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When the sky is the limit - luxury designer projects to blow a budget

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  • Keagan Ramsamy, co-founder and creative director of Mazarin, says colour is a major perk of lab-grown diamonds, while Meg Strachan, founder and CEO of Dorsey, highlights their affordability
  • Lab-grown techniques – chemical vapour deposition, or high pressure and high temperature – can offer potentially greater sustainability when driven by renewable energy

Judge Judy was a trailblazer on New York’s legal scene, then retired and became a pioneer of reality TV – here’s how the woman behind the famous eye-rolls and witty one-liners spends her cash

Most brands made improvements, both subtle and substantial, on their offerings, with some pushing beyond their comfort zone and breaking horological hurdles

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The family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is auctioning off 8 of the driver’s rare watches, including a unique Rolex, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motorsport history

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy is making headlines for the extravagant, blinging outfit she wore to the Met Gala this year – apparently there were over 200 carats worth of diamonds

Wayne Rooney grew up in a Liverpool council house which he later bought and renovated for his cousin – so what other properties has Wayne Rooney invested his wealth in over the years?

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The hottest furniture and homeware spotted at the world’s largest furniture fare? Gucci, Loewe and Fendi and more brands showcase design chops in everything from sofas, chairs and stools to plates and napkins

Belmond’s classic train journey is newly reopened – and taking a luxury ride through Malaysia’s jungles sure evokes the bygone era of Agatha Christie’s classic novel

Kamani, the CEO of PrettyLittleThing, tied the knot with his model wife Nada Kamani in a US$25 million ceremony – the bride wore a handcrafted Christian Dior dress for the big day

Arnaud Chastaingt, Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio director, dropped the Couture O’Clock collection, while the J12 X-Ray Pink Edition timepiece features 93 pink sapphires totalling 8.28 carats

With first year fees of US$215,000, the Aman Club on New York’s Fifth Avenue is sure to attract only the city’s wealthiest and most influential clientele – here’s what you can expect inside …

There have been lots of updates in the watch world beyond Watches and Wonders 2024 this spring, from celebs sporting new releases to charity watch auction Only Watch’s return …

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Stars like Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Bella Hadid and Migos are big fans of bejewelled sunglasses, and boutique brands as well as major houses are happy to meet the demand

With his two-year contract worth US$34.25 million, Travis Kelce is now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL – and he has plenty of lucrative endorsements, to boot

Chanel’s cruise 2024-25 show in Marseille reflected the seaside vibes of the French Mediterranean city – take a look at the highlights of its customer-friendly collection

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The French family perfumery’s mission includes attention to detail, quality and sustainable practises – and Anne-Lise has taken up the mantle from her dad, namesake founder Henry Cremona

He went from washing dishes at Denny’s to making cheesesteaks with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg – and his signature black leather jacket look has drawn comparisons to Steve Jobs

From Chanel’s 123 tributes to the legendary No 5 to Tiffany & Co.’s pendants inspired by flower vases in Portofino – pay homage to the world of fine fragrances with suitably glittering and elegant pieces

All the models remain faithful to the looks and spirit of their originals: the Carreras honouring their racing pedigree while the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph keeps its technical edginess with an ultralight titanium version

The celebrity chef is a big Rolex guy, but fans have also spotted him wearing his Breitling Cockpit Chronograph and IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition ‘Tribute to Mark XI’

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During his acting and political career, Schwarzenegger has built a fine luxury watch collection, that includes Rolex and Audemars Piguet, and began with rugged timepieces sported in his best-known films