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In 2010, the RM 027 Tourbillon was born to meet a challenge. It was the prelude to an exciting adventure : a quest for remarkable lightness and superlative performance. With the new RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, this Richard Mille saga attains a climactic conclusion. It weighs 11.5 grams without the bracelet and can resist a gravitational force of 14,000, ie. a double record for a handwound tourbillon timepiece. www.richardmille.com
This new gem of an automobile captures the spirit of the Type 55 of Jean Bugatti, a visionary designer and engineer. A marvel of inspiration for automobile sport, the original was fitted with a 2.3-litre, 8-cylinder on-line engine, a derivative of the daunting Type 51 racing car. A coveted collector's piece, with only 38 cars produced. By capturing the essence of this historic model, Bugatti's Sur Mesure team has concentrated on two-tone paintwork for this Chiron Super Spot, a new hypersports car offering spectacular design. www.bugatti.com
The Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris are an exceptional opportunity for Guerlain to celebrate gold. Closely linked to the history of Guerlain and its achievements, from the creation of the "Flacon aux Abeilles" in 1853 to contemporary interpretations, this symbol of excellence and timelessness has become its signature. Until September 12th, the "Or Norme" exhibition presents works by 16 artists exploring the dreamlike possibilities of this legendary precious metal : Carolle Benitah, Paul Cupido, Harald Gottschalk, the duo Graphset and Amandine Besacier, Morvarid K, Yves Klein, Enzo Lefort, Cédric Matet, Pedro Motta, Isabel Muñoz, Martin Parr, Pierre & Gilles, Georges Rousse, Rodolphe von Gombergh, Wiktoria Wojciechowska, and Sophie Zénon. Jusqu’au 12 septembre. Paris 8e. Maison Guerlain. 68, avenue des Champs-Élysées. www.guerlain.com
A poetic summer fragrance completing the Art Nouveau collection, "Butterfly" offers a spell-binding symphony of glowing notes inspired by the flight of the Belle Dame butterfly through enchanting natural scenery. The top note of this "eau de parfum" in an artistic bottle reveals a subtle blend of pears and rose berrries. 100 ml - 370 €. www.alexandre-j.com
After visiting the Chanel boutique in Saint-Tropez six years ago, Karl Lagerfeld (1933 – 2019) presented the annual Coco Beach capsule collection of swimwear accompanied by accessories, in homage to Coco Chanel's love of the sun and sea. This year, an impression of lightness is embodied by the fifth edition of this seaside collection. The brand's timeless colours, black and white are joined by a tender pink for jersey swimsuits subtly adorned with details, laces, mother-of-pearl, and essential summer accessories flaunting the double C motif. www.chanel.com
Vitra has launched an unprecedented partnership, high in colour, with Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis. In particular, she has developed new colours and hitherto unseen claddings for two of Vitra's emblematic products by Danish designer Verner Panton : the Panton Chair Classic and the Visiona Stool. These special editions are limited to 50 pieces per colour. www.vitra.com
Staged in collaboration with the Tate, the exhibition "Turner, le Sublime Héritage" presents important works in an exceptional staging of over 2,000 m2. An invitation to travel through sublime representations of the world of Joseph Mallord William Turner, his landscapes offering elementary explorations of light and atmosphere of which he was a precursor and master. The exhibition demonstrates Turner's decisive influence on painting and, by extension, the representation of all that is sublime in art. Du 6 juillet au 1er septembre. Monaco. Grimaldi Forum. www.grimaldiforum.com
A collection of high jewellery designed by Francesca Amfitheatrof for Louis Vuitton, "Stellar Times" delivers a spectacular vision of the universe, as shown here with the stunning "Soleils" necklace. On seven unique themes, Louis Vuitton traces the contours of a powerful galaxy in which stones of extraordinary colour are served by gold and embody a bejewelled, contemporary odyssey. www.fr.louisvuitton.com
Cartier unveiled its new "Panthère" watches in gold with precious stones at the Watches & Wonders event in Geneva. These timeless icons have the unequalled and inexhaustible capacity to reinvent themselves and evolve with their time. www.cartier.com
