The Nerve Center of This Art Fair Isn’t Painting. It’s Couture.
The Independent art fair will relocate to Pier 36 on May 14, more than doubling its footprint and positioning Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons couture as the event’s centerpiece. The move marks the first solo New York presentation of Kawakubo’s work since her 2017 Met Costume Institute show. Organizer Elizabeth Dee has trimmed the exhibitor roster to 76 and lowered booth fees to prioritize bold, single‑artist projects. The fair aims to blur the line between high fashion and contemporary sculpture, redefining the art‑fair experience.
Armani Goes Back to the Archive
Giorgio Armani has unveiled Archivio, a curated line of 13 men’s and women’s pieces drawn from the house’s archives and updated for today’s market. The collection features iconic items such as a 1979 pin‑striped alpaca jacket and a 1990s silk‑linen...
Street Style Look of the Week: Airy Beachy Clothes
The Times’ visual columnist Simbarashe Cha spotlights a Manhattan couple whose airy, beach‑inspired outfits blend oversized blue and neutral tones. Kendra Austin, after shedding 100 pounds, credits the transformation for a renewed relationship with clothing, while her partner Sakief Baron infuses hip‑hop, basketball and...
How Do I Style Boots for Warm Weather?
Boots are shedding their winter-only image as fashion leaders and festival culture push them into warm‑weather wardrobes. Influencers like Anna Wintour and Tamara Mellon endorse boots as a polished alternative to sandals, especially for office and urban settings. The trend...
His Watch Brand Is ‘Doing It The Traditional Way’
Watchmaker Love Hunter, a lifelong horology enthusiast, is debuting his eponymous brand’s first timepiece after five years of hand‑crafting. The watch is offered in titanium or 18‑karat gold, with optional skeleton backs and 42‑44 mm Art Deco dials. Nearly every component—from wheels...
With These Watches, It’s Not Just What’s on the Inside That Counts
At Watches and Wonders in Geneva, Hermès, Piaget and Panerai unveiled new skeleton watches, signaling a broader move of high‑end mechanical timepieces into the spotlight. Hermès introduced the H08 Titanium Skeleton, built around an all‑titanium movement (H1978 S) with diamond‑like carbon...
Tackling the Trust Factor for Secondhand Watches
Bezel, an online marketplace for pre‑owned luxury watches, announced it now hosts over $1 billion in listings, marking rapid growth since its 2021 launch. Founder Quaid Walker highlighted the platform’s mission to solve pricing opacity and authenticity concerns that have long...
For the British Watch Brand Bremont, the Next Stop Is the Moon
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square took a $59 million minority stake in British watchmaker Bremont, valuing the company at over $123 million. The funding round in early 2023 triggered a leadership overhaul, with industry veteran Davide Cerrato installed as CEO. Ackman, drawn by the...
With Every Watch, This Collector Revels in the Story
Jay Liu, a 30‑year‑old Hong Kong‑based collector, guides a reporter through his favorite Tokyo haunts while showcasing his vintage timepieces, including a 1970s white‑gold Rolex Day‑Date gifted in Dubai. His passion for watches began at a New York auction 12 years...
Chanel Takes a Leading Role in Producing Ceramic Watches
Chanel has refreshed its flagship J12 ceramic watch line, adding three new color options and expanded size ranges. The J12, first launched in 2000, remains the brand’s most recognizable timepiece and a symbol of its 40‑year watchmaking heritage. President Frédéric Grangié...
Why Fashion Suddenly Loves Older Women
Fashion’s age barrier is crumbling as major houses spotlight older women on the runway. Vogue’s unprecedented cover featuring 76‑year‑old Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour signaled the shift, while shows from Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton collectively featured dozens...
Universal Genève Returns to the Watch World With New Models
Universal Genève, the historic Swiss watchmaker founded in 1884, re‑emerged this month with a new line of high‑end models after a decades‑long hiatus. The brand was bought by Breitling in late 2023 for roughly $75 million, a deal backed by Swiss...
Watches and Wonders Geneva: A Week in Time
The 2026 Watches and Wonders Geneva fair showcased a wave of heritage revivals, highlighted by Cartier’s re‑issued Roadster, TAG Heuer’s refreshed Monaco Chronograph, and Oris’s new Star Edition. Each model blends classic design cues with modern materials and movements, positioning...
At Tiffany, Watch Design Inspired by Its Own Jewelry Icons
Tiffany & Co. unveiled the Croisillon Paillonné Enamel watch, a limited‑edition timepiece that miniaturizes the iconic 1960s Jackie bracelet into a watch dial. The piece, released in February 2026, translates Jean Schlumberger’s cross‑stitch enamel bangle into a decorative ring encircling the watch...
Designing for Mother Mary, a Fictional Pop Star Who Happens to Be Anne Hathaway
The upcoming film “Mother Mary,” starring Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop star, showcases elaborate costumes created by Bina Daigeler and Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen. The designers fused volcano‑inspired darkness with sequins, crowns, and a signature halo headpiece that nods to...