In a landmark move for the luxury fashion world, Prada has officially completed the full acquisition of rival Versace from Capri Holdings, according to a statement released on December 2nd. The transaction was valued at around €1.25 billion (approximately $1.4 billion), regarded as a bargain. The deal brings Versace back under Italian ownership after several years under U.S. control. Prada’s decision to acquire Versace is a strategic one. In its statement, the Group described Versace...
For the first time ever, a Portuguese artist has created an artwork for the Château Mouton Rothschild label. Joana Vasconcelos’s “Paraíso” illustrates the 2023 vintage, adding her name to the remarkable list of contemporary artists who have preceded her. Famous for her monumental, joyful installations, Joana Vasconcelos chose the challenge of creating a label-sized artwork. Her drawing centres on a cluster of grapes and illustrates all the elements that come together to create a great...
As well as extensive Country Clothing Halls, an Award-Winning Food Hall, and a vast array of Scottish gifts, the House of Bruar in scenic Perthshire plays host to the largest private gallery in the Scottish Highlands. Focusing on art depicting Scotland’s iconic flora and fauna, as well as a small collection of antique furniture, the Scottish Rural Art Gallery has recently undergone an expansion – we caught up with Gallery Manager Angyleina Deza to find...
The latest issue of Arts & Collections features a stunning cover image of Jude Law by celebrity photographer Helmut Newton, from a new exhibition at the Helmut Newton Foundation. Inside there’s a look at this remarkable exhibition, plus: With its new mobile-friendly digital edition, Arts & Collections reflects the needs of the discerning collector. Arts & Collections has a broad readership of connoisseurs and collectors who seek to enrich their lives through art, culture, fashion,...
Art Monte-Carlo will return next spring with new dates, an enriched format, and a renewed artistic vision as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Anticipating its 2026 edition, the fair unveils a radical transformation that expands its distinctive identity and reaffirms its ambition to stand among Europe’s leading art fairs. Central to this evolution is the introduction of Salon Art Monte-Carlo – a newly curated section conceived and curated by architect and curator Stefano Rabolli Pansera,...
Nakagawa, one of Japan’s most revered custodians of traditional heritage craft since 1716, will bring its centuries-old artisanal culture to London this winter with a special series of workshops and Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremonies taking place from 29th November to 7th December 2025. Following the success of its Shoreditch pop-up store earlier this year, Nakagawa returns with an intimate programme celebrating the art of Japanese tea-whisk making and the ritual of the Matcha Tea Ceremony,...
Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, Design Mumbai is set to return to Jio World Garden from 26th-29th November 2025. Having cemented its position as a leading international B2B contemporary design event, the show is expanding its reach and reinforcing its commitment to curation, connectivity, and quality in the international design landscape. Gateway Design Mumbai offers a world-class experience of contemporary design, and bridges the gap between Indian and global design communities. Design...
Hot on the heels of a successful fourth edition, FAB Paris – France’s premier fair for art and Antiques – announces its rebranding as Fine Arts Paris, taking its name from one of the two bodies that launched the fair in 2022. The decision to set aside the “Biennale” reference reflects the fair’s confident transition into an annual rendezvous, now firmly anchored at the Grand Palais each September, and opening Paris’s art season. This announcement...
In the quiet town of Girvan, Ayrshire, the Ladyburn Distillery once stood as a bold statement of innovation and ambition. Founded in 1966, Ladyburn was a trailblazer of its era, a modern marvel built within the walls of Girvan grain distillery and dedicated to the craft of single malt Scotch. Yet its existence was fleeting. By 1975, less than a decade later, the stills fell silent and the doors closed. Today, the distillery lives on...
How Armstrong Protects the World’s Most Coveted Collections When a rare Impressionist painting leaves a collector’s private salon bound for an international exhibition, every second matters. The air inside its crate must remain perfectly calibrated, the route pre-approved down to the kilometer, and the handlers must be as steady as surgeons. For Armstrong Fine Art Services, safeguarding such masterpieces isn’t merely logistics; it’s a calling. Founded more than half a century ago, Armstrong Moving and...
