Darlings, we continue our Empress Eugenie spotlight by whisking you away on a grand tour of Empress Eugénie's sumptuous residences and her exquisite influence on the decorative arts!
Picture this: It's the height of the Second Empire, and our Adventuress is not just any empress - she's the arbiter of taste, the queen of style, the embodiment of 19th-century chic! Her influence on the decorative arts was so profound, that it would make Marie Antoinette's ghost weep with envy.
Read MorePicture this: It's 1854, and Paris is positively buzzing with the rustle of silk and the salacious whispers of court gossip. Our heroine, the ravishing Spanish-born Eugénie, has just pulled off the social coup of the century - marrying Emperor Napoleon III himself!
But what's a newly minted empress to do with a wardrobe that could clothe a small army and no proper way to transport it? Enter our dashing young malletier, Louis Vuitton.Back in 1854, when Vuitton first established himself as a malletier (trunk-maker) on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, he was charged not only with crafting the Empress's luggage but with filling it too....This week on HIGH SOCIETEA X THE CURIO AESTHETE
Read MoreIn his work "The Principle of Ornament," James Ward explores the importance of ornamentation in design, defining it as the addition of forms or colors to enhance the beauty of an object or surface without changing its fundamental shape or essence. This week on The Curio Aesthete, we are introducing a new segment dedicated to ornamentation and discussing how the Louis Vuitton Monogram embodies Ward's ideas about ornamentation. The Monogram enriches Louis Vuitton products' surfaces while maintaining their original form and identity, adding a touch of beauty and brand recognition.
Read MoreThe LV DREAM exhibit was a spectacular journey through 160 years of Louis Vuitton's creative genius. It offered a mesmerizing exploration of the Maison's artistic collaborations and innovative evolution. Set in the historic La Belle Jardinière building in central Paris, this immersive exhibition takes visitors on a captivating journey through nine themed rooms, each offering a unique perspective on the brand's rich history and contemporary relevance.
Read MoreJourney through time & discover how these exquisite travel companions evolved from 14th-century France to become the pinnacle of luxury on-the-go. From practical essentials to bespoke creations, explore the fascinating history of these compact marvels that preceded modern vanity cases. Indulge your curiosity and aesthetic senses as we reveal the intricate details of these refined objets d'art.
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