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At the Swiss National Museum, a new chapter in Zurich’s creative landscape began with an evening devoted to fashion, luxury, talent and meaningful connections. Zurich, Switzerland 24 August 2026 On 15 August 2026, more than 500 guests gathered beneath the historic setting of the Swiss National Museum for the inaugural edition of TIMELESS Zürich a new platform created by FOTOGEN to bring together fashion, luxury, creativity, business and an exceptional community of established

The Maison’s iconic emblem of luck enters a new era, illuminated by translucent pink enamel and more than a century of exceptional craftsmanship Some symbols become timeless because they never cease to evolve. Since its creation in 1968, the Alhambra motif by Van Cleef & Arpels has followed precisely this path, transforming a four-leaf clover into one of the most recognizable signatures in luxury jewellery. Today, the Maison opens a new chapter for its emblematic collection,

Designed by Chahan Minassian, Buccellati’s new Caviar Bar transforms the Maison’s historic Milanese flagship into an intimate world of craftsmanship, hospitality and contemporary Italian elegance. In the heart of Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, where the city’s heritage and luxury culture meet, Buccellati is opening a new chapter. The renowned Italian high-jewelry and silverware Maison has unveiled its new Caviar Bar at Palazzo Gavazzi, an intimate destination conceived by Paris-

Why the luxury jewelery industry is reopening the most consequential debate in modern diamond nomenclature The most important diamond story of the week is not a new stone, a record auction or a spectacular high-jewelery collection. It is a word. On September 6, the London Diamond Bourse publicly backed the use of “synthetic diamond” as the preferred terminology for laboratory-produced stones, encouraging its UK members to adopt the expression as best practice. The move follow

DENZA Enters Switzerland with Four New Models On August 26, 2026, DENZA officially entered the Swiss market with an exclusive launch event at The Dolder Grand in Zurich. The premium automotive brand, part of BYD, presented a four-model range designed to bring its technology-focused approach to Switzerland: the DENZA Z9GT, DENZA D9, DENZA Z and BAO 5. But while the entire range represents an important step in BYD’s European premium strategy, there was one car that inevitably c

Rosé, Liu Wen and Connor Storrie enter Talia Chetrit’s instinctive vision of the Saint Laurent Fall 26 collection There are fashion campaigns that announce a collection, and there are those that create a world around it. For Fall 26, Saint Laurent continues to explore the space between attitude and elegance, bringing together three distinctive personalities Rosé, Liu Wen and Connor Storrie under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. Photographed by Talia Chetrit, the

Baume & Mercier expands the language of its iconic rectangular Hampton collection with the Hampton XS M0A10862, a diamond-set interpretation designed as an elegant expression of evening watchmaking. Defined by its compact proportions, stepped black dial and 28 brilliant-cut diamonds, the timepiece brings a new dimension to the Maison’s distinctive Art Deco-inspired design. The Hampton M0A10862: An Evening Expression in Diamonds The Hampton M0A10862 presents one of the most re

Opening on 1 August 2026, Villa Florhof marks Lalique’s first boutique hotel in Zurich and the newest addition to the Lalique Hospitality collection. Set between Zurich’s historic Old Town and the university quarter, the intimate thirteen-room property brings together more than five centuries of history, contemporary craftsmanship, gastronomy and design. Lalique Opens Villa Florhof, Its First Boutique Hotel in Zurich A meticulously restored historic villa becomes a new addres

LE CHŒUR DES PIERRES From extraordinary sapphires and emeralds to the enduring symbolism of the panther, Cartier’s latest High Jewellery creations reveal how exceptional stones, technical mastery and artistic vision continue to define one of luxury’s most expressive worlds. At Cartier, High Jewellery begins with the stone. Before a design takes shape, before gold is worked and before a piece enters the workshops, there is first the encounter with a gemstone. Its colour, cut,

