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Christie’s biannual Luxury Week has arrived, meaning that exquisite jewels, rare handbags and celebrity heirlooms are again up for sale. This week’s auctions feature no shortage of spectacular goods — some of which are rarely seen on the block. Here, a preview of the best items Christie’s has to offer this Luxury Week. Watches Following Andy Warhol’s death, hundreds of high-end timepieces were discovered hidden in the canopy of his four-poster bed, and in a secret compartment at the back of an old filing cabinet. Many have since been put up for auction, but it’s Warhol’s Patek Phillippe 3448 that is currently regarded as the most valuable. Andy Warhol’s Patek Phillippe 3448 The watch is in near perfect condition and features 18-karat gold hardware, as well as moon phases on its face. It was originally auctioned off by Sotheby’s New York in 1988 before it was put up for sale again, fetching more than $300,000 in 2014. Jewelry Among Christie’s “Magnificent” bijoux on the block this week ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Treat yourself? That’s the big question. After the pandemic’s e-commerce boom, big spender expectations for this holiday season began to sour like spoiled eggnog when inflation entered the chat and the labor market softened. For many American consumers, smashing that “add to cart” button on luxury goods can feel more naughty than nice these days. Sure, TikTok users have been swayed by “de-influencing” and there’s a strong sense of fatigue from endless product drops in saturated markets, but can we still feel merry about a quality purchase? While some researchers are quick to focus on the starry-eyed consumer with impulsive shopping habits, other studies have found experiential purchases to have longer lasting rewards. However, consumer psychologist Dr. Cathrine Jansson-Boyd explains there’s no consistency in research regarding substantial happiness and sh...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re looking for some sweet arm candy to sling to a holiday party, Christmas just came a little early. Coachtopia, Coach’s eco-forward subbrand, just released their holiday collection of handbags for 2023 — and they’re oh-so-adorable. The bestselling Wavy Dinky Bag is arriving in new whimsical prints and earthy colorways, along with party-ready itty bitty mini iterations of the signature Dinky style. It’s no secret that shoulder bags have shrunk in recent years, and it makes sense — all you really need for a night of festive fun is your keys, some cash, and a trusty red lipstick. Especially since everything else in your winter wardrobe leans bulky, from your puffer jacket to chunky combat boots, a mini bag allows you to balance proportions, without weighing you down while you’re out on the town. Coachtopia’s fun-size versions of their sustai...

Sam Smith arrived on the red carpet for the Fashion Awards 2023 on Monday in London, donning a head-to-toe black custom Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood ensemble, including a black jacket with silver military buttons and statement shoulder pads and sleeves, paired with a gray undershirt and black miniskirt. Smith accessorized the look with a statement belt and a miniature handbag featuring the Vivienne Westwood Saturn logo, completing the look with black platform block heel boots. For jewelry, they wore earrings from Pragnelli. Sam Smith The pop star was the recipient of this year’s Cultural Innovator Award at the Fashion Awards 2023. The look was just one of Smith’s two Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood looks that night. To receive their award, Smith paid homage to the late Vivienne Westwood, wearing a gown with a cascading train in black silk taffeta and voluminous stole in semi-sheer black tulle and super elevated platform boots in black leather. Sam Smith To create t...

Taylor Swift is continuing to add her spin to team dressing, attending Travis Kelce‘s Kansas City Chiefs game between the Green Bay Packers on Monday in Green Bay, Wisc. wearing a winter-ready red look. Swift was seen in the stands wearing a vibrant red belted teddy coat by Stella McCartney, paired with a black turtleneck and miniskirt. Taylor Swift wearing the Stella McCartney belted teddy coat ($1, 441). Her Louis Vuitton miniskirt featured Eddy leather straps and a wrap detail that coordinated with her over-the-knee Vidaland boots by Stuart Weitzman. Sleeking her blonde tresses back into a bun, the songstress accessorized her look with the Cartier Agrafe Herringbone Twisted necklace. The Louis Vuitton Strap Detail Mini Wrap Skirt ($3,400). Joining the songstress at Monday’s game was Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick. Mahomes put a collegiate-spin on the team’s colors, embracing a Kansas City Chiefs varsity jacket. Swift’s latest game-day l...

Amal Clooney made a festive style statement at “The Boys in the Boat” premiere in London on Monday, opting for black velvet pants set that nodded to the upcoming holiday season. Clooney posed alongside her husband George wearing a one-shoulder corset top with a rounded neckline, paired with black trousers. The activist and lawyer accessorized her all-black look with pointed-toe heels, a footwear signature for her. George and Amal Clooney at the U.K. premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” on Dec. 3 in London. Clooney attended the premiere to support her husband, who is the director of the upcoming film. The couple last coordinated looks at their Clooney Foundation for Justice Albie Awards in September. To that event, which honored five individuals who upheld the morals of justice, Clooney went glamorous in a glittering Versace gown covered in crystals. George and Amal Clooney at the U.K. premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” on Dec. 3 in London. Regarding her style, Clooney often embraces ...

Salma Hayek arrived at Balenciaga’s fall 2024 runway show in Los Angeles on Saturday, channeling Barbiecore inspiration for her accessories. The actress wore a full look from the brand, including a black asymmetric neckline, three-quarter-length sleeve midi dress paired with an hourglass bag, pink pointy-toe pumps and square-frame sunglasses. Salma Hayek Ahead of the show, Hayek was asked by a reporter if that was her Barbie pink, to which she replied “This is my Balenciaga Barbie.” Salma Hayek WWD characterized Balenciaga’s show as a send-up of L.A. wellness culture, with taut and toned models in leggings, shorts, sweats and 10XL sneakers, toting Erewhon bags, cell phones, water bottles and coffee cups as if they’d just been paparazzi snapped coming out of Barry’s Bootcamp. Salma Hayek and husband François-Henri Pinault. The runway show was held on Windsor Street, which has the most direct view of the famous Hollywood sign. Since the summer of 2022 when the trailer for Greta Gerwig’s ...