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9 September, 2024

Pushing boundaries (from left): De Bethune Kind of Grande Complication, IWC Portugeisier Eternal Calendar, Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon. Photos: Handout

Mechanical marvels: when watchmakers push horological boundaries

Luxury maisons showcase extreme engineering feats through their complex timepieces that include intricate designs and groundbreaking technology.

8 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM

Special Report - Jewellery

Colour analysis in jewellery: how to choose gems to best suit your look

8 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM

The return of the three-hand watch – H. Moser & Cie embraces simplicity

7 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM

Is now the best time to invest in luxury watches? How to shop second-hand

The luxury watch market is cooling down after the pandemic-fuelled boom, offering an opportunity for collectors to snag coveted timepieces at more affordable prices.

4 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM

In November, Phillips in association with Bacs &Russo presented the “Toki: Watch Auction”, focused on watch collecting in Japan. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

How to Style like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: embrace minimalist sophistication

Go for minimalist separates in sophisticated black for a killer look – the model launched first collab in Paris last fall, embodying her signature style and showcasing its versatility.

3 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

Why is timepiece customisation so controversial?

Some wealthy watch owners seek to lend their pieces even more exclusive identities by customising them … but does it enhance or lessen value?

2 Jan 2025 - 7:00AM

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The future of timekeeping? From jumping hours to ultra-thin wonders

Andersen Genève, Urwerk, Otsuke, SpaceOne and Konstantin Chaykin all bring their creativity to bear on telling the time in a distinctive way.

1 Jan 2025 - 5:00AM

A different beat (from left): Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing prototype, SpaceOne Tellurium and Otsuka Lotec No.6. Photos: Hodinkee Japan

Fame and celebrity

Richest Oasis band members: net worths, ranked

Liam’s divorce from Nicole Appleton stripped him of much of his wealth, while Ringo Starr’s son Starkey comes second on our list … but it’s Noel’s songwriting efforts that have really paid dividends.

1 Jan 2025 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Style’s year in review: our pick of 2024’s hits and misses

We weren’t so wowed with Raygun’s Olympic routine, rumours around Blake Lively of It Ends with Us and the strange trend of ‘rodent’ leading men.

28 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Celebrity style

How to Style like Nicky Hilton, who dazzled at her 41st birthday celebration

Nicky just launched her sparkling, feminine Rebecca Vallance capsule collection, ready for the festive season – here’s how you can cop her look with the help of Graff, Valentino Garavani and Skims.

27 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Elegant yet understated: Paris Hilton, Kris Jenner and Nicky Hilton brought glamour to the launch in Bel-Air. Photo: BFA.com

Beyond the Cartier Crash: why asymmetrical watches are here to stay

The Cartier Crash has long defined unconventionally shaped timepieces, but a provocative renaissance is now under way as newer brands make their mark.

26 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

New watch brands like Berneron are pushing the boundaries in dial shape, as seen on this Mirage Sienna. Photo: Handout

Blast from the past: watchmakers delve into their archives to revive classics

Some watch designs are so enduring, their appeal defies the passage of time and syncs with contemporary trends and styles, making them desirable through the decades.

26 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Paris’ rising stars: 6 independent jewellery brands to check out on your next visit

Paris’ Place Vendôme is home to many historic maisons, but across the city, entrepreneurial independent jewellers are springing up to offer fresh visions.

25 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet the woman behind ‘the Oscars of watchmaking’, Carine Maillard

She was originally more invested in the art world, having studied Chinese art and medicine, but working in museums led her to the world of watchmaking.

25 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Carine Maillard, director of Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

‘Birkin for the home’? How the humble blanket started making a statement

The ‘Birkin for the home’ has become standard issue among A-listers, and now everyone from Loewe and Louis Vuitton, to Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli are adding styles.

23 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Hermès Avalon throw blanket. Photo: Hermès

Architecture and design

Inside 740 Park Avenue, where NYC’s richest make their homes

The storied art deco building opened its doors in the 1930s and has played home to many a famous resident. Now a hotspot for finance magnates, a unit in this building costs almost US$50 million

23 Dec 2024 - 4:00AM

Why red make-up is on the rise – and not just for lips

It’s not the subtlest of shades, but stars of the screen and catwalk are embracing it with passion, leaving behind the quiet luxury trend.

22 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

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Celebrity style

How to Style like Gemma Chan: pull off the star’s winter-ready look

Cooler temperatures call for leather staples and a touch of tartan – emulate the actress’ ensemble during Loewe’s pre-spring 2025 show at Paris Fashion Week.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM

Gemma Chan in a winter-ready ensemble at Paris Fashion Week in September. Photo: Getty Images

Why geometric jewellery has always been timeless, as Chaumet and Chopard show

Luxury jewellery brands are incorporating hexagons, cubes and sleek lines in their contemporary collections.

18 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Why you should have your own at-home spa – like Gwyneth Paltrow

The Goop founder’s home spa has inspired a self-care revolution, but for those without the money or space, Therasage offers portable spas too.

16 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM

This week in PostMag: from new true-crime film Papa to gelato and carpentry

In this week’s print issue, we dive into woodworking studios in Hong Kong, solar eclipse chasing in Easter Island, and Sydney’s established White Rabbit Gallery.

15 Dec 2024 - 12:45PM

This week’s issue covers the woodworking revival in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Let there be light: 4 scented candles to give any room a lift this winter

The natural smells of these candles evoke feelings of tranquillity and recall places of beauty, including Milan and Scotland.

13 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM

Scented candles from Loewe, La DoubleJ, Diptyque and Aotrom (pictured) bring soft light and the smell of Italian flowers, a Scottish highland or a pine forest. Photos: Handout

Christmas 2024 gift guide: level up your man’s accessories game

With a jacket from Italian tailor Rubinacci, Purdey trousers and a Montblanc pen, any man will look and feel like a million dollars.

13 Dec 2024 - 7:15AM

How jewellery brands are helping to preserve traditional crafts

In a rapidly evolving industry, luxury brands are investing in education to safeguard the artisanal skills that transform design visions into exquisite jewellery.

13 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Christmas 2024 gift guide: present ideas for the kids, from the formal to the fun

Lane Crawford Baz & Friends, Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch, King Fook and Scotch & Soda all have appealing ideas for stylish gifts and cute stocking fillers.

12 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM

Christmas 2024 gift guide: formal dress and more fun presents for the kids from Ralph Lauren and more. Photo: Handout

Christmas 2024 gift guide: elegant pieces from Cartier, Gucci and Hermès

Chloé and Tod’s apparel as well as an Assouline book for the coffee table round out a wish list of premium present ideas for your loved ones.

11 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Frame x Ritz Paris collection

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam up for the party season in red and gold

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Celine Beauté and Schiaparelli are offering up glitzy accessories too.

10 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Style Edit: Boghossian’s latest high jewellery release is a journey through time

Boghossian’s latest high jewellery takes inspiration from royal residences around the world, such as Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Beijing’s Qianlong Palace and Jaipur’s City Palace.

9 Dec 2024 - 10:29AM

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