Growing up in an African setting, I was different. My views often contrasted sharply with what prevailed around me, and as a result, I struggled to fit in. Silence occupied much of my early childhood. The moments when I felt most at ease were those when I could draw some form of art on the ground. Art, however, was largely underrated and considered a waste of time at times, even a punishable offence. My silence and my tendency to draw were soon misinterpreted as signs of disr

More Than 100 Rare Objects Reveal the Creative Mind Behind David Bowie’s Most Iconic Work David Bowie was never simply a musician. He was an artist in constant motion reinventing his image, sound, characters and visual language while continually looking towards what might come next. Now, for the first time on this scale outside London, audiences across the UK will be able to see that creative process up close. From November 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will tak

From 20 to 23 August, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup brings international polo, equestrian excellence and the unmistakable sophistication of Gstaad to the heart of the Swiss Alps. There are few places in Switzerland where sporting tradition, international glamour and an extraordinary landscape converge quite so naturally as Gstaad. Each summer, the village welcomes an event that has become inseparable from its identity: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, a tournament where elite eque

V&A Celebrates 170 Years of Burberry with The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon There are fashion pieces that belong to a particular season, and there are others that gradually become part of cultural history. The Burberry trench belongs firmly to the second category. On 21 September 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will open The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon, a free display celebrating one of the most enduring garments in British fashion and marking B

Auberge Safari : The Ultimate Luxury Safari Experience Redefining Tanzania Nine Extraordinary Sanctuaries. One Unforgettable Journey into Africa’s Wild Soul. Luxury travel has entered a remarkable new era. With the launch of Auberge Safari, the prestigious Auberge Collection unveils its very first African chapter, introducing an exceptional portfolio of nine luxury camps and lodges set across Tanzania’s most breathtaking wilderness. More than a new destination, Auberge Safari

A landmark Argentine collection is heading to Sotheby’s, in what could become one of the most consequential consignments of the 2026–27 auction season. Sotheby’s has reportedly secured a major tranche of the Blaquier family’s celebrated Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection, valued at approximately $450 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The group includes important works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Roger Dubuis Returns to Its Geneva Roots with a New Conceptual Lounge In the heart of Geneva, where Swiss watchmaking has been shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, Roger Dubuis is opening a new chapter. On the iconic Place du Molard, in the city where the Maison has called home for three decades, the new Roger Dubuis Lounge invites visitors into a world where haute horlogerie, design and hospitality meet. The opening is particularly symbolic as Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30

Vogue’s decision to bring its global fashion and culture spectacle to San Francisco in 2027 signals something larger than a change of scenery: the fashion map itself is evolving. There are few decisions in fashion that can be read simply as logistical. The choice of a city, particularly for an event as visible as Vogue World, inevitably carries a message. In 2027, that message will come from San Francisco. The city will host the next American edition of Vogue’s travelling cel

The Maison opens an exceptional new flagship on Rue du Rhône, bringing its poetic universe to the heart of Geneva. Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a remarkable new boutique at 23 Rue du Rhône, reaffirming its long-standing relationship with Switzerland and celebrating its historic ties with Geneva, one of the world’s leading watchmaking capitals. Established in Switzerland since 1960, the Maison begins a new chapter with a 486-square-metre flagship designed to immerse visitors

Discover the new Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa, a luxury chronograph celebrating the iconic Raticosa Pass and Chopard’s enduring partnership with the Mille Miglia. Chopard Celebrates the Spirit of the Mille Miglia with the New Classic Chronograph Raticosa Luxury watchmaker Chopard continues its celebrated relationship with the legendary Mille Miglia by unveiling the new Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa, an exceptional timepiece inspired by one of

Every July, the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad transforms one of Switzerland’s most exclusive alpine destinations into the beating heart of international tennis. Here, the sport extends beyond the court, becoming part of the village’s lifestyle, where world-class competition unfolds against a backdrop of charming chalets and breathtaking mountain scenery. Tennis is a sport of strength and precision, of endurance and mental resilience, it tends to be best appreciated by those in the kn