12 CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Jewellery
14 Tiffany & Co. unveils a new jewellery collection, Bird on a Rock by Tiffany, reimagining Jean Schlumberger’ s iconic Bird on a Rock motif through the visionary lens of Nathalie Verdeille, Chief Artistic Officer of jewellery and High jewellery.
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18 In a world where individuality means everything, few things feel as special as jewellery made just for you. Commissioning a bespoke piece isn’ t just about owning something unique— it’ s about being part of a story that begins with your ideas and ends with a creation that’ s completely yours.
Watches & Timepieces
22 The new limited edition timepiece combines traditional high horology, marquetry, hand-engraving and champlevé enamel with cuttingedge 3D-modelling and laseretching to create Montblanc’ s most opulently crafted watch to date.
28 The independent and integrated Swiss watch Manufacturer Ulysse Nardin unveils the Freak [ X Crystalium ], a bold new milestone that advances horology on two fronts: mechanical innovation and the avant-garde design of the Freak, now fused with the high-tech decorative art of Crystalium.
Fashion
34 Gucci introduces Gucci Shift, a new sneaker that reflects a refined sense of movement and offers a contemporary expression of athletic codes reimagined for today’ s pace.
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Festive Gift Guide
36 10 pages of luxury gifting ideas for the 2025 festive season.
Luxury Travel
48 As the European summer comes to a close, another destination is reemerging, ready for a new season of guaranteed sunshine perfect for beach days, al fresco dining, and indulging at some of the world’ s best hotels.
54 New JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Marathi, Chania blends modern Mediterranean architecture with Crete’ s natural and cultural landscape.
58 From the moment we stepped into the grand lobby of The Rubens at the Palace, our stay felt exceptional— a perfect blend of timeless luxury, impeccable service, and thoughtful detail.
62 Magical Stays & Christmas Getaways.
66 On the outer edge of Saudi Arabia’ s west coast, a quiet architectural story is unfolding. Set on Ummahat Island, a protected stretch of sand and sea only accessible by private boat or seaplane, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, introduces a rare new standard for coastal living in the region.
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 73 2025