Fashion
Three exceptionally stylish people on the art of dressing well
Atsushi Hasegawa, Maria Lemos and Hirofumi Kurino on creating a personal style and choosing clothing that lasts a lifetime.
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Inside The Peninsula Hong Kong’s stunning shopping arcade, the birthplace of the city’s luxury-retail scene
The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s premier shopping destination, shaped by history and a considered curation of speciality shops and fashion houses.
Indulge yourself at the Ritz Paris’s shopping gallery, a one-stop destination for all things luxury
With a range of offerings from high-end jewellery to quality coffee beans, the storied Parisian hotel is just as much a shopping destination as it is a heritage stay.
If not to tell time, why do we continue to wear watches?
No longer a mere tool for keeping time, wristwatches have become a quiet signifier of personal identity.
Step into the revamped Yaeca Home Store – a Tokyo shop and café offering a chance to slow down
The latest bricks-and-mortar venture from Japanese brand Yaeca Home Store offers a retreat from the everyday, expanding its presence beyond a simple retail outlet.
‘For smaller brands to win, they need to be able to propose something different.’ How Hermès Watches joined the watchmaking big league
Blending fine leather with Swiss horology, Hermès Watches has upended the convention that mid-sized players can’t compete with the industry’s six big brands. Here CEO Laurent Dordet shares his plans to boost expansion.
Twelve creatives on the art of watchmaking and why horology will stand the test of time
Designers, architects, chefs and more tell us about their favourite watches, their fascination with complications and timekeeping as a fundamental element of any professional’s life.
How second-hand platform Subdial built a community for watch collectors of all stages
Subdial began as a software for watch sellers and quickly became a hit with collectors. Today its founders are firmly focused on creating community – and a new Clubhouse.
Strong exhibitors and under-the-radar names emerging from Watches and Wonders 2026
With even more exhibitors than last year’s edition, the annual timepiece trade show is full of new brands and makers to discover. Here we dialed in a few names to watch this year.
Insights from Watches and Wonders 2026 – the world’s leading watch fair
As Watches and Wonders gathers the biggest names in horology for its annual Swiss showcase, we examine striking new models, assess the challenges facing the sector and clock in with the event’s CEO.
A Danish icon returns: Inside Urban Jürgensen’s comeback to the watchmaking scene
Having flown under the radar for 250 years, Urban Jürgensen is now gaining prominence for its new owners’ commitment to precision assembly and exclusive service.
