COLLECTABLES // WHERE TO SPEND IT
STYLISH ART Dior has released their limited edition ‘Dior Lady Art’ collection, collaborating with seven well-known artists. Each made their own interpretation of the iconic Lady Dior bag, creating pieces that combine personal flair with the classic lines of this much-loved design. Artists included Mat Collishaw (pictured), Ian Davenport, Matthew Porter, Chris Martin, Daniel Gordon, and Jason Martin. Expect to see metallic details, vibrant photographic designs and striking prints.
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GLOBAL ESPRESSO Illy have teamed up with the Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci for a beautiful collaboration to add to their well known illy Art Collections. Taking inspiration from Emilio Pucci’s famed ‘Cities of the World’ hand print scarf designs, the cups illustrate six different global metropolises: Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, New York and London. With whimsical prints and bright colours, they’ll make for a particularly chic morning coffee. Each are numbered and signed as part of a limited edition collection. They are sold in sets of six and are available worldwide. illy.com
100 YEARS OF COLONIA Acqua Di Parma celebrated their 100th anniversary with the limited edition Colonia Centenary. Inspired by the decorations of the Royal Theatre of Parma, this exquisite perfume sits in a precious 925 carat silver Art Deco-crafted case designed by the prestigious Italian jewellery brand Damiani. The Colonia perfume is a refined and elegant scent that dates back to 1916. Notes include Sicilian orange, Calabrian bergamot, Damask rose, verbena, rosemary, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. Only 100 bottles are available and jewellers have engraved a number on each unit. harrods.com
This handmade creation by expert Italian artisans has transformed driftwood into an elegant modern lamp. Exclusively made in Italy, it’s constructed from sea wood and is paired with gold, granite and gem finishings. Now available upon request and order from
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DRIVE IN STYLE Rolls Royce has just unveiled their new fashioned-inspired SS17 automobile collection. The ‘Dawn—Inspired by Fashion’ collection features an all-white canvas to showcase the vibrant colours of fiery mugello red, cool cobalto blue and mandarin that are highlighted subtly throughout the interior detailing and roof. rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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IMAGES: ACQUA DI PARMA; DIOR; ROLLS ROYCE MOTORCARS; EMILIO PUCCI X ILLY ART COLLECTION; BOUTIQUE SARDINIA DESIGN 1850
SEAWOOD LAMP
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