Maison Alcée is More About the Experience Than Just Ownership

Maison Alcee assembled watch

Winner of the Audacity Prize at the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève–the Oscars equivalent of the watchmaking world, Maison Alcee’s Persée clocks is a unique collector’s item. Developed as an assemblable timepiece, the Persée is an experience beyond mere ownership and immerses enthusiasts into the timeless art of watchmaking.

Home Furnishings and Objets d’Art with Provenance

Aronson Delfware Vase

If you’re a collector, a (wishful) browser of fine arts, a dealer or a history buff, consider visiting New York’s The Winter Show with its vetted home furnishing, fine arts and objets d’art selection.

The Stories of Unordinary Jewelers

Whether you are a jeweller, or an artist, or simply someone who appreciates both, these unique tomes on unique jewelers, will prove to be a valuable addition to your library.

The Cashmere Connection

Cashmere cushions are a great way to add a luxe factor to your interiors as they have a natural tendency to elevate any space.

Winter is coming! The MB&F x Emmanuel Tarpin collaborations bring a winter touch to watches

‘Ice’ and ‘Blizzard’ are two limited edition Legacy Machine FlyingT models inspired by swirling snow and icy stalagmites. These new Ice and Blizzard editions – limited to just eight pieces each – are a collaboration between MB&F and French jewellery designer Emmanuel Tarpin, best known for his unique pieces that combine his love for nature, sculpture, innovative materials and gemstones.

McLaren Automotive launches its first showroom in India

Augmenting its foothold in the Asia Pacific region, McLaren Automotive has launched its operations in India. The brand-new McLaren Mumbai, represented by Infinity Cars, will manage the first official McLaren showroom in India.

AstaGuru features Art Deco lots in its next auction

The meticulously curated catalogue brings together a broad range of sophisticated artisanal pieces that are a hallmark of the exceptional design and craftsmanship heritage from different parts of the world.

New York’s Afternoon of Art Fairs

From thought-provoking to garish, modern to philosophical, New York’s recent art fairs presented a noteworthy spread of modern and post-modern art, against the backdrop of New York Fashion Week.

McLaren Automotive confirms arrival in India

With the opening of its first retail outlet in Mumbai in October, McLaren’s arrival in India forms a vital part of the marque’s global expansion plans and extends the brand’s already well-established presence in the Asia Pacific region

Porsche Macan 2022: In Pursuit of Perfection

Porsche’s SUV line-up has successfully taken the brand to new heights in terms of attaining mainstream success. In that strain, the new Macan SUV aims to be one of the best-selling cars for the German marque in India with its updated interior and sharper driving dynamics

Faberge turns 180! Launches a new capsule collection.

Celebrating 180 years of its iconic existence, Faberge presents a new capsule collection comprising of Rose Gold, Diamond & Ruby Fluted ‘180’ Egg Pendant and 180 Limited-Edition Rose Gold & Ruby Mini Fluted ‘180’ Egg Objets

Museums in Manhattan to Ignite Your Imagination

All museums document history – no matter how insignificant it is. Going beyond the regular cathedrals that lay claim to the past, we mention some lesser known, but equally intriguing museums, that will instill that sense of wonder and awe yet again

5 Most Desirable Areas for Homes in California

The sunny state of California is always in-demand by those looking for lucrative opportunities, safe family life, diverse activities to indulge in, and fair weather. We spell out some cities that are becoming some of the most influential areas for luxury living

In Search of the Perfect Summer Retreat in a Mercedes C-Class

A road trip has many elements – where to dine, where to stay, what to visit, and multiple other things. However, the most important – and overlooked – element is the car itself. We test the Mercedes C-Class to see how it fares on rocky, winding roads of hilly northern India

Studio Renn: Forging a Unique Union between Fine Jewellery & Immersive Art

Art has long been central to the creative process in jewellery designing. And Studio Renn takes this inexorable union to the next level by referencing storytelling and imaginative perceptions to create distinct jewels that are boundary-breaking in their design concepts. Their approach is purpose-built for today’s cross-cultural environment, a terrain in which concept and luxury, tangible and intangible, product and notion coexist as a whole

Marco Tedeschi’s Kross Studio: Crafting Wild Visions Into Timeless Collectibles

It takes a real genius to craft exceptional pieces, and we are in conversation with one such successful millennial – Marco Tedeschi – who shares his journey of reinventing the rules in Swiss watchmaking. A journey that began with curiosity, followed by passion, innovation and, vision, Mr. Tedeschi’s Kross Studio redefines the dimensions of a luxury watch

Enchanting Emeralds for the May Born

A stone that is especially celebratory, emeralds are gifted to mark 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries. And yes, they are the birthstone for those born in May

Cool Blue Aquamarines for the Tranquil March Baby

The pale, calm aquamarine has an ethereal quality that makes it so adaptable with any other stone or metal. And we can’t talk enough about it! Here are some of our favorite jewelry pieces with this stone

