April 14th, Geneva, Switzerland – Watches and Wonders 2026 marks a pivotal moment as Hublot unveils a collection of new timepieces, each a testament to the brand’s unwavering commitment to audacity, technical mastery and innovation. Hublot places its Unico in-house caliber at the forefront, by putting the focus on its five patented innovations. The newly launched pieces collectively push the boundaries of horological excellence whilst solidifying Hublot's position at the forefront of contemporary high-end watchmaking. Hublot also introduces an extended warranty structure, including a 5-year basic coverage and an optional 5-year extension by registering the timepiece through the Hublotista program, highlighting Hublot's dedication to excellence, quality, and the trust its clients place in the brand.

BIG BANG RELOADED: AN ICON OF AUDACITY AND MASTERY, FROM CALIBER TO MATERIAL.
 
Hublot introduces the Big Bang Reloaded, an evolution of the open worked 44mm Big Bang Original. This collection, built from materials that define, places the Unico caliber center stage. Its amplified visible architecture, through bold colors and contrasts, highlights the chronograph's unique construction, with the dial-side column wheel and integrated flyback designed for maximum visibility. The Unico caliber boasts five patented innovations: a backlash-compensating oscillating clutch, an anti-shaking chronograph hand system, a "zero friction" ratchet wheel blocker, a watch rate fine-adjustment system, and highly shock-resistant time-setting, ensuring enhanced readability and performance. The collection features five distinct models: the Titanium Ceramic, All Black Ceramic, Blue Ceramic, Dark Green Ceramic, and Magic Gold, each embodying Hublot's unbeatable material savoir-faire and propelling the Big Bang and Unico legacy into a new era. 

BIG BANG RELOADED KYLIAN MBAPPÉ: A STATEMENT OF UNSTOPPABLE AMBITION
 
Hublot unveils the Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé, a first limited edition created in collaboration with international football icon and Hublot Ambassador Kylian Mbappé, limited to 200 pieces. This 44mm timepiece, crafted in polished white ceramic and 18K King Gold, captures Mbappé's fearless and decisive mindset. The mantra "Trust Yourself" is engraved at 6 o'clock on the bezel. The design incorporates Mbappé codes, such as the King Gold-toned number 10, and an anthracite skeletonized dial. It comes with two interchangeable wristbands: a King Gold-toned fabric Velcro strap and a black-and-white rubber strap with the KM logo. The Unico caliber, Hublot’s advanced integrated chronograph, reveals its patented innovations through the watch's architecture, showcasing Hublot's mechanical savoir-faire and Kylian's confidence. 

BIG BANG RELOADED USAIN BOLT: A MANIFESTO IN MOTION, DRIVEN BY BELIEF 
 
Hublot launches the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt, a 200-piece bespoke signature edition, created with the fastest man in history and Ambassador, Usain Bolt. Crafted in 44mm black ceramic and carbon, it encapsulates Usain's story from his Jamaican origins. The polished 18K yellow gold bezel is engraved with his mantra: "Anything is Possible, Don't Think Limits." A unique design element sees the numerals between 6 and 8 o'clock read 6-5-8, which, when reversed, reveal 9.58 – a direct nod to his 100m world record set in 2009. The skeletonized dial features a lightning bolt-shaped chronograph hand, and the case back includes authentic soil from Bolt's childhood training ground, encapsulated in sapphire. It comes with two interchangeable wristbands: a yellow gold-toned Velcro fabric strap and a black, yellow, and green camouflage rubber strap.

MASTERFUL HOROLOGY AND JEWELLERY IMPACT: HUBLOT PRESENTS THE BIG BANG IMPACT ONE MILLION
 
Hublot introduces the Big Bang Impact One Million, a High Jewellery piece that pushes boundaries with 500 unconventionally cut diamonds (~44.6 carats) arranged in a dynamic vortex around the central flying tourbillon symbolizing the attraction of energy and focus at the heart of watchmaking’s most celebrated complications. This 45mm masterpiece, crafted in polished 18K white gold and water-resistant to 30m, is set with 323 baguette-cut diamonds on the case and case back, 72 on the bezel, and 75 fancy-cut diamonds on the dial, featuring the signature Impact motif. A black alligator and rubber strap is paired with an 18K white gold and black-plated titanium deployant buckle set with 30 baguette-cut diamonds. The watch is powered by the manual-winding HUB9015 caliber with a 120-hour power reserve, showcasing Hublot's mastery of materials and relentless innovation. 

