When A. Lange & Söhne previewed the 2025 Minute Repeater Perpetual ahead of Watches and Wonders Geneva (WWG) this year, we covered it on the first day of the fair. This works out perfectly, in the alphabetical scheme of things and also because we love chiming or striking watches. As far as names go, this…
As material splendor becomes ubiquitous among the wealthy, experiences are emerging as the new frontier for emotional and social capital. For the world’s ultra-wealthy, owning the rarest car or watch is no longer enough. The true status symbol lies in the extraordinary — scaling the North Pole, floating above Earth in a space balloon, dining…
As the Official Timekeeper of MotoGP since 2001, Tissot certainly knows how to keep pace with adrenaline-charged speed and precision. The Swiss watchmaking brand has been at the heart of the action, translating the roar of the asphalt into timepieces that measure crucial seconds and capture the spirit of MotoGP competition. This year, Tissot once again revs…
Fashion loves love. So whenever Chinese Valentine’s Day rolls around, brands get creative to not just lens their pieces in a new, rosy light, but fit them to Eastern palates of romance. Think cinematic, slightly forlorn, decadent and pink — of course, expressed to each their own. Counting brands like Gucci, Boucheron, Lemaire and more, collated…
From the soaring heights of Los Angeles to the tranquil waters of Dubai, the world’s most coveted penthouses exemplify the art of elevated living. These full-floor residences blend daring architecture with panoramic vistas, expansive interiors and meticulously curated amenities that cater to the vest in luxury living. Whether atop New York’s historic Gothic towers, overlooking…
Giovanna Vitelli, Chair, Azimut|Benetti Group How has Azimut|Benetti Group managed to top the Global Order Book for 24m-plus yachts for 25 years in a row? First of all, I believe in a privately owned, family-led company. This is a business model where we have the pleasure and privilege to look at long-term vision and not…
Boat Lagoon Yachting has sold a pre-owned Ferretti Yachts 1000 in Hong Kong to a long-standing client. The sale of the 2022 model, the flagship of the Italian brand, adds to Boat Lagoon Yachting’s track record of over 35 transactions of both brand-new and pre-owned yachts in the 25-40m segment in recent years. “The Ferretti…
Big anniversaries demand big releases. After all, what is the point of peerless longevity if not to flaunt all that accumulated mastery? Vacheron Constantin has just turned a spry 270 years–the oldest manufacture to operate continuously since its founding–and it certainly has the horological chops to prove it. Case in point: the bombastically named Les…
The 30 Mini Canvas – Night (left) and CHALET Tee – White (right) After introducing the MIKI bag in four colourways, atelier MERANDI has quietly gained traction among those drawn to its precise forms and subtle detailing. Now, only a few months later, the emerging brand is preparing for its debut at Tranoï Paris this…
Must-See Experience For many tourists, it is an absolute must to see the Moulin Rouge while in Paris. Even for those who don’t step inside, they usually take a picture below the “iconic” red windmill, which has become a landmark. Since it opened 120 years ago, the cabaret has played a significant role in preserving…