Sustainability: a drop in the ocean?
The One Ocean Summit in Brest aims to mobilise the international community to take tangible action to save the ocean. Yet another emergency for the stricken planet. Part one: taking stock.
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Luxury, biodiversity and the sixth mass extinction
At five points in the past 500 million years, life on Earth was almost completely wiped out. We are now on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, and we are the cause. Can humans right their wrongs? The luxury industry must lead by example.
Omega's second "Speedy Tuesday" sells out in under 2 hours
Omega's second #SpeedyTuesday went on sale on the brand's Instagram account at noon on July 10th. All 2,012 of this Speedmaster Limited Edition 42 mm "Ultraman" were snapped up in exactly 1 hour, 53 minutes and 17 seconds!
Richard Mille Talisman, girl power
Richard Mille's women's watches have successfully negotiated the brand's reputation for technically-driven styles. The new Talisman collection follows its own path.
Roger Dubuis takes its Raging Mechanics to Japan
The Geneva firm heads for Japan with brand partner Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The Italian automaker presents a limited edition of five unique cars, for the Japanese market only. Keeping them company are five Excalibur Aventador S representing the five elements.
Zenith drops anchor in Porto Cervo
Zenith has settled in for summer with a pop-up pod in the Sardinian resort of Porto Cervo. A limited-edition Defy El Primero 21 in nautical colours marks the occasion.
Is Chanel the world's number-one luxury brand?
Chanel took the financial community by surprise when it published its annual results. Firstly, for such a show of transparency from an unlisted company and secondly for the quality of the numbers that put the French firm at the top of the luxury pyramid.
Yellow gold makes its debut at Harry Winston
Harry Winston presents its first ever yellow gold watch, as part of the Emerald collection. Inspired by an era of smaller timepieces for women, the dark dial contrasts with sparkling diamonds to add glamour to every day.