THE SPIRIT OF BIG BANG IMPACT:
FIRST EVER SAPPHIRE DIAMOND SETTING IN HUBLOT'S HISTORY
 
Hublot shatters conventions with the Spirit of Big Bang Impact, unveiling a world-first: diamonds set directly into sapphire. Ten years after the Big Bang Impact Bang of 2016, this collection reimagines its fragmented motif, projecting powerful architecture onto sapphire and ceramic. It's a testament to Hublot's audacious spirit, transforming extreme technical mastery into breathtaking impact. Crafting and securing gems into one of Earth's hardest materials demands extraordinary precision, resulting in a bold statement unique to Hublot's Art of Fusion. Available in three limited editions: the enigmatic All Black ceramic (100 pieces), the stellar sapphire & osmium (30 pieces), and the dazzling diamond-set sapphire (20 pieces). Each 42mm tonneau case is powered by the HUB1770 skeletonized automatic caliber with moon phase and big date. This caliber doesn't just power the watch; its intricate mechanism actively participates in the visual impact, inviting onlookers to discover the magic within.

TIME LOOKS BETTER IN PURPLE:
BIG BANG JOYFUL IN AMETHYST PURPLE
 
Hublot enhances its Big Bang Joyful collection with the introduction of the Big Bang Joyful Steel Purple. This 33mm timepiece, vibrant in amethyst purple, features a bezel set with 36 amethysts and a shiny white dial with three hands and a date window. The HUB1120 self-winding movement offers a 40-hour power reserve. The watch is equipped with the "One Click" quick-change strap system and comes with two interchangeable rubber straps, one purple and one white. Part of a joyous collection that includes Sky Blue, Apple Green, Pink, and Orange variations, the Big Bang Joyful Steel Purple is a harmonious blend of precious gemstones and Swiss watchmaking, designed to evoke emotion and inspire.

HUBLOT RAISES THE STANDARDS OF WARRANTY IN LUXURY WATCHMAKING:
5+5 WARRANTY
 
Hublot introduces a new 5+5 warranty structure for all eligible watches, purchased from January 1st  2026. This warranty includes a 5-year basic coverage and an optional 5-year extension by registering the timepiece through the Hublotista program, offering a total of up to ten years of guarantee.

“Not just a timepiece, but a jewel crafted with precision and created for presence.”
Maral Artinian
 
Twelve years after founding one of New York's most distinctive jewelry brands, Maral Artinian presents MARLI's timepiece collection – not as a departure, but as the most complete expression yet of what MARLI has always been.

MARLI was built on a rare combination: a design vision of clarity and an industrial foundation that few jewelry brands can match. Behind the brand stands the Artinian Group – a vertically integrated luxury group with nearly three decades of experience in jewelry design, manufacturing, and diamond trading, and since 2019, its own Swiss manufacture in Le Locle – the historic cradle of Swiss watchmaking and a UNESCO World Heritage site – MARLI's own manufacture, Precitech SA, brings the same standards of precision and uncompromising finish to the architecture of the timepiece that the group has long applied to the architecture of the jewel.

The MARLI Timepiece collection unfolds across two distinct expressions in three case sizes: the L23 and L30 translate MARLI’s jewelry savoir-faire into a distinctive take on time; the L35 explores it through a more architectural lens. All share a coherent design language and are crafted to the same rigorous standards that define MARLI creations.

MARLI Timepieces – The Inaugural Collection

The wrist is where jewelry comes alive – constantly in motion, constantly in view, read by others and felt by the wearer in every gesture. It is a space MARLI knows intimately, through countless bracelets and cuffs that have made it one of the brand's most instinctive territories. From there, the step to a timepiece is a short one: the same wrist, the same design language, the same standards of craft – with a dial at the center. A jewel that defines time.

What gives this step its full legitimacy is that, save for the Swiss-made movements, MARLI makes these timepieces itself. The manufacture in Le Locle, the diamond expertise brought to bear on every set stone, the uncompromising approach to materials that runs through everything the Artinian Group produces – these are not borrowed credentials. They are the foundation from which this collection was built, and the guarantee behind every piece that leaves it.

MARLI’s inaugural timepiece collection comprises three references: L23 and L30, which carry MARLI's jewelry authority to a distinctive interpretation of time; and the L35, which expresses it architecturally, sculpturally.

The Swiss watchmaking company is proud to support the club for the remainder of this season as well as for the 2026/2027 season. Seville, April 10, 2026. Real Betis Balompié and Maurice Lacroix announce a new collaboration agreement. The Swiss watch brand becomes the Official Watch of Real Betis for the rest of the 2025/2026 season and for the 2026/2027 season.

