Working with The MET for its Masterpiece on the Wrist program, Vacheron Constantin interprets this Winslow Homer Northeaster painting on a watch dial. Sometimes being in a world-class museum, surrounded by some of the best paintings and sculptures in history, can be somewhat overwhelming. For Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest continually operating watch brand, the […]
Despite torrential rain over most of the test, the Shelby GT 500 proved itself a ferocious, great-looking machine. Any ride’s a sweet ride when it’s a warm, dry summer day and the open road ahead is traffic-free. My 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test, however, took place on a relentlessly soggy 3-day weekend, during which […]
As head of TAG Heuer globally now, Julien Tornare shares his thoughts about the future of the brand and what changes he plans to implement. Recently, the LVMH Group announced changes in ranks for some of its brand’s leaders. LVMH Watches & Jewelry Division announced that the 29-year-old Frédéric Arnault, most recently CEO of TAG […]
Several top news agencies on Sunday retracted a photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, issued by Kensington Palace after flagging concerns about the image being manipulated, amid ongoing speculation and rumours about the health and whereabouts of the British royal. Key facts Contra PA Media, the U.K.’s top news agency and a key source […]
The 96th Academy Award Show is here, and all of film’s brightest have hit the red carpet looking their best. Clocks sprang forward on Sunday and Hollywood moved the start time of the 96th Academy Awards an hour earlier—which means that Oppenheimer’s much-anticipated day in the sun could occur while the sun is actually still […]
State of Craft, the design studio behind The Shard Residence in London and Sydney’s One Circular Quay, has revealed new renders of its 120-metre world cruising zero carbon superyacht concept. After launching renders of its world-first superyacht concept, MAKO, in 2022, State of Craft, founded by architect and interior designer, Daniel Goldberg, has unveiled three […]
The Arcadia Droptail emerges as Rolls-Royce’s third Coachbuild Droptail commission, a series renowned for its exclusivity and the unparalleled opportunity it offers clients to embed their personal narratives and aesthetic preferences into their vehicles. The Arcadia Droptail in particular, draws its inspiration from the idyllic concept of Arcadia, often referred to as ‘Heaven on Earth,’ […]
Sotheby’s New York will hold an auction focused on signed jewels titled, “From the Vault Exceptional Signed Jewels” on March 7 in New York. It’s part of the auction house’s “Luxury Week” series of sales highlighting fine watches, wines, whiskies, handbags and accessories, and of course jewels. The Sotheby’s jewellery sale of more than 220 […]
Omega has sold 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases in a dedicated Sotheby’s online auction for a total of CHF 534,670 (AUD$935,763), with all proceeds going to the Swiss watch brand’s long-term partner, Orbis International. The online auction was held February 12 – 24, managed by the auction house’s Geneva staff. Each case contained 11 OMEGA […]
TripAdvisor just released its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award for the world’s best beaches – and just one Australian foreshore has made the cut. Much to many Australian beachgoers’ dismay, just one local shoreline has made the top 25 cut-off, with Manly taking out the seventh spot. Sorry Bondi. Praia da Falesia in Portugal’s Algarve is the number […]