You have traditional, serious wood furniture that could be used to describe everything from Colonial style to Federal to ...

People had long been fascinated by the exotic nature of luxury products, such as porcelain, silk and lacquerware, that had been flowing into Europe from East Asia since the early 16th century. These ...

The Mexican ska-rock band arrived in Ciudad Neza, one of the most populous municipalities in the world, to celebrate their 30 years career. By Natalia Cano Panteón Rococó returned on Saturday (May 30) ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Fashion is having another retro renaissance, and it draws from an era well before ...

Doomed to be thrust from power by the onrushing forces of history, the aristocracy of 18th century Europe elected to live out its autumn in a sort of perpetual costume party. It was an age of ...

Thrift stores are filled to the brim with treasured antique items perfect for adding depth and character to your home. From vintage tea sets to wooden tables, there are so many one-of-a-kind pieces ...

Every beachcomber knows that sea shells are beautiful, yet few know they are so beautiful that once their shape inspired a style that spread across half of Europe. During the 18th century, painters, ...

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Born in Norwich, England, Flora Yukhnovich did not have much exposure to fine art as a child. The 35-year-old artist tells Vogue, however, that she was “absolutely obsessed with making.” “Every time I ...

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From its ostentatious decor to its heavenly painted ceilings, dream homes don’t get much dreamier than Versailles Palace – the former home of the French monarchy which sits just on the edge of Paris.