At a key moment in the season, the green‑and‑white team is approaching its upcoming sporting challenges with the support of an international watch brand that shares its values of ambition, passion, and continuous improvement. Over the next two seasons, Maurice Lacroix will gain visibility across various club platforms and will implement
specific initiatives aimed at engaging with Betis supporters. Among these, particular note should be made of its presence in Seville, at La Cartuja Stadium, where an exclusive countdown – organized before kickoff and inspired by the AIKONIC collection – will enhance the matchday experience.

STÉPHANE WASER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MAURICE LACROIX, welcomed the agreement:
“In football, where the outcome of a match is often decided by the finest detail and within seconds, time becomes a dimension as essential as it is in watchmaking. Our watches accompany life's decisive moments, and we aspire to stand alongside Real Betis at every key moment, both at La Cartuja and during away matches. Through this partnership, we aim to embody the intensity, precision, and passion that drive us.”

For his part, RAMÓN ALARCÓN, CEO OF REAL BETIS BALOMPIÉ, stated:
“For Real Betis, it is a pleasure to welcome a brand like Maurice Lacroix. This agreement allows us to continue growing alongside top-tier international sponsors and to develop new experiences that strengthen our connection with our supporters.”

Since 1975, Maurice Lacroix has successfully combined urban style with Swiss watchmaking excellence, while offering outstanding perceived value. Located in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes, its manufacture has repeatedly demonstrated its technical expertise through a wide range of in-house movements, exclusive mechanisms, and iconic models.
Among them are the MASTERPIECE Square Wheel (2010), the MASTERPIECE Mysterious Seconds (2013), and the Triple Rétrograde (2021). These innovative creations, praised by collectors, have helped establish the brand's reputation, earning more than 15 prestigious awards. In 2014, in response to strong demand for the return of the Calypso – an iconic model discontinued in 2003 – the creative team set out to reinterpret its spirit for contemporary tastes. Two years later, in 2016, the AIKON was born: a boldly designed watch that was immediately embraced by Millennials and Generation Z. This remarkable success encouraged the brand to expand the collection into multiple variations. Today, Maurice Lacroix draws inspiration from the energy of major cities, translating the vibrant rhythm of urban life into watch creations that are both bold and elegant.

A picture taken in downtown area of Srinagar, India, on March 2026, which shows “houses of dreams” and echoes of yesterday. Which are surreal and beautiful …
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 Mr Khan wears 
Raymonds - kameez shalwar
Jacket - Zara

1. • Srinagar is mirrored on beautiful Himalayan lake in Jammu and Kashmir. It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Eid holiday celebration in Marrakesh, Morocco. Men Outfits Kaftan Traditional Kaftan For Ceremonial Festivals is Traditional Handloom Kaftan For Ceremonies, which is general Arabic kaftan traditional wear or Moroccan Thobe Morocco. Images from March 2026, all rights reserved.
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Haso Mehmedovic, Chairman & CEO of CORUM.
 
Today Is the Relaunch of the Iconic Swiss Watch Brand CORUM

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, April 1st, 2026 CORUM has introduced a new chapter in its history by hosting an exclusive preview to unveil its new Admiral, Golden Bridge, and Heritage collections at its Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
 
A word from the CEO
 
It would be easy to say ‘CORUM is back.’ But it wouldn’t be accurate. CORUM has always been here, since 1955, without interruption. Free. Irreverent. Always creative, often defiant. 
Today, I have the pleasure — and above all the honor — of serving as steward of this icon of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The address remains the same. The building remains one of a kind. And the determination to continue an extraordinary adventure that began exactly 70 years ago is unchanged.
 
I have never worked anywhere but CORUM. I began here as a watchmaker in 2011, and in 2025 completed a management buyout — a decisive step I was honored to take, both a privilege and a commitment to the future of this house.
 
My entire career has been devoted to these monuments of horology — the Golden Bridge, the Admiral, the Coin, and many others. Our heritage is exceptional: we hold 350 museum pieces, each one a testament to vision, design, and complication. In a word: a story. And it is that story we now intend to continue writing.
 
Here, with humility and with pride, are the first pages of this new chapter. They mark our return to the forefront of contemporary watchmaking — and, we trust, the beginning of a renewed momentum.
             
                                 With my best regards
Haso Mehmedovic
Chairman & CEO
 

​Limited edition of eight pieces – Retail price (without taxes) : CHF 248,000 


Le Sollliat, March 30th, 2026 – David Candaux hosted an exclusive preview to present the new DC6 Night Forest, which took place in the exceptional setting of the David Candaux Atelier, in La Vallée de Joux.
  
