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In the hot seat
Three fashion and lifestyle firms are finding that the physical world still matters, whether it's materials for bedding, community-fostering shops or lab-grown diamonds. We speak to their decision-makers about what's ahead.
Hammer time
Bulgari has become a major player in luxury timepieces. Monocle meets its watch-making team to find out what makes them tick.
Timeless craft
Meet the first female CEO of a major watch brand, the ambassador for a veteran maker and the non-profit behind Watches and Wonders Geneva.
Time for change
On a visit to Swiss watch-maker Omega’s new flagship, we find an inviting take on retail design and smart staffon hand to give museum-style tours.
Making your day
Priding itself on producing the most desirable, high-octane treats – from your morning coffee to the linen you sleep in – Switzerland has every minute covered.
Refusing to buckle
Luxury watch brands gather in Geneva and prove that, despite digitisation, this is a strapping industry that’s dialling into the demands of a new generation.
History of time
As IWC Schaffhausen marks 150 years, its new CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr explains how a brand born from American ingenuity and Swiss precision is safeguarding its future without losing its soul.
What makes us tick
Showing the world the true face of today’s watch industry, Baselworld’s annual fair remains as relevant as ever. Here are our highlights from this year’s edition.
