When enthusiasts speak of the McLaren road car legacy, the conversation invariably begins with the 1992 McLaren F1. It is a masterpiece of engineering, the benchmark against which all modern supercars are measured. However, the true genesis of the McLaren road-going spirit lies buried in the late 1960s, in the…
In the landscape of modern luxury, men’s jewellery has long been relegated to the periphery—a realm of minimalist bands, simple chains, or mass-produced accessories. New York-born, London-based entrepreneur Ryan Bernell is looking to shatter that paradigm. With the launch of Alexandria in November 2025, Bernell has embarked on an ambitious…
The global watch industry, long anchored by the traditional powerhouses of Switzerland and the retail dominance of established markets like Hong Kong and Mainland China, is witnessing a tectonic shift. As economic tides change, the spotlight has turned toward India—a nation of 1.4 billion people experiencing a rapid, multifaceted surge…
Since its dramatic revival, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” has solidified its position as the cornerstone of the brand’s modern catalog. It is a collection that balances the weight of mid-century racing heritage with the cutting-edge manufacturing prowess of the 21st century. While previous iterations have leaned heavily into…
For over a century, the watchmaking industry has operated under a rigid set of assumptions. Among these, the crown—the small, knurled knob protruding from the side of a timepiece—has stood as the undisputed gatekeeper of mechanical interaction. It is a component so ubiquitous that we rarely pause to consider its…
By Maria Doulton | 09 June 2026 In an industry often obsessed with the "four Cs"—cut, clarity, color, and carat—where the ultimate goal has historically been to force a gemstone into a state of mathematically perfect, light-refracting symmetry, one Copenhagen-based atelier is challenging the status quo. RoughDiamonds.dk, founded by Maya…
Paris Haute Couture Week is more than a seasonal fashion event; it is the definitive stage upon which the global jewellery elite orchestrate the narrative for the year ahead. In July 2026, the world’s most venerable Maisons descended upon the French capital to unveil collections that transcend the traditional definition…