The DC6 naturally calls for carbon. A contemporary watch, designed for everyday wear, made for a life on the move. The material speaks for itself in this collection. 
Following an initial version in forged carbon, which quickly found its audience, David Candaux continued to explore the potential of this material. The result: a timepiece in UD carbon and natural titanium, featuring a smoky topaz green dial. The lightest piece in the collection: 45 grams on the wrist. Water-resistant to 50 meters. Produced in a limited edition of eight pieces. 
 
FROM FORGED CARBON TO UD CARBON: THE RIGHT MATERIAL
 
Forged carbon is all about the shavings. Fragments of carbon fibers embedded in epoxy resin, compressed under heat and pressure. The result has presence. The speckled surface catches the light in unpredictable ways. But the structure carries its own weakness: random fibers, a resin acting as a binder, and a binder that eventually gives way. Under prolonged stress, at the edges, or under impact, forged carbon disintegrates. The resin matrix cracks deeply. The chips peel away, slowly, insidiously.  
UD carbon, short for unidirectional, is based on a different logic entirely. No flakes, but sheets of continuous fibers. The fibers run through the entire thickness of the material, without interruption. The resin is present, but secondary. Less abundant, better distributed, structurally marginal. Under impact, force travels along the fibers rather than concentrating at the resin-flake interfaces. The material is homogeneous, mechanically coherent, and significantly more resistant to delamination.  

Where forged carbon appears speckled and random, UD carbon reveals itself as veined, striated, and directional. This is not an esthetic decision. It is the direct result of the internal structure: ultra-thin 30-micron plies stacked with precision; each rotated 45° relative to the previous one. When light glances off the surface, it reveals these successive rotations as regular undulations. The same phenomenon that gives the grain of aged wood its depth and direction.  

Gerald Charles unveils the Maestro GC Sport Tennis White:
A tribute to tennis tradition and technical excellence
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Maison Gerald Charles presents the Maestro GC Sport in White, a refined new interpretation of its high-performance sports watch. Inspired by the historic dress code of the world’s most prestigious grass-court tennis tournament - where white has always symbolised discipline, respect and understated sophistication - this new edition strengthens the Maison’s enduring connection with the sport of tennis while elevating it into a more formal and iconic context.


A sporting watch shaped by ergonomics

At the core of the Maestro GC Sport lies ErgonTeq®, Gerald Charles’ proprietary ergonomic engineering standard. Developed by the Maison’s R&D team, ErgonTeq® ensures that the lugs, case curvature and strap architecture maximise surface contact with the wrist, optimising stability and weight distribution.
The result is exceptional comfort in motion - whether during high-intensity rallies or everyday wear - adapting seamlessly to both smaller and larger wrists.
Further reinforcing its athletic DNA, the watch features a left-hand screw-down crown strategically positioned to prevent rubbing against the wrist during play, ensuring uninterrupted performance.
Crafted in lightweight Grade 5 titanium, the timepiece weighs just 64 grams, offering remarkable resilience without compromising comfort.

Darkblast®Titanium, now 10 times more scratch-resistant
 
The Maestro GC Sport White is housed in a Darkblast® Grade 5 titanium case, now enhanced with a proprietary hardening treatment that increases scratch resistance by up to 10 times.
This advanced surface process not only deepens the aesthetic intensity of the titanium but significantly improves durability, making the watch exceptionally resistant to wear while maintaining its refined matte texture and contemporary appeal.
The contrast between the hardened Darkblast® case and the crisp white textured dial reinforces the balance between sport and sophistication.

Designed for performance, engineered for versatility

The white dial features a refined textured finish that enhances legibility while echoing the purity and discipline of the British all-white tradition.
Complementing the case is a white Velcro strap, developed in-house in Geneva and equipped with an easy-release system, allowing the wearer to remove and replace the strap autonomously without tools. Designed for maximum breathability and everyday wearability, it reinforces the watch’s dynamic, versatile character.
Powered by the ultra-thin Swiss Manufacture 2.0 Caliber, the Maestro GC Sport delivers 50 hours of power reserve, 5G shock resistance and 100m water resistance - ensuring precision and reliability both on and off the court.

Tradition meets technical mastery
 
With the Maestro GC Sport Tennis White, Gerald Charles pays homage to tennis not only as a sport of strength and performance, but as a discipline defined by elegance and respect for tradition.
By merging ErgonTeq® ergonomics, hardened Darkblast® titