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Richard Mille pushes material limits, Breguet and Nomos refine the classics

The three new RM07-01 models combine matte ceramic cases with gem-set bezels

Dubai’s luxury stores take hit as Middle East war drags on

The industry is counting on a wave of revenge spending, where customers splurge in relief once the situation improves.

Move over, It Girl. It’s the era of the Lit Girl: Have books become the new fashion trend?

SS26 New Dior Book Tote – Dracula by Bram Stoker (left) and Elle Fanning in Coach's Explore Your Story campaign.

8 new foundations to try - and how to find the right one for you

(Clockwise from top left) Nars Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation, Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation, and Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.

Titanic tycoon John Jacob Astor’s Patek Philippe pocket watch set for auction

John Jacob Astor IV's Tiffany & Co.-signed Patek Philippe pocket watch (right) and a gold and sapphire Battin & Co. pencil case will be auctioned by Freeman's on April 22.

Puma fails to block registration of Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark in Singapore

In a judgment delivered on March 13, the registrar dismissed Puma’s opposition, finding that the brand marks are more dissimilar than similar and that there is no likelihood of consumer confusion.

Love, luxury, and a $1m dispute: When a couple fought over watches and handbags

The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.

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Clothing label Barehands launches capsule collection with actress Lim Shi-An

Barehands' Analogue capsule collection, a collaboration with actress Lim Shi-An.

The devil isn’t just wearing Prada for movie sequel – she now sports niche brand Sasuphi

(From lef) Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Singaporean Wei Koh becomes first Asian to chair Oscars of the watch world

Mr Wei Koh, publisher, entrepreneur, TV host and watch journalist, is the first Singaporean and the first Asian to hold the role.

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