. The Dior style is reinvented in a fusion of masculine elegance and the spirit of tailoring. In a dreamlike universe, almost evanescent, with Pop nuances of blue, green, yellow, orange and rose, silhouettes suggest a flower-filled garden for men. Tweed embellishes jackets, shirts and pants, while the graphics of cane work adorn the tote bags. www.dior.com
This summer, head for Vietnam for an exclusive discovery of Dioriviera collections in an ephemeral boutique in the The Nam Hai Four Seasons. Proposing summery collections and many irresistible accessories, the boutique is completed by a Dior Café on each sun-blessed day. Feel like getting away from it all ? Réservations au +84 235 395 9879
Solely availably from the louisvuitton.com e-shop, this fragrance offers a blend of blackcurrant and citron forming an invigorating evocation of the sun rising over the Pacific. An audacious olfactory creation by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this purifying, summertime "eau de cologne" captures the vitality of nature. The bottle is, of course, refillable. 200 ml - 415 €. www.louisvuitton.com
Paying homage to Bulgari's 140th anniversary, Fuochi D’Artificio is a collection of timepieces echoing the joyous atmosphere of a starry summer night in Italy, lit up by a firework display. Its motifs vibrating with a thousand-and-one nuances offer a bold combination of colourful stones and several precious metals, from rose to white gold via titanium and platinum. All endowed with Bulgari Piccolissimo, the world's smallest mechanical micro-movement, these bejewelled watches guarantee flexibility, dynamism and, above all, spectacular allure ! Prix sur demande
The latest innovation signed La Prairie, Brume Skin Caviar is presented in a limited edition from June to December. The first spray to be infused with caviar, it is designed to refresh, invigorate, and smooth the skin all day long, and throughout the summer. 50 ml - 170 €. www.laprairie.com
For the sporty summer scheduled in France with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, pastrymaker Pierre Hermé has launched his adorable Fair Play collection : irresistible macaroons presented in exclusive boxes illustrated by designer Quentin Monge. Each macaroon borrows inspiration from a flagship flavour from one of the competing countries : Brazil, Italy, Japan, France... Disponibles en boutiques et sur pierreherme.com
Loyal to Saint-Tropez for many years, Chanel has underscored its fondness for this illustrious seaside town by opening for the first time an ephemeral boutique, exclusively dedicated to perfume and beauty. For the occasion, it has moved into a noble residence of 340 m2 on the Place de la Croix de Fer, thus becoming the largest Perfume-Beauty boutique ever opened in France by Chanel. Jusqu’au 13 octobre. Saint-Tropez. Place Croix de Fer. (04 94 49 74 30)
For the first time in its history, the famous Schiaparelli fashion house is taking up its summer quarters in Monte-Carlo, in the "Belle Époque" patio of the Hôtel de Paris. This exclusive pop-up is a velvety, Surrealist showcase displaying with great flair the season's ready-to-wear and accessories, joined by a few one-off pieces. Jusqu’au 30 septembre. Monaco. Hôtel de Paris, Place du Casino. www.schiaparelli.com
