When you visit the wine cellars of Moët & Chandon in Épernay, 10 to 30 metres below ground a shiver runs through us. Not only because of the cold, but also because of the rich history of this great champagne house created almost three centuries ago in 1743.
When you roam around those vast limestone cellars that stretch out over 28 kilometres, you begin to think that one of the mazes might lead you to Napoleon Bonaparte sabering champagne with his friend Jean-Rémy Moët after having granted him the Legion of Honour. The emperor liked champagne, but he also liked the boldness and business acumen of the founder’s grandson, Claude Moët. Napoleon would often visit the estate after his campaigns, and the champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial was created in his honour back in 1869.
What can explain 150 years of such tremendous success? It’s all about the perfect balance between three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and local Chardonnay, along with a ble
In the world of art and design, ceramics have been looked down on for quite some time, but mural artist Pascale Girardin has been trying to change that mentality since the beginning of her career. Judging by her projects in a Shanghai hotel, in a Las Vegas restaurant, and in a mythical store in New York, she is now reaping the fruits of her labor.
The language I used 20 years ago is now much more accepted. I said that 2019 was the year of handwork. People are starting to show interest in handwork, especially young people. They are starting to discover that they can do more with their fingers than sliding them across a screen.
Meeting with interior designers is what allowed you to progress and to surpass yourself, correct?
Yes, absolutely! Jean-Pierre Viau was the first one to trust me, and then I got the opportunity to work on small projects with large Toronto firm Yabu Pushelberg, and, eventually, bigger projects
The new Grands Ballets Canadiens season already looks promising, with its new location in the Wilder Espace Danse building, and with the arrival of a new artistic director: Ivan Cavallari. Originally from Italy, this former star Stuttgart ballet dancer, trained at the Scala de Milan and Moscow Bolchoï Ballet schools, lands in Montreal in the hopes of sharing his passion for ballet.
Looking at your journey, you’ve studied in Moscow, worked in Stuttgart, as well as in Perth for the West Australian, and recently, in Mulhouse for the Rhin National Ballet. You seem to have never been scared of trying out new things or working in new places?
I’ve always been very brave! I’ve never stepped down due to fear, that’s a blessing I have. For me, it was important to understand situations in order to better deal with them later. What worries me is deviating towards the unknown. I have never regretted
The new motion picture from director Ridley Scott features four robust signature Hamilton Timepieces.
Biel, September 2015 – Hamilton Watches, known for their leading role in the world of aviation and cinema, as well as their innovative and precise timekeeping expertise, return to the big screen this fall in 20th Century Fox’s epic adventure, The Martian. THEMARTIAN.HAMILTONWATCH.COM
Reliable timekeeping is crucial not only for Hamilton watches but also for the leading character in the film, scientist Mark Watney. (Matt Damon). Every second counts and time means survival, so the obvious timepiece chosen to fit such a challenging role is the military-inspired Hamilton BeLOWZERO. This pitch black Hamilton timepiece is a helpful tool for Watney to pull off his mission in such extreme and dangerous circumstances. It features four octagonal bold screw tops around the watch case and a sporty black rubber strap with a double-holed buckle, ensuring a secure fit on the