This season, Piaget reveals new interpretations of its "Possession" jewellery to mark the 150th anniversary of this highly prized collection. Drawing on a rich array of expertise, the jeweller-craftsmen bring fascinating goldsmiths' techniques back to life, to deliver a remarkably original capsule collection : homage to mastery in gold and an expert's vision of movement. www.piaget.com
Courrèges, Chanel, Dior, Lanvin, Paco Rabanne... For almost 60 years, Jean-Daniel Lorieux has photographed the most wonderful mannequins adorned by the most prestigious brands, on close terms with stars and the powerful. Rejecting the limits of age, this globe-trotter of the image presents a series of his most beautiful photographs, in Grasse throughout the summer. Du 8 juin au 6 octobre. Grasse. Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard. 14, rue Jean Ossola. (04 93 36 02 07)
An unprecedented collection of Dior tableware, "La Vague" is inspired by a coat designed by John Galliano for the Dior Haute Couture line for Spring/Summer 2007. Art Director Cordelia de Castellane has created an array of items embellished by a pattern recalling the "Great Wave" by Kanagawa. www.dior.com
Liberated for the first time from its historic bottle, this new limited edition of Chanel's N°5 in "Eau" version comes in a collector's flacon, oval and transparent, rather like a pebble. A charming object to be taken everywhere, it contains 50 ml of water unfurling floral freshness, the latest version of the iconic N°5. (50 ml- 135 €) www.chanel.com
The result of a long process of research into the mechanics of solid pieces, the "Move" armchair borrows inspiration from shapes adopted by wood in nature. Over the past decade, this remarkable seat produced by the Giorgetti cabinetmaking workshops has been reinterpreted many times over, and has travelled to all the continents. On its 10th anniversary, it is proposed in new colours. www.giorgettimeda.com
Yellow gold, amazonites and diamonds comprise the glamorous trio of the new collection of Louis Vuitton "Color Blossom BB" jewellery. Charming talismans for everyday wear, they embellish the neck, ears and wrists with a touch of sunshine. A newcomer for Louis Vuitton, amazonite was chosen for its translucent glow with blue-green reflections. (37.000 € le collier long). www.fr.louisvuitton.com
"La Mode en Mouvement" is the title of the exhibition at the Palais Galliera staged in parallel to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. With over 250 new works presented throughout this event, the exhibition traces the history of fashion through the Museum's collections, from the 18th century to the present day, on the theme of the body in movement. Jusqu’au 5 janvier 2025. Palais Galliera, musée de la mode de Paris. www.palaisgalierra.paris.fr
On June 6th, Acqua di Parma inaugurates its seasonal boutique on the Place des Lices in Saint-Tropez. Designed in collaboration with French designer Dorothée Meilichzon, this refined showcase basks in sunlight, paying tribute to the emblematic notes of citrus fruit that have built the reputation of the Italian firm's fragrances and home scents. On this occasion, Acqua di Parma presents two creations only available from this pop-up : a "Pétanque" set and the double colour diffuser in a limited edition, both stamped with the "Acqua di Parma à Saint-Tropez" inscription. www.acquadiparma.com
Dolce&Gabbana has inaugurated a new ephemeral boutique in the gallery of the Parisian palace. Dedicated to its collections of luxury jewellery, this pop-up store presents the most precious pieces by the Italian designer, in particular the Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition of rare finesse, and Manifattura Italiana watches in limited series. Ritz Paris. 15, Place Vendôme.
With mobile appliques, engraving and miniature painting, the Arceau watch comes alive in a whimsical, equestrian world. Presented a few weeks ago at the Watch & Wonders trade fair in Geneva, these two new interpretations reveal decor ranging from fantasy to futuristic, inspired by the "Chorus Stellarum" silk scarf by Japanese designer Daiske Nomura. These two numbered watches come in limited editions of only six pieces each. www.hermes.com
Renowned for its flamboyant beauty, the sunflower is one of nature's most uplifting flowers. The Harry Winston "Sunflower" collection revisits this sun-blessed silhouette in a line of contemporary jewellery comprised of necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and watches. www.harrywinston.com
