Discover the world’s most coveted masterpieces. From fine horology and high jewelry to luxury beauty and bespoke fashion, we curate the artifacts of modern desire.
Patek Philippe Maison Opening in Shanghai A new space to share views and knowledge of fine timepieces opened its doors in Shanghai. Swiss watch company Patek Philippe inaugurated first boutique in Shanghai in 2005, now to be replaced by the first Maison Patek Philippe, and of a second Boutique in Beijing in 2008. Covering an … Read more
Hermes family acquired a 45% stake in luxury Parisian jeweller and medals manufacturer Arthus Bertrand. The company is run by the family for six generations and lives a “revolution” giving for the first time the company reins to a CEO from outside. Actually, Arthus-Bertrand opened its capital to “Guerrand – Hermes“, one of the three … Read more
In 2011, BBC Children in Need launched the Designer Pudsey Collection. This saw 14 designers restyle the charity’s Britain’s best-loved bear. Raising over £50,000, the inaugural Collection caught the attention of the press, fashion world and public alike: going on to be voted one of The Independent’s “Top 15 fashion moments of the year.” The … Read more
Just in time for fall-winter season, Salvatore Ferragamo steps up with modern attitude with a vintage note. Creative Director, Massimiliano Giornetti imagined a Russian Princess embodied by Kate Moss and by precious Astrakhan from the curly, wavy wool of young lambs from Astrakhan. The cloth symbolises the quintessence of the Russian luxuriance military look. SALVATORE … Read more
The Frecce Tricolori Chronomat 44 and the limited edition Breitling and the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian airforce aerobatics team unveiled a new Chronomat 44 bearing the flight team’s livery, along with a limited edition featuring the same design. In 1983, Breitling worked closely with pilots in order to create an authentic aviation chronograph. A year … Read more
Hydro Mechanical Watches HYT’s Hydro-Mechanical Horologists, the creators of the first timepieces ever to combine mechanical and liquid engineering, have turned utopia into reality. The watch has a 65 hour power reserve and manual winding – driving a unique high-tech fluidic module. The idea that led to the H1 was simple and consisted of two … Read more