Luxury Goods and Services

April 8, 2024

In the Watch World, Size (Small) Increasingly Matters

In early December, Nicolò Villa, a jeweler from Milan, was in Manhattan for a trunk show when he spotted a pre-owned Rolex Lady-Datejust with a blue-green […]
March 5, 2024

In Watches, He’s a ‘Bit of a Maverick’

Romaric André, best known as seconde/seconde/, spends his time putting art and whimsy into timepieces. Romaric André, now widely known in the watch world as seconde/seconde/, […]
March 5, 2024

‘It’s All in the Way You Tell the Story’

Charles Leung, Chaumet’s new chief executive, started his tale at the house by introducing its designs for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals. In 2018 Charles […]
March 3, 2024

The Essential Women’s Watches

A selective, subjective guide to collecting feminine timepieces. There often is a subtle difference between the way men and women collect things. Many men tend to […]
February 24, 2024

This Man Paid $9,000 for a Pair of Donald Trump Sneakers

Roman Sharf is one of the watch world’s best known dealers. Compared to the Patek on his wrist, the shoes were cheap. When Donald J. Trump […]
February 24, 2024

This Man Paid $9,000 for a Pair of Donald Trump Sneakers

Roman Sharf is one of the watch world’s best known dealers. Compared to the Patek on his wrist, the shoes were cheap. When Donald J. Trump […]
February 14, 2024

Miami Steps Up in the Watch World

While the city has long attracted both brands and buyers, some recent changes are turning it into a shopping destination. Year-round sunshine and advantageous tax policies […]
February 7, 2024

Louis Vuitton Creates a Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

The luxury giant LVMH gathered up-and-coming watchmakers in Paris this week with its first watch prize and a party hosted by the youngest Arnault scion. Watches […]
January 30, 2024

Emily Mariko’s $120 Tote Bag Draws Criticism

Emily Mariko, best known for her viral salmon bowl, draws online criticism for peddling a pricey canvas bag. Picture a tote bag. A really big tote […]
January 20, 2024

TikTok’s Class of Palm Beach Showcases Style of the Ultrarich

As a personal assistant to a well-to-do retiree, Nora Szigeti is tasked with much of the usual fare: managing a calendar, booking travel, running errands. But […]