Etisha Collective: Ottoman Craftsmanship Meets Luxury Bath Linens

A brand born during the pandemic, Etisha Collective offers handwoven luxury bath towels made by using ancient 17th century Turkish craftsmanship. We try to understand the challenges of incorporating an age-old weaving technique into a modern luxury brand while trying to adapt a sustainable, pro-nature approach

Nature as True Luxury: The Rise of Natural History Auctions

While a rare painting or a jewel is always a coveted object for a collector, the charm of the extraterrestrial or the prehistoric is unmatched. Fossils uncovered from the rugged recesses of the mountains and mysterious meteorites fallen from the skies have increasingly caught the attention of art collectors. We dig deeper (pun not intended) into the rising demand for natural history auctions

From Black Diamonds to Amber: Fawaz Gruosi Returns with Fervour

Reinventing and reigniting jewellery, Fawaz Gruosi is once again ready to bedazzle the world with his stellar style innovations. Known for his breakthrough with unconventional gems, his latest eponymous label greets the luxury world with a jewellery collection characteristic of his singular, creative style

Old in Gold: How Zoya’s Jewellery Revives Forgotten Techniques

Zoya brings back long forgotten, centuries-old jewellery making techniques through its eloquently designed and produced pieces that embrace the Indian woman in modern times. Here is a window into these techniques, pieces and celebration of Indian craftsmanship!

Celebrating at Home – Take it a Notch Higher in 2020

This year started swimmingly, only to be bland and boring later. While we still adjust to these forced norms and regulations, home celebrations are the only way to re-live the good times. And if you worry about the latest trends and ideas, here are some easy-to-implement ways to elevate your home celebrations and festivities with higher spirits and hope!

Through The Crystal Ball: Swarovski’s Sparkling 125 Years

A shining embodiment of precision, craftsmanship and innovation, Swarovski’s awe-inducing status transcends time and borders. As the legendary Austrian brand marks its quasquicentennial, we dig deeper into its rich heritage and explore its future plans for the Indian market, including its one of a kind collaboration with a Bollywood celebrity, with Mr. Lars Schmidt, Managing Director, Swarovski Southeast Asia, and India

House of Faberge: A Journey in its Jewellery with Liisa Tallgren

The mark of a great jeweller is their ability to find beauty in anything and transform that beauty to timelessness. Those at Faberge do nothing less. In conversation with Liisa Tallgren, here is a deep dive into what drives the in-house designer, as well as the soul of the house

Indian Luxury Weddings: A COVID-19 Metamorphosis

With a world health crisis on one side and an extraordinary Indian wedding on the other, the game of who has the grandest wedding has undergone a total shift. With insights from some of the biggest experts, we take a look at some of the most remarkable changes a small virus has made to the $50 billion wedding industry

A New Ghost Story: Rolls-Royce’s Second Generation Ghost Redefines Luxury

The much anticipated moment finally arrived for motor enthusiasts around the world as ultra-luxury British carmaker Rolls-Royce launched its newest second generation Ghost. Touted to be the most technologically advanced car by the brand so far, the exquisite saloon is equipped with world-class engineering and a brand new Post Opulent philosophy. We explore the recent and impressive rebranding, the inspiration and of course, the features of the latest Gen 2 Ghost

Home Office: Creating that Space Within the Chaos

With the pandemic came the emergence of a global-spread need to ‘work from home’. And as that stretches for longer than anybody thought, maybe it’s time to create a practical space for that within our homes. Here’s where to start

Lexus LS: The Luxury to be Different

A powerful personality makes the Lexus LS simply one of the most unique cars in the market today – a clear winner against its much illustrious rivals

Home Decor in 2020 – The COVID-19 Edition

Our homes are considered to be a reflection of our personality and taste. Being contained in that very space for over three months would certainly be a trigger to change a thing or two around. Here are some budding trends and theories in the world of luxury home decor

Chopard Pays Tribute To Nature

Caroline Scheufele, Co-President & Artistic Director of Chopard and initiator of its Journey to Sustainable Luxury, is celebrating the environment, along with its flora and fauna, with her new collection.

