Cellar in the Sea: Book a Journey with Veuve Clicquot
This June, an intimate group of champagne aficionados will savour an experience like no other, sailing to the Åland Islands to join the Summer Solstice celebrations – and to taste ultra-exclusive Veuve Clicquot champagnes that have been aged at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
First result of British brand Bremont’s new investment and CEO: the Viper, latest in their collaboration with ejection seat maker Martin-Baker. Tested in the extremes of ejection conditions and based on their testing module, it is bright orange (to locate if parted from the crash dummy), big but very light and super-strong, in carbon-coated titanium and anodised aluminium, with manufacture movement. A true talking point.
Still time for your own Coronation bauble - British designers have been working overtime. David Morris’s bandeau-style diamond tiara and Boodles’ Gemini ring, featuring heart-shaped diamonds from the legendary Cullinan mine, are one-off investments while Annoushka’s Crown Charm miniaturises St.Edward’s crown in gold, arched round an amethyst “cap” with gems including diamonds and sapphires. Edition of 100.
The Dolce&Gabbana Casa Collection captured through the lens of the photographer duo Mert&Marcus: Classic aesthetics and a contemporary look. A special Collection of home accessories for a unique lifestyle.
Kylie Jenner, the face of the new eyewear campaign.
The new DGEyewear Collection: make a statement with contemporary bold lines, shapes and colours for a glamorous Dolce&Gabbana glow.
Tracing surprising parallels between the Georgian Court at London's Kensington Palace and today's extreme red carpets such as the Met Gala, Crown to Couture is an eye-popping exhibition in the Palace's sumptuous rooms. Outrageous choices from Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Billy Porter and Katy Perry among others vie with a three-metre wide 1760 “mantua” or a pink, jewel-encrusted frock coat, political statement dressing, make-up for all and a ton of borrowed jewellery - strutting your stuff is nothing new. Until October 29.
An idyllic resort tucked away on the Puerto Rico Caribbean coast, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, where timeless moments answer the desire for discovery. The private 50-acre estate is a harmonious sense of place where guests arrive spellbound – and depart speechless.
THE much-anticipated latest collaboration between Aston Martin and watchmaker Girard-Perregaux reveals the best-selling Laureato, originally in 1975 bi-colour, now sleek in tough, comfortable ceramic in British Racing Green. Matches AM’s shade and the metal dial with seven paint layers and crosshatched like AM's seat stitching. Two sizes, two independent brands with genuine synergy.
On show at TEFAF this week - rarely-seen contemporary high jewellery of extraordinary craft. Anna Hu’s butterfly in sculpted chrysocolla and titanium or her diamond crane above the clouds, and Hemmerle’s painstakingly matched pavés of point-up stones with coloured modern metals are among many highlights.
Omega's grand London venue for Her Time House exhibition and boutique celebrating its women's heritage. Early wristwatches, Art Deco jewellery styles, 1960s collaborations with jewellers Gilbert Albert and Andrew Grima and the latest Aqua Terra Shades featuring Zoe Kravitz. Opened on International Women’s Day, until March 29.
Paris couture embraces the long and narrow, newer and chicer than last season's mini. Tailored and sober at Dior and (with controversial animal heads) Schiaparelli, sequinned and slightly circus at Chanel and Armani Privé, a tad 1980s nightclub at Valentino. Modern elegance all round.
Chanel hits the big time with a 55 mm women’s watch inspired by couturiers and their wrist-worn pin cushions but made in traditional horological craft, from engraved gold lace to “tweed” in engraved titanium scattered with pearls and chain. Five highly limited designs.
