10 Things We Love

Celebrated pieces present themselves in fresh interpretations of classics, exquisite detail and intelligent designs.

Discover our curated edit of 10 things we love for the month of August.

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10 things we love

4. The New Contemporary

Staged at the 16th century fairy-tale castle Château de Chenonceau, Virginie Viard’s Métiers d’art collection overflowed with gothic references from the famed castle. Imbued with romanticism and a modern renaissance spirit, this ethos was not lost on the accessories. The burgundy shopping bag offers a clever play on layering, texture and proportion; its richness heightened even further by the juxtaposition of gleaming gold against the textured backdrop of braided velvet.

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