https://www.scmp.com/rss/323841/feed News and insight on the German manufacturer of luxury goods, including writing instruments, watches and jewellery en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren There’s no shortage of innovation in horology, but lately, it’s not just happening inside the case – it is the case. At Watches and Wonders 2025, proprietary gold alloys stole the spotlight in some of the year’s most significant launches. These aren’t your traditional precious metals – they’re patented blends developed by brands to enhance hardness, prevent fading, improve colour stability and create materials as distinctive as any dial or movement. A prime example is A. Lange & Söhne, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316771/making-case-rolexs-everose-and-hublots-magic-gold-and-king-gold-show-latest-watchmaking-alloy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316771/making-case-rolexs-everose-and-hublots-magic-gold-and-king-gold-show-latest-watchmaking-alloy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Last December, Timothée Chalamet hit the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. While many of the ensuing headlines fixated on Chalamet’s head-to-toe Prada ’fit, which included a black leather jacket, a grey, untucked shirt, matching drill pants and a black Cuban heel – synonymous with Dylan’s style in the 60s – it was the pins attached to the actor’s lapel that caught the attention of jewellery magpies everywhere. In a touching reference to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3304857/why-lapel-pins-are-growing-trend-mens-jewellery-timothee-chalamets-bob-dylan-tribute-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3304857/why-lapel-pins-are-growing-trend-mens-jewellery-timothee-chalamets-bob-dylan-tribute-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:00:18 +0000 “Made in Italy: shame in Italy,” chanted a handful of migrant labourers last week in Geneva, Switzerland, outside the flagship store of luxury accessory maker Montblanc, having travelled from Italy’s famed leatherwear region Tuscany. Standing about 3km (two miles) from where Montblanc’s US$76 billion parent company Richemont was meeting shareholders, the workers – flanked by more than a dozen Italian and Swiss union officials – accused the pen and watch maker of dropping its supplier Z... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3279233/lvmhs-dior-giorgio-armani-other-luxury-brands-spotlight-over-workshop-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3279233/lvmhs-dior-giorgio-armani-other-luxury-brands-spotlight-over-workshop-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:45:07 +0000 In a digitised world that’s constantly evolving and growing faster than ever, we’ve unconsciously replaced certain items, such as stationary, with digitised alternatives that are better suited to our fast-paced lives. That being said, our digital lifestyles can also prompt us to better appreciate the fine craftsmanship that goes into items such as fountain pens, which can help us slow down and appreciate the finer things in life. These are STYLE’s top picks of luxury fountain pens that will... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3177290/5-best-luxury-fountain-pens-buy-montblanc-and-harry-winston?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3177290/5-best-luxury-fountain-pens-buy-montblanc-and-harry-winston?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:12 +0000 China has become one of the biggest markets for luxury watches in recent years, and the pandemic has only intensified the effect this is having on the industry, ranging from the ways watch brands market themselves in the country, to the new products being developed. The value of Swiss watch exports to China increased by 44.9 per cent year on year to August, reaching 211.6 million Swiss francs (more than US$232 million), according to the latest data available from the Federation of the Swiss... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3109775/swiss-watchmakers-cartier-and-patek-philippe-are-eager?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3109775/swiss-watchmakers-cartier-and-patek-philippe-are-eager?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:00:10 +0000 Montblanc is not a brand you would associate with the audio market, having made their fortunes through elegant writing instruments, high quality leather and adventurous timepieces. But with the brand recently foraying into the more general lifestyle market with luggage and a collaboration with Samsung for the Summit smartwatch, it seemed only a matter of time before they completed the active lifestyle circle with headphones. High net worth high-flyers will no doubt have been searching for a pair... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3080656/montblanc-mb01-smart-headphones-look-sexy-and-sound-full-mid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3080656/montblanc-mb01-smart-headphones-look-sexy-and-sound-full-mid?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:10 +0000 The coronavirus has already taken away our chill, but thankfully we still have Netflix to see us through this pandemic. Fans of K-Drama have plenty to binge on, including Itaewon Class, the new hot series to follow the popular series Crash Landing on You. But the show isn’t renowned for just the plots; luxury watches and jewellery worn by characters in Itaewon Class have sparked fans’ interest as well. Let’s take a look at the best designs we spotted on the show. Why BTS and other K-pop bands... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3077503/itaewon-class-get-tiffany-co-and-montblanc-styles-your?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3077503/itaewon-class-get-tiffany-co-and-montblanc-styles-your?