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Louise Kissa

Louise Kissa is New Europe's fashion editor.

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Far Eastern impressions
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Posted May 20, 2012

The Kobe City Museum displays a rare map of the world that dates back to 1695. Copied from a Dutch original by a Japanese artist, it shows the four continents, Europe, America, Asia and Africa, surrounded by illustrations of people in traditional costumes.

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Fan mail
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Posted May 13, 2012

At a time when it could be compromising for a lady to thoughtlessly blink in church, fans, like gloves, were ‘mobile communication’ accessories, using coded language for secret messages and intricate erotic play: a fan carried in...

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Fleur bleue : Spring/Summer 2012 Trends
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Posted May 6, 2012

Flora is back on trendsetters’ moodboards this spring as ladies are tempted to rediscover their romantic and sentimental ‘fleur bleue’ nature. This trend will follow through to next fall, taking an even more Fine Art turn...

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Conceptual collectibles
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Posted April 22, 2012

With over forty years of existence, Video Art has earned its place in Art History, museums, private collections and specialized galleries.

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Imperial Easter
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Posted April 8, 2012

Gustav Fabergé, a descendant of a French Huguenot family, fou­nded his jewelry firm in St. Petersburg, capital of Imperial Russia in 1842.

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