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Switzerland’s greatest watch houses have distilled generations of horological innovation into five new watches that put a 21st-century spin on heritage-steeped models.
In 1925, a new aesthetic infused with abstraction, geometry and innovative materials transformed jewellery – and much else – forever. A hundred years on, Art Deco continues to inspire both the great maisons and a generation of independent designers.
Affectionately dubbed the “Picasso of watchmaking”, the late Swiss designer Gérald Genta’s landmark 1972 concept for the game-changing Royal Oak was just the start of a prolific career that set the tone for horology in the late 20th century. Today, 15 years since his passing, his work is still key to understanding the world of watches now – and where it’s going.
Now extending far beyond the hallowed ateliers of Savile Row into new sartorial capitals like Singapore and itinerant studios the world over, today’s tailoring caters to a fresh breed of fabric-savvy client ready to move past the constraints of their grandfathers’ suits.
From the loud and lavish to the quietly elegant, the one-time stomping grounds of Picasso, Hemingway and F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald haven’t lost any of their lustre, says Lanie Goodman, who visits the nostalgia-tinged hot spots in the South of France
Slovenia’s recent outcrop of luxury retreats showcases the same cultural and culinary riches – not to mention jaw-dropping landscapes – that make it one of Europe’s most appealing off-the-radar destinations.
The sun rises over the pine-sweet hills of Ibiza, and with it, another summer unfurls. With a host of new openings and headline-grabbing refurbs, the White Island is hotter than ever.
This London performance venue is bucking convention with unexpected line-ups, seamless services, and an elegant blend of old and new.
Blending the high-tech credentials of a Swiss health clinic with the soothing therapies and exotic surrounds of a Thai retreat, RAKxa may just be the most impressive spa in Asia.
There’s nothing quite like ceramics to evoke a particular time and place, and bespoke local pottery is playing an increasingly central role in marking our travels.
A portfolio of extraordinary objets d’art
A serendipitous haul of high-performance diving and marine-inspired watches making waves this season.