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:57:36 +0000 Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki hosted an exclusive launch party for the maison’s new travel line. Friends of Montblanc were invited to an urban travel experience at the Metropol Theatre. Access to the well-known operetta venue, which has been closed for six years, was linked to the Montblanc’s event theme of “reconnecting with the world around us”. Guests walked through a “travel tunnel” featuring projections of popular urban destinations, before arriving at the theatre. Minerva inspires ‘hero... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3013391/korean-dj-peggy-gou-spins-tracks-montblancs-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3013391/korean-dj-peggy-gou-spins-tracks-montblancs-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:00:11 +0000 Green is officially the new blue. We saw plenty of green at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Genève in January. We can now confirm green is the colour of 2019 as Patek Philippe and Rolex, the biggest players at Baselworld, both unveil timepieces in that shade. SIHH and Baselworld unite behind April 2020 dates – making life easier for visitors Here are the latest offerings from Baselworld, and a quick refresher of the green novelties that caught our eye in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:00:04 +0000 In his own way, Nicolas Baretzki is a poet. Speaking of the price structure of Montblanc, the CEO says, “You can enter through different doors into the world of Montblanc.” 2018 was the year in which the brand consolidated its strategy, which includes aggressive pricing and high value across all price segments. Rather than compromising credibility, Baretzki says the pricing underlines the confidence in Montblanc quality. 5 sporty watches – from Rolex to Montblanc – that will put you on top of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002890/sihh-2019-how-montblanc-heritage-collection-was-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002890/sihh-2019-how-montblanc-heritage-collection-was-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:00:11 +0000 EVENT: Montblanc’S 1858 Timepiece Launch WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland SIHH 2019: Montblanc mines anthracite for Star Legacy timepieces HAPPENINGS: Hugh Jackman and Lawrence Wong under one roof? We’re there. We braved the cold last week to check out the hottest parties and most star-studded events at Salon de la Haute Horlogerie (we know, it’s a tough job). Montblanc’s booth was particularly memorable, offering a green respite with lush plant walls inside the watch fair for a nature-inspired... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184947/hugh-jackman-and-lawrence-wong-get-mood-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2184947/hugh-jackman-and-lawrence-wong-get-mood-montblancs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Feb 2019 06:04:14 +0000 The 29th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie wrapped up in Geneva with a number of watches emerging as the year’s best highlights. We take a look at some of the most talked about men’s timepieces this year and share some of our favourite novelties from top luxury watchmakers. 1. Code 11.59 One of the most talked about watches at SIHH is Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59. The watchmaker had been alluding to the new collection for a while before the launch. The pre-SIHH release was met with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183423/top-11-timepieces-men-sihh-2019?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2183423/top-11-timepieces-men-sihh-2019?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:10:53 +0000 Montblanc is headlining its timepieces at SIHH 2019 – this week’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie watch fair in Geneva, Switzerland – with offerings that enrich its Star Legacy and TimeWalker collections. SIHH 2019: IWC takes flight with new Top Gun and Spitfire-inspired Pilot’s Watches The four Star Legacy watches on offer include two Nicolas Rieussec Chronographs and two Star Legacy with Roman numerals. Adding two colour references to the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182370/sihh-2019-montblanc-mines-anthracite-its-star-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182370/sihh-2019-montblanc-mines-anthracite-its-star-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jan 2019 07:05:15 +0000 With Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève (SIHH) just around the corner, here are five of the timepieces we’re looking forward to seeing at the show. Cartier Tonneau Watch Large Model Cartier looks back to its archives to revive its beloved Tonneau, first launched in 1906, with the Tonneau Watch Large Model, which comes in platinum and pink gold. Fitbit Versa: a weightlifter and marathon runner put it to the test Cartier Privé Tonneau Watch in platinum  The redesigned model runs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2181708/5-show-stopping-timepieces-spot-sihh-2019-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2181708/5-show-stopping-timepieces-spot-sihh-2019-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:00:41 +0000 Bally. Swiss luxury meets British street art in this edgy Bevy X Consumers wallet. Features in the limited-edition unisex collection designed by Bally and artist SHOK-1. Price on request Berluti. The Venezia calf-leather drop wireless charger from the Native Union x Berluti collaboration comes with a Venezia leather cable. Works with iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X; Samsung Galaxy Note 8; and all Qi-compatible devices, HK$6,900 (US$880) Vegan gifts to help you celebrate a cruelty-free and ethical... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2177763/looking-gift-ideas-here-are-some-extravagant-choices?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2177763/looking-gift-ideas-here-are-some-extravagant-choices?