When globalism was born
byFrom the 17th to 19th centuries, wealthy young men went on the Grand Tour, a long journey through Western Europe, collecting valuable antiquities and priceless experiences along the way.
Paris
A life lived through dining
byEven when eating out is out, dining can still be wonderful.
On design fairs — and fare
byThis past January, designing eyes turned to Paris as the City of Light played host to “Maison et Objet,” a biannual interior design fair at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, and “Déco Off,” which focuses on trade showrooms.
Pages and pages of jewelry
byA dazzling new Thames & Hudson book offers another chance to walk through jewelry history.
Setting the mood
byA chance meeting with a teacher from the Manhattan School of Music led Heloïse Piéaud to pursue her pianistic dreams in America.
Leading Lalique
byIn 10 years of ownership of Lalique, Chairman and CEO Silvio Denz has taken the legacy brand’s rich heritage in the decorative arts to new heights, transforming it into a thriving luxury lifestyle brand.
Where in the world is Jamie Creel?
byGreenwich-born Jamie Creel splits his time between homes on the Upper East Side, Paris and Morocco. No matter the locale, he’s always on the hunt for treasures to sell in his Manhattan gallery, Creel and Gow.
Jeweled creatures
by“Fauna: The Art of Jewelry,” the second in a series of compact jewelry books from Thames & Hudson, puts the spotlight on jewelry, historic and contemporary, inspired by animals.
Caravan’s world view
byParisian-born Vanessa Bikindou presides over Caravan Curated Home in New Canaan, the flagship store anchoring her interior design business.
More Modigliani
byThe Jewish Museum in Manhattan completes the picture it started with its blockbuster 2004 Modigliani show.
At home, around the world
byFrette CEO Hervé Martin chats with WAG during his New York visit to launch the latest collection from the Italian brand of luxury home linens.
Michael Bruno’s road to success
byMichael Bruno, the self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” takes WAG along on a ride through his latest project, creating a regional travel destination just beyond his Tuxedo Park home.
The eternal traveler
byWAG’s Wanderer in chief, Jeremy Wayne, never tires of his day job.
Travels with Hemingway: Touring Paris – with Papa at every turn
byMany people visit Hemingway sites in Paris. Not many get to meet him. Enter Elizabeth Kemble, founder of Travellati Tours in Tarrytown.
From France to Tarrytown
byLyndhurst heiress Anna Gould’s connection to France will be in the spotlight at the Tarrytown mansion this month when some of her possessions secured in a Parisian auction this winter go on display. Plus, an update on a $1 million grant being used to restore the lower landscape and new specialty tours.
Eternally in bloom
by“Flora: The Art of Jewelry” takes readers from the 17th century through modern day with designs both classic and daring.
Que Seurat, Seurat
byGeorges Seurat, the late-19th century French painter, is best-known for two things — his Pointillist or dot technique and its ultimate expression, “A Sunday…
A passion for great design
byThere’s no denying Geoffrey Walsky’s devotion to design, evidenced not only in the broadest strokes but in the smallest details of what he does….
‘Shoe’-in
byWhen Linda Filley is creating her one-of-a-kind shoes, practicality is of no concern. After all, the fanciful creations will never be worn. “You’re not…
Paris with panache
byAh, the City of Light — the City of Love. Being in Paris is a sensational way to create romance. I’ve discovered some hidden…