Calling a solar-powered quartz watch innovative seems a bit of a stretch but when 10 minutes of sunning gets you 40 hours of operational power, we say fair enough. It was TAG Heuer movements director Carole Forestier who reminded us that the brand’s solargraph goes a full 10 months from a full charge of just…
Luxury fragrance has long traded on the idea of transportive storytelling, inviting wearers to experience places and memories and through scent. Increasingly, however, luxury maisons are looking inward, drawing inspiration from their own archives to create fragrances that feel deeply personal while also invoking the element of exoticism through the inclusion of dynamic notes and…
For most of the twentieth century, the answer to “where do you keep something valuable” was simple: you took it to the bank. That assumption is quietly coming apart. JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest retail banks in the country, has been phasing out its safe deposit box service. It isn’t alone. According to reporting…
An Iconic Address Finding Address Sky View initially feels like participating in a low-stakes urban treasure hunt designed by someone who really enjoys slip roads. Dubai has many talents — wayfinding is not always one of them. But once you finally glide into the porte-cochère, all is forgiven faster than a billionaire at brunch. The…
A well-fitted sport coat changes how you carry yourself. Off-the-rack options rarely account for your individual proportions, chest, shoulders, and arms, so many New Yorkers turn to custom tailoring. But what’s that actually going to run you? The answer hinges on several factors, and the range is wider than most people assume. This article breaks…
Small collectibles often leave the biggest impression. While large decorative pieces can define a room, it is often the carefully crafted details that catch people’s attention and spark conversation. Among the most admired examples are Limoges boxes, treasured porcelain keepsakes that combine French artistry, history, and exceptional craftsmanship in a form small enough to fit…
João Cunha, Founder and CEO, and Melissa Gonçalves, Chief Legal Officer, at MFG Consultants Why global families are treating residence planning as part of wealth, legacy and freedom Luxury is no longer only about where a family spends time. Increasingly, it is about where a family has the legal right to go when circumstances change….
The Quiet Side of Phuket Most people picture the same Phuket. Patong beach, busy roads, loud bars, and crowds that start early and stay late. That side of the island is fun, and for some trips it works well. But Phuket has a calmer side too, just across the water from Phuket Town. This is…
Victory Travels in A Trunk Before Spain lifted the World Cup trophy, it arrived on the pitch in a Louis Vuitton trunk. Since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Louis Vuitton and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have built a close partnership. As part of that tradition, the House creates the bespoke…
An assortment of ornamental hard stones before they are cut into dials Slicing natural boulders into wafer-thin 1mm dials has long been one of horology’s highest-attrition nightmares. Today, as advanced laser cutting democratizes rare minerals, brands are finding that the universal hunger for unique and organic wrist canvases is rewriting the playbook. The appeal is…