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Two illustrators reflect on the art as machine-made imagery becomes part of the design process.  Fashion illustration has never simply been about recording clothing. Before photography, it was the main way fashion designers communicated ideas and how the public encountered new styles of dress, through early printed journals in 17th-century France and England. But photography…

Named Best of Show at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, this 1937 Delage will be offered through RM Sotheby’s in August. Named Best of Show at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, this 1937 Delage will be offered through RM Sotheby’s in August.

We talked to antiquarian horologist Richard Newman on the legacy of these timepieces. We talked to antiquarian horologist Richard Newman on the legacy of these timepieces.

As Louis Roederer celebrates its 250th anniversary, Alice Lascelles explores the history and innovation behind its enduring success.  Every year, one of the wine magazines publishes a league of ‘Most Admired Champagne Brands,’ based on a poll of several hundred buyers, merchants, masters of wine, sommeliers, and drinks writers (including me). For the last seven years, the top spot has been taken by Louis Roederer – the family-owned…

The cyclists can tackle the mountain passes; you’ll have a reservation waiting at the top. 

Collectors have long battled over Bordeaux, whisky, and Cognac. Now, a record-breaking Clase Azul sale suggests tequila could be the next spirit to argue over at the auction house.  Tequila has spent the past decade going from dorm room party staple to status symbol. As it has climbed the ranks to be the beverage of…

The once-ordinary piece has been elevated to a subtle collectors’ item. 

The surprising figure was driven by European consumers. The surprising figure was driven by European consumers.

The «Grey’s Anatomy» alum and her musician husband Josh Kelley are downsizing after almost two decades at their sprawling home near Park City. The «Grey’s Anatomy» alum and her musician husband Josh Kelley are downsizing after almost two decades at their sprawling home near Park City.

The purchase of the 188-year-old family atelier is more than a simple succession plan.  Fresh from a very flush year for Chanel – in which free cash flow climbed 44 percent and more than $700m was spent acquiring specialist makers and suppliers – the French maison has found another home for its increasingly deep pockets. …