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Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud ~ fragrance reviewVan Cleef & Arpels launched Precious Oud last year; it's part of the Collection Extraordinaire and was created to honor the "legendary ingredient, oud wood." If I had been advising Van Cleef & Arpels on this fragrance, I would have suggested two alternate names for the perfume. Alternate Name...

Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud ~ new fragranceVan Cleef & Arpels has launched Precious Oud, a new addition to 2009′s Collection Extraordinaire. Precious Oud is a tribute to the "legendary ingredient, oud wood", and was developed by perfumer Amandine Marie. The notes include bergamot, pink pepper, incense, jasmine, tuberose, patchouli,...

Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates SpringtimeAs the season of transformation and synesthesia, Spring is one of the major and dearest inspirations to Van Cleef & Arpels. Since the very beginning, Maison VC&A has always treasured a luxuriant Nature and emphasized its magnificent blossoming flowers. To celebrate this time of renewal, Van...

Van Cleef & Arpels to start jewelry school in Paris For more information please visit the L'Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels's website here. Esta é uma ótima notícia para todos os amantes da joalharia, especialmente vinda de uma das maiores casas de joalharia do mundo. A Van Cleef & Arpels anunciou recentemente a abertura da sua escola de joalharia...

"Oiseau Flamboyant" High Jewellery Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels Attention to detail is essential for Van Cleef & Arpels. "Oiseau flamboyant" necklace This High Jewelry necklace, with its flamboyant red hues, features a bird in full flight, spreading its sumptuous wings on a dazzling celestial background. White gold, round diamonds, pink sapphire...

ALERT: Van Cleef & Arpels Price Increase From yesterday's Cartier price increase article, I mentioned that Van Cleef & Arpels may also be increasing their prices in July. Today, I was notified that Van Cleef & Arpels will, in fact, undergo a global price increase starting July 1st. The average increase will be 12%--with certain...

More haute couture reports: Van Cleef & Arpels, Basil Soda Van Cleef & Arpels' latest jewellery can be found here, complete with an interview by Paris editor Lola Saab with Nick Foulkes. Foulkes, as many of you will know, is a well known fashion writer and historian, and his research on some of the 20th century's most extravagant balls was used by...

Van Cleef & Arpels Goes On An Epic Spring Journey& Arpels doesn't really do things half way, if you will. The heritage jewelry house that you may recognize from the glittering necks, wrists and ears of some red carpet mainstays decided to ring in spring with a fête and some deliriously beautiful decorating. Artist Douglas Little...

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar ~ fragrance review Van Cleef & Arpels' "fancy"-fougère Tsar was developed by perfumer Philippe Bousseton, and released in 1989. When I first smelled it long ago, Tsar was "too much" to bear (or wear); today, not many perfumes are too muchfor me, so I decided to give Tsar a re-try. Tsar includes fragrance...

Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels Every single piece looks like an artwork, sculptured with gems! Van Cleef & Arpels will be holding an exhibition next month, showcasing over 250 pieces of jewelry, time pieces, fashion and accessories from the French House. Clip Pivoine, 1937. See! no prongs! The exhibition will be...

Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of No jewelry house seems to understand this like Van Cleef & Arpels. Their recent collection, Bals de Legende, is inspired by the greatest parties in history and spans references from the past over hundred years. It plays on the concepts of enchanting memories, bygone eras, and spectacles that...

ONLY WATCH 2011: Van Cleef & Arpels "From the Earth to the Moon"The "From the Earth to the Moon" watch from Van Cleef & Arpels features a space theme, accented with inlays of jade, agate, meteorite and champlevé-style enamel Inspired by Jules Verne's "Poetic Complication", the watch sports a space capsule which stands for the retrograde minutes. The...

Couture diary: Life is a zip at Van Cleef & Arpels Gaultier! "Set in Style: The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels", an exhibit featuring 300 pieces from the Cleef & Arpels will be on at New York's Cooper Hewitt Museum from Feb. 18 to June 6. Please help us foster a friendly environment by keeping your posts civil and on-point. We reserve...

Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels The exhibition features more than 350 works including jewels, timepieces, fashion accessories, and objets d'art by Van Cleef & Arpels, drawn from numerous private collections, institutions, and the Van Cleef & Arpels' museum collection. The objects are organized by theme (Innovation,...

Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels February 18–June 5, 2011 Cooper-Hewitt Nation Design Museum This exhibition will explore the historical significance of the firm's contributions to jewelry design in the 20th century, including the establishment of Van Cleef & Arpels in New York with the advent of World War II. On view will be more than 350 works including jewels, timepieces, fashion...

