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.
This season Swarovski supported designers, Jason Wu, Creatures of the Wind, Tome, and Jeremy Scott, showcasing stunning Spring/Summer 2018 collections featuring nearly 2.2 million Swarovski crystals during New York Fashion Week. For the first time, designers Creatures of the Wind and Tome, had the opportunity to experiment with sustainable crystal joblots as they incorporated it … Read more
The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona, the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever, sells for $53 million. Diamonds’ artisans will now unlock the hidden radiance of the world’s most magnificent gem. Formed over 2.5 billion years ago, this extraordinary stone survived a miraculous journey to the surface, discovered at the Lucara Karowe mine in Botswana. Lucara Diamond Corp. … Read more
The Parisian watchmakers from Bell & Ross pay homage to the Bellytanker vintage racecar. Speed provides the one genuinely modern pleasure. Originating in the forties and fifties, the term “Bellytank” initially referred to the emergency drop tank fitted in the belly of fighter planes. “Bellytanker” is now mainly used for the high-speed race cars manufactured … Read more
Animal rights charity Peta is best known for its naked anti-fur stunts, but these days it is more worried about wool. Co-founder Ingrid Newkirk explains why shearing is sheer cruelty
Collection, called Queen of Hearts, mixes 90s black corsets and Italian resort style with witty touches
From her Burberry mac to Givenchy dress, the actor’s private possessions go on show in London before largest-ever auction