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March 24, 2022

From Gems for Royalty to Recycled Gold

In the 1800s, Oscar Massin made jewelry for queens. Now the brand will focus on lab-grown diamonds and sustainable practices. PARIS — A pioneer of 19th-century […]
March 8, 2022

Francesca Amfitheatrof Designs a Jeweled Watch for Louis Vuitton

The Mini Malle echoes details of a trunklike handbag from 2014, but with 617 diamonds. During the high jewelry presentations in Paris in January, Louis Vuitton […]
January 28, 2022

Yves Saint Laurent at 5 French Museums

For the first time, one designer’s work is being showcased — simultaneously — at five major French museums. PARIS — Sixty years to the day after […]
January 24, 2022

For Jewelry at Couture Week, Challenges Can Lead to Innovation

Creations from Boucheron, Cartier and others embrace noteworthy trends, including transformable designs and materials like titanium. PARIS — As the fashion world struggles through another pandemic-era […]
December 6, 2021

Chanel Builds a New Home for 11 of Its Specialty Creators

Feather concoctions and elaborate embroideries are among the marvels now being made at 19M, a seven-level complex in Paris. PARIS — Chanel is shining a fresh […]
October 29, 2021

She Fell in Love With Craftsmanship

The handbag designer Sonia Ahmimou credits trips to Morocco and help from mentors for her recent triumph: Winning the Andam prize for accessories. PARIS — In […]
January 20, 2020

France’s Unofficial Minister for Fashion Isn’t Afraid of a Redesign

In France, where fashion is considered part of the patrimony and first ladies have been front-row regulars (and supermodels), the government has long treated the industry […]
January 26, 2018

Pierre Hermé and L’Occitane Create an Experience on the Champs-Élysées

Advertisement PARIS — Pierre Hermé and L’Occitane en Provence are experimenting with a new recipe. Make that a few dozen. Last month — just as the […]
November 17, 2017

Time, With a Parisian Flair

Advertisement PARIS — At a time when luxury brands are racing to market with connected watches, the Parisian lifestyle retailer Merci is taking the road less […]