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Posted on September 9, 2020February 5, 2025 by — 1 Comment

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hermès

Hermès: From family legacy to the story behind the iconic orange packaging. Here are five fashion facts about the iconic French luxury brand.

Often regarded as a status symbol, the epitope of style and success – Hermès stands proudly between Chanel and Patek Phillipe on the Rue du Rhône overlooking the Lac Léman in Geneva, Switzerland.

Known for the unparalleled quality, craft and precision, their iconic luxury handbags include the Kelly, the Birkin and the Constance.
So if you’re fashion fanatic, here are 5 little known facts about Hermès.

1. The Stores

Throughout the world, each Hermès boutique houses a unique concept window that showcases an intwined connection between the brand with the location. What’s more the Hermès store on rue de Sèvres has a café and bookstore inside of the store. The Paris store is also the only Petit h dedicated space.

2. The Iconic Orange Boxes

In total there are 188 sizes of the Hermès boxes. But did you know that orange was not the original color of the Hermès packing? They were originally cream colored with gilded mustard edging. It was only in the Second World War that the iconic orange packaging was introduced due to shortages in supplies. This happy accident went on to win the packaging Oscar in 1994.

3. The Color counts

Did you know that pink, blue and red handbags achieve the highest values at auction? Notable shades include Rose Azalée, Rose Sakura, Bleu Saphir and Rouge H.

4. Hermès The So-Black

Today, one of the most desirable ones on the market was by Jean Paul Gautier in 2010. It is The So-Black collection which features PVD coating so that the padlocks, strap brackets, swivel clasps, keys and base studs – are all a dense, shiny black.

5. The Collectors Intel

Lastly, when an Hermès bag is emblazoned with a horseshoe stamp, it means that the bag was a special order. A rare collection piece, especially for those who can immediately identify an Hermès simply by its shade or leather.

There you have it, five fun fashion facts about the luxury French brand, Hermès. For more luxury facts click here.

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Posted on July 12, 2020February 5, 2025 by — 1 Comment

5 Little-Known Facts About Cartier

With their long list of elite clientele ranging from royalty, celebrities to business tycoons, Cartier is synonymous with luxury, elegance and of course jewelry.

Here are a couple interesting facts about the French empire that was founded in 1847 by three brothers (Louis, Pierre and Jacques). Firstly, way back in 1917 Pierre travelled to New York and famously acquired 653 Fifth Avenue for two strands of the very finest pearls! It remains a flagship store of Cartier today. Whilst his brother, Louis, created some of the most iconic Cartier designs including the Mystery clocks, Tank and Santos watches.

Did you know that the Cartier Trinity rings were designed in 1924 by Jean Cocteau – the famous French painter and writer? The three interlocking rings made of different colors of gold is a Cartier classic. The three rings represent love, friendship and fidelity.

Another iconic design from Cartier is the ‘Love‘ bracelet. Created by Aldo Cipullo who joined Cartier, New York, in 1969. He also created the ‘Juste un Clou’. Both designs can be worn by women and men. Once in a place, the ´Love´ bracelet is not to be removed. Symbolizing eternal love ´locked’ in place. The design actually was inspired by chastity belts. It has been worn by many famous couples including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton and Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw.

What is more, did you know that New York City hospitals keep Love screw drivers handy? The Love bracelet is so popular, that hospitals stock Love screw drivers in their wards so they can remove the bracelet from patients’ wrists during an emergency.

More recently, Cartier’s ‘Tutti Frutti‘ bracelet became the most expensive jewel ever sold in an online auction this April. It sold at Sotheby’s auction this year for $1,340,000! The Tutti-Frutti by Cartier is a design inspired by the third brother, Jacques’, first visit to India in 1911. Known as the ‘holy grail’ of jewelry – each piece is unique and features an explosion of colored stones in the same Mughal-cut.

Whilst Cartier’s latest high jewelry collection has just been released. Named ´[Sur]Naturel’ it has an almost Alice of Wonderland-style edge to it. A mesmerizing and bold collection inspired by nature that features diamonds, sapphires and emeralds.

Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s director of image, style and heritage, says that the ´[Sur]Naturel’ collection, “offers a form of escapism through nature and imagination in these uncertain times.”

There you have it, 5 facts about the luxury jewelry brand, Cartier. For more designer and luxury facts click here.

Posted on June 30, 2020February 5, 2025 by — Leave a comment

10 things you didn’t know about Tiffany & Co.

Late last October I was honored to be invited to discover The Tiffany T collection in the Tiffany & Co.’s Geneva boutique. The new Tiffany T collection features vibrantly colored inlaid stones— from turquoise, tiger’s eye, opal to black onyx. Each piece was breathtaking and the iconic T design was echoed throughout the rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces of the collection.

After this incredible experience, I wanted to share with you ten things interesting and little known facts about the incredible jewellery design brand Tiffany & Co.

Creativity, legacy and quality: Tiffany & Co., the world’s most iconic jeweler, was founded by two school friends Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in 1837 at 259 Broadway, New York. Initially they sold small fancy goods including stationary.

The distinctive Tiffany Blue color a patented Pantone 1837. The number is a references to the year of Tiffany’s foundation. It’s used for the Tiffany boxes, bags and all promotional materials. Tiffany’s blue color was inspired by the Empress Eugenie de Montijo (the wife of Napoleon III).

Did you know that Tiffany developed the silver standard for the USA? Back in 1851, Tiffany was the first American company to institute the 925/1000 sterling silver standard which was then adopted by the United States. To this day it is used as the silver standard. Talk about innovation.

That same year (1851), Tiffany & Co. started a long relationship with the watch house Patek Philippe located in Geneva, Switzerland. Indeed, Mr. Patek visited Tiffany’s in 1855, he left with an order for 129 watches.

Charles Lewis Tiffany, swiftly became known as “The King of Diamonds” in 1887 when he purchased one-third of the French Crown Jewels. That same year he acquired what is known today as The Tiffany Yellow Diamond. One of the largest yellow diamonds ever discovered. The 128.54 carat was acquired for $18,000. Worn last by Lady Gaga at the Oscars, it’s only ever been worn by two other women – Mary Whitehouse and Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Hepburn wore it on the run up to the film release of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Yellow Diamond was set in a Ribbon Rosette necklace designed by Jean Schlumberger.

An American symbol of elegance and style, Tiffany basically invented the engagement ring. Introducing the Tiffany setting in 1886 it features a raised solitaire diamond with a six–prong “Tiffany Setting“. The cut is still the world’s most popular engagement ring. My personal favorite is the Princess cut.

There you have it, 10 facts about the luxury jewelry brand, Tiffany & Co. For more designer and luxury facts click here.

Posted on February 3, 2020July 27, 2021 by

Trend to try: a touch of red

“When in doubt wear red” – Bill Blass

The color of love, passion and power. One cannot go unnoticed when wearing it. Depending on how you style it, your look can be romantic or downright dramatic. Red is a 2020 trend that will add a little extra to any outfit. Especially during the month of love.

What I do especially in the winter when your wardrobe skews towards darker tones is to switch it up with a pop of color. Simply slipping on a vintage YSL jacket or a cute red cap from Zara as I did here will amp up any look. Another way to upgrade any look is to dress all in one color like white, blue or black and add a red handbag or shoes. Bold, red accents instantly inject a little life into any outfit.

Even if you simply add a touch to your lips or nails it looks chic and feminine especially with Valentine’s Day on it’s way. Personally, I love the classic Chanel Le Vernis in 08 – Pirate for my nails and Dior’s Rouge Ultra Care Liquid in 707 Bliss. It’s a flawless, flower oil liquid lipstick – ultra weightless wear and petal velvet finish. The ideal companion for a romantic V-Day date night.

Swiss Blogger Anna Blachut at L’Avenue in Paris

Dior Ultra Rouge Lipstick by Anna Blachut

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