A Cooler Autumn Morning Calls for Layers Rather than a Longer Itinerary
Early autumn can offer quiet water and empty picnic benches, but sunshine at the launch is no promise of warmth on a moving boat. A compact motorboat outing works better …
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Hublot Brings Jeff Koons Into Its Watchmaking and Art Programme
Hublot has named contemporary artist Jeff Koons as a brand ambassador, extending the watchmaker's established relationship with art.
Julie Kegels Wins the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers
Belgian designer Julie Kegels has won the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, receiving funding and a year of mentoring.
Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Revives the Jumping Hour for Modern Travel
Audemars Piguet has introduced the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, combining Art Deco styling with its first selfwinding movement using the unusual display.
Piaget GLOW Uses Three Gold Textures for a Compact Jewellery Collection
Piaget has introduced GLOW, a diamond-set ring capsule built around three different gold textures rather than treating the metal as a plain setting.
Piaget's Five-a-Year Polo Minute Repeater Makes Watchmaking a Rare Stop
Piaget has introduced a Polo Minute Repeater that will be produced in just five numbered pieces per year, pairing white gold with its ultra-thin 1290P movement.
Ferrari's Pre-Fall Collection Moves from Driving to Weekend Style
The bag packed for a weekend away often needs to work across travel, outdoor time and dinner without feeling like a collection of uniforms. Ferrari's Pre-Fall 2026 fashion release extends …
CHANEL’s Autumn Wardrobe Moves Between City and Weekend
CHANEL’s Fall Winter 2026 collection uses the suit, shifting silhouettes, texture and an Impressionist palette to build a wardrobe around contrast and transformation.
Sotheby’s Paris Announces Autumn Fine Watches Sale
Sotheby's Paris is holding a Fine Watches auction from 23 September to 7 October, with pieces by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Cartier.
Omega Introduces Seven Speedmaster 38 Variations
Omega has refreshed its Speedmaster 38mm family with seven new references, rounded chronograph subdials and Moonwatch-style five-link bracelets.
IWC Marks Ingenieur Design Anniversary with Two Watches
IWC commemorates Gérald Genta's 1976 Ingenieur SL with 40mm and 35mm steel anniversary watches, each limited to 1,150 pieces and fitted with silvered dials.
North Sails Takes Ferrari Hypersail Design into New Clothing
North Sails has introduced a Ferrari Hypersail-inspired clothing range that connects performance sailing technology with shoreside apparel.
RYA Partners With WUKA on Women’s Sailing Participation
The RYA has announced WUKA as its first official period partner, linking specialist clothing with education and practical efforts to address barriers to participation on the water.
Rooster Supplies Clothing for 2026 ILCA World Championships
Rooster Sailing has been named official clothing sponsor for the 2026 ILCA World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, supporting competitors and the event team across two class events.
RYA and Kitround Give Preloved Sailing Clothing Another Trip
The RYA has partnered with circular sports marketplace kitround to help sailors resell, redistribute or donate suitable clothing and equipment rather than leave it unused.
Garmin Adds Fall Detection and Voice Tools to Wearable Updates
Garmin has begun rolling out free updates across selected watches and cycling computers, including fall detection on the Venu 4 and hands-free controls for active weekends on and off the …
66°North and Outlander Create an Iceland-Inspired Clothing Range
66°North has collaborated with Outlander on a limited outdoor clothing collection, bringing Icelandic landscapes, protective layers and distinctive styling to life ashore and on coastal trips.
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