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:01:18 +0000 Montblanc. The reimagined Montblanc Heritage Rouge and Noir Spider Metamorphosis limited-edition 1906 fountain pen has a spider web design engraved in silver, a spider decorating the rhodium-coated gold nib, and a spider clip where the creature is adorned with a pair of ruby eyes, HK$21,500 Saint Laurent. The Smoking Fish clip earrings, in the shape of two fish skeletons, are in silver-tone metal paved with white crystals, combining eeriness and elegance, HK$15,950 ’Haunted’ hotels to head for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2167846/how-turn-heads-halloween-parties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2167846/how-turn-heads-halloween-parties?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:40 +0000 WHAT: Montblanc’s high artistry heritage Spider Metamorphosis limited edition 1 white gold  HOW MUCH: HK$14.5 million  WHY: In the late 18th and early 20th centuries, acclaimed authors and poets such as Paul Valéry and Francis Ponge frequently featured spiders in their writing. To celebrate the art of writing, German luxury brand Montblanc launched its first spider-inspired pen in the 1920s. The brand’s new limited-edition fountain pen, set in solid white gold, revisits the classic design almost... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139463/montblancs-high-artistry-heritage-spider-metamorphosis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139463/montblancs-high-artistry-heritage-spider-metamorphosis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Apr 2018 06:02:23 +0000 Once better  known for its writing instruments and leather goods, Montblanc has  positioned itself as an increasingly serious player in the haute horlogerie world, thanks in no small measure to its former  CEO Jérôme Lambert. During his four-year tenure, Lambert – who was promoted to chief operating officer of Richemont group last year – made several important changes, including introducing more coherent storylines to Montblanc’s collections and launching contemporary partnerships with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/special-reports/topics/sihh-2018/article/2137334/sihh-2018-montblanc-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/special-reports/topics/sihh-2018/article/2137334/sihh-2018-montblanc-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Mar 2018 08:03:13 +0000 Gone are the days when fountain pens were essential parts of our daily lives. For decades, students in the West were forced to practise using them and use them exclusively when writing in their exercise books and exams. They were so ubiquitous throughout Western society that expatriates hoping to master the essentials of the local language, when arriving in Hong Kong in the 1970s, would have found themselves having to learn the name for them, mak sui bat, as early as Lesson 2 in Sidney Lau’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2134332/would-you-buy-fountain-pen-us13-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2134332/would-you-buy-fountain-pen-us13-million?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 How does dancing help your acting career? Dancing helps me a lot. It helps me to stretch and coordinate my body better. What do you think of Hong Kong film industry? I’ve been watching Hong Kong movies for many years. When I have some spare time I’d enjoy a classic Hong Kong movie, which is fantastic. How do you choose a watch? It depends on the occasion. Today, I chose an automatic moon phase wristwatch because I think its function is very interesting. What particular areas are you going to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2130382/we-caught-chinese-heartthrob-yang-yang-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2130382/we-caught-chinese-heartthrob-yang-yang-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:01:31 +0000 EVENT: Montblanc 1858 collection launch cocktail and gala dinner WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland Happenings: During this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie fair in Geneva, Montblanc launched its new 1858 collection featuring vintage-inspired timepieces made for modern explorers. To celebrate the launch, the brand hosted a stellar soirée. Hugh Jackman, Charlotte Casiraghi, Yang Yang, Pierre Nineyand Macarena Gómez turned out to support. Montblanc pays homage to Hannibal with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2130384/montblanc-launches-1858-collection-sihh-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2130384/montblanc-launches-1858-collection-sihh-geneva?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Jan 2018 08:02:18 +0000 Montblanc has partnered with 20th Century Fox for the holiday film The Greatest Showman. It is a highly anticipated film inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum. Barnum was the American showman who founded the circus in the 19th century with his legendary “Greatest Show On Earth”. The movie stars Montblanc ambassador Hugh Jackman as Barnum, and will feature Montblanc pieces including a heritage Minerva pocket watch from the maison’s Minerva Museum in Villeret, and a specially... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2123762/montblanc-ambassador-hugh-jackman-plays-barnum-greatest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2123762/montblanc-ambassador-hugh-jackman-plays-barnum-greatest?