Posts Tagged: Verdura

Villa Niscemi, home to Fulco di Verdura Looking Back to Move Forward

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Having just immersed ourselves in the dazzling world of Duke Fulco di Verdura, it was fortuitous to learn, via T magazine, that a new luxury edition of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s 1958 novel, “The Leopard” is being published. Including 32 photographs by Giovan Battista Poletto, below, from the set of Visconti’s 1963 film, looking back at the Sicilian setting for this novel offers insight into the early life of the master jeweler that so informed his work.…
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Verdura at 75, Susanna Salk in Betsey Whitney tiara Behind the Scenes Video at Verdura at 75

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
2014 was a big year for Verdura and the iconic jewelry house celebrated in singular style with an unprecedented exhibit last fall. In a beautiful Daniel Romualdez designed space adjacent to their salon, The Power of Style, Verdura at 75, commemorated their landmark anniversary, noting 75 years since Fulco di Verdura opened the doors to his Fifth Avenue boutique.…
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Verdura accessories | leather folding travel alarm clock Verdura Accessories for Affordable Gift Glamour

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Less than 10 days remain to see the wonderful Verdura at 75 exhibit. I encourage any of you within the New York area to make time for this fabulous retrospective. And for those of you unable to visit, I hope to bring you a closer look at this special story very soon.…
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this week in design | verdura brooch A Busy Week in the World of Design

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
As December hit, so have a multitude of events in the world of design. In catching up, let me share a quick peek at what’s been on the agenda in New York City just this week so far. I finally had a chance to stop by Verdura‘s amazing 75th anniversary exhibit, The Power of Style.…
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Verdura 75th Anniversary Collection

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
This fall, the launch of the Verdura 75th Anniversary Collection will celebrate three quarters of a century of the iconic jeweler’s legendary style. Focussing on his early years, owners Ward and Nico Landrigan searched the archives for inspiration that would showcase Fulco di Verdura’s unique and pioneering talents.…
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Holiday Shop Picks | Verdura

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
It’s always a good day when I have a reason to visit Verdura. In their elegant boutique overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park, I had a chance to take a gander at their Mid-Century Master vintage exhibition on view (and of course for sale) through December 27th.…
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New York Style at Verdura

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
At a recent visit to the beautiful Verdura boutique, I had the opportunity to see some highlights from the new holiday collection. Elegant signage to boutique Leading up to their 75th anniversary in 2014, they continue to focus on Fulco di Verdura’s life and inspirations, this fall showcasing the 40’s and 50’s, a golden age when, with backing from Cole Porter and Vincent Astor, he set up shop on Fifth Avenue.…
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Verdura Splendor

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
Only a handful of jewelry companies today can claim a legacy rich in history and design. Verdura is among them and I was lucky enough to attend a holiday party at their chic showroom last week to celebrate their new Hollywoodland Collection and visiting friend Frank Bowling, the Ambassador of the stylish Montage, Beverly Hills.…
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