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How luxury is made

How luxury is made
A look behind the scenes at the artisanal expertise that go into creating the world's renowned luxury goods
Breguet is revitalising its Tradition collection in 2026. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Breguet’s Tradition collection puts the movement on show

The most beautiful part of a watch may be the one you weren’t supposed to see – as the Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7037 and Tradition GMT 7067 prove.

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Style Edit: Chanel opens the doors to le19M, a secret world of couture artisans

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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s limited edition RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer

Luxury brands

A new monograph celebrates the storied legacy of shoemaker Roger Vivier

The book takes you inside the world of the brand, and its launch coincided with the opening of Maison Vivier, a restored hotel particulier in Paris.

Rizzoli has published the monograph Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: From The Snapshot to The Wave, Marc Jacobs’ spring 2026 delivers

From The Snapshot to The Wave, the spring 2026 collection reframes the brand’s most loved bags as a celebration of personal style.

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Style Edit: MCM’s 50th anniversary reboot of its most iconic travel bags

MCM celebrates the big five-oh by reimagining its cult silhouettes for a new generation of global, on‑the‑move alt luxe lovers.

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Style Edit: Anteprima unveiled nostalgic artistry during Milan Fashion Week

The Milan-based label’s fall/winter 2026 collection explored time and memory.

Anteprima leaned into nostalgia and modern artistry for its fall/winter 2026 collections at Milan Fashion Week. Photos: Getty Images
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Style Edit: Max Mara and Sportmax’s fall/winter 2026 collections

The Max Mara Fashion Group labels presented their new collections at Milan Fashion Week – both are designed for women who dominate and move.

Timepieces

5 watch moments in February 2026: the Baftas, Jungkook’s new role and more

Breitling partners with Aston Martin, Louis Vuitton collaborates with De Bethune, and Swiss jump-hour watch brand Niton is revived.

Timepieces

Is titanium redefining dress watches? Models by Cartier and Bulgari suggest so

Once considered utilitarian, titanium is now the material of choice for elegant pieces like the Santos de Cartier and Bulgari Octo Finissimo.

The Santos de Cartier 2025 Titanium (right). Photo: Handout
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Maria Grazia Chiuri on Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld and more – in her own words

Chiuri was at Valentino and Dior before returning to Fendi, where she worked in the 1990s – she just made her debut as chief creative officer for the brand at Milan Fashion Week.

K-pop star Bang Chan and Fendi’s Maria Grazia Chiuri at the Fendi fall/winter 2026 show during Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images
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Style Edit: Delvaux CEO Jean-Marc Loubier on the new K11 Musea flagship

The former LVMH executive has always been invested in Asia – and the new Hong Kong store is a testament to this.

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Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Boîtes are luxury homes for Classiques scents

Exquisitely crafted – and gifted with certain purchases – the padded cases blend haute parfumerie, personal curation and everyday elegance.

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Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s new engagement ring course

Today, the engagement ring takes pride of place in Hong Kong alongside Chinese ceremonial gifts – L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts’ new course will offer a closer look.

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is offering a course on engagement rings in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

The luxury watch world’s marquetry masterpieces, from Hermès to Patek Philippe

Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium.

Making of the Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

The story behind colourful Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla

Blending creativity with sustainability, the company offers sparkling pieces handcrafted from vintage glass beads from Paris.

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Style Edit: Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling on the brand’s 250-year heritage

To mark 250 years of horological excellence, Kissling spent 2025 on a global tour to showcase Breguet’s innovation and legacy.

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Style edit: Bulgari's latest watches and B.zero1 jewellery

The maison’s new creations approach romance in the joyous spirit of the 1950s and 60s, channelling the dolce vita era.

The Bulgari B.zero1, inspired by the shape of Rome’s Colosseum, was originally created in 1999 and has seen many dazzling new iterations since. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Keep watch over your precious timepieces with a luxury storage box

Ensure your precious pieces are safely stored when not in use, with a specially designed box crafted from gorgeous materials.

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Style Edit: The women driving watchmaker Richard Mille’s creative direction

The RM 037, RM 07-01 and the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport show the maison’s intent to meet women’s wishes for mechanically sophisticated timepieces.

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Style Edit: New models in the Ranger line enhance Tudor’s legacy of expedition

The expanded collection features slimline models and Dune white dials – perfect for adventurers and city dwellers alike.

Equally at home in challenging terrain or the boardroom, the new Tudor Ranger models are exciting options for anyone with a sense of adventure. Photo: Handout
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Atelier Wen showcases Chinese craftsmanship, from Henan to Dubai Watch Week

The brand showcases dials featuring traditional crafts – from guilloché to enamel and gratté – and the Chinese studios behind them.

Launched in July, the Ancestra collection by Atelier Wen features enamel dials by master enameller Kong Lingjun. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin’s new Self-Winding High Jewellery models

The latest 35mm models are studded with more than 1,400 diamonds and come with a choice of a gem-set bracelet and two straps.

Timepieces

Are straps the luxury watch world’s latest design statements?

Watch straps have evolved far beyond traditional leather bands, with today’s hi-tech models designed to be stylish, comfortable and easily interchangeable.

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Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ poetic watchmaking, on display in Hong Kong

Running until February 8, ‘Poetry of Time’ blends craftsmanship, storytelling and emotion to showcase the maison’s lyrical approach to watchmaking.

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Poetry of Time” exhibition, which runs in Hong Kong until February 8, takes visitors behind the scenes to see how the maison’s beautiful watches are created. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Ferragamo’s Italian craft, now with Alberto Tomba’s alpine edge

Ferragamo’s collaboration with the Italian skiing icon underscores the brand’s allegiance to discipline, performance and style that goes the distance.

Ferragamo’s Tramezza line offers superb comfort and style. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

How luxury houses are reviving elaborate goldsmithing techniques on watches

Breguet, Piaget and Buccellati are 3 more famous brands adding elaborate handcrafting to the gold surfaces of their timepieces.

Jewellery

Just ask Tay Tay: how the world fell in love with antique-cut diamonds

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce knew what he was doing when he proposed to The Life of a Showgirl singer with an old-mine-cut sparkler.

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