Art Collections as Collateral: The Rise of Art-Backed Loans

The use of art collections as collateral for loans is a rapidly growing sector as the worlds of finance and art converge. There are two main players in this market: specialist lenders and banks. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading specialist lender…

Bold Statements at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Paris Men’s Fashion Week is always an anticipated event, but this year brought unexpected surprises and poignant goodbyes. The Spring-Summer 2025 menswear collections showcased in the City of Light were filled with bold political statements, surprise debuts, and a memorable farewell. Amid…

Pierre Cardin Return to Paris Fashion Week

After being absent from the official Paris Fashion Week schedule for several decades, French label Pierre Cardin made a triumphant return with a nostalgic and eclectic collection that paid homage to its space-age heritage. Models strutted down the runway in a showcase…

Magritte Painting Heads to Paris Auction

The Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte’s work, believed to be a tribute to Vermeer, is among the key items for auction at Sotheby’s “Surrealism and its Legacy” sale in Paris on March 15th. Magritte’s La Leçon de Musique, from a Belgian private…

Shakira and Bizarrap Make History with ‘Music Sessions Vol. 53’

Shakira and Bizarrap’s collaboration, “Music Sessions Vol. 53”, has made history by breaking 14 Guinness World Records. This electrifying electro-pop track, which was released in January, has made the Colombian star and Bizarrap title holders of several records, including the most streamed…

GoldenPass Express: Europe’s Latest Luxury Train Marvel

Switzerland’s GoldenPass Express (GPX) has redefined luxury train travel, offering an unparalleled scenic journey through the Swiss Alps. Launched in December 2022 and fully operational by June 2023, the GPX traces a historic medieval trade route, stretching 115 kilometers from Interlaken to…

Johnny Depp Turns His Artistic Talent into Painting Celebrities

The acclaimed actor earns millions from his celebrity portraits featuring Bob Marley and Heath Ledger. Having long captured the public’s attention with his high-profile film roles, growing musical ventures, and a highly-publicized recent divorce, Johnny Depp is now making headlines for the…

Acclaimed Stylist Law Roach Announces Unexpected Retirement

Law Roach, the creative genius behind numerous iconic Hollywood fashion moments, has retired. The renowned stylist revealed the news via Instagram on Tuesday, catching his over 1 million followers off guard. “My Cup is empty… thank you to everyone who’s supported me…

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