The World of Picasso: An Online Auction

Sotheby’s online auction of Pablo Picasso’s entire oeuvre, from palettes and paintings to prints and photographs, including works from the personal collection of the artist’s granddaughter, Marina is open for bidding

9 Top Car & Watch Collaborations We Love

Crafted with stellar mechanics, engineering and design, watches and cars have excited enthusiasts for years. Their partnership has pushed unlimited boundaries, and we mention some prime examples

Chopard Comes with a New Launch

Chopard launches reimagined Happy Sport Joaillerie’ timepiece from ‘Spring Novelties 2020’ with  legendary dancing diamonds

Luxury SUVs: The New World Order

There is a certain charm in the masculine shape and height that luxury SUVs possess. Here’s how SUVs are making a dent in the market

Second Homes: Thailand’s Rise in the Property Market

With the world looking towards Asia as a formidable part of global economy, Thailand is fast climbing the property market as a potential investment option. As the country becomes more developed with a beautiful balance between culture and modernity, here is short guide to luxury homes in this exotic land

Rolls-Royce launches new Dawn Silver Bullet Collection

The Dawn Silver Bullet Collection is an ode to decadence, frivolity, heady heydays and irreverent past times. Traversing the landscape with supreme accuracy, travelling great distances with speed and precision, this open-top roadster iteration of Dawn, is like a silver bullet.

TAG Heuer introduces a new generation luxury

Made with noble materials in the purest tradition of TAG Heuer watchmaking, the new ‘TAG Heuer Connected’ masterfully blends innovation, precision, style and savoir-faire.

Raghavendra Rathore & Obeetee: A Royal Tapestry

Obeetee’s third collaboration in its ‘Proud to Be Indian’ carpet series has seen it join hands with leading couturier Raghavendra Rathore – and the recent revelation are ethereal works of art

Pavan Anand: Prince of Ornate

Dagmar, with its name meaning ‘a glorious day’, was unveiled in 2004 by Pavan Anand. And standing true to the meaning, it surely must have been a beautiful day that gave a new, contemporary definition to Indian jewelry

Ancient Indore’s Maharajah Moderne

The past, present and future have always existed in coalition in India. The past enlightens us, the present ignites us, and the future recites us. This perfect melange wouldn’t have been possible without personalities across our rich history driving the message of tradition and progression simultaneously. Yashwant Rao Holkar II, the Maharaja of Indore was one such symbol of his time

HARAKH – Translating Joy into Jewelry

Inspired by the vast treasures of Rajasthan and Gujarat, jewelry brand HARAKH combines ancient techniques to create unique pieces that are crafted with a strong spiritual influence. Becoming the official jewellers for le Bal, Paris 2019 gave further credence to their craftsmanship

Rolls-Royce: The Epitome of Luxury Automobile Experience

Speed, style and science, the automobile industry saw a drastic shift when Rolls-Royce entered the automobile sector. One century later, the brand is still a flag bearer and continues to redefine luxury and the motorcar experience

A Chair for Freedom, for Liberty, for Purity

A pop-up show at Gallery Espace brings nine pairs of artists and designers to collaborate on a charity event around chairs, creating unique art pieces which will certainly enchant

Paradise Island: Where Heaven, Luxury & Smart Investment Meet

The crystal clear waters and the expansive greens of Paradise Island were not enough to pull in visitors. It was the vision of three gentlemen. Read the interesting story of the rise of this island, and the golden beacon it has become for investors

The 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Supersedes Expectations

Porsche is the origin of hybrid cars since 1900. Sustainability and performance in a sports car was an urban legend till the German automobile company proved it right. With the 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid, Porsche exceeds the benchmark and goes beyond

Curvilinearism: The Rise of Curved Architecture in China

Made famous through the works of Antoni Gaudi and Zaha Hadid, the style of curvilinearism has been propelled into the forefront of architectural consciousness. With China as the world’s development hotspot, cities like Beijing, Suzhou and Huzhou are increasingly become breeding grounds for innovative architectural designs

Top 5 Eco-Friendly Upgrade Ideas for any Luxe Home

The green-blue globe we live on needs everyone to take some action. The first step? Maybe re-do your homes a bit to accommodate the nature. Here are five ways you can add some eco-friendly upgrades to your current living space

TUMI, Chris Pratt & His Travel Shenanigans

Adventure movie actor Chris Pratt is an adventure-enthusiast in real life as well! As luxury luggage maker TUMI collaborates with the actor for their first exclusive Asia-Pacific and Middle East campaign, Mr. Pratt gives out his travel penchants. And, do watch the riotous video

Farah Khan Ali – The Person, The Life, The Mind

A person from a renowned, rich family is often misconstrued to have had it easy all along their life, but little do they know that life does not see titles and legacies. That’s how it has been for Farah Khan Ali – actor Sanjay Khan’s protegee and a designer

SIHH 2019 – The Great Five Luxury Watches

There are some watches that speak to you with their intelligence, beauty and heart. We list five such watches which were showcased at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie

Faberge Dalliance GemAddict – Jewel in the Heart

As prestigious as Faberge is, it deserves its fame many times over. Even after all these years, the Russian jeweler and watchmaker continues to surprise – this time with the blazing Dalliance GemAddict watch

Dive into Prestige with Pita Barcelona

Pita Barcelona, a fairly new luxury watch brand, is making waves with its patented technology and elegant features, proving to be valuable for those who need to keep transitioning through indoor-outdoor activities

Manpower is Jaipur Rugs’ Power

In an age where machines are replacing humans, Jaipur Rugs is an exception. The company proudly refers to itself as people-led. The brand, in its 40 years of existence, has become an example of true companionship, trust and innovation

Farah Khan Fine Jewellery – Finding Love in Structure

The infectious jubilance that arises with the completion of 25 years in the fine jewellery industry, acclaimed designer Farah Khan presents a unique monogram collection crafted in 18-carat gold. A crest of bygone royalty, “Aayat” is simple, stable.

