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C’est la VIE: November/December 2016

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The Sophisticate

Living a life of sophistication is not always about being the richest or having the most elegant, expensive things, but surrounding oneself with luxury can certainly bring out the glamour in life. This holiday season, share that feeling, experience, and culture with others. Browsing this collection, you may find perfect gifts for those on your list who delight in intellectual pleasures or traveling the world—or perhaps you’ll find a treat for yourself. Enjoy the finer things!


Enchanted Caviar Dish with Spoon from Michael Aram Cest la vie sophisticate 2016

Dish It Out

Enchanted Caviar Dish with Spoon
$400, michaelaram.com


Harcourt 1841 clear crystal decanter cest la vie the sophisticate 2016 curated collection

All Bottled Up

Harcourt 1841 Clear Crystal Decanter
$1,435, baccarat.com


manila bone matte snakeskin boxing gloves cest la vie the sophisticate 2016 curated collection

Meet Your Match

Manila Bone Matte Snakeskin Boxing Gloves
$1,450, elisabethweinstock.com


soap dish confetti crystal clutch bag by judith leiber couture cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Pop the Confetti

Soap Dish Confetti Crystal Clutch Bag by Judith Leiber Couture
$3,695, neimanmarcus.com


joanie platform heels in gold cherry cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Head Over Heels

Joanie Platform in Gold Cherry
£450, harrietwilde.com


Untitled by Michael de Feo painting of Kristin Stewart for Chanel cest la vie the sophisticate

Oh So Coco!

Michael De Feo, Untitled (Kristin Stewart by Mario Testino for Chanel)
$1,800, 1stdibs.com


Elegant Lapiaz Center Table by Boca Do Lobo cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Table of Contents

Lapiaz Center Table
bocadolobo.com


Monocles Brass Bar Cabinet modern furniture cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Shaken, Not Stirred

Monocles Brass Bar Cabinet
delightfull.eu


Beautiful New Antique Crystal and Carrara Marble Table cest la vie soophisticate 2016

Table Manners

New Antique Crystal and Carrara Marble Table
$68,000, baccarat.com


Limited Edition Eye and Lip Palettes featuring Ashley Longshore Art cest la vie sophisticate 2016

Kiss and Makeup

Limited Edition Eye and Lip Palettes featuring Ashley Longshore Art
$65–$125, cledepeaubeaute.com


The Big Book of Chic by Assouline coffee table book cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Chic It Out!

Assouline, The Big Book of Chic
$75, barneys.com


Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice First Edition collection cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Well-Read

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice First Edition
£87,500, peterharrington.co.uk


Betania Armchair modern furniture green chair cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Chairs to Us!

Betania Armchair
delightfull.eu


Belmond Grand Hibernian Train Journeys, Ireland cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Right on Track

Belmond Grand Hibernian Train Journeys, Ireland
belmond.com


Gorgeous interior of the Ritz in Paris cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Ritzy Glitzy

A Stay at the Ritz Paris
ritzparis.com


Gomelsky by Shinola watches diamond watches cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Just a Second

Gomelsky by Shinola Sandstone Dial with 14 Diamonds, $1,000
Gomelsky by Shinola Lapis Dial, $2,300
shinola.com


Vida Wine Gems from Anna Rabinowicz cest la vie the sophisticate 2016 wine accessories

Viva la Vino

Vida Wine Gems
$100, anna-newyork.com


Matheny Suspension FIxtures beautiful brass chandelier cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

As Bold as Brass

Matheny Suspension Fixtures
delightfull.eu


The New York Times 36 Hours World by Taschen books cest la vie sophisticate 2016

World Traveler

Taschen, The New York Times: 36 Hours World
$125, barneys.com


Dionysus Embroidered Shoulder Bag by Gucci luxury handbag cest la vie sophisticate 2016

Fly Me to the Moon

Dionysus Embroidered Shoulder Bag by Gucci
$3,600, neimanmarcus.com


Zaha Hadid Lamellae Ring luxurious jewelry cest la vie the sophisticate 2016

Girl’s Best Friend

Zaha Hadid Lamellae Ring
georgjensen.com


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