In the age of artificial intelligence algorithms and social media marketing campaigns, the luxury industry’s most compelling pivot is towards sincerity over spectacle. Today, the industry’s most respected houses are turning inward, reaffirming their allegiance to the handmade and the independently created. These are not commercial collaborations engineered for reach, but thoughtful acts of design…
A close up look at the Patek Philippe Ref. 995/143G-001 pocket watch with a portrait of a white egret in wood and flinqué enamel The evolution of timekeepers is often viewed through the lens of technical ingenuity, yet something equally significant lies beneath their function: their profound connection to humanity’s journey of development and creativity….
An annual highlight of the yachting industry calendar, the Yacht Style Awards 2025 and gala dinner dynamically returned on Wednesday evening, April 9, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the night before the third Singapore Yachting Festival opened. Held in the Constellation Ballroom, it featured an audience of more than 300 VIPs, yacht owners and prospects,…
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune A couple of years ago, the watch world feted Blancpain as it basked in the warm glow of the 70th anniversary of the world’s first dive watch, the Fifty Fathoms. Without question, the dive watch is one of the most popular types of watches worldwide, especially…
At a time when everything is engineered for the scroll — flashy flacons, jewel-studded caps and algorithm-friendly excess — some of the world’s most respected perfume houses are choosing restraint. The designs of their bottles are architectural and cylindrical, stripped of flourish yet rich in meaning. Without the overt theatrics of ostentatious embellishments, they draw…
In a bold move to rival the dominance of French fashion giants, Prada has announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings in a USD 1.375 billion deal (approximately EUR 1.25 billion) — uniting two of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses. This strategic takeover signals a seismic shift in the luxury fashion landscape, one…
Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni In Parmigiani Fleurier, one discovers an entirely unlikely success story; like so many of these, it appeared to happen virtually overnight yet it was decades in the making. No doubt you know that this is about the Tonda PF collection since this was the family of watches that changed the…
The Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 promises to showcase some of the most exciting innovations and luxurious vessels in the maritime world. Here is a sneak peek at some of the standout reveals one can expect. Azimut 53 Flybridge The Azimut 53 Flybridge will be making a grand appearance at the Singapore Yachting Festival, adding another…
The upcoming Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 will showcase a stunning collection of Italian craftsmanship, with top manufacturers like Azimut, Wally, Sanlorenzo, and Bluegame leading the charge. LUXUO highlights their most anticipated debuts, from the sleek Azimut Magellano 60 to the cutting-edge Bluegame BGM75 multihull, offering a glimpse into the future of luxury yachting. Azimut Magellano…
From Italy to New York, discover these luxury rooftop residences that sit atop striking buildings, where top-notch amenities and jaw-dropping views abound. These elevated, high-rise luxury homes turn everyday living into a true expression of the “dolce vita”. Mountainous Views Enjoy a bird’s eye view from this Milan home perched on the 16th and 17th…