These days, top models are hatched through a superficial science involving beauty, pedigree, Instagram followers, Tyra Banks, or some combination thereof. But for Yves Saint Laurent, deciding the model that would close each of his shows was so personal and subjective that he used a heart-shaped pendant, a kind ... More

There has been much handwringing about the transience of technology and whether or not spending upwards of $3K on a luxury smartwatch, which advancements could quickly make obsolete, was a good investment in the future. But sometimes luxury is the ability to say: “Who cares? Let’s live in the moment!” Louis ... More

Despite the company’s rich history of tradition, Hermès’ revitalized approach to its iconic silk scarves is “out with the old and in with the new.” The traveling pop-up concept store, Hermèsmatic, aims to breathe life back into old scarves with their installations of mini-laundrettes, featuring washing machines ... More

The Argyle mine, located in remote Western Australia, has produced more than 800 million carats of rough diamonds in its over 30-year history. Out of that 800 million, only 1 percent of those diamonds have been pink. The extreme rarity of the Argyle mine’s pink diamonds have sparked ... More

Kim Kardashian West broke the watch-world Internet in June when she bid $379,500 to win a Cartier Tank previously owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The revelation was a bombshell within horology circles—sellers and collectors of historically significant timepieces usually keep their trades on the down-low. But it’s a whole other ... More

If you’re at a loss for what to gift the person who has it all, we can bet they don’t have a custom Shinola piece hand painted by artist Brian Kaspr. Today through September 30th, any shopper can visit the following Shinola locations for an extra special shopping experience featuring ... More

The technology in the Defy Lab watch, unveiled today by Zenith’s 21st Century Defy Lab, will put your Apple Watch to shame. At a press conference today at Zenith’s headquarters in Le Locle, Switzerland, CEO Julien Tornare and Guy Sémon, CEO of LVMH’s Watch Division, gave a ... More

Three years ago, when the stylist Erica Pelosini married footwear designer Louis Leeman in Capri, Italy, she had one stern request: tassels. Her wedding dress, designed by Peter Dundas, then the creative director of Pucci, was adorned by delicate fringe cords across the lattice criss-cross neckline, while her white, lace-up ... More

Calling all jewelry collectors: Prepare for September 20th, when the Christie’s will offer a once-in-a-lifetime online sale of luxury pieces from Buccellati, Cartier, Hèrmes, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and more. The dynamic signed pieces span a range of designs, from modern to vintage and retro. ... More

The boundary-pushing styles at Afropunk festival, expressions of artistic freedom in themselves, set the Brooklyn event apart from today’s myriad music festivals. The following looks -- captured by rising Ghanaian photographer Kofi Dua -- showcase not only happy concert-goers, but ones for whom the art of dress is an ... More