RACHEL FELDER

June 23, 2023

Alexis Bittar and Jack Miner Met at the Gym, Then Married a Few Blocks From It

Six months after seeing Alexis Bittar at the gym, Jack Miner remained intentionally “aloof” toward him. Once the silence was broken, a relationship and a family […]
March 8, 2023

What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?

Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.) For centuries, the high-end watch industry has […]
February 14, 2023

A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19

Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces. Now, he has employees to help out. When Linden Lazarus founded the vintage watch business […]
January 22, 2023

Miami’s Jewelry District Is Getting a New Gem

After a multimillion-dollar renovation, developers are betting the 225,000-square-foot Time Century Jewelry Center will help turn the area into a luxury destination. MIAMI — Early last […]
December 5, 2022

Jewelry in 2023: Big and Small

Statement cuffs and tiny pieces for piercings are among the styles that retailers expect shoppers to gravitate toward in the year ahead. The holiday shopping season […]
August 10, 2022

Fear of Theft Has Some Watch Fans Leaving Their Best at Home

Police in London and Los Angeles report rising numbers of robberies involving expensive timepieces. For the last six months, Troy Barmore has left a precious keepsake […]
June 30, 2022

Overlooked No More: Klaus Nomi, Singer With an Otherworldly Persona

His sound and look influenced everyone from Anohni to Lady Gaga. He also sang backup vocals for David Bowie. This article is part of Overlooked, a […]
January 27, 2022

A Venerable Watch Brand That’s Once Again a Family Affair

The watchmaker Kari Voutilainen is working with his daughter, Venla, but not at his name brand — she’s part of his team at Urban Jürgensen. In […]
June 18, 2021

A New Watch Company Executive Who Is Learning on the Job

Ginny Wright, the recently appointed chief executive of the Americas for Audemars Piguet, hasn’t always been “a watch person.” In mid-February, Ginny Wright, the new chief […]
November 3, 2020

The Man Behind Chanel’s Watches

Last year Chanel promoted a reworked version of its distinctive J12 watch with advertisements featuring a handful of high-profile celebrities, including Ali McGraw, Naomi Campbell and […]