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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
MCM’s 50th anniversary collection is betting on longevity as the new sustainability. Photo: Handout
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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

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Style Edit: Max Mara and Sportmax’s fall/winter 2026 collections

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.

Louis Vuitton collaborates with De Bethune on the Louis Varius; Jungkook is announced as ambassador for Hublot; and the Swiss jump-hour watch brand Niton is revived. Photos: Handout
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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.

Maria Grazia Chiuri

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.

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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.

CEO Jean-Marc Loubier has spearheaded Delvaux’s commitment to and growth in Asia, and particularly Hong Kong. The new flagship store at K11 Musea is testament to that commitment. Photo: Handout
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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.

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.

Aglagla’s Lyla Marsol and Anouck Mutsaerts are quite the dynamic duo. Photo: Handout
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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.

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.

Keep watch over your precious timepieces, when they’re not on your wrist, with a beautiful case like this one from Louis Vuitton. Photo: Handout
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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.

Amanda Mille (left) and Cécile Guenat are at the forefront of Richard Mille’s push to meet women’s increasing demand for mechanical watches. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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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.

Vacheron Constantin adds sparkling Self-Winding High Jewellery models to its Overseas collection. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

Luxury watch houses are reviving skilled goldsmithing techniques, such as hand engraving for the creation of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Tour de l’Île. Photo: Handout
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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Style Edit: The story behind the Louis Vuitton Monogram

Designed to defeat counterfeiters 130 years ago, the motif has become one of the most recognisable in all of fashion, seen on everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Zendaya.

Timepieces

Horology’s most storied addresses: watch museums, workshops and archives

These locales, from museums to brands’ own premises, are hallowed grounds for watch fans, giving them insights and a peek into timekeeping history.

A fresco at the Musée International d’Horlogerie in Switzerland. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ world of bespoke haute parfumerie

Anne-Lise Cremona, daughter of the founder, extends the maison’s heritage as it continues to evolve, opening its world up to a wider audience.

Henry Jacques’ haute parfumerie. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Why luxury watchmakers think the timing is right to go smaller

Discover the allure of smaller dials, from Bulgari’s Serpenti to Omega’s Aqua Terra, blending elegance with high horology precision.

Timepieces

The founders of Hong Kong’s Nectere Watches on their first collection launch

Order From Chaos was launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign, but production and delivery were complicated by President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariffs.

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