By Maria Doulton | 13 September 2026 The atmosphere inside the Plénitude Arena de Paris on the evening of 12 September 2026 was electric, heavy with the weight of expectation and the raw emotion of a long-awaited reunion. As the lights dimmed and the opening chords resonated through the auditorium,…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the exhaustive historical account found in the 368 pages of Justine Picardie’s definitive biography. Instead, one can simply observe the jewellery she left behind—a lexicon of personal mythologies…
By Maria Doulton | 24 August 2026 Since its inception in 1967, Pomellato has been the undisputed standard-bearer for Milanese elegance. For decades, the house cultivated a reputation for sleek, refined, and eminently wearable jewellery—a vision of luxury that prioritized comfort and character over the stifling formalities of traditional high…
By Maria Doulton | 28 August 2026 France remains the undisputed heartland of the jewellery world—a stage where heritage craftsmanship meets avant-garde innovation. As the global industry looks toward Paris and beyond for inspiration, the latest analytical report from Francéclat, the French Economic Development Committee, has unveiled two dominant aesthetic…
Introduction: A Milestone for African Artistry The 10th-anniversary edition of GemGenève, held in 2026, served as more than just a global marketplace for the world’s finest gemstones; it acted as a launchpad for the future of African design. Among the highlights of this prestigious industry gathering was the unveiling of…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the 368-page biography penned by Justine Picardie. While such literature offers an intimate look into the woman behind the legend, her true spirit—her visionary, boundary-pushing, and iconoclastic nature—is…
By Maria Doulton | 24 August 2026 Since its inception in Milan in 1967, Pomellato has been the definitive voice of Italian chic—a brand that championed the "prêt-à-porter" philosophy long before it became the industry standard. Known for its sleek, wearable, and inherently refined aesthetic, the house has spent decades…