Jewelry 2018 – Colours that Shine

What is green, red or blue, and shimmering? Coloured gemstones can be as alluring to women as candy to children. But there is more to know and consider when buying these rocks

Joanna Hardy Composes a Passionate Tale of Ruby

Following the success of ‘Emerald, the first singular book commissioned by Gemfields, a leading supplier of coloured gemstones, comes ‘Ruby’, an impressive survey of the king of gems, published by Thames & Hudson, in association with Violette Publications

Montblanc and UNICEF – Right to Write

Cricketing maestro AB de Villiers extends his support to Montblanc’s #PassItOn campaign to highlight the precious gift of writing, and the Maison’s 13 year old partnership with UNICEF to improve child literacy and access to education across the globe.

Bombay Merchants Regatta – Sail of the Season

As the rest of us spent the long, festive weekend recovering from a holiday-induced food coma, 15 courageous entrants hit the high seas at the historic Gateway of India for a competitive yacht regatta. The Bombay Merchants Club in partnership with Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Western Naval Command and Gurkha Cigars joined hands to organise a first-of-it’s-kind luxury yacht regatta in Mumbai

Automobili Lamborghini – Driving in with Force

Effectively translating Italian power, performance, luxury and sex appeal into sleek sheet metal, the Huracan RWD Spyder and Aventador S are the latest derivative in the Lamborghini line-up, priced at INR 3.45 crore and 5.01 crore respectively

Christie’s India: Million Dollar Art

Celebrating its 250th year, Christie’s India’s recent auction tallied a record $4.3 million on classical and contemporary art, bolstered with an exemplary compendium of 41 works from the private collection of Abhishek and Radhika Poddar, along with 25 registered antiquities dating back to the 11th century

Luxurious Micro Homes – What’s Driving the Trend

Shaping a current craze in the real estate market, ‘Mini House’ or ‘Micro Homes’, edifices no larger than 500 sq ft, focus on accommodating simple, peaceful, healthy, economical and secure living amidst the ongoing crescendos of modern times

SIHH 2017 – Bigger and More Accessible Than Ever

For the first time ever, Geneva’s famed Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), will feature a staggering number of 30 luxury watch exhibitors and an open house day for the general public in 2017. What do these historical developments bode for the participating horologers and for the format of the coveted forum?

Luxury Pet Care – What, How and Why?

Ornate, gold-gilded beds, sparkly diamond accessories and custom-made haute garbs, spoiling spa resorts. Welcome to the burgeoning market for luxury pet care, which garners tens of billions in annual sales. Here is how it all began and where it is today

Breaking First: Rolex’s History of Innovation

This year, the Oyster – the iconic wristwatch that not only has defined Swiss watchmaker Rolex, but has also measured the history of haute horlogerie – ticks off its 90th anniversary. To mark the occasion, LuxuryFacts tracks back Rolex’s innovative past – as epitomized by the Oyster – that shaped today’s watchmaking industry

Shopping Redefined: All in a Luxe Provence Box

Shopping for clothing, accessories or even home decor can be far from easy or timely. In an effort to make this pastime easier for consumers, companies like Luxe Provence have created a way to bring the product to the customer rather than the other way round

Welcoming the new Dawn: Rolls Royce Launches the Car of the Future

A super-powered four seater convertible, Rolls Royce Dawn is the most ardently anticipated car on the planet and holds true to its meteoric hype. Mr Paul Harris, APAC Regional Director, previews the Dawn, a car that is revved up to conquer unchartered territories while redefining luxury motoring in its truest form

Power Collaboration: Bibhu Mohapatra X Forevermark

New York based designer, Bibhu Mohapatra, collaborates with Forevermark India to design an exclusive jewelry line, the Artemis Collection, which is supremely luxe and as exquisitely unique as they come

The Watch Circle

Luxury watches are passion buys. And if you are selling your now, here are some tips to keep in mind

Exquisite Jewelry – When Nature Calls

As the upper half of the hemisphere goes through scorching summer and pouring rains, jewelry brands get busy to match the mood and produce creations which will deck you up accordingly

A Sheaffer to Remember

Defining the art of writing, this is the first in the series of 5 articles on true luxury experiences by our readers!

Cartier – The Name Says it All

A watch that is a symbol of achievement, this is the fourth in the series of 5 articles on true luxury experiences by our readers!