Traditionally used to generate buzz by merging disparate audiences, collaborations are increasingly being used within brand families to unlock deeper synergies rooted in shared heritage and aligned values. This evolution is especially visible within groups like LVMH, Kering and Prada, where intra-group partnerships now serve not just aesthetic experimentation but long-term strategic positioning. This trend…
Tadej Pogačar secured his fourth Tour de France title, closing out three weeks of racing with a dominant performance that cemented his status among the sport’s greats. The 26-year-old Slovenian, already the reigning world champion, claimed four stage wins and the yellow jersey with a margin of more than four minutes over Jonas Vingegaard. As…
There are places that get under your skin. Others that recalibrate your senses. And then, once in a while, a place comes along that does both—with sea breeze in your hair and a glass of Verdejo in your hand. Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, newly opened on the sun-drenched southern coast of Spain, is…
At a time when most watch brands boast over a century of history, Bell & Ross recently celebrated a significant milestone, their 20th anniversary of the BR-01. Since then until now, this watch has made a strong impression with its bold square design, four visible screws, and commanding 46mm case. As is customary with any…
Seadeck 7 is the world’s first yacht to use the hybrid-electric Volvo Penta IPS propulsion When Azimut introduced the Seadeck Series to the market, its USP was simple: a more back-to basics approach to boating. More closeness to the water, less bells and whistles. It worked a charm for the first model in the line,…
Cartier’s tub-shaped 20th-century design is everywhere. The oval case shape is instantly recognisable as the Cartier Baignoire, complete with Roman numerals, blue hands, and a blue crown—all signature Cartier details. Its strength lies in its hybrid appeal: the Baignoire is a design that sits comfortably at the intersection of style, jewellery, and watchmaking, and therefore…
Zeitwerk Date Ref. 148.033 (A. LANGE & SÖHNE) When A. Lange & Söhne first announced that the Zeitwerk was getting a date complication in 2019, everyone expected them to add another [date] aperture that would jump, just like the hour and minute counters. It’s the most common way for watches to convey the date, and it made sense,…
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, ties and travelling furniture, as well…
Vazgen Gevorkyan: Digital Transformation of a Bank and Other Projects Vazgen Gevorkyan Vazgen Gevorkyan is an entrepreneur and innovator in the field of business management. He has international experience in the banking and hospitality sectors. Today, as a consultant, he contributes to social, charitable and urban development projects. Gevorkyan Vazgen: Basic Information Vazgen Gevorkyan was…
Many people are adding botanicals like kratom, kava, turmeric, or ginger into smoothies, herbal teas, and wellness shots. But just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it blends well or works as expected. From gritty textures to lost potency, poor mixing technique can make a functional botanical drink nearly useless, or at the very least,…