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Inside the 10th anniversary Butterfly Ball: A conversation with creative director Billy Folchetti
Speaking to Cassandra Tanti, Creative Director Billy Folchetti reveals how he is shaking up Monaco’s glittering Butterfly Ball with immersive surprises, sleek design and a fresh take on luxury.
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Garden works delayed
The reopening of Monaco’s popular Jardin Exotique has been delayed until 2022, it has been announced.
Interview: Gallerist Adriano Ribolzi
From establishing Monaco’s first international gallery to the “golden era” of the 70s and 80s, Adriano Ribolzi shares his story with Monaco Life on the 100th anniversary of Maison Ribolzi.
16th Century painting finds place of honour
The newly restored ‘Virgin with the Rosary’, a 16th Century oil on canvas Italian school-style painting, has found its new home on a wall of the Cathedral of Monaco.
Interview: Acclaimed costume designer Paul Tazewell
Princess Grace Foundation-USA’s CEO Brisa Trinchero catches up with Paul Tazewell about the intricacies of theatre design, his favourite Grace Kelly looks, and what’s to come next.
Exclusive: Inside Prince Albert’s extravagant fundraising gala
Monaco Life goes behind the scenes of the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health to discover what it takes to put together the largest, most spectacular fundraising event in the Principality.
The story behind the closure of the Hôtel Métropole
The Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo has closed its gilded doors. But the luxurious hideaway has not fallen because of Covid. In fact, it will awaken even more spectacular than before.