Fragrance of the Month: Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire EDP Arpels Cologne Noire EDP on a woman starts off with a peppery zing lace around freshly picked citrus. After about thirty minutes the pepper settles down and the citrus sweetens and cycles through with the bergamot. At the end of the day, the citrus fades down and is smoothed out by warm...

Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum first floor has entirely been dedicated to showcase the sparkle and shine of the jewels, diamonds, precious stones, and golden jewelry, accessories and time-pieces that Van Cleef & Arpels had artistically designed and created during the 20th century. With over 350 pieces of polished art...

Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Spring/ Summer 2011 Ad Campaign Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry Spring/ Summer 2011 ad campaign looks just perfect. The girl is beautiful, the dresses are all black and fit ideally and these are complemented by uber-feminine and cute jewelry pieces. I don't know who the model promoting Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is but she...

Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rose des Neiges Eau de ToiletteThe limited-edition Féerie Rose des Neiges Eau de Toilette by Van Cleef & Arpels ($90) retains all the luxury and elegance of the original Féerie, with a fairy that weaves a connection between Haute Joaillerie and Haute Parfumerie. This time a winter rose with a magical name conveys the...

Heavens Above: Van Cleef & Arpels Unveil Zodiac High Jewelry CollectionFrom September 14th to 23rd at the renowned Biennale des Antiquaires, Van Cleef & Arpelswill bring a celestial sparkle to the dome of Paris' Grand Palais when it unveils a set of unique pieces inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac and which form part of the maison's delicious new high...

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours ~ new perfume Rose Velours was developed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. Additional notes include bergamot, violet leaves, orris absolute, benzoin, ambroxan and cedarwood. Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours can be found now at Harrods in the UK, in 75 ml Eau de Parfum, £126.

Féerie Spring Blossom by Van Cleef & ArpelsJust like the last watch collection it presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Van Cleef & Arpels chose to center its new fragrance for women on the same themes: the imaginary world, enchantment and poetry. Called Féerie Spring Blossom, the fragrance is developed by...

Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry dazzles at the Golden Globes The luxurious jewels designed by Van Cleef & Arpels have always been a firm favourite and this year was no exception. CATHERINE ZETA JONES dazzled in Van Cleef & Arpels 'Majestueux' earrings featuring round, pear-shaped, heart-shaped, emerald-cut, marquise-cut and radiant-cut diamonds set...

Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie Spring Blossom ~ new fragranceCleef & Arpels has launched Féerie Spring Blossom, a new limited edition flanker to 2008′s Féerie. Féerie Spring Blossom follows 2011′s Féerie Rose des Neiges. After Feerie Rose des Neiges comes Feerie Spring Blossom, a poetic and infinitely charming limited edition Eau de Parfum by Van...

A Peek Into Van Cleef & Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef in 1896. The two newly joined families founded their namesake jewelry business in the same year, opening their first flagship store at 22 place Vendome. Stores in ritzy resort towns like Cannes and Monte Carlo followed in subsequent years. Place Vendome, home of the...

Fashion Calendar alert: Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Musuem"Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" February 18 – June 5, 2011. If you are a fan of luxury you'll want to throw this exhibition into your calendar. The world renowned jewelers, Van Cleef & Arpels will be featured in an exhibition at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National...

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense ~ new fragranceVan Cleef & Arpels has launched First Eau de Parfum Intense, a new limited edition variation on their well-known First fragrance for women, originally introduced in 1976: Experience a new facet of the iconic First perfume with the limited edition Van Cleef & Arpels First Intense Eau de...

Van Cleef & Arpels Haute JoaillerieCelebrating the creative daring of one of the world's greatest jewellery maisons is an exhibition hosted by the Arts Décoratifs in Paris showcasing dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels jewels dating back to 1906. Cleverly curated by Jouin Manku the jewels are shown alongside documents and drawings...

Meanwhile at Van Cleef & Arpels, NYC & Arpels Krafla necklace, diamonds and aquamarines (detachable tassel), from the "Journey to the centre of the Earth" Collection. This winter fantasy was inspired by paintings by Caspar David Friedrich, whose work are about nature with a supernatural aspect, which is reflected in many of the...

Van Cleef & Arpels Dinner for LA Dance Project A Stark black-and-gold 'Seductress' crystal-embellished clutch, sparkling Van Cleef & Arpels jewels and Jason Wu black sandals accessorized her look. A very chic centre-parted bun and pink glossy lip provided the finishing touches. Credit: Style.com & Alex J. Berliner/ABImages