Are luxury brands going green?
Are designers going green? It sure seems so. Share on facebook Share on twitter Some of the biggest luxury brands in the world seem to be “going green”. Whether it’s luxury watch brands, designers of fashion, artists, appliance manufactures, or the auto industry, we are seeing more and more green literally. For example, some of […]
The Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner A True Divers Watch by design. Created in 1953, the Rolex Submariner was the first divers’ watch waterproof to 330 feet. It was the second masterpiece in regard to waterproofness, next to the invention of the Oyster which was the world’s first waterproof wristwatch in 1926. The Rolex Submariner is one of […]
Designer Clothing Resale
Designer clothing resale. Where to get it and where to sell it? Celebrities, socialites, men and women, young and old, typically have some sort of designer items in their closets. Celebrities on the way up and socialites don’t care to be photographed in the same thing twice so their wardrobes are often in a constant […]
The Timepiece.
The Wristwatch Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Functionality, image, investment, or all three? When you think of a watch, you typically think of the function it serves you each day. It tells you if you are running late for work or picking up the kids, or if you are going to […]
Louis Chairs
Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 So many “Louis XVI” references everywhere! Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793). It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling. It is said that […]
George Nelson
George Nelson Vintage Furnishings Kings Auctions Inc. consigns, auctions, and offers for public and private sale all types of vintage furnishings such as pieces by designer George Nelson. George Nelson furnishings are commonly found in movies and TV shows. Many people may not know the name George Nelson, but they recognize his pieces as they […]
Fine Automatic Watches
How does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil that […]
Cartier Love Bracelet – new screw system
Cartier Love Bracelet (the old screw system vs the new screw system) Learn the difference between the old and new screw systems for the Cartier “Love” bracelet. Before 2011 The Cartier Love collection is one of the most desired collections since it’s inception in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo. The simple design with exposed screw motif […]
Jen Risom
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “I do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]
YSL
The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge. In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular. One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]