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Capitalizing On The Catacombes. Morbid Luxury From Philippe Tournaire for S.T. Dupont.




The Catacombes Limited Edition Collections in bronze, and new 2012 Catacombes Black Diamond collection by Philippe Tournaire for S.T.Dupont consist of fountain pens, lighters, cigar cutters, cuff links and ashtrays inspired by the Paris Catacombs and their dual symbolism. The french jeweller has designed these limited editions especially for S.T.Dupont, dedicated to this morbid underground side to architecture.



A little history first: The Catacombs of Paris, created in the late 18th century, refer to an underground ossuary holding the remains of about 6 million people.


above: inscribed sign in the Paris Catacombs reads "Stop, This Is The Empire of Death"

In the beginning of the 10th century, many parish cemeteries became overcrowded because of a rapidly growing population. During the 12th century, the city opened a central burial ground named Saints Innocents Cemetery. But a few centuries later the cemetery became saturated and sanitary conditions were absolutely unbearable.

The idea to use empty undergrounds on the outskirts of the city was launched in the late 18th century. All the dead were then transferred to the place named Denfert-Rochereau today.



The Catacombes of Paris have been opened to the public since the 19th century. They attracts many visitors, curious to discover the obscure and narrow galleries decorated with bones.



New Catacombes Collection (
Sterling Silver and Black Diamonds)

Following the success of the 2011 release of the S.T. Dupont Catacombs cast in bronze) shown later in this post); Philippe Tournaire will be releasing the series in Sterling Silver embellished with black diamonds. Only ten pieces of each item will be released this Fall 2012. All are cast in solid sterling silver and finished with black diamonds.

Lighter:


Cigar Cutter:


Fountain Pen:



Cuff links:


The Sterling Silver and Black Diamond Catacombes collection can be purchased here

Catacombes Collection (Bronze)
Shaping, engraving, finishing and patinating the Tournaire and St. Dupont collections required no less than 70 hours’ work. The bronze editions are limited to 66 copies per object, a divine, sacred number.

The beautiful cigar ashtray seems to be available only in the bronze:




Lighter:



Cigar Cutter:


Fountain Pen:



Cuff Links:


You can purchase the bronze Catacombes collection here.


Catacombes Guitar /Hard Rock version
The Hard Rock or Guitar version of the Catacombes lighter and fountain pen weremade exclusively for the US and is limited to 31 pieces. Sculpted in bronze and cast in silvertone:




Hard Rock Catacombes fountain pen:



For nearly 140 years, S.T. Dupont has been successfully creating exceptional pieces that have won over the world’s most powerful people, as well as aesthetes and enthusiasts of fine craftsmanship.

For over 40 years, artist/jeweller Philippe Tournaire has been creating pieces that combine architecture and high end jewellery.

Sin In Linen. Spice up the Bedroom, Bath and Kitchen with Flirty Retro Style Items.





Pin-up girls, tiki, voodoo, hot rod flames, skulls and crossbones, animal prints, sequins, sailor tatts and other fabulous fifties-like iconography are turned into trendy, decorative and functional products for the home at Sin In Linen.


above: Ravens Dream shower curtain, apron, hotpad and mitt and sheet set.

The whimsical and colorful imagery add fun and flirtation to bedding, towels, aprons and more. With retro stylized images and patterns, and a load of glam sequined items, innocent sex appeal are added to bedrooms and bathrooms, making them the perfect choice for Valentine's Day gifts.

Bedding (sheet sets, duvets and blankets):











Please note that Sin In Linen has other bedding available than only those shown here

Kitchen Items (aprons, hot pads and mitts):








Please note that Sin In Linen has more kitchen items available than only those shown here

Bathroom Items (shower curtains and hand towels):








Please note that Sin In Linen has other bathroom items available than only those shown here

Sequined Shower Curtains, Throw Pillows and Blankets:







Shown above are only some of their products, to see them all visit Sin In Linen.

How "Sin In Linen" began:
Sin in Linen is the passion of entrepreneur Sandy Glaze. While searching for bed sheets for her own home she found precious little product to match her adventurous sense of style. Sensing that she was not alone in her quest for self-expression Sandy launched her new soft goods enterprise with her mother, Iris.



Sandy founded Sin in Linen in 2004 to express her desire to bring the culture she lives into consumer home textile products. Sin in Linen pairs evocative designs with traditional linens for bed, bath, kitchen and home décor. Retro styling, rock and roll themes and dreams of seduction are infused into everyday products in hopes that our customers will feel as enthusiastic about their own personal style as they do at Sin in Linen.

Since that first introduction in 2004 Sandy has continued to push the boundaries of home textile design by providing soft goods with her lively style by introducing a full range of retro-style imagery as well as soft textures and designs for bedding, bath and kitchen linens. Sandy and Iris felt the seductive whimsy of the 1940’s and 1950’s pin-up imagery was the perfect place to start.



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