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Arnaud Chastaingt, Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio director, dropped the Couture O’Clock collection, while the J12 X-Ray Pink Edition timepiece features 93 pink sapphires totalling 8.28 carats
With first year fees of US$215,000, the Aman Club on New York’s Fifth Avenue is sure to attract only the city’s wealthiest and most influential clientele – here’s what you can expect inside …
There have been lots of updates in the watch world beyond Watches and Wonders 2024 this spring, from celebs sporting new releases to charity watch auction Only Watch’s return …
Stars like Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Bella Hadid and Migos are big fans of bejewelled sunglasses, and boutique brands as well as major houses are happy to meet the demand
With his two-year contract worth US$34.25 million, Travis Kelce is now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL – and he has plenty of lucrative endorsements, to boot
Chanel’s cruise 2024-25 show in Marseille reflected the seaside vibes of the French Mediterranean city – take a look at the highlights of its customer-friendly collection
The French family perfumery’s mission includes attention to detail, quality and sustainable practises – and Anne-Lise has taken up the mantle from her dad, namesake founder Henry Cremona
One of the top footballers in the world and among the sport’s biggest earners has ample resources to fuel his passion for luxury timepieces
Working with fashion designer Yiqing Yin, the watchmaker has produced the Égérie: The Pleats of Time and Égérie Moon Phase models
Highlights include the Spring Butterfly ring and Summer choker, while the Winter tiara sparkles with stones that hang like icicles
He went from washing dishes at Denny’s to making cheesesteaks with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg – and his signature black leather jacket look has drawn comparisons to Steve Jobs
From Chanel’s 123 tributes to the legendary No 5 to Tiffany & Co.’s pendants inspired by flower vases in Portofino – pay homage to the world of fine fragrances with suitably glittering and elegant pieces
Omega’s Constellation and Speedmaster collections feature familiar and new space themes, from meteorite material to moon mission tribute
From refreshing its iconic models to new animal motifs and an alternative direction in horological form, Cartier brings innovation to the fore
The second edition of Tod’s ‘The Art of Craftsmanship’ highlighted the artistry behind the brand’s most celebrated shoe, the Gommino
All the models remain faithful to the looks and spirit of their originals: the Carreras honouring their racing pedigree while the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph keeps its technical edginess with an ultralight titanium version
The celebrity chef is a big Rolex guy, but fans have also spotted him wearing his Breitling Cockpit Chronograph and IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition ‘Tribute to Mark XI’
During his acting and political career, Schwarzenegger has built a fine luxury watch collection, that includes Rolex and Audemars Piguet, and began with rugged timepieces sported in his best-known films
Footballer Kylian Mbappé and model Gisele Bündchen were among the almost 50,000 visitors to Geneva’s epic watch event – here’s our full report
The world’s largest-volume Dutch-built superyacht, with facilities which include a swimming pool and helipad, Launchpad was commissioned by billionaire Vladimir Potanin, who is subject to US sanctions
Oprah Winfrey is the queen of the talk show with her The Oprah Winfrey Show from 1986 to 2011, which remains the highest-rated daytime talk show in US history, once averaging 10 million to 20 million viewers
Every tiny detail, from the bag’s protective metal feet and stitching to the hand-lacquered edges, are testaments to the Italian brand’s dedication to perfection and upholding of traditions in leather making
Guests at the gala dinner included Sophia Loren, Mio Imada and Jessica Chastain – while the high jewellery brand is also showcasing 100 masterpieces, including some gemstones of more than 100 carats
This year at the luxury watch fair, Rolex skipped new model lines in favour of variants of tried-and-true favourites, striving for ‘harmonies of materials, colours and textures’
Coco Chanel was famously superstitious, with brand totems such as the lion and the No 5 living on, while Christian Dior reportedly consulted his clairvoyant on all major decisions
The hotel in the Azabudai Hills complex neighbours an upscale outdoor mall and is not far from Tokyo Tower – it also introduces the Janu brand’s more urban identity where buzziness blends with seclusion
Over his 10-year stint, the Spanish house has become one of LVMH’s top brands and worked with stars like Rihanna and Zendaya – now all celebrated in the exhibition ‘Crafted World’
Gisele Bündchen and Wang Yang were present to check out luxury timepieces, including 6 new watches by Rolex – such as a Daytona studded with diamonds and the Deepsea in 18-karat gold
Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau are the latest additions to the integrated resort’s list of hotels, not to mention the convention centre and entertainment facilities