Taking inspiration from 2700 years of Greek-Roman culture, The House of Bvlgari has emerged as a world leader in distinctive contemporary jewellery design. The designs are bold and audacious, and are characterized by coloured stones in unique presentations, the most recognizable of which are those that feature the serpent. Bvlgari began using the serpent symbol...
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Tap or swipe, it’s the name of the game for touchscreen devices that need tiny amounts of charge from our fingertips to respond to our demands. So, when the bitter chill arrives and we need gloves to keep us from freezing over, it’s time to finger up to a pair of touchscreen gloves. Designers have...
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The Library of Congress in Washington, DC is probably the last place you would expect to find a fascinating collection of memorabilia relating to George and Ira Gershwin, but there it is, The George and Ira Gershwin Room. You don’t have to be a fan of these great American music makers to have a marvellous time...
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Giving your bag it’s own identity is the new trend. You can now customize your bag, with a touch of playfulness and personal style, whatever its size or purpose. Bag charms have long adorned school bags, back packs and the casual carry-all, but a new wave has swept in to rescue us from getting too...
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The Russian Imperial Court was legendary for extravagance and splendor. Inexhaustible wealth allowed the Tsars to indulge their passions and triumphs in unequalled splendour. Opulent object d’art and stunning jewellery were commissioned as part of every day life. It all came to a crushing end with the Russian revolution in 1917, but not before the legendary...
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