In case you haven’t noticed, pearls are back. For confirmation of this new trend, look no further than the magnificent Giorgio Armani Privé Fall Winter 2024-25 Fashion Show. It’s 28 minutes of glamour on full display. If you fast forward to the 10 minute mark for just a peep, the message is clear. Shimmering fabrics...
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PHARAOH, exclusive blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria celebrates 3,000 years of Egyptian art and culture. The British Museum has loaned 500 works including sculpture, coffins, funerary objects and an outstanding display of exquisite ancient Egyptian jewellery. It was the latter that took our breath away. Most jewellery in ancient Egypt conveyed meaning...
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One of the things that makes Istanbul so intriguing is the many different districts and neighborhoods that have a unique character of their own. The contrast of culture and lifestyle between seemingly not-so-distant neighborhoods, is unique. Üsküdar in Istanbul is a good example. Being one of the oldest residential areas in Asian Istanbul, it’s awash with...
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Not to be missed, the exhibition – Africa Fashion – has now opened at the National Gallery of Victoria. It’s buzzy, it’s vibrant, it’s an encounter of a very different kind. More than 200 objects comprising an array of adornments, textiles, film and photography make up the exhibition largely from the V&A Museum, London. We...
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Delphi, located in a breathtaking landscape, was considered to be the centre of the world in ancient Greece. According to Greek mythology, Apollo the god of music, prophecy and the sun, chose the site where he could communicate with mere mortals. The high priestess, Pythia was believed to be an oracle and to have spoken...
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