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  • Kamani, the CEO of PrettyLittleThing, tied the knot with his model wife Nada Kamani in a US$25 million ceremony – the bride wore a handcrafted Christian Dior dress for the big day
  • Celebrations took place at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and included performances from Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Ronan Keating, with guests like Rio Ferdinand and Naomi Campbell in tow

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 …

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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 …

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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

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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

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

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’

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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

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