01 | The Hour Glass’ new short film series profiles horology’s most noted creatives
The Hour Glass has debuted a new short film series on nine of the world’s leading creatives and artisans in the watchmaking world. The first film featured MB&F’s Maximilian Büsser himself, and included a live discussion about the future of horology on The Hour Glass’ Instagram page. The films — which will also feature the likes of Urwerk’s Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei as well as Roger W. Smith — profile the journey of the cultural wunderkinds and document their dedication to their craft.
The next film will premiere next Wednesday, May 6, and will feature Rexhep Rexhepi, a Kosovan-born watchmaker that’s made a meteoric ascent in the watchmaking scene with his Akrivia atelier.
Watch all the films on The Hour Glass’ Instagram page here.
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Urwerk’s Martin Frei & Felix Baumgartner.
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Akrivia’s Rexhep Rexhepi.
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02 | Celine’s Triomphe Canvas bag gets a summer-ready update
Step out into a new season with Celine’s Triomphe Canvas bags, which now come in a bevy of new coloured trimmings for a more contemporary and youthful look. Bold colours and gold-work contrast sharply with the maison’s vintage black-and-ocher monogram, making for an accessory that’s both striking and timeless.
Introduced by Hedi Slimane in 2018, the Triomphe Canvas revitalises Celine’s historic monogram of a link motif inspired by the chain encircling the Arc de Triomphe.
For more information, visit their site here.
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03 | Become a jewellery connoisseur with L’École School of Jewelry Arts’ new online courses
The world of fine jewellery is one that’s oft shrouded in mystique — but the L’École School of Jewelry Arts in Hong Kong wants to lift the veil. The school — which was set up by Parisian jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels in 2012 — has just released a series of free online courses on their site that provide an insiders look into the exclusive world of diamonds and gemstones.
The lessons revolve around three main themes: The Universe of Gemstones, Art History of Jewellery and Savoir-Faire. If you’re a lover of fine jewellery, it’s the perfect chance for you to deepen your appreciation for the art.
See the courses on their site here.
04 | Flaunt salon-fresh hair with Shiseido Professional’s Sublimic Wonder Shield
There are few feelings as satisfying as emerging from a salon with a boujee blowout. Though getting into an actual salon might still be some time away thanks to the extended circuit breaker, Shiseido Professional has just the thing for your tresses.
Their new leave-in hair treatment promises to be the secret weapon that will protect your hair and give you that soft, silky feeling all day long. Plus, the lightweight essence mist also guards against environmental pollutants, strengthens damaged hair, and prolongs colour. We stan a multi-tasking queen.
For more information, visit their site here.
05 | Peep Givenchy’s latest eyewear collection
Architectural tailoring meets dynamic curves in Givenchy’s 2020 eyewear collection, which presents pieces that range from slick, runway-inspired looks to sporty pieces befitting any on-the-go urbanite.
Standouts include the GV 3 — named for the Maison’s historic address on the Avenue George V in Paris — which makes for an ideal companion for the House’s bestselling handbag, what with its sleek flat-top frame. For those looking to channel sporty Parisian chic, there’s the 70s-influenced GV 0125 brings with it an updated aviator frame embellished by a subtle mesh detail.
For more information, visit their site here.
