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 …
Collectibles
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…
How to Maintain Your Luxury Timepieces so They last Longer
How did you get your first luxury timepiece? Was it a gift from your parents? A family heirloom that has passed through generations? A present from a loved one? Or a ‘well done’ item you gifted yourself once you had the means to? Whichever it is, we can hazard a guess and say that you […]<…
New Study reveals Metaverse will be worth Billions by 2026. Luxury Brands are taking Note, and so should You
In today’s edition of what’s buzzing in our alternate reality, aka the metaverse, a new report published by Global Industry Analyst Inc., (GIA) a market research company, has revealed that the global market for the metaverse, currently estimated at 194.4 billion dollars, is projected to reach 758…
H. Moser & Cie plays with the Minimalist Design of its Iconic Endeavour Perpetual Calendar
Bare-faced, minimalist timepieces are not new. In fact, it appears that they have been in existence right about the time they began to grace the wrists. However, when H. Moser & Cie created its Endeavour Perpetual Calendar in 2005, it was with a truly unique twist. Perpetual calendars are des…
From the Editor: The Best of ASPIRE in 2021
Happy New Year!!!! May 2022 grant us all the best of life and its blessings! You might be right to say that it’s too late in the year for new year greetings, but then again…just one more from a brand you love should not be too much, right? 2021 was definitely an interesting year! We […
Got LEGOs? You Could be Sitting on a Pile of Cash
For years, analysts have listed Birkins, wines and spirits, vintage autos and timepieces amongst others as the best performing alternative assets available. However, new research has uncovered a worthy yet largely ignored player: LEGOs. According to researchers at the Higher School of Economics i…
Harry Winston Launches a Dazzling Timepiece that expresses Gratitude
This may be the season to be merry, but it is definitely also the season of some of the most stunning luxury timepieces of 2021. The MB& F x Bulgari Legacy Machine Flying T Allegra, and more recently, the Patek Philippe x Tiffany Ref. 5711 are examples that readily come to mind. And joining t…
High Jewellery Pieces with Blue Gemstones that will make a Stunning Gift This December
December is the month of the tanzanite, turquoise and zircon gemstones, and, if you’re still confused about the perfect gifts to give this season, perhaps you might want to consider high jewellery pieces featuring these stones. Below are some of the most stunning pieces in this category that laun…