Collectible Couture
Haute couture is a french term for “high sewing”, “high dressmaking” or “high fashion”. Meaning it is the creation of exclusive custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind clothing. Haute couture also refers to fashion that is made by hand from start to finish. It is usually made from very expensive fabric and sewn by the most experienced seamstress with great […]
Tips to spot fake Louis Vuitton
How to Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Some tips to tell the difference between authentic vs counterfeit. Counterfeit designer items are a $461 billions dollar industry. Many counterfeit items are purchased with the buyer well aware they are getting a copy-cat, but there are transactions where fake products are being passed off as authentic. Knowing a few things […]
YSL designer items
The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge. In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular. One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]
Daum art glass is more valuable than ever.
We know all about Daum art glass. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded by Jean Daum in 1878. Daum’s sons, Auguste and Antonin were inspired by the Art Nouveau period which is a common thread in all their pieces throught the years. Daum is also the only commercial manufacturer that used […]
Boucheron Jewelry
Boucheron Fine Jewelry Interesting facts about Boucheron: – In 1983 the location for Boucheron’s first store in Paris was selected because it was the sunniest corner location. Boucheron believed that his diamonds would sparkle even greater with the bright sun, and he was surely correct. – Boucheron was always a family owned business until Gucci […]
Rainbow Rolex
The Rainbow Rolex Talk about Bing! There aren’t too many watches like these that is certain, but that is likely why everyone is scrambling to buy and sell them. Rolex rolled out this bold new look and it instantly became the “must have item” to Hollywood, rock stars, socialites, as well as the most high […]
Azzedine Alaïa Fashion
The King of Cling Azzedine Alaïa Fashion Along with Chanel, Escada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Versace, and alike, we often find designer items from Azzedine Alaia at our Austin estate sales. Oddly his designs from the 1990’s can fetch more than his new items due to their rare nature in both design and lack of availability. […]
Tiffany Lamps and values
Tiffany Lamps Consign, auction, public or private sale Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany started the Tiffany Lamp company rather than joining the family’s famous jewelry business. Louis then became on of the most significant artists during the period of Art Nouveau. Louis opened “Tiffany Studios”, and his early, […]
Jewelry by FRED
Jewelry by Fred pearls, diamonds, and colored stones. Fred Samuel, born in Argentina, was born into the business of precious stones. His passion from the start was for pearls and quickly became recognized as an expert in the field. Fred worked with the finest quality pearls, and was specifically intriqued with those with a pink […]
Stunning Maarten Vrolijk Art Glass
maarten vrolijk I realize that everyone has their own style and taste, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think you’d be hard pressed to ever find anyone who was not impressed with the beauty found in the glass work of these stunning one-of-a-kind pieces by Netherlands artist Maarten Vrolijk Arrow-home […]
