Journalism

  From Caesar to Beckham here the unsuspected inspirations of new metrosexuals Jean Claude Bologne’s essay “Histoire de la coquetterie” is dense, erudite and refined. The replicas of David Beckham, tanned, fit, waxed, fragrant, incredibly elegant are neither the first or last of the millenium history of male flirtatiousness. From …

  Beijing banning “hedonist” advertising Luxury billboards accused of feeding social discontent The Government intervenes against the “veneration of foreign products” The huge international brand advertising billboards in China have reached the end of the line. The measure, taken by the Government, was justified by the desire to “beautify the …

  BAMBOO by Gucci It is made in Florence in 1947, by artisans endeavoring to creatively circumvent the scarcity of raw materials during the war, by using bamboo for the handle. Frida Giannini has re-launched it with the “New Bamboo”.

  BAGUETTE Fendi It comes about “by chance” (so says its creator Silvia Fendi) in 1997 and is nicknamed “baguette” because it is carried under the arm just like a French loaf of bread. In 2007 it celebrates its tenth birthday.   CARLALALA’ Roger Vivier Created by Bruno Frisoni for …

    CHANEL 2.55 The acronym indicates the date the bag was born: February 1955. A practical model which, thanks to the shoulder strap, left the hands free. Dedicated to an active and independent woman like Madame Coco.     LUNA Bag Borbonese It was born in the 70’s to …