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ACTION: Accessories Grandiose Gems RETAIL: MAUBOUSSIN Not content to make its ﬁ rst American outpost like every other luxury store, French jeweler Mauboussin created an entire experience for its ﬁve-ﬂoor New York boutique on Madison Avenue. The result is a world of whimsy, where black sandpapered walls oﬀ set the ﬁ rst ﬂoor’s candy-colored gems, and the third ﬂoor bridal jewels are presented in a room with tulle ceiling ﬁ xtures and silk and lace walls. The addition of a cut glass wall that runs the entire length of the ﬁrst three ﬂoors leaves visitors feeling as if they just fell down the rabbit hole. The more traditional looking fourth ﬂoor oﬀers the store’s biggest surprise, a salon de gourmandize where guests can enjoy pastries and chocolates between ogling the lavish wares below. Finally, a VIP salon on the top ﬂoor will host monthly dinners for the store’s valued customers, prepared by renowned Parisian chef Yannick Alléno. All this, and the store’s brownstone feel, should make a racting customers no problem – ge ing them to leave is another question. — CTS SEBASTIA AN BREMER NECKL ACE PHOTOGR APHED BY DOROTHY HONG HEARD HA YOU VE THAT CHEF KATSUYA UECHI WILL OPEN KATSUYA DOWNTOWN, DESIGNED BY PHILIPPE STARCK, IN LOS ANGELES THIS MONTH? ? Dream Weaver JEWELRY: SEBASTIAAN BREMER Dutch artist Sebastiaan Bremer has impressed global audiences with his ethereal works, and this autumn he will amaze once more with his new jewelry. The dreamlike ambiance of his photography-based imagery has won over many members of the art world, including photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Though his focus is in visual art, Bremer is no stranger to the other artistic realms. In the past he has published two books, Avila and Monkey Brain, curated international group exhibitions, and even dabbled in set design. Bremer’s latest excursion in jewelry design is a collaboration with New York-based Brazilian jeweler Mortiz Glik. The pendant, titled Diamond Night, features a laser-etched landscape in white gold backed with black onyx and diamond adornments protected by sapphire glass. The landscape is inspired by an etching of fellow Dutch artist, Rembrandt, which eerily resembles a lakeside view of Bremer’s vacation house from childhood. With its intricate design, meticulous construction, and consideration of personal and Dutch history, this accessory manifests Bremer’s distinctive style. Limited edition pendant is priced at $4,500, available at Karen LaGa a Editions in New York.—ELISABETH HASS

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CITY - Issue 61 Contents Our Friends Action Wanted City Moment Luscious Life Fast Food Inrogue Temporary Contemporary Diary Savania Davies-Keller & Roberto Crivello Pamela Love Sung-Joo Kim Jerome Berard Destination Dealerships Overly Opulent Inside Out Like a Clock in the Heart Qatar’s Crown Jewel BLING Urge to Splurge Just a Splash Luxe Life Solitaire Equus Where to Buy It Cityscape

CITY - Issue 61

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