Eternal Strands has been a surprise new favourite, if you’ve got game pass then you’ve got no excuse not to just jump in right now and give it a thrash. There’s also a demo on Steam with carryover data so you won’t lose any progress when you decide to buy the full game. Made by […]
Path Of Exile Isn’t the name of the game, it’s the life you’ve signed up for when you installed it. I feel obligated to review Path of Exile because I live close enough to the studios to throw a brick through their window with a note tied to it saying “Good job!”. Path of Exile […]
Toyota New Zealand loaned writer Tim Warren a smoky blue 2024 Toyota Prado Adventure to go and have a good Kiwi summer. He did that and we are publishing Tim’s exploits progressively. Read on and enjoy! I wouldn’t describe myself as a well-balanced mountain biker. I love the downhill, flat is okay, uphill can get […]
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, it’s literal. They’ve partnered with […]
James Bond and The Macallan—two icons that have that unmistakable air of Scottish heritage and a kind of timeless appeal that never really goes out of style. Bond’s been spotted with a glass of The Macallan in hand plenty of times over the years so it’s fitting that to toast Bond’s 60th anniversary, The Macallan […]
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has continued to evolve since 2009 marking a major shift in 2020, now the latest version of the Ghost Series II has taken everyone’s feedback onboard to create the most uncompromising vehicle to date with a range of bespoke options for clients that know what they want. It’s powered by a near […]
Tom Hiddleston snapped celebrating the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ at an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, along with special guest Bob Iger, on Friday evening in Los Angeles. (Disney/Brian Bowen Smith) Tom Hiddleston is living proof that dancing on Tik Tok isn’t a dead end pursuit of putting […]
Google founder Sergey Bren must be doing some spring cleaning and found that his biggest super yacht no longer brings him joy, because the elegant Dragonfly that he has owned since 2011 is now going on the market for the very first time since he picked it up brand new. Valued at $80 million it’s […]
This is Delicious AF Launched at the start of November 2024, Free AF have released its first-ever collection of alcohol-free bubbles. Their first two offerings are a Sparkling Rosé and a vibrant Sparkling Red – both exquisite in every way and sparkling AF of course. Perfect for celebrating life’s moments without accumulating any of life’s […]
Every once in a while, a wine comes along that really grabs your attention—not with some fancy label or over-the-top marketing, but with pure, undeniable quality. Yalumba’s 2021 Sanctum Cabernet Sauvignon is exactly that. Quietly showing up at a big competition, sweeping the awards, and leaving everyone scratching their heads, like, “Wait, how is this […]
Imagine, you’re a bunch of proto-humans smashing bones and figuring out tools for Stanley Kubrik when suddenly out of the sky appears a bottle of the finest Macallan ever made. Macallan wants to recreate this moment with their TIME: SPACE Collection to celebrate 200 years of business. Their first bottle is a pretty incredible achievement […]
When astronauts suit up for NASA’s Artemis III mission to the Moon, they won’t just be wearing gear built to survive the harshest environment known to man—they also be rocking some high-end Prada threads. The Italian luxury brand teamed up with Axiom Space to create the AxEMU spacesuit, which combines cutting-edge tech with sleek, designer […]
Just when you thought Crocs couldn’t be more offensive,they go ahead and make batmobile clogs. These are the crocs you deserve, not the crocs you need. To celebrate the most iconic batmobile of all time Crocs has developed a clog based on the 1989 Tim Burton classic. No Michael Keaton included. Priced at $139.99 and […]
Paul Guschlbauer seen during his photoshooting for the project “Volcano Flight” in Alaska, United States on June 12th, 2024 Paul Guschlbauer is a keen paraglider, and knew exactly what he had to do while touring Alaska and spotting a small island 284 kilometers from Anchorage. What he saw was Mount St. Augustine which last erupted […]
If you work on Wall Street as a Junior Partner then you might be putting in some wild hours. An entry level position at somewhere like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America can fetch in the ballpark of $200,000, so you might want to show your boss you’re worth the money they’re putting on you. […]
Yorkshire-born Sean Connolly isn’t your typical chef. He’s built a reputation on breaking the rules and stripping food down to its essence. Over the past three decades, his no-nonsense approach has shaped award-winning restaurants like Esther at QT Auckland and Sean’s Kitchen in Adelaide. But for Sean, it’s never been about following trends or chasing […]
Million by Rabanne raises the bar with its intense, sensual notes. The fragrance reimagines masculine allure through an audacious blend of sandalwood, cardamom, and bergamot, with none other than Moses Sumney as its muse. We got a word in from Sumney about his musical influences, getting started, and his first encounters with fragrances, which surprisingly, […]
