Pierre Berge, Yves’s Life Partner, Auctions His Private Library

October 28, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Pierre Berge, the life partner of legendary Yves Saint Laurent, and the financial mind behind the YSL empire, decided to auction his private library – a collection of some of the most valuable books starting the 15th century to modern day. Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, James Joyce, the first edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island dating back to 1883 – are just some from a collection of 1000 manuscripts and books that the art passionate collector will have […]

Categories: fashion, people • Tags: Auction, Edgar Allan Poe, Pierre Bergé, yves saint laurent

Hélène Rochas’ Jewelry On Sale At Christie’s Auction House In Geneva

November 12, 2013 by Raluca Stoica

Featuring stunning pieces from René Boivin and Van Cleef & Arpels, Hélène Rochas’ jewelry collection went on sale at Christie’s auction house in Geneva, today, on November 12. Whether it’s her Haussmann apartment or her collections of dresses and jewelry, every time a snippet of Hélène Rochas‘ life pops up on sale, we’re taken right back to the golden age of café culture and the style icon’s heyday. On November 12 the businesswoman’s jewelry collection, including bracelets, earrings and Van Cleef & […]

Categories: accessories, people • Tags: Arpels Van Cleef, Auction, celebrities, Diamond, Geneva, helene rochas, Jewellery, jewelry, luxury