Did you know that Rolex timepieces have rather interesting nicknames? Apparently, just like certain auto models in Nigeria carry the monikers, ‘baby boy’, ‘big daddy’ and ‘muscle’, among the Rolex collector community, names like ‘Pepsi’ or ‘Batman’ mean something completely different from what th…
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Tiffany & Co is turning CryptoPunk NFTs into Wearable Jewellery
From the moment Alexandre Arnault unveiled his Cryptopunk pendant from Tiffany & Co, it was as clear as day that the jewellery brand’s VP was on an exploratory journey to discover how the business can use NFTs to get real-time benefits. The CryptoPunk #3167 pendant was the first project. The …
Is the Rolls Royce Droptail the Latest Bespoke Model from the British Luxury Automaker?
When the Rolls Royce Sweptail was unveiled back in 2017, it was easily the most expensive and unique auto of its time. 5 years and another bespoke model (the Boat Tail) later, the Sweptail has clearly lost its coveted title. And, with a possible new unique model, the Droptail, dropping soon, it i…
Rémy Martin and Usher use Music and Tech to create the Limited-Edition Rémy Martin 1738 AI Powered
What exactly do music, AI, NFT and a cognac brand have in common? We would have said, ‘nothing much’, but the latest collaboration between Rémy Martin and Usher – which has led to the Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion campaign, featuring a limited-edition bottle and NFT – has proven th…
Louis Vuitton has a new Jewellery Collection, the LV Diamonds
What immediately comes to mind when you hear that Louis Vuitton has dropped a diamonds-themed jewellery collection? Heavy yellow/white gold rings with a prominent diamond stone resting against a bezel setting? Big, ostentatious bracelets and necklaces decked out with diamonds? Statement pieces in…
Here’s One More Reason to Get that Chanel Bag
For years, Birkin by Hermès has been the go-to investment item for luxury fashion enthusiasts. It had the reputation of not only being able to hold its value year after year but also surpassing its original price on the secondary market, especially during the 2020 lockdown. Now, however, Chanel s…
So Now, You Own an NFT. What’s Next?
AT last count, the NFT market recorded transactions totalling over $40 billion and is currently worth roughly this amount. But, you already know this. NFTs are undoubtedly all the rage right now, and while jumping on the trends bus is the worst investment advice you can ever follow, we can specul…
In Conversation with South African Artist and World Traveler, Reggie Khumalo.
Prior to my conversation with South African artist, Reggie Khumalo, who is as celebrated for his travels as he is for his art, I had seen his work. I was immediately struck by how profound each of them are, despite a perceived simplicity of appearance at first glance. Reggie is like that. On the …
Bulgari Breaks a New World Record with the Octo Finissimo Ultra
And this is neither the first nor the third time it is setting and shattering records with its luxury timepieces. The Octo Finissimo Ultra is actually Bulgari’s eighth successful attempt. When Bulgari launched the Octo Finissimo collection in 2014, unbeknownst to many of us, it had a major …
5 Reasons why the Omega x Swatch Collab is so Brilliant
We are living in very interesting times. Since 2020, the fashion industry has entertained the world with some of the most creative collaborations of the 21st century. We have witnessed the Gucci and Balenciaga hack; the Fendi and Versace mash-up aka Fendace; the Louis Vuitton x Nike Airforce 1 co…