Do you remember the scene from the film An Education where the delightful Carey Mulligan’s character, a 16-year-old suburban schoolgirl Jenny, upon meeting the grown-up and glamorous Helen played by the drop-dead gorgeous Rosamund Pike, just cannot help touching her fur stole – the most luxurious and marvellous thing she’d ever seen in her life? That scene played … Continue reading
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High Time for Sustainability?
There are several things that Switzerland is synonymous with: chocolate, cheese, banks and, undoubtedly, watches. Earlier this week I had a unique opportunity to visit the Swiss capital of watchmaking, La Chaux-de-Fonds, where I had privileged access to the ateliers of some of the world’s most coveted watch brands. I was curious to find out more about the exclusive world of … Continue reading