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Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Style Blueprint
25-06-2025
- Business
- Style Blueprint
Where to Sell Furniture, Clothing & More in Nashville
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit We know how hard it can be to part with those designer heels you wore to one wedding. And we know it's tough to justify dropping off high-end furniture at Goodwill when you know what it's worth. So, we've rounded up a few locally loved places that make it easy to maximize your return! Here's how and where to sell your luxury items in Nashville. CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Designer Finds Designer Finds, an 'upscale resale boutique,' opened in Green Hills in 2004 to provide a unique way to sell and shop for previously loved fine goods like dresses, handbags, and jewelry. To consign at Designer Finds, make an appointment to bring in your items. They start accepting merchandise for the spring and summer season in mid-January and for the fall and winter season in mid-July. A minimum of 10 items must be accepted for consignment for that given season, but designer handbags and designer jewelry can be dropped off without an appointment at any time. Here are some treasures you might find: A funky Johnny Was top, discounted David Yurman classics, and even some new-with-tags denim from brands like FRAME. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Designer Finds (@designerfinds) Yearly Co. Yearly Co. offers a gold trade-in program for customers looking to repurpose their unused gold. Whether it's a broken chain, a single earring, or an old piece you no longer wear, they test and weigh your gold and offer 85% of its value as a Yearly Co. store credit. The team hosts this program quarterly at the Nashville showroom, and appointments are required. The next gold trade-in event is June 26 through 28, and you can sign up for an appointment here. Pin The Luxury Label The Luxury Label in Green Hills is the city's only boutique devoted exclusively to luxury brands. You can shop and sell for stunning pieces from sought-after brands within their sleek yet laid-back shop. They try to keep their selling terms simple: No appointment is necessary, and there's no item minimum. You get 50% of the selling price, and your items are never discounted throughout the selling period. Follow their Instagram to see new drops like this one: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Luxury Label (@theluxurylabelnashville) Ensemble Consignment A new addition to The Nations (check out our refreshed guide to the neighborhood), Ensemble has quickly become Nashville's darling consignment shop. This curated boutique welcomes you with racks of treasures from brands like Zimmeraman, MOTHER, Sézane, Golden Goose, Prada, Chanel, and more. You'll find everything from statement handbags and elevated everyday pieces to funky, one-of-a-kind accessories. When you're ready to consign, you can bring in your new inventory Monday through Thursday during store hours. They'll sort through your wares as you wait, and accepted items will hit the floor for 90 days. You keep 40% of regular sales and 50% of luxury sales. You won't find thrift prices here, just high-quality items in excellent condition that deserve another moment in the spotlight. Ensemble is the new place to sell luxury items in Nashville. How fun are these 'styled two ways' videos on their Instagram?! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ensemble Consignment Boutique (@ensemblenashville) STORE 5a & Diamond Banc in Diamond Cellar Founded in 2015, STORE 5a is an interesting alternative to traditional consignment. Specializing in pre-owned jewelry, watches, and handbags, they don't just list your items; they buy them outright, authenticate them with in-house experts (we're talking gemologists and horologists), and refurbish them to near-new condition. So when you sell there, you get a fixed, fair offer upfront — no waiting for someone to buy, and no price slashing to clear space. STORE 5a's zero-tolerance policy for fakes gives shoppers peace of mind, especially with big-ticket items. Because STORE 5a owns everything it sells, they have skin in the game, and it shows in the quality of its wares. You can shop online or in Nashville — it's part of Diamond Cellar. Pin Also within Diamond Cellar is Diamond Banc, the place to bring your fine jewelry to get a fair quote and immediate payment for accepted items. Make an appointment (or fill out the online form), and their in-house GIA-certified expert will walk you through your fine pieces' value and wholesale comparisons. Walton's Walton's is beloved in downtown Franklin, and it may be worth the drive if you've got some serious jewelry you're trying to sell. The GIA-certified team purchases antique and estate jewelry, gold and platinum pieces, and sterling flatware. While it specializes in pre-1940s antique and estate jewelry, the team will assess any jewelry items you may want to sell. Fill out this form to get started. Pin The RealReal This one's online and nationwide, but it's a fabulous place to sell women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, handbags, home decor, art pieces, and any other luxury items. The in-house team authenticates, photographs, lists, and ships your items, so you don't have to lift a finger. Your payout is between 20% and 70% of the sell price. Pin KIDS' CLOTHING The Darling Duck The Darling Duck is run by three Nashville moms who specialize in helping you sell gently loved, upscale baby and kids' items. If your little one has outgrown a luxe baby shower gift or you're looking to clean out before the new school year, these moms know their stuff. Follow along on their Instagram to shop new drops. If