Luxury Watches and Jewelry Reviews and News
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more
In the world of High Jewelry, the most precious asset isn’t just the 10-carat diamond—it’s the hands that set it. Kering has just made a masterstroke in vertical integration by announcing the staged acquisition of the Raselli Franco Group, the “secret weapon” behind some of the most exquisite jewelry on the planet. The Artisan’s Engine … Read more
The Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti is not merely a watch; it is a cultural collision that has successfully re-engineered one of jewelry’s most feminine icons into a predatory, mechanical “Horological Machine.” In the high-octane world of luxury collaborations, this release stands as a masterclass in how to respect heritage while ruthlessly modernizing it. Here is … Read more
Let’s be honest: in the year 2025, if you need to know the time down to the exact nanosecond so you don’t miss your 9:02 AM Zoom call, you look at your phone. Or your smart-fridge. Or the GPS-synced satellite clock beamed directly into your retinas. But if you want to look at your wrist … Read more
In the hallowed halls of Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, the watchmaking world just held up a mirror to its own soul. The 25th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a manifesto. As the “Aiguille d’Or” found its home with Breguet for the Classique Souscription 2025, the message to … Read more
While London’s New Bond Street, Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue command the world’s highest rents, achieving the status of permanent trophy assets, their stability masks an intense dynamism in the next tier of global destinations. The real estate strategy of the world’s most powerful luxury houses is no longer just about … Read more