Lili Göksenin

1 month ago | sothebys.com | Lili Göksenin

When we think of an auction house, we think of, well, auctions. That is, until last fall, when Sotheby’s Paris opened its new headquarters at 83 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Located on the first floor of this enchanting structure, Sotheby’s Salon offers a finely curated selection of jewelry, handbags, watches and objects of design, making it a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Lili Göksenin

By Lili Göksenin / Photographs by Elizabeth Coetzee/WSJ March 14, 2025 11:00 am ETEight years ago, Balenciaga introduced the world to the Triple S sneaker. Anchored by a bulbous sole faintly resembling a living organism, it represented a new sneaker extreme—and set a new standard. Similar hefty “dad” shoes like the New Balance 530 and the Hoka Clifton 9 became the casual footwear of choice for everyone from fashion editors to finance guys. With sneakers, you had your pick: chunky or…chunkier.

Dec 10, 2024 | sothebys.com | Lili Göksenin

Looking to get your hands on the Swiss luxury brand’s classic sportswatch? Sotheby’s Watch Specialist Vincent Brasesco shares some insider tips. Audemars Piguet has been making watches since 1875, but it was in 1972 that they introduced what would come to be their most iconic and best-selling: the AP Royal Oak. Originally designed by arguably the best watch designer of all time, Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak was the first stainless steel luxury sportswatch featuring an integrated bracelet.

Dec 10, 2024 | sothebys.com | Lili Göksenin

Sotheby’s Watch Specialist Vincent Brasesco gives some insider knowledge on how to acquire the luxury Swiss watch at auction. So you’re ready to dive into collecting one of the most beloved watch brands on Earth. Congratulations! Patek Phillipe, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, was founded in 1839, and horologists and collectors have snapped up their limited releases ever since.

Dec 1, 2024 | sothebys.com | Lili Göksenin

Some fashion houses are such an ingrained part of the global fashion consciousness season after season that it feels as though they have simply always existed. Yves Saint Laurent, aka YSL, aka SAINT LAURENT, is one of those brands. Founded in 1961, the French maison is both an elder statesman of style and yet relatively young in age (by comparison both Louis Vuitton and Hermès came to life in the mid-1800s while Chanel is 50 years YSL’s senior).