you'd like to consign, simply fill out the consignment form, drop off your items in West Nashville (or they'll provide a shipping label), and get paid when they sell! Pin FURNITURE & HOME GOODS English & Company If your furniture leans designer, well-made, and full of personality, English & Company is a fantastic spot to sell and shop. The massive, 15,000-square-foot showroom in Nashville gives your pieces space to shine, and the team knows how to stage items irresistibly for buyers. They specialize in high-end, unique, custom furnishings and offer pickup options and personalized assessments. To consign, email your pictures and details. Once they approve your items, you'll call to set up an appointment to bring in your goods. You'll keep 50% of the sale. Pin Everything But The House While this pick isn't just in Music City, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention a fabulous online outlet for selling … well, everything but your house. Everything But The House is unique in that it does everything for the seller—pack your items, pick them up, assess them, authenticate them, photograph them, list them, and ship them once they sell. All you have to do is wait to get paid. The online marketplace is brimming with furniture, art, jewelry, and curios for buyers and collectors to bid on. You'll find rare first-edition books, musical instruments, designer bags, off-beat decor, and more. Pin Wallpaper & Designer Home Consignment For anyone looking to sell something special without the stress, Wallpaper & Designer Home Consignments on Nolensville Pike strikes the perfect balance between high-end and hometown charm. Their loyal fanbase and steady foot traffic tout the shop's elevated finds like rare and designer textiles, lighting, home accents, and furniture. They're selective, so your items won't be lost in a sea of clutter. If they're in excellent condition and on-trend, set up an appointment to bring them in or a photo before setting up an appointment. Beyond furniture, they have a vast selection of wallpaper, draperies, and textiles galore (think Schumacher and Phillip Jeffries) in stock and ready to go. Pin Classy Cat Consignment Furniture Classy Cat Consignment Furniture in Cool Springs is where your gently used (but still fabulous) furniture gets the royal treatment and (hopefully) a second life. Set up an appointment for smaller items to be reviewed in-store, and fill out the consignor form online for bigger pieces. The store is organized, well-known, and super transparent about how they operate. You get a 120-day consignment window, with a 50/50 split during the first 90 days. If your piece doesn't sell right away, they'll gradually reduce the price to keep things moving. Here's the owner explaining how selling at Classy Cat works: GasLamp Antiques GasLamp Antiques (and its sibling location, GasLamp Too) is Nashville's vintage wonderland and a fabulous place to buy and sell luxury items. With over 50,000 square feet of booths and more than 250 dealers, there's room for your pieces to shine. Both locations are go-tos for interior designers and decorators and have Nashville's most robust selection of antiques, mid-century modern, art, pottery, books, vinyl, and estate jewelry. They don't resell or consign individual items, but interested sellers can become dealers by renting booth space. Email information regarding your selling interests to learn more. Pin MORE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW Statemint Nashville: Pop-up men's and women's consignment sales with a wide range of inventory from off-the-rack to super luxe. The fall event will be announced soon! Junking Journey: Jon is on the hunt for additions to his curated consignment collection of furniture, art, decor, rugs, and garden treasures in Nashville. Reach out to him to sell or shop on his Instagram account. Buy Saving Grace: Home goods consignment guru Grace Kopf hosts an annual tent sale — the perfect opportunity to buy or sell in Nashville. When you're ready to sell luxury items in Nashville, try these spots to give your wares a second life and score a nice little payday! ********* Want the scoop on Southern shopping, travel, and culture? Follow us on Instagram! About the Author Zoe Yarborough Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Store closing' sale launched at Parachute's only Twin Cities location
'Store closing' sale launched at Parachute's only Twin Cities location originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Another retailer appears to be leaving The Galleria, with home essentials brand Parachute set to depart three years after opening its doors. Signs advertising "store closing" discounts were spotted at the store on Thursday. The store was the first location in Minnesota for the California-based chain and it was also the largest in the company's history at the time. The retailer quickly gained a cult following for its bedding, and grew to include bedroom, kitchen, bath, and baby accessories. News of the closure comes as several other high-profile tenants have left The Galleria to go across the street to Southdale Center. High-end retailers David Yurman, Tiffany & Co, and Louis Vuitton are making the move to Southdale's new luxury wing, which opened on June 12. Parachute sells goods online, and has brick and mortar locations in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Texas and New York. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Wall Street Journal
02-06-2025
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
Summer Style for Every Kind of Wellness Obsessive
Celine T-shirt, $670, and sneakers, $870, Adidas Originals by Wales Bonner briefs, price upon request, similar styles available at David Yurman necklace, $1,750, and cable tag, $995, Comme Si socks, $40,