Occasionally we get told “M2 you cover too many watches”, to that we say… Nothing usually, it goes right into our spam folder. We are unrepentant watch nerds here, but it’s been a hot minute since we covered a smart watch by one of our favourite brands TAG Heuer. TAG, alongside Redbull launched the TAG […]
There are two famous boots in this world. Maybe three if we’re counting the classic kiwi gumboot. Doc Martens defined the punks and Timberlands defined everybody else. Timberlands and it’s iconic yellow look has been gracing the feet of everybody from tradies, hikers and superstars alike since 1973. When you think of them it’s hard […]
We’ve always been massive fans of Tag Heuer, so it’s exciting to announce the news that they’ve finally landed on our fair shores after mucking around building 11 boutiques across Australia. We’ve always relied upon Partridge Jewellers for all our TAG needs, and with the launch of the new TAG HEUER boutique there is no […]
Photography by Mikael Jansson Creative Direction by Trey Laird & Team Laird The man the myth the legend David Beckham just got his first photocall to style for his multi-year collab with fashion house BOSS. Alongside him, Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy and South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk joined the cast alongside returning talent and iconic […]
It’s curious that everyone likes the smell of fresh cut grass, or the smell the world gets after a good rain but rarely does anyone go out of their way to actually make an effort to smell like this. While no perfumer is crazy enough to bottle “wet smell” they are at least willing to […]
The CRAFTED collection of legacy leather pieces from Parisian draws on over a 100 years of making in New Zealand. Parisian Crafted is about small batch editions, fusing vintage workmanship with considered simplicity. Genuine materials that each have their own story are used to create investment pieces that over time will also tell yours. Together […]
Ferrari introduced us to their brand new supercar in October. the F80 is their most powerful car to ever roll out the gates of the Ferrari factory thanks to it’s v6-hybrid powertrain pulling a combined power of 1200 hp. The architecture of the powertrain was ripped directly from the 499p which has proven it’s worth […]
The McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM have paved the way for their latest lovechild, the brand new W1. This marks a new chapter in Mclaren’s ‘1’ lineage, and what a chapter it is. It’s equally at home on road and track as the fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating McLaren road-legal supercar yet made. I remember the […]
In a vehicular sense, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is an icon. Since its launch in 1990, the series has pushed SUV innovation and technology while negotiating that fine intersection between off-road and on-road performance, toughness, comfort, and style. Over the decades, the Prado has represented the culmination of leading-edge tech, refinement, and ruggedness rolled […]
Our favourite Yacht show of the year has been and gone. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the most impressive yachts of the season. They’re always a wonder of engineering, design, and fashion. Boatyards sit down and ask “How much luxury would you like?” and their patrons open their wallet and say “yes.” The question […]
At least once in your life you need to visit the Aegean Islands surrounded by the beautiful blue Mediterranean waters. Previously a bit of a hike it could take a day out of your trip just getting to your choice of islands after you arrive in Athens. While I’m a big believer in cliches and […]
Living In New Zealand means some of the only times we come into contact with the concrete paranoia of WWII is looking at the old pillboxes dotting our ports. Europe still lives with these reminders within their cities and as such have had to find creative ways to integrate them into their peacetime lifestyles. None […]
To truly take care of our planet’s health as well as our nation’s economy we need to take a multifaceted approach. Banning plastic bags and straws is all well and good but you can’t just sit around and wait for the world to get better after that. The planet doesn’t care if we’re trading carbon […]
The legendary asset manager Warren Buffet just saw his company Berkshire Hathaway ping over into a $1 trillion company. This is notable because first of all, a trillion dollars. Second of all it’s the first non-tech company to reach this milestone. Started in 1939 as a humble textile manufacturer the company has grown and morphed […]
Voluntas Group has announced the launch of Voluntas Elevate, a new strategic advisory firm aimed at supporting tech founders who have been overlooked by the traditional venture capital model. With offices in Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, London, and Los Angeles, the firm offers a comprehensive suite of services focused on sustainable growth, capital acquisition, and […]
New Zealand is behind the world in financial-technology (fintech) disruption. A statement that might sound counter-intuitive to the patriots among us who still remember Aotearoa being a pioneer in the roll out of EFTPOS 30 years ago. But this is the founding thesis of Mike Burke and Marty Kerr, co-founders and Partners of the only […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionise industries, education is undergoing a transformation that promises to reshape how we prepare future leaders. In this exclusive interview, Nathan Villars, Principal of ACG Sunderland, offers his insights into the evolving role of AI in education and what it takes to thrive in a technology-driven landscape. Rather than […]