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:30:15 +0000 Veteran filmmaker, producer and actress Sylvia Chang has won this year’s Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. To celebrate her win, the luxury watchmaker and fountain pen maker organised an award presentation ceremony. More than 100 guests attended the event, including Tina Lau, Nansun Shi and Karena Lam. Chang also invited oracle bone script expert Carl Shen and World Vision Hong Kong to join her in an exhibition that pays tribute to her passion for films and writing. Chic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2122793/sylvia-chang-wins-montblanc-de-la-culture-arts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2122793/sylvia-chang-wins-montblanc-de-la-culture-arts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:39:20 +0000 Although the world’s attention was focused on the recent launch of the iPhone X, Apple’s first US$1,000 smartphone, the tech giant also released its third iteration of its smartwatch, the Watch Series 3. Since Apple entered the smartwatch market, luxury brands and watchmakers that once scoffed at the idea have slowly been won over by the Cupertino company’s huge success in shifting units and changing consumer behaviour. It took a while, but this year a whole slew of companies that once only made... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/watches/article/2112361/five-smartwatches-brands-taking-apple-and-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/watches/article/2112361/five-smartwatches-brands-taking-apple-and-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:01:24 +0000 The luxury world may have been mainly about complicated watches and dazzling jewellery in recent years but the launch of Montblanc’s new high artistry limited edition writing instruments last week is a sign that connoisseurs of the art of writing are still alive and well. Unveiled at an exclusive invitation-only event in Singapore for less than 200 worldwide VIPs and media (of which STYLE was one), Montblanc’s High Artistry Homage to Hannibal Barca Limited Edition is inspired by the tale of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2111576/montblanc-pays-homage-hannibal-diamond-topped-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2111576/montblanc-pays-homage-hannibal-diamond-topped-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:15:45 +0000 Montblanc is a 110-year-old heritage brand. How do you keep the maison’s heritage in tact while embracing modernity and change? Change is part of Montblanc’s DNA. Montblanc is what I call a “heritage maison”, meaning its heritage comes with values – in this case, the values inherent in our craftsmanship, excellence and innovation. And these values evolve over time, so that what we considered to be innovation 10 years ago is not what we consider it to be today, or what it will be tomorrow. So... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2107809/montblanc-creative-director-zaim-kamal-talks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2107809/montblanc-creative-director-zaim-kamal-talks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:35:06 +0000 Montblanc is not a brand that plays it safe in good or bad times – and the new 2017 collection is evidence of that. “If you don’t move forward, you lose,” says Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert. “Elegance, technical competence and value for money are the main elements of our watch strategy.” During Lambert’s tenure at Montblanc, the luxury maison has revolutionised its watch collection by offering grand complications such as ExoTourbillon and the Orbis Terrarum at more competitive pricesthan its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081474/rising-challenge-montblanc-dares?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/topics/sihh-2017/article/2081474/rising-challenge-montblanc-dares?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:30:15 +0000 The pen is mightier than the sword, and Montblanc continues to create masterpieces in writing instruments. The luxury pen and accessories maker recently launched a collection of writing instruments to pay tribute to a key figure in science in the 17th century: German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer Johannes Kepler. Recognising his achievements in astrophysics – Kepler discovered the three laws of planetary motion – is the Johannes Kepler High Artistry Homage Limited Edition collection,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2077043/montblanc-launches-limited-edition-fountain-pens-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2077043/montblanc-launches-limited-edition-fountain-pens-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Mar 2017 03:01:33 +0000 Debuting at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) were new additions to Montblanc’s TimeWalker collection, which celebrate “the golden days of motor racing”. A 1960s and 1970s racing-themed cocktail party and gala dinner hosted the launch’s festivities. The event’s exclusivity was emphasised by its venue – the Brasserie Des Halles de L’Ile in Geneva – located on a small island in the Rhone. Bronze steals the limelight for Montblanc at SIHH 2017 International Montblanc... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:45:45 +0000 Over at Montblanc, bronze is having a moment. For the first time in the company’s history, bronze is being used in its 1858 collection as part of its aesthetic. Three new bronze timepieces have been revealed at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH): 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100, 1858 Automatic Dual Time, and 1858 Automatic. The number 1858 refers to the year the Minerva Manufacture (later bought by the Richemont Group and solidly under Montblanc) was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062820/bronze-steals-limelight-montblanc-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2062820/bronze-steals-limelight-montblanc-sihh-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:15:45 +0000 EVENT MONTBLANC DE LA CULTURE ARTS PATRONAGE AWARD WHERE HOWARD’S GOURMET, CENTRAL HAPPENINGS: Montblanc celebrated the 25th anniversary of its prestigious arts and culture award in Hong Kong with a lavish gala. This year's patron for Hong Kong, veteran filmmaker and producer Johnnie To, was honoured for his exceptional contribution to the development and promotion of Hong Kong films. He was awarded a limited-edition fountain pen and a HK$132,000 donation for his "Fresh Wave" programme which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/1983095/montblanc-awards-johnnie-his-contribution-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/1983095/montblanc-awards-johnnie-his-contribution-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:00:15 +0000 EVENT MONTBLANC HERITAGE ROUGE & NOIR COLLECTION LAUNCH GALA WHERE ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK HAPPENINGS: New York's iconic restaurant Rainbow Room was transformed into an immersive experience to host Montblanc's stellar gala. More than 110 guests, including Hugh Jackman, Charlotte Casiraghi, Kate Bosworth and Olivia Palermo, attended the luxury brand's party in celebration of the launch of its Rouge & Noir collection. The party crowd wined-and-dined and were entertained by the Chris Norton... