It’s been a long time coming. Almost everyone in the watch and jewelry world remembers the last live show they attended before the pandemic hit and lockdown sequestered us at home. In 2020, planned exhibitions from mid-March onward came to a screeching halt and show organizers and brands were left scrambling trying to figure out…
Despite the pandemic, Cartier braved on — not only unveiling great new watches and jewelry throughout 2020 and the first half of 2021, but also remaining true to its various social initiatives, including the Cartier Women’s Initiative. Last week, the brand held its first-ever all-digital event, “The Ripple Effect” 2021 Virtual Gathering and Awards Ceremony.…
By Nancy Olson The 1920’s was a time of powerful social and political change, dramatically influenced by the economic boom that followed World War I. Often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age or—mostly in Europe—the Golden Age Twenties, this period had lasting impact on the arts, culture and fashion. Wristwatches were no…
Easily one of the most distinguished cigar makers in the world, Cuban brand Cohiba celebrates its 55th anniversary this year. To help the celebration along, Swiss watch brand Zenith, which is enjoying its fifth year of collaboration with Habanos, unveils its sixth special edition watch: the commemorative Chronomaster Open Cohiba 55th Anniversary. Timed to coordinate…
One of the unusual watch introductions released this year at the recent Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021 digital show came in a bit under the radar. It was a quiet, but unexpected, release from the legendary brand Cartier. What made this watch so unusual? The fact that is powered by a SolarBeat photovoltaic movement.…
The legendary Roman house of Bulgari has always been about design, quality and exceptional beauty when it comes to jewelry. In fact, since its founding in 1884 in Rome by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly established itself as a maker of exquisite jewelry. Over the ensuing decades, its sterling reputation brought some of…
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