A Ford Mustang-inspired Breitling and the return of Gerald Genta
A quick look at some of the more interesting watches from Geneva Watch Days 2021.
A restaurant pop-up with a premium tequila and Ladakhi cuisine
Chef Prateek Sadhu’s Ladakh pop-up to celebrate 5 years of Masque restaurant becomes a platform for the launch of the 1800 Milenio Tequila, which will cost Rs 55,000 in India.
Always tried to shatter unrealistic beauty standards: MAC's new brand ambassador, Bhumi Pednekar
MAC Cosmetics India recently brought on board actor Bhumi Pednekar as its first brand ambassador in India. Pednekar will appear as the face of MAC in the brand’s key campaigns and collections. In a conversation with Storyboard, Bhumi spoke about make-up, mental health matters and a few more things in-between.
At top magazines, Black representation remains a work in progress
The conversation around magazines’ diversity problem is perennial. In September 2018, for example, Black women covered a majority of top titles. But by 2019, the models on those covers were less racially diverse, according to The Fashion Spot’s annual report.
The Tippling Point | Sweet twist in the history of one of the most expensive bourbons in the world
If you get your hands on the 23-year-old Family Reserve, sip slowly, taking all the time in the world.
Why you should take a look at Roni Madhvani’s singular Art Deco watch collection
"Over time, the focus narrowed into the brands I collect (Patek Philippe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin), a particular time period (1945 to 1965), and a particular genre." - Roni Madhvani
Bangalore Watch Company’s Apogee: Watches inspired by ISRO
The twin-crown, dual time, titanium Apogee is priced at Rs 68,000. There is also the Rs 1.68 lakh Extraterrestrial, which has a meteorite dial and is limited to 50 pieces.
Artists Thukral and Tagra are luxury watchmaker Rado’s first Indian collaborators for the True Square series
A high-tech ceramic watch, True Square: Over the Abyss manifests ideas of migration, the interconnectedness of humanity, and living across various time zones.
Vintage brands: When watchmakers turn back time
Not just specific models, but entire brands are making a comeback.
World’s top 10 most valuable luxury brands in 2021
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton takes the top spot as the world’s most valuable luxury brand with a valuation of $75.7 billion. According to the latest Brand/Kantar data luxury category saw 34 percent brand growth in 2021 with, predominantly, French and Italian companies. Let’s find out the other luxury brands in the top ten list by their brand valuation in 2021.
Virender Sehwag: With my fan following, my new venture can have 100 million customers
Cricketer Virender Sehwag is one of India's most recognizable people for his attacking batting and social media banter. Now he wants you to buy his brand of clothing- focusing on fitness, ath-leisure and sports equipment, an attempt to disrupt large global brands. Will he hit a six with this one? Moneycontrol explores in an interview
The Thought Leader Series | Beauty and Grooming: Product innovations, growth of holistic brands and tech revolution mark the beauty industry’s next phase
Home-grown beauty brands, skincare experts and global beauty majors talk about how virtual consultations, a more eco-conscious consumer and personalised products are changing the game for the beauty industry.
10 watches that are turning heads in 2021
Vintage iterations, watches that are a tribute to the world’s greatest automobiles, sustainable timepieces, dashboard watches, enamel and hand-painted timepieces are among 2021’s big launches.
A Patek Philippe here, a Rolex there, or else a simple Casio at the Sun Valley Conference 2021
Watches seen at the recent Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, where some 90 private planes flew in billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook.
India will have not one, but two Raffles Hotels
Raffles Hotels, an iconic hotel brand, debuts in India with its Udaipur property. Puneet Dhawan of Accor says India will get another Raffles soon, in Jaipur.
What female watch lovers want: More choice, fewer diamonds
On Clubhouse, and in watch magazines globally, women watch enthusiasts are calling out the unnecessary 'genderising' of luxury watches.
Breitling CEO Georges Kern: "Why would you go into a cave and close the door behind you?"
Kern on launching new products in 2020 despite the pandemic, the idea of inclusive luxury, and the company’s India plans - including a new Breitling Boutique in Delhi.
Introducing greenery in urban homes
Blur the lines between the indoors and the outdoors, by bringing welcome doses of greenery home. Here’s how house plants and simple design hacks can transform your spaces.
All you ever wanted to know about cigars
Which are the best cigars in the world? The best cigar lounges in India? How to talk about cigars? And more cigar-related questions - answered.
Dummies guide to building a perfume portfolio
Buying a men’s perfume is not as simple as getting the fragrance you like. It involves finer details like understanding the different notes and discerning the difference between Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum. Find out how you can create a collector’s version of a fragrance portfolio.
Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney, Nick Jonas and Kendall Jenner; they have all launched their own tequila brands
Will their combined star power and premium tequila with 100% agave change perceptions about this drink as a basic knock-back-to-get-wasted spirit?
How to get your Rolex to be even more exclusive
Mods help to project your individuality, and they are among the hottest trends among watch enthusiasts right now.
A solar-powered Cartier, smaller watches and green dials
As 2021 crosses the half-year mark, we document some key trends in watches.
The Thought Leader Series | Wellness: No contact spa experiences and mindful consumption? Is that even possible?
Wellness industry purveyors believe Covid has been a great disruptor, and not just by the way of lockdowns. Mindful consumption is now a thing, and the focus on everything organic is more than just a fad.
