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How luxury is madei

A look behind the scenes at the artisanal expertise that go into creating the world's renowned luxury goods

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  • Chanel’s stand at Watches and Wonders 2024 went big on couture elements to echo those in the timepieces and jewellery
  • Arnaud Chastaingt, director of Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio, wanted to ‘open the doors to the rue Cambon studios’ with the collection

Bulgari, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Louis Vuitton are all revamping old classics to capture the craze driven by Barbie’s Ken, TikTok ‘mob wives’ and a 1980s revival

The Italian luxury streetwear brand kicked off the 60th Venice Biennale by opening its ambitious art and culture space, aiming to inspire the next generation

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Meghan Markle, Rihanna and Zendaya have declared their love of the lab-grown alternative to natural diamonds, while Dorsey, Grown Brilliance and Mazarin are fuelling interest with more colours

Most brands made improvements, both subtle and substantial, on their offerings, with some pushing beyond their comfort zone and breaking horological hurdles

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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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

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

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’

As the brand reconnects with Hong Kong courtesy of a new Lee Gardens boutique, the designer’s niece and brand CEO recalls being brought up with the family business always in the background

In 2022, CEO Jean-Marc Loubier chanced upon Bosmans’ striking visuals inspired by historic emblems and imagery, then the brand invited him to create a collection with Delvaux

Discover how the celebrated A Guilty Conscience star effortlessly styles the Omega 29mm Constellation in Canopus Gold, a timepiece adorned with 634 precious stones and Omega’s white gold alloy

For its 2024 collection, Louis Vuitton brings a rare and ancient technique into the modern era, while reimagining two versions of an iconic piece

The ‘Thinking About Monet’ exhibition marks the first time Daniel Brush’s work is presented as a body of work in Japan, thanks to Van Cleef & Arpels’ L’École School of Jewelry Arts

Haute jewellery designer Anna Hu is unveiling 2 signature brooches at Telaf Maastricht – with Eastern and Western sensibilities at their core, the pieces reflect their worldly founder’s inspirations

Style learned more about Chanel’s search for perfection with a behind-the-seams visit to the French luxury brand’s ateliers just before Paris Fashion Week

Sweden’s Thomasine Barnekow has become the go-to glove maker for celebs, counting A-listers like Beyoncé, Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian as fans, but how did she get here?