Dara Huang
An internationally acclaimed interior designer, architect and businesswoman, Dara Huang is a bolt of creativity, energy and business acumen all rolled into one. Speaking over Zoom, Dara is in the U.S. visiting family, yet already rearing to go, determined to give an honest, “not fluffy” account of who she is and her journey to date. […]
From Hyper-visibility to Meaning
For more than a decade, luxury brands have embraced digital platforms with increasing intensity. What began as a cautious entry into social media has evolved into a race for visibility measured in impressions, engagement rates, and constant content production. Yet, paradoxically, the more visible luxury becomes, the more it risks losing what makes it desirable […]
Federica Boffa Pio on the Future of Pio Cesare
Founded in 1881, in northern Italy’s historic Alba, Pio Cesare has been producing elegant Barolo and Barbaresco wines for five generations. The work of its late proprietor, Pio Boffa (1954-2021), elevated the winery’s international status, establishing Pio Cesare as a benchmark brand in the Langhe region of Piedmont. When Pio’s life was prematurely taken by […]
Orsoni Venezia 1888
What does Orsoni Venezia 1888, Venice’s last live-fire furnace, have to offer the world of modern luxury? We speak to Riccardo Bisazza, president of the historic Venetian producer of smalti, glass mosaics and gold mosaics, about heritage, craftsmanship and the future of a 138-year-old art. Riccardo Bisazza is a man on a mission. His vision […]
Gregory Kissling: Shaping Breguet’s Next Era
Sharply dressed, engaging and enthusiastic about all things Breguet, CEO Gregory Kissling is a man on a mission. It is no secret in the watch world that the jewel in the Swatch Group crown has not performed as it would have been expected over the last few years. But cometh the hour, and cometh the […]
William Massena: from finder to designer
Minding my own business at Baselworld in 2017, sitting quietly in the press lounge, William (Bill to his friends) Massena sat down next to me, sighed and exclaimed, “I’ve had enough of this. I have only seen one thing that I call interesting and that’s the Urwerk EMC Sympathetique.” He had a point, but from […]
Mehmet Koruturk on Vanguart
According to Merriam-Webster, to be “on the vanguard” means to be at the forefront of a movement or development. Vanguart, a luxury watch brand emerging from the Swiss valleys, embodies this perfectly. From inception, it has focused on pioneering horology and harnessing the diverse skill sets of its founders. Formed in 2017 by Axel Leuenberger […]
Fame and Fortune
From Novak Djokovic and Hublot to Leo di Caprio and Rolex or Zendaya and Bulgari, luxury timepieces have long been part of the star-studded spotlight. But just how much does a celebrity association actually boost the value of a watch? That’s the million-dollar question – or in some cases, much more. In the absence of hard […]
Richard Benc – The Underd0g
After witnessing the long queues to the Studio Underd0g stand snaking around the London venue for British Watchmakers’ Day back in March, our Editor-in-Chief Julia Pasarón couldn’t resist finding out more about the man causing the disruption: Richard Benc. Richard ended up in watchmaking more out of chance than passion. With a degree in product design, […]
Harrods’ 175th anniversary
Arguably the most famous luxury department store in the world, Harrods is marking its 175th anniversary with all manner of exciting celebrations and special-edition products. From its iconic teddy bears to its renowned Festival of Lights, there are many highlights in store for customers throughout the year. Embodying the very essence of luxury, tradition and […]