We often ask during interviews what the best thing our guest has ever been told. Often it’s a piece of advice that has impacted their lives so deeply it’s changed their entire course. Words are powerful, They’re scary powerful. They can change the world. That’s why people make such a fuss out of Elon Musk […]
Earlier in the mag we discussed the providence of what watch Tenzing and Sir Edmund Hillary were wearing when they summited everest. Either way, this achievement helped kick off a movement from Rolex that has continued to this very day supporting the intrepid explorers who travel the world’s most inhospitable climates and geographies to understand […]
Usually our photo series focuses (no pun intended) on big picture stuff (ok pun intended). Recently with the advent of drones we’ve been able to see the world in entirely new ways. We’re able to see herds of animals crossing the plains of Africa like mites on a petri dish. We’ve gained a perspective on […]
Pi in the Sky Bower & Wilkins has scored one of the classiest looking individuals in the world to sport their earbuds, the legendary ball kicker David Beckham. He’s pictured wearing the Pi8, a beautifully crafted earbud with good ergonomics and high quality materials giving it that premium feel. Carbon cone drive units deliver less […]
After spending time with the Flip it was time to move onto the big boy star of the show, the Samsung Z Fold 6. While the Flip folds a regular phone in half, the Fold doubles the size of your phone out to the size of a tablet. What it loses in cuteness it makes […]
We finally folded here at M2 and got our hands on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6. Here’s our impressions after having a play. Over the years Samsung has managed to lure me away from my cheap throwaway smartphones to a more premium experience. The Z Flip 6 is perhaps the cutest experience I’ve had […]
Nosferatu Nosferatu is one of those classics that every film maker secretly wants to remake. This modern recreation is based on the 1922 version which in turn is based on the 1897 novel Dracula The film was written and directed by Robert Eggers who has been trying to get the film off the ground since […]
I’m not big on the whole crying thing, although as a fairly new dad I find I do it more now than I did when I was foot loose and fancy free. I say this because last night at a press screening for Robbie Williams “Better Man” I sat in a row of three guys […]
This year I haven’t managed to get to many movies on the big screen but somehow Cailee Spaeny has been in most of them. First at the beginning of the year she played the young photojournalist alongside Kirsten Dunst in the controversially uncontroversial Civil War by Alex Garland. Then, with barely any fanfair she’s the […]
Rolls-Royce is a common feature in Bond films, appearing 12 times across the franchise now sixty years on from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger we’re still thinking about the Rolls-Royce Phantom III. We appear to not be the only ones because Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a one-of-one Phantom Extended that pays homage to the […]
Daisy Edgar-Jones on the red carpet for the London premier of Twisters. The 26 year old Edgar-Jones has been working hard these last few years to make an impact on the industry. So far she’s already received two Golden Globe nominations, one for her starring role in the Normal People miniseries and another for Under […]
The cost of living is ballooning for many in New Zealand. Now more than ever I have felt the temptation to complain about rates and unexplainable price hikes in food. But how is New Zealand doing compared to the rest of the planet. Numbeo has compiled their 2024 mid-year Cost of Living Index. New York […]
Bulgari just set it’s ninth world record for the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. The title holder is the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC, coming in at just 1.7 millimetres. For context the forgotten 10 cent coin rattling around in your wallet is 1.58mm thick. It also takes the record as the world’s thinnest COSC chronometer. […]
Jaan Roose performs during The Messina Crossing in Villa San Giovanni, Italy, July 10, 2024. Jaan Roose is a three-time world champion, and recently crossed 3,646 Meters of Water from Italy to Sicily in perhaps the most unorthodox border crossing of all time. No word yet on whether he was immediately deported. The slackline is […]
Politics in the United States is on a knifes edge, or more accurately a bullets edge if recent events are anything to go by. Biden’s shielding for being incredibly old collapsed in its entirety in his first debate with Trump, finally aligning media pundits with what the average punter has been able to see for […]
July was an insane month for news and events. One of the most consequential that didn’t involve stray bullets was the sudden unexpected outage of banks, hospitals, airports, retailers and my local Wendy’s, which took over an hour to deliver my food as they had to hand write all their orders. Things were pretty dire […]
