The go-to perfume houses for something different

These rich, hypnotic scents are statements in precious fragrance bottles. Pair these fragrances with your favourite evening looks for a dream duo. Frederic Malle “Monsieur” Parfum (£120.00 – £170.00) Monsieur perfume created by Bruno Jovanovic, is a mystical reimagination of patchouli. Top notes: Tangerine, rum Middle notes: Patchouli, cedar, incense, amber Base notes: Vanilla, musk … Read more

La Prairie’s textures: science or art?

La Prairie partners with the renowned ArBasel art fair slated for June 15-18, 2017 in Basel. In 2017, Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie will partner with Art Basel, the world’s leading art platform, in a first-of-its-kind partnership. La Prairie will be present in Art Basel’s Collectors Lounge throughout the duration of the fair, where … Read more

V&A hoping for another fashion blockbuster with Balenciaga show

Museum aims to capitalise on label’s current buzz with celebration of original designer’s ‘uncompromising creativity’

Tom Ford to launch a line of Swiss-Made watches

Tom Ford And Shinola Announce Swiss-Made Wristwatches range. Tom Ford and Bedrock Manufacturing began a foray into the high-end side of watchmaking. Fashion designer and former creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent will design, manufacture and distribute the collection of Swiss-made watches together with Bedrock Manufacturing’s founder Tom Kartsotis. Kartsotis’ private equity firm’s … Read more

Bovet Fleurier 1822 Virtuoso VIII – a 10-day flying tourbillon big date

“What timepiece could be better suited to celebrating the 195th anniversary of BOVET than a Big Date Tourbillon?” asks Bovet 1822 watchmaking manufacture. With three major new timepieces, Bovet sets its course on a successful 2017. What they have in common is Bovet’s main concern : exceptional quality. Virtuoso VIII, Récital 19 Miss Dimier and … Read more

Piaget and Mandarin Oriental launch Piaget Rose Stay

In true Piaget style, a new High Jewellery cuff watch was introduced at SIHH 2017. Artist Sara Bran worked on pink gold like lace around an oval-shaped white opal dial at the centre. The gold lacework, beautifully enhanced by incredibly fine engraved leaf motifs, engages in a fascinating aesthetic dialogue with the prong-set marquise-cut or … Read more