A Beginning on Lake Iseo The Riva story began in 1842 on the shores of Lake Iseo, where a devastating storm left the local fishing community in ruins. Pietro Riva, a skilled shipwright, took it upon himself to repair their boats. His work not only restored what was lost but set the foundation for a…
When it comes to fine watchmaking, it might seem gauche to call any watch in particular “lavish” but that would be a fair one-word description of the Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Château de Versailles Limited Edition. In addition to a veritable essay of a name, the watch communicates how special it is in…
Entering the foyer of Devialet’s largest flagship store in the Asia Pacific region — located at the Grand Hyatt Singapore — I am greeted by Jean-Loup Afresne, Devialet’s chief product and technical officer. We make our way towards the store’s immersive Listening Room, where the interview takes place opposite the Devialet Phantom Ultimate — the…
Great design has no expiration date. It is a principle proven not by a season’s popularity, but by the passing of generations. It could come in the form of a lamp that still defines a room after fifty years, a chair that remains in production for a century and a building that has become the…
In fine jewellery, a signature motif can be worth more to a Maison than its weight in gold as it is these instantly recognisable forms that have come to define a brand’s legacy. Yet, as the boundaries between craftsmanship and wearability continue to evolve, these timeless icons are being reimagined to align with contemporary values…
When we covered the broad topic of ceramic in 2020, it was still in the midst of the pandemic. At the time, we surmised that a future that involved much more vigorous hand-washing and increased personal hygiene awareness was the perfect setting for ceramic watch cases. Nothing proclaims cleanliness quite like ceramic; it is a…
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Welcome to the world of Hermès: In 1837, Thierry Hermès opened his workshop making the finest quality harnesses and saddles in the heart of Paris. Today, Hermès is still a family company whose craftspeople make, often by hand and always with love , bags and belts, diaries and dishes, scarves and shoes, perfumes and purses,…
In a beauty landscape dominated by fleeting trends and viral hacks, luxury skincare and make-up continue to prove their staying power. What sets these products apart is their combination of scientific innovation, clinical validation and enduring sensorial appeal, allowing them to remain staples in daily routines rather than short-lived experiments. The concept of “endurance” here…