A wind of change


Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.



A major figure in 20th-century art, Nadia Khodossievitch¬-Léger (1904¬-1982) achieved a vast pictorial production conveying constant tension between abstract and figurative art. Comprised of over 150 works, the Nadia Léger retrospective traces the little-known career of this exceptional avant-garde artist, a painter, editor, collaborator with her husband Fernand Léger, a highly resistant figure, builder of museums and a fervent political militant.

This Mademoiselle J12 Couture watch made of steel, high-resistance ceramic and diamond is an exquisite, limited edition paying tribute to Mademoiselle Coco. An original gift idea, it is dedicated to women who, like Gabrielle Chanel, flaunt stylishness that defies passing time.

On sale in France for the past few months, the Apple Vision Pro headset is stirring unprecedented enthusiasm among all fans of avant-garde technology. A real spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro runs on visionOS comprised of a unique operating system, an intuitive spatial interface and a surprising interaction system enabling users to surf simply using their eyes, hands and voice. The result is an exceptional immersive experience.

The "Chapeaux d'artiste" exhibition at the Palais Galliera presents the work of British designer Stephen Jones, unquestionably one of today's greatest fashion designers. From his first collections in the 1980's to his most recent offerings, visitors discover for the first time an exhibition entirely dedicated to his headwear, elevated to the rank of artworks. Fabulous ! Bang © Ben Toms, Little Fishes © Simon Procter, Geminin © Peter Ashworth

The third opus in the "Soleil" collection, this new "eau de parfum" venerates the relationship between sun and moon. With its harmonious fusions of mineral notes in a meticulously chiselled flacon, Soleil Lunar unfurls an intense offering of sophistication and elegance, with sensuality as a bonus.

Louis Vuitton' passion for travel and creative audacity take to the skies with the Montgolfière Aéro, an extraordinary timekeeping object launching a new chapter in the history of the brand. A metaphor of ascension to the epitome of excellence, the Montgolfière Aéro pairs Swiss watchmaking with Louis Vuitton's distinctive expertise in the worlds of High Jewellery and top-notch leatherware.

De Beers welcomes year-end festivities with superb sets of diamond jewellery. The brand's emblematic models such as the Enchanted Lotus and Dewdrop collections, as well as pieces of High Jewellery, reflect the timeless elegance of this legendary signature in the world of the most famous of all precious gems.

Just a few weeks remain to visit this exhibition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Dubuffet Foundation. Presented in three stages, the event offers an unprecedented chance to discover the artist's career. In particular, you will be able to admire his major works focusing on the portrait and figure.

To celebrate with panache the 50th anniversary of the famous Hello Kitty (created by the Sanrio company of Japan), Baccarat's craftsmen have produced two one-off creations in crystal. The first is an irresistible sculpture adorned by fashion designer Kevin Germanier in only 50 copies (price by request). The second, with 15,000 copies available (390 €), will be a must-have for worldwide admirers of Hello Kitty, young and old alike.

A Flemish firm focusing on textiles and furnishings, Evolution 21 stands out for its elegant collections blending luxury and artisanal art. Launched in 2010 by interior architect Karine Bonjean, the brand proposes furnishings in marble, travertine, meranti and walnut wood... Together with a range of indoor and outdoor textiles proposing almost 500 references.

An ode to the mountains, the new DiorAlps collection for women designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri proposes a rare wardrobe combining sportiness and couture. These ski outfits, down jackets and après-ski boots are designed in a highly resistant, water repellent material. As for colours, blue, white, grey and red enjoy a place of honour.

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



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