Hacienda De San Antonio

Steel Vision Maria Pergay

Moldovian born Maria Pergay's first collection of stainless steel furniture, including the 'Ring' chair and the 'Flying Carpet' daybed was exhibited in 1968 at Galerie Maison Jardin, under the direction of decorator Jean Dive. Her success was instant, and Maria was quickly sought after by sophisticated collectors for private commissions. In the 1970's Pergay went on to work in Saudi Arabia where she designed palace interiors for the Royal family. In the late 80s thru 1990s, Pergay worked on several important commissions in Russia. Throughout these years, she continued to pursue her innovative work in stainless steel. Since her groundbreaking show of new work in 2006, Pergay has exhibited internationally, including Paris, Korea and London. She has also focused on private commissions and is working with Demisch Danant on her catalogue raisonné which will be released in 2011. In her 80th year, after a half century of creation, Pergay continues to surprise both herself and her collectors. She resides in Paris.

Text by Suzanne Demisch

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The Creative Duo Anndra Neen

Annette and Phoebe Stephens of Anndra Neen Via Dossier Journal

Anndra Neen Collection via Fallow

Coral Necklace via Couturelab London

Hiroshi Suzuki via Adrian Sassoon London

Shell Choker via Couturelab London

 Pieces by Modernist Jeweller Art Smith 1917-1982

Anndra Neen Birdcage Brass & Alpaca via Milk Made

Tequila Shot Spiking The Sun via Chris Knight

Anndra Neen Clutch via Fallow

Aztec Inspired Patters at Balmain

Trojan Horse Anndra Neen Show

Anndra Neen Telescope via Shop Grey Area

Hiroshi Suzuki via Adrian Sassoon

Anndra Neen Cage 2

Andraa Neen via Erin Jeen

Pre- Colombian Nose Ring

On my Birthday I received a beautiful piece from Anndra Neen,  I wear all the time and get so many compliments.I had seen the pieces before and really admired them, there is a native and modern feel about them which marry together exceptionally well.

You can see their influences of their own culture, the Beautiful and stylish Sisters Annette and Phoebe Stephens were born and raised in Mexico City where they have their pieces made in their workshop by artisans , Mexico is known for its ancient craftsmanship especially in silver, but these pieces are not made out of sterling silver which would weigh a ton and be extremely expensive, Anndra Neen collection is made of Alpaca a alloy metal that is coated in silver , it is light but yet has substance and has a beautiful finish to it. So much better than feeling like you have a ton of bricks around your neck.

The sisters have a very mixed and creative cultural family , their grandmother was a well known artist and their grandfather was a avant-garde composer, so they grew up a home filled with creative people. The influence of these collections come from all their travels especially Japan where their idea was born into fruition, the Japanese are gifted with creating incredible work with silver, but you can also see their inspiration of Pre-Colombian , Tribal , French Medieval Armour and Modernist jewellery as I have shown in some of the pictures.

Keep it up ladies and Viva Mexico  xo

You can buy Anndra Neen at www.couturelab.com which based out of London and ships worldwide.

Chocolate Layers

INTERMISSION:   Made by Hand- Martinez Cigars NYC

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Fortuny Splendor

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Photo of Mariano Fortuny by Fortuny

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Photo of Pallazzo Fortuny

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Photo of Melagrana Marmalade via Fortuny Blog

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Photo of Pope Urban VIII and  Fortuny Melagrano via Fortuny Blog

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Photo of Cardinal Guilio Mazzarino via Fortuny Blog

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Photo of Fortuny Dress in Box via Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Photo of Fortuny Delphos Dress via Fortuny

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The brilliant, enigmatic Mariano Fortuny was born into a family of renowned artists in Granada, Spain, in 1871. 

He entered the fashion industry in 1907, with the introduction of one of his most notable achievements, the Delphos gown, inspired largely by Greek sculpture.

He was truly a Renaissance man who made his own photographic paper, bound his own books, and designed his own lamps and furniture.  He created one of the first dimmer switches, invented a boat propeller, and made his own paints, dyes, brushes and machinery.

To Read and see more of this mans incredible talent look at the great Fortuny website,

The New collection by L'Objet will be intoduced  at Bergdorf and Goodman and Neiman Marcus from September.

http://www.fortuny.com/

Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier

This is the book of the year! Published by Rizzoli Dior Couture photographed by Patrick Demarchelier what a perfect collaboration. These are just a few pictures that have been released. The text is written by Ingrid Sischy ex editor-in-chief of Interview Magazine and International Editor to Vanity Fair's European editions.

Hundreds of portraits in incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior Haute Couture designed by Dior ,Yves Saint Laurent , Marc Bohan and John Galliano. Shot all over the world with some of the greatest models.

Fashion History that should be on everyone's coffee tables , a perfect Christmas gift! C'est Magnifique

Order from Amazon

www.demarchelier.net

Computer Meltdown

The Computer Says NO!

Borrowing someone's tiny laptop, so all my new posts have been delayed. In the meantime  I am posting these retro Ads to amuse myself until am back up and running.

Can't remember where I found the pictures but will update when  I find the credits.

Uxua Casa Hotel

Last April my brother got married in Sao Paulo to my lovely Brazilian sister in-law. Thanks to this wonderful union, we got a chance to come to beautiful Trancoso and stay at the incredible Uxua Casa Hotel where my brother and his wife got engaged.

This is not your average hotel, its an Oasis of Tropical Splendor, little casas dotted around the grounds and out on the Quadrado, Tancoso's 16th Century town green.The attention to detail is heavenly, everything is made by local artisans, the staff are warm, friendly and happy. We had most of the hotel to ourselves so it felt as we were all living there, it has such a magical and seducing quality and none of us wanted leave.

Uxua is a labor of love and you feel it, an unforgettable experience and I hope to return very soon.

All pictures via Uxua except picture 11 which is taken by me on Uxua beach.

The website is also fantastic, am sure you will be seduced,

www.uxua.com