Laurence Bénaïm

Christian Dior - Christian Bérard chronicles the profound friendship that blossomed between Christian Dior and Christian Bérard at the end of the 1920s. Their relationship was nurtured by shared interests and a remarkable synergy. Christian Dior is renowned for his architectural approach as a couturier, reshaping the silhouette of women for generations. In contrast, Christian Bérard was a versatile artist—painter,...

Cognac hails from a unique terroir in the Charentes region of France, where the elixir's blend of tradition and voluptuousness has been rhythmed by the seasons for centuries. This handsome volume invites aficionados of fine spirits on a year-long journey into Hennessy's realm, guided by lifestyle journalist Laurence Benaïm's impressions on the singularity of the landscape, the temperament of its...