John Lewis

Jun 13, 2024 | sothebys.com | Gemma Champ |John Lewis

Few jewelry brands are as steeped in artistry and history as Van Cleef & Arpels. So, what are its most iconic necklace designs, and how can you buy one? A Short History of Van Cleef and Arpels From the moment the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique opened on Place Vendôme, in 1896, the Parisian maison attracted the best of society with a blend of exceptional gemstones, ingenious techniques, and magical design.

Feb 2, 2024 | sothebys.com | Gemma Champ |John Lewis

As Sotheby’s Dubai office teams up with local fashion brand Mrs Keepa for an exciting, one-off collaboration highlighting the independent label’s debut couture line, its co-founder and creative heart Mariam Yehia talks to Sotheby’s about her brand’s origins, commitment to sustainable practises and timeless designs - and where that unusual name really comes from.

Nov 3, 2023 | sothebys.com | Gemma Champ |John Lewis

When a collection of beautiful and historic jewels has been hidden in a bank vault for nearly 80 years, their re-entry into high society is something to celebrate. To this end, Andres White Correal, Sotheby’s Senior Director, Deputy Chairman, Jewellery EMEA and Head of Noble Jewels, recently hosted an intimate dinner for 62, in a magnificently-restored Parisian residence, the Hôtel de Duc de Gevres. And the occasion?

Sep 22, 2023 | sothebys.com | Gemma Champ |John Lewis

She worked with Vreeland, argued with Klein and Lagerfeld, and turned down Coco Chanel's offer of a job before revitalizing the House following Chanel's death in the 1970s by reinventing its accessories and jewellery. Sotheby's remembers the iconic editor, designer and stylist Frances Patiky Stein who blazed her way through 1970s and 1980s New York. Coco Chanel is back in the spotlight.

May 26, 2023 | houzz.co.uk | Victoria Harrison |John Lewis |J M Interiors |Plain English

It’s a link to our pastWhen it comes to modern colour palettes, many UK kitchen companies look to the past for inspiration, in particular the Georgian era, when kitchen cabinets and walls were typically painted a muted shade of grey or blue. “When the Georgians first adopted this style of painted furniture, they typically favoured ‘cake icing’ colours,” Anthony Earle says. “Think duck-egg blues, pale pinks and greens, which were easier to produce at the time.