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1939124/montblanc-launches-heritage-rouge-noir-collection-lavish-party-big?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1939124/montblanc-launches-heritage-rouge-noir-collection-lavish-party-big?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2016 13:45:15 +0000 Richard Mille launches AirBus Corporate Jet collaborative project RM50-02. The tourbillon split-second chronograph inspired by aero-technology features a titanium-aluminium case and Torq screw and retails at almost CHF1 million. Limited to 30 pieces only.  Jaeger LeCoultre unveils Christian Louboutin collaboration, putting a sensual spin on the classic Reverso which celebrates its 85thanniversary this year.   Vacheron Constantin enlists award-winning photographer Steve McCurry for a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1902820/sihh-2016-day-1-style-reports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1902820/sihh-2016-day-1-style-reports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:15:00 +0000 When Jérôme Lambert became CEO of Montblanc in 2013, he told the world his plans were to bring the brand’s watchmaking expertise back to the forefront. No one doubted the man’s words. Lambert’s background is impressive, having led great watch companies such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and A. Lange & Söhne before joining Montblanc, then already one of the top luxury brands in the world. Three years later, Montblanc, whose legacy has long been in writing instruments, has transitioned into a serious player... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1863115/renowned-fine-writing-instruments-montblanc-successfully-shifts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1863115/renowned-fine-writing-instruments-montblanc-successfully-shifts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:15:15 +0000 Retro sunglasses are all the rage and Montblanc is tapping into the trend with its latest limited-edition sunglasses. Inspired by vintage designs but given a fresh modern look thanks to a sleek silhouette, the sunglasses feature gunmetal-brown lenses in a lightweight round vintage tortoiseshell acetate frame. Timelessly elegant and fitting of its vintage inspiration, the sunglasses come with a one-of-a-kind monocle, which can be attached to the frames or threaded onto the black leather strap of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1845174/montblanc-launches-limited-edition-reinterpreted-vintage-sunglasses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1845174/montblanc-launches-limited-edition-reinterpreted-vintage-sunglasses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:00:15 +0000 The increasing intrusion of all things digital into our lives could well be killing off many old crafts and objects that once were considered vital. Yet, it is the increased connectivity and advancements in production brought on by the hi-tech age that is helping to give new life to many of these everyday products. One such item is the fountain pen. It was lauded as a wondrous technological advancement centuries ago, but eventually was overshadowed by typewriters, ballpoint pens, computers and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1845194/fountain-pen-becomes-mightier-ever-range-creative-new-custom-makers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1845194/fountain-pen-becomes-mightier-ever-range-creative-new-custom-makers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:00:00 +0000 Celebrating its new Bohème collection, Montblanc threw a stellar party in an unexpected location in the heart of Shanghai. The children's art space was transformed into a luxe venue. Craftsmen specialising in fields, such as dial design, stone setting and watchmaking, demonstrated their skills. To display the feminine collection, which includes watches, jewellery and writing instruments, Montblanc put on a multimedia show mixing acrobatics with dance, videos and other live performances to wow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1600330/montblanc-launches-new-collection-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1600330/montblanc-launches-new-collection-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:45:00 +0000 EVENT Montblanc Extreme Collection Launch WHERE Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy   HAPPENINGS: For five seconds there, we didn't recognise actor Hugh Jackman at Montblanc's exclusive gala dinner at the historical Palazzo Vecchio. The star of The Wolverine series was sporting a new beard. His new look, thanks to his upcoming movie Pan, turns out to be a great disguise for the star to roam the city of Florence discreetly. With Jackman as a guest of honour, the night is not short of glamour. To... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1562716/hugh-jackman-attends-launch-montblancs-new-luxury-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1562716/hugh-jackman-attends-launch-montblancs-new-luxury-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:30:15 +0000