Meet the artist expressesing herself in the vessels she creates: harmonious shapes with textural details that celebrate imperfection and the beauty of simplicity.

Another year of Watches and Wonders is upon us and this year Rolex returns to conservatism: timeless, versatile, and robust companions.

Watches and Wonders, the annual event in Geneva, is set to begin on April 9 when the Swiss city becomes the capital of time.

Perched on a hill overlooking the beach and azure sea of the Agrigento coast is the Adler Spa Resort Sicilia, a holistic retreat for well-being and rejuvenation.

The Evoque had pride of place at the Range Rover House Paris. The vehicle (which has significant off-road capabilities) has perfect proportions for the city. This third-generation Evoque has undergone subtle modifications.

Why not surprise your loved one with one of these jewels or timepieces? These last well beyond the chocolates and the flowers.

Aerial overview Octola

In Rovaniemi, Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, resides Octola, the ultimate luxury getaway, where arrival is by snowmobile or dog sled.

This next iteration of the Pelagos FXD watch from Tudor is a tribute to the watches worn by the United States Navy.

Louis III Rare Cask 42.1 in a cognac black Baccarat decanter laid on table in Venice and glass blower

At a wondrous reveal in Venice earlier this year, Louis XIII unveiled Rare Cask 42.1, an even more rarefied cognac presented in a Baccarat decanter.

Chanel's 1932 Bijoux de Diamants collection laid on galaxy backdrop

Titled 1932, the collection revolves around three celestial symbols: the stars, the moon, and the sun. There are 77 pieces, 13 of which are transformable—from necklace to brooch, necklace to ring—containing sapphires, fancy-coloured diamonds, opals, rubies, spinels, and tanzanites.

Location, location, location—for real estate or otherwise, the right location attracts. So was the case for the presentation of the spring/summer collection of Stefano Ricci. Against the imposing backdrop of the marble quarries of Carrara, the Florentine fashion brand continued its tradition of presenting collections in alluring locations.

On a quiet street in the heart of the antiques district of Paris’ Left Bank resides a bookshop full of treasured tomes. Librairie 7L, founded by Karl Lagerfeld, is a haven of creativity. Books dedicated to photography, architecture, modern and contemporary art, fashion, industrial design, gardening, and ceramics line the shelves.

Galerie Philia has a vast roster of talents, emerging and established, each representing a measured eclecticism that embodies art in all its forms. And while Ygaël Attali curates exhibitions at each of his permanent locations, it is the nomadic exhibition, Transhumances, that is garnering plenty of chatter.

The Apuan Alps, a mountain range in Tuscany’s Massa Carrara and Lucca regions, is where marble is extracted and where artists, sculptors, and designers find inspiration and materials to work with. It is also the place, specifically the quarries of Henraux, where Michelangelo sourced his marble.

Il Tornabuoni, whose 62 rooms and suites complete the historic Palazzo Minerbetti, is full Renaissance maximalist: jewel tones cover walls and ceilings, and velvet is everywhere. There’s a certain dolce vita overall.

The latest Gucci novelty is Gucci Giardino 25, a café and cocktail bar open on Valentine’s Day in Piazza Signoria, adjacent to the multi-disciplinary Gucci Garden. Part Italian shop, part French bistro, Gucci Giardino 25 is designed in the likeness of Michele’s Gucci: wildly spectacular.

With the Rolex novelties presentation now online as a part of the Watches and Wonders digital platform, the thought was, might the website crash?

At a time when habits and assumptions have been upended, living must mean something much deeper than ticking boxes. Take a deep dive with NUVO.

Set in the verdant Loire Valley vineyards, rambling over acre after acre of dense woodlands, is Les Sources de Cheverny, a private estate comprising traditional stone houses, winery, spa, and 18th-century Château du Breuil, which opened its gates this past September.

In the company of Geneva’s municipal authorities, 17 watch brands are taking part in the event exhibiting novelties on a by-appointment basis.

We’re almost there: fall. Last year at this time, the arrival of fall was the passing of another season. This year, living through a pandemic and getting this far feels medal-worthy.

Chanel’s J12—the ceramic unisex timepiece—was a revolution when it first launched in 2000, and it has since become an icon of 21st-century watchmaking.

Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, the design director for Bulgari Watches Design Center, unveiled the Bulgari Octo Finissimo timepiece at Baselworld earlier this year, but what makes him tick? We sat down with him to find out.

NUVO Magazine: L'Occitane en Provence

FROM THE ARCHIVE: A blanket of yellow covers the rolling hills of Corsica, France’s island of beauty, creating a scent that drifts far out to the sea. The arid maquis is densely layered with myrtle, rosemary, thyme, sage, and cork oak; alongside this fragrant scrubland are fields of immortelle, a vivid yellow flower that mingles mightily.

Nestled in London’s Knightsbridge district, the Berkeley has been a landmark fixture since the turn of the century. The context of the hotel’s location, mere steps from Hyde Park, makes staying here a classic British experience.

Every day makes for a good day to honour mom, but on the calendar-specified Mother’s Day why not bestow on her a special timepiece. Give mom the gift of time; fact is, she always has time for you.

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