By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the 368-page biography penned by Justine Picardie. While such literature offers an intimate look into the woman behind the legend, her true spirit—her visionary, boundary-pushing, and iconoclastic nature—is…
The intersection of accessible luxury and retro-futuristic design has been one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds in modern horology. Over the past several years, the market has witnessed an insatiable appetite for integrated-bracelet sports watches—a genre heavily indebted to the daring, angular aesthetics of the 1970s and 1980s. Independent…
By Maria Doulton | 24 August 2026 Since its inception in Milan in 1967, Pomellato has been the definitive voice of Italian chic—a brand that championed the "prêt-à-porter" philosophy long before it became the industry standard. Known for its sleek, wearable, and inherently refined aesthetic, the house has spent decades…
Main Facts Tutima, a watchmaker celebrated worldwide for its rugged, purposeful tool watches, aviation chronographs, and heavy-duty adventure instruments, continues to demonstrate its haute horlogerie prowess with its latest release. The brand has expanded its refined Patria collection—a line dedicated entirely to the classical roots of Saxon and German watchmaking—with…
In the nuanced world of independent watchmaking, the revival of a historic brand is often a delicate balancing act between honoring the ghosts of the past and establishing a relevant, contemporary identity. Under the stewardship of Dutch entrepreneur Tom van Wijlick, Lebois & Co has managed this feat with remarkable…
By Maria Doulton | 24 March 2026 In the rarefied world of high jewellery, where the tension between heritage and innovation often dictates the creative output, Bvlgari has chosen a path less traveled. With the unveiling of Eclettica, the Roman Maison has launched its most ambitious project to date—a sprawling,…
The horological landscape is often defined by the extremes—the ultra-complicated grand complications or the inaccessible, unobtainable steel sports watches that dominate the secondary market. However, for the true enthusiast, the heartbeat of the industry often resides in the "accessible luxury" segment. Few brands exemplify this better than Orient, a Japanese…
