Luxury lies not in the materials, but in the imagination and in its execution. The glimmer of a precious gem may catch the eye, but remember it is but a mere stone prior to its meticulous crafting in the hands of a master diamond cutter. It is this same exquisite passion for the artistry of the craft that drew Karl Lagerfeld to the graceful poise of prima ballerina Elena Glurdjidze, and as visionary restaurateur Julian Niccolini of New York's finest, the Four Seasons Restaurant ups the ante in fine dining to a high art level, it is amazing to bear witness to the result of a beautifully creative mind.
For fifty years the Four Seasons restaurant in New York's iconic Seagram building has dazzled power brokers with its timelessly modern design by Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson. Julian Niccolini, the restaurant's co-owner, shares the secrets of its enduring popularity.
In the wake of their major exhibition to be held in Paris this November, art dealers Marie and Cyril Grizot share their passion for the spectacular yet recondite talent of the late Yonel Lebovici.
On the eve of Christie's New York Jewels sale, we talk to Rahul Kadakia, the auction house's Head of Jewelry, about the healthy market for fine jewelry from brands both old and new.
Dressing screens and room dividers take the art of concealment literally, as they create chic boundaries within the home.
An impromptu private performance of The Dying Swan dance is caught on film by Karl Lagerfeld, creator of the exquisite Chanel tutu worn by ballerina Elena Glurdjidze.
