Jean-Michel Gathy, the mastermind behind many Aman, Four Seasons and One&Only hotels, shares where he finds design inspiration. Some of the world’s most stunning hotels, like Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Amanyara in Turks and Caicos, Aman New York and Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, came from the mind of Jean-Michel […]
Emily Weiss was 29 when she founded beauty brand Glossier and was named on Forbes US 30 under 30 soon after. In the decade since, Glossier products have amassed a cult-like following globally. Now, for the first time, they can be purchased in Australasian brick-and-mortar stores. It’s 5:40 pm Monday in the tony – but […]
When it comes to luxury fragrances, few brands capture the essence of Italian elegance like Xerjoff. Established in 2006 by Sergio Momo, the lineup has quickly risen to prominence in the world of haute perfumery, so much so it’s now pulling in a whole new (and rather unexpected) target audience – teenage boys. It seems […]
Tudor on Wednesday released the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” timepiece marking its continued partnership with the Visa Cash App RB (V-CARB) Formula 1 team. It combines contemporary, high-tech details with subtle references to the Swiss watch brand’s heritage. It’s the same watch worn by V-CARB drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. The watch features a […]
Richemont said Tuesday that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective September 1. Vigneron will retire after eight years at the helm of the renowned luxury brand. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, effective September 1, and will work with […]
Louis Vuitton’s watch division is known for its high-concept, often outlandish designs, with wild colours and energetic automatons. It is therefore surprising, and refreshing to see the Escale collection refreshed as a time-only dress watch that is right on trend. The classic dress watch is a booming genre in high watchmaking, with brands competing to […]
An important and rare Van Cleef & Arpels diamond “Tie” necklace smashed its estimate and blew past other impressive gems and jewels to become the top lot at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction, held Friday in New York. The necklace, circa 1929, composed of graduated links set with variously cut diamonds with elongated tassels that partially […]
Shaped watches, a strong trend in the 1970s, are having a major comeback at the moment, and Audemars Piguet has just joined the fray with its new vintage re-issue, the [RE]Master02. The brand has also leaned into its jewelled offerings with a gemset Code 11.59, and a Royal Oak with gems set in a camo […]
Porsche, the celebrated German sports car brand, has introduced its highly anticipated 911 model lineup for 2025. The updated and upgraded vehicle (internally known as the ‘Type 992.2’) is notable as the 911 GTS model features a hybrid powertrain. While a gasoline-electric powertrain is nothing innovative, its application on the haloed Porsche 911—arguably the world’s […]
Luxury goods holding company, Richemont, named Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, to the reestablished role of CEO, effective June 1. In addition, Bram Schot was appointed as non-executive deputy chairman of the Richemont board, effective September 11. The chief executive position has been vacant for nearly a decade. The appointment comes at […]