Elegance Not Arrogance

Guile behind the glitter

Is exhibitions hosted by luxury labels just another way to promote fashion accessories high end? Gan Tian wades into a controversy that is raging.

Jonathan Jones, who writes about art for The Guardian, published a blog in May, entitled "Why the kitchen or sewing can never equal great art?" "The food is to be swallowed and clothing should be worn, "he said. But some fashion brands, particularly luxury homes, it seems, disagree. They believe that their products are nothing less than works of art. Just days after Jones published his blog, Louis Vuitton announced the opening of its exhibition Voyages at the National Museum of China (NMC), that ran from end-May to end-August.

At the same time, Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin held its first-ever exhibition, Treasures of Vacheron Constantin - A Legacy of Watchmaking Since 1755, at the National Museum of Singapore, which featured more than 180 watches.

And now, Italian jeweler Bulgari, is holding its exhibition titled, 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, at the NMC, which will run until Nov 3.

Although these exhibitions stress they "showcase a 150-year history of craftsmanship and innovation", and "illustrate the evolution of the watch-making industry and its advanced craftsmanship from the 18th century", museum-goers can't help wondering if they not just clever marketing.

At the opening ceremony of Vacheron Constantin's exhibition, a Chinese reporter asked the label's CEO Juan Carlos Torres: "Do you think there is now a new trend of luxury brands promoting their products in new markets (like Asia) by holding exhibitions?"

"A good question," Torres said. "But I don't think Vacheron Constantin's exhibition is promotion. It's only the desire to share."

Added Lee Chor Lin, director of the National Museum of Singapore, "The museum is really to connect the history of the people. In this museum, we present Singapore in a huge way. We believe that we can learn history through many things - fashion, photography, film, and food. So why not watches?

A recent Bathroom Arrogance Could be Awe-Inspiring, However not ...

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The transitional vanities however look as bulky as a possible antique vanity, nonetheless it lacks the sort of ornamentations. It really is simpler in look, although not so much like a up to date vanity is. Yet, these women have their unique elegance and if it fits into your bathroom, you can certainly settle with one. Of course, a transitional vanity features a larger cupboard space in comparison to the contemporary style of vanities has and they also are very convenient too.

Quite simply, each method of vanities has some inherent positives and which is the reason all that you choose, choose with care. Today the vanities are created by trained artists and then they will use mixtures of materials for example wood, glass, brass, stainless-steel and stone to bring about a special effect. That is why you are allowed such awe-inspiring vanities for bathrooms at a very cost-reasonable. Moreover, you will find several types with this vanities. Allow me to explain have enough floor space, you can get for wall-hung vanities too. Neither the antique nor the transitional style has such wall-mounted vanities. They may be too bulky for that.

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