The America’s Cup has rolled around again and, whilst it’s not being held here in New Zealand this time, it is still an event definitely worth following – even if yacht-racing doesn’t really turn your crank. For the next few months, every time you go to the pub or a BBQ, there will be at […]
As naming sponsor you know that Louis Vuitton isn’t going to miss a chance to drop a capsule collection. While you may not find the yachties on the day wearing these, they’re still a nice to have, especially that bag. Crafted from technical textiles and punctuated with bold primary colors, the collection blends a nautical […]
COS is introducing it’s Spring SUmmer 2024 collection in style with Jack O’Connell alongside Musician and Actor Rina Sawayama. The shoot was done in Mexico by Photographer Karim Sadli. Celebrating simplicity and thoughtful design, the season’s transitional collection balances modernity and traditional craftsmanship. Paying close attention to construction with an emphasis on shape and form, […]
Rabanne have launching Invictus Parfum, the aromatic, woody and empowering new incarnation of their iconic Invictus EDT. It has blends notes of lavender, violet leaf, myrtle essence, smoky carnal musk and sandalwood. The only face appropriate for a fragrance like this is legendary NBA star and Rabanne Brand Ambassador Jalen Green as the face of […]
The Spring Summer Collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada is marching down the runway in Milan at the Fondazione Prada and it has a lot to say. This seasons look comes with a spirit of freedom, of youthful optimism and energy. Clothes with wired details animate collars and hems with an pop […]
Levi’s is trotting out it’s 2024 Spring/Summer Collection that blends 90’s references with a bit of 70’s influence, playing into workwear details, slouch vibes with clean looks, and collegiate aesthetics with western touches. The men’s collection have a recurring focus on indigos, blacks, and grays as well hints of western, prep, and utility aesthetics. Versatile […]
The 90s are back, baby. Ok, the very end of the 90s but it still counts. First introduced in 1999 the Mostro gets its name from the Italian word of Monster. This is due to it’s edgy experimental look at the time. It smashes together two active lifestyles into a single abomination. The sleek sprinting […]
F1 is at the very cutting edge of motorsport and technology. Only the very best survive, and on their wrists is a Tudor. Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic is getting a team exclusive version for the new Visa Cash App RB Formula One team. If you’re an F1 fan keep an eye on what Daniel Ricciardo […]
Bad Boy was first launched in 2019 with it’s notes of smoky sage, tonka bean, and cocoa. It’s had a range of followup iterations in the years since, and now we’re being introduced to the Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir. The girls aren’t being left out, they’re getting their own Good Girl Blush Elixir which I […]
The star is ascending for Barry Keoghan as he’s made a name for himself in his roles in “Saltburn,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”. Personally I thought he did a good (yet criminally short) job in Masters of the Air. On the red carpet he’s often spotted wearing the […]
Picture this, you’re French (my condolences), you have the biggest sports festival in the world to host, and you need to look your best. Who do you call? LVMH. LVMH has taken it on themselves to create the outfits for volunteer medal bearers during the Paris Olympic Games. These people are young sports members of […]
Visconti Italian Socks There’s no need to compromise on quality and comfort for a bit of well-heeled style. Combining the renowned performance of merino with the excellence of Italian design and make, these socks from Visconti give you the best of both worlds. The natural wicking properties of merino allow Visconti’s unique socks to deliver […]
Honda must be feeling in a nostalgic mood as it dug back through it’s catalogue all the way back to their very first concept car, the Honda HP-X. This hot little Wedge shaped number was Styled and handcrafted by renowned Italian design house Pininfarina and hasn’t been seen publicly since it debuted in 1984. It […]
Sometimes car companies just don’t know how to stay in their lane. The latest trend automakers are chasing is real estate. The biggest names in the game have heavily invested in prestige pieces around the world. By world I mean Miami and Dubai primarily. This is increasingly becoming a strategy manufacturers are making to create […]
It’s not every day you get to drink some of the best red wine you’ve ever tasted – and guilt-free at 10am either! But that’s because I was lucky enough to spend an hour tasting Yalumba wines with the affable and extremely knowledgeable Robert Hill-Smith; current Yalumba supremo and sixth generation descendant of Samuel Smith […]
We said earlier in the magazine that Versace is for winners, for the famous and beautiful. I’m at least one of those things and I won’t say which. But you can immerse yourself in the embodiment of all of them next time you’re in Macau. Versace has just opened 12 floors and 271 rooms worth […]
Until a month or two ago I had never heard of this Aliexpress 2.0 but it feels like Temu has exploded overnight. To be fair I’m mostly oblivious to the movers and shakers in the pre-garbage consumer space. Temu first launched in the United States in September 2022 followed shortly after with a superbowl ad […]
Nikhil Ramrakhiani, the Chief Technology Officer at PieFunds, gave us an update on just how quickly the world of AI is moving. “AI is at the forefront of change,” Ramrakhiani began. “It’s rapidly transforming technology and innovation, impacting both our personal lives and complex business operations.” The past 18 months have seen a dramatic acceleration […]
Mining veteran Bill Haylock delivered a keynote that delved into the intertwined connection between AI and the mining industry. “AI is science, right? It’s part of the science gig,” Haylock began, drawing parallels between past scientific breakthroughs and today’s AI innovations. He emphasised that while AI is pushing many industries forward, it all relies on […]
Paul Roseman, the General Manager of Strategic Development at ProCare, took the stage to share his three-decade-long journey of driving innovation within the healthcare sector. In a fireside chat, Paul shed light on how AI and machine learning are not just buzzwords but essential tools that are reshaping healthcare productivity. Paul began by acknowledging the […]
Mantel Group’s Adam Durbin and Natalie Rouse tackled the intricate relationship between AI and cybersecurity, blending reality checks with strategic insights. Durbin, the CTO of Mantel Group, kicked off the keynote with a call to action. “We’re here to educate you on AI, but more importantly, on AI security,” he announced. Durbin didn’t sugarcoat the […]
Jovan Pavlicevic, co-founder of SquareOne and Emerge, began his keynote by drawing a parallel between the current technological revolution and historic innovations. “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I shall move the Earth,” he quoted Archimedes, setting the stage for a discussion on the immense potential of AI. He […]
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Ankit Patel is the Head of Data and Analytics at Stanley Street, an independent advertising firm based in Parnell, Auckland. Data is often called the new oil, and for good reason. In today’s digital age, data is generated at an incredible rate from various sources, like social media interactions, online shopping, and smart devices. With […]
Keys-to-Go 2 Every month Logitech surprises me with an even thinner and smaller keyboard. This issue is no exception, although I’m not expecting anything at all to beat the Keys-to-Go 2 anytime soon. This totally totable mobile keyboard is thinner than most of the slim paper notebooks I carry around. Folded it comes to just […]
Joker: Folie à Deux 3 Oct Joaquin Phoenix is back in his Academy Award Winning role as Joker, and this time he’s got company as Lady Gaga picks up the mantle as Harley Quinn. The original film was always intended to be a standalone film, which is probably part of the spice that made it […]
I had the great honour of inhaling Bridgerton like secondhand smoke as my wife blasted through every single season in the leadup to the latest episodes that dropped a few months ago. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely. I’m not going to pretend that I’m above budget bin Jane Austen. The first season was a sensation. […]
In Cinemas 29 Aug We haven’t seen a movie like The Crow since we last saw The Crow in 1994. Based on the comics The Crow comes from the same alt-kid supernatural goth melting pot of the late 80s that brought us Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics. Coming out at the same time in 1989 these […]
In Cinemas 16 Aug The air duct goblin is back with another entry into the long running sci-fi horror series. This time a bunch of young colonisers go poking around an abandoned space station where they don’t belong looking for scraps to sell. Little do they know that a throat loving guest has already picked […]
Hot news from the paleography desk here at M2! French scholars tidying up their libraries for the Olympics have stumbled upon some lost Nostrodamus predictions. These are the infamous quatrains numbered between 43 to 100 long missing from the legendary seer’s Century VII. Of course, there have been many theories over time as to why […]
The Mercedes G-Class is an icon, well established since 1979. Now it seems for no particular reason at all they are celebrating this icon with a premium glow up in the form of the special Mercedes-AMG G 63 Grand Edition. Limited to just 1,000 units globally the G 63 Grand Edition features gold details both […]
Recently we made a big deal out of the total market dominance NVIDIA has fallen into in the AI space for it’s GPU capabilities. They aren’t stopping there though. They’re also developing software called NVIDIA Avatar Cloud Engine, which allows developers to insert digital humans into spaces to be interacted with. Essentially they are creating […]
Farmers are up against the wall when it comes to numbers. Cold early mornings mustering. Fuel burned on quads moving stock. Staff retention and burnout. Finally the looming specter of keeping as green a business as possible and protecting waterways. All of it is a number on a chart, a sunk cost, a calculation to […]
The Twisters movie is out today and I’m here to confirm it’s a certified good time of a disaster movie. The bar for disaster flicks is set exceedingly low. You go with the expectation that stuff will get wrecked and people will run around panicking. It delivers that perfectly but it also got the memo […]
F1 is at the very cutting edge of motorsport and technology. Only the very best survive, and on their wrists is a Tudor. Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic is getting a team exclusive version for the new Visa Cash App RB Formula One team. If you’re an F1 fan keep an eye on what Daniel Ricciardo […]
Pioneer has gone out of it’s way to develop a DJ mixer that makes you feel one with the music. It’s been carefully crafted inside and out to give flawless performance. The same can’t be said for the dude standing too close to his amp. All the sound is piped through a transformer circuit co-designed […]
Brie Larson attends the 30th Annual 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California. We have to make sacrifices for our art. Brie Larson knows better than some. Her look at the SAG Awards required her to stand in the car on the way there. To […]
“The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there. Since the invention of vertical flight, pilots have juggled four controls simultaneously, using both hands and both feet just to keep it airborne,” said Dr. Mark Groden, founder and CEO of Skyryse. “Until today.” he said threateningly. […]
Wilson has been many things, a friend, a basketball, a-. Well that’s about it really. Now it invented the ball 2.0. With much fanfare and hype Wilson has introduced to the world the Airless Gen1 Basketball, which is, as the name suggests, an airless basketball. It’s made of a 3D-printed polymer lattice structure and Wilson […]
Every now and again we hit milestones in life prompting us to pause for a moment to see where we’ve been. It’s at this time we really see how we have evolved, as brands, products, and people. M2 has been tooting the horn of those making it big since 2005, and now in 2024 we’re […]
The future is all about huge computation and chatting up NPC’s. One way or another NVIDIA wants to be a part of it. Nvidia has found itself at the very heart of the AI industry as its tech has become the go-to option for processing all the insane AI-wizardry we’ve become submerged in recently. This […]
Some of the best and brightest the world has to offer gathered to hear what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to say at the 2024 SIEPR Economic Summit at Stanford. He was asked just how could graduates find success. “For all of you Stanford students,” he said, “I wish upon you ample doses of pain […]
TORIC CHRONOGRAPH RATTRAPANTE ROSE GOLD Parmigiani Fleurier brought the Men’s dress watch back in elegant style with their new range of Toric references. Under the guidance of Guido Terreni you have the very epitome of simplicity but on the back it’s nothing but flair and style as you can see the Chronograph Rattrapante on full […]
SQUARE BANG UNICO Everybody wants a Bang these days. The Square Bang started life as an everyday wearable made of titanium, but as demand increased it slowly got propelled into a luxury item. This has left Hublot in a bind as they invent their next watch, which has all the value of gold, with all […]
Riviera 10786 Baume & Mercier have boldly stepped into their own aesthetic with the Riviera. Having four screws on the front of the 40mm Dodecagonal case with it’s architectural lines and profile makes it feel almost counter cultural, but any misgivings of an industrial aesthetic are completely reversed by it’s elegant dial and it’s slim […]
DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first chronographic movements A. Lange & Söhne is adding two very special editions of the DATOGRAPH to their portfolio. The first of which is this stunning DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN set in 18-carat white gold with a blue dial. The dial immediately sets it apart from other DATOGRAPHs […]
Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech How do we feel about celebrating other America’s Cup teams? Let’s say this is one page is neutral ground so we can talk a little about Italy’s Luna Rossa team and the timepiece that Panerai has made for them, the Submersible Quaranta Quattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech (PAM01466). It makes sense […]
Rolex Perpetual 1908 Rolex are whisking us back to a simpler time with their Perpetual 1908. Encased in gleaming 950 platinum it features an ice-blue dial that intricately weaves a guilloché rice-grain motif. Underneath this artistry is some serious craftsmanship and ingenuity in the form of the formidable calibre 7140 movement. A masterclass mechanical precision […]
Before the Oscars kick off the who’s who in Hollywood converge on the Hollywood Hotel’s Polo Lounge for the Annual Pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch. The crowd is star studded, as well as diamond studded thanks to the drip provided by Chanel. Chanel’s love affair with the stars stretches right back to […]
This season Moscot is dropping six new sets of frames for this season, all with the Lower East Side flavouring built into the legacy NYC brand’s identity. The Maydela, The Moyel, and The Yenem all borrow design elements from Moscot’s family favorites, offering familiar yet refreshed styles to last generations. The Fanagle, with its metal […]
