With Christmas right around the corner, BLOUIN ARTINFO selects nine unique gifts for the balletomane, tip-toeing between dance, fashion, art, design and literature. From scented candles and clutches which draw inspiration from classical ballets, dance quotes and prima ballerinas, to dance-inspired footwear that fits all, craftsmanship, calligraphy and embroidery, hand-in-hand, are sewn together for dance’s sake.Artisan Hugo Matha, inspired by étoile dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, Marie-Agnès Gillot, designs handbags made from organic, natural materials, while Nicolas Ouchenir caligraphs a capsule collection of leather goods exclusively for Exemplaire that read “Dance as if no one’s watching.”Principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, and Instagram fashionista, Maria Kochetkova, launches her fashion line Koche-Kova: a range of t-shirts depicting quotes from her favorite writers, such as the Russian poet and novelist Alexander Pushkin and absurdist writer Daniil Kharms.Jane Pritchard and Caroline Hamilton’s exquisite, illustrated micro-biography of Anna Pavlova, a vivid account of the dancer who would have her cake and name it, too, is a must-have addition to any ballet-bibliophile’s library. Blouin’s selection of Olympia Le-Tan’s limited edition, one-of-a-kind book-clutches, combine her passion for embroidery and literature, and are each inspired by vintage ballet-related books or programs; it’s fashion with a twist of the literate, and just the right size to carry or prop on your bookshelf.Complete your look with charming charms of balletic fairies by jewelery designer Servane Gaxotte, and celebratory footwear by Repetto inspired by jazz slippers in daring multicolors, to impress. New Year Eve’s for the balletomane recalls Cinderella’s hurried rush to Prince Charming and happily-ever-after. A luxurious way to measure time is with a range of scented candles evoking classical ballets by Un Soir à l’Opéra.And for the dance enthusiast whose art collection could use a little élevé, we’ve found the perfect gift: a canvas with embroidered ballerinas by artist Ghada Amer, available to purchase from Phillips.Click Slideshow: Balletomane’s Must-Haves for 2016
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