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Known for her gorgeous gowns and sky-high heels, Georgian-born, French pianist Khatia Buniatishvili is a rock star in the classical music world, having performed internationally since age 10. With her sixth solo album, “Mozart,” coming out Oct. 25 on Sony Classical, the 37-year-old has played Chopin, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff everywhere from NYC’s Carnegie Hall to LA’s Hollywood Bowl — not to mention Paris, Milan, Dubai and Seoul.

Her captivating performances reach nearly 1.2 million listeners per month on Spotify, while Coldplay’s Chris Martin is both a fan and collaborator. With hundreds of stunning performance frocks, it’s no surprise that Buniatishvili has been called “the world’s most glamorous pianist.” The Cartier global ambassador, who recently wore a billowing black Anouki gown for the opening of the Venice Film Festival, considers Coco Chanel her biggest wardrobe muse.

She especially loves the designer’s famous quote: “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” To that end, here are a few of the keepsake jewels, signature scents and timeless tunes that keep the virtuoso pitch-perfect.

FAVORITE BAG: Dior Book Tote

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“I got a bag similar to this one as a birthday present. It was the limited-edition Le Feu bag. I was touched.”

FAVORITE TABLEWARE: Cartier Panthère de Cartier Porcelain Cups

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“Drinking from these feels like being part of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ — deliciously full of fantasy.”

FAVORITE WRIST CANDY: Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch

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“Growing up in the ’90s in [the country] Georgia, with no electricity, lack of water, chaos and criminality on the streets, the luxury world seemed like a fairy-tale far from reality. Today, being an ambassador of Cartier is an everyday reminder to me not to forget where I am from and what my family and I have lived, but also a reminder to other girls and boys that dreams are realizable.”

FAVORITE INFUSION: Mariage Frères Marco Polo Tea

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“If you like to travel, especially around Asia, you will like this [black tea with a fragrant blend of Chinese and Tibetan flowers, a touch of strawberry and a hint of cocoa].”

FAVORITE COSMETICS: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

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“It’s wonderful for everyday — and the stage — because it’s enduring and gives me confidence.”

FAVORITE BAND: Cartier Trinity Ring

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“A material symbol of love, friendship and loyalty — values that bring harmony in mayhem.”

FAVORITE NOTEBOOK: Paperblanks Kara-ori Pink Journal

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“Whenever I want to start my life from a new page, I buy one of Paperblanks’ notebooks.”

FAVORITE FRAGRANCE: Chanel Nº5 Eau de Parfum

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“Timeless. And, like a fragrance chameleon, it smells differently on different people.”

FAVORITE PUMPS: Viv’ Choc Platform Sandals

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“This is the shoe designer I wear on stage right now. These are high heels but comfortable, which is important for using the pedal during performances.”

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