Rolex and Wimbledon: Keeping Time Together Since 1978

Many may find the partnership between Wimbledon and Rolex to be an odd one. After all, tennis is not a sport in which timekeeping is essential. Wimbledon is however, the most prominent and significant tennis tournament in the world, and has a rich heritage of striving for excellence. Rolex is known throughout the world as an exclusive brand known for its high standards and its quest for flawless craftsmanship. Thus, Rolex and Wimbledon do in fact make outstanding partners, in that both are driven by the same pursuit of excellence and prestige. Continue Reading… »

Elton John and Chopard Celebrate the 11th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball

Once again this year, Sir Elton John, and luxury brand Chopard, paired up to host the White Tie and Tiara Ball to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation. Elton John and Chopard have a long history together: He and Chopard co-President Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele are longtime friends and together have raised nearly $45 million dollars for the charity, through these events.

As the theme of this year’s ball was “Contemporary Art”, Elton John and David Furnish transformed the grounds of their Windsor mansion into an open air art gallery and sculpture garden. Works of art on loan from leading London galleries were displayed throughout the grounds, along side Chopard creations, which were exhibited in Andy Warhol’s “Brillo Boxes”. Continue Reading… »

2009 Costume Institute Gala

Fashion and Hollywood came together this week to celebrate the 2009 Costume Institute Gala. The annual event celebrates the opening of a new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and this year’s theme was Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion. The exhibit illustrates fashion’s contribution and influence on popular culture over the years, and the gala saw designers and their muses celebrating hand in hand.

The Costume Institute Gala is a veritable who’s who, and who’s WEARING whom event, and is considered to be THE fashion event of the season. Many celebrities are accompanied by the designer who has created their ensemble (perhaps hoping they were in fact the Muse!) Typically at this event, designers tend to favor edgy, over the top couture, and yes, some even look downright costumey. For all of the playfulness and daring in the designs, the jewelry seems to present the serious and glamorous side of couture. Where celebrities may be cautious on a red carpet or at a premiere, there are no such holds barred at this event. In terms of jewelry, it is more like the Academy Awards, meets the Super Bowl of Fashion, meets the Cover of Vogue!

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Couture Jewelry Show 2009

Every year during the beginning of summer, just about the entirety of the jewelry world descends upon Las Vegas to participate in the largest and most exciting jewelry shows that the world has to offer. The Couture show, which is now in it’s 14th year, caters to high-end designer brands and their retail partners. While designers come to present their new offerings, retailers come to browse new collections, discover hot new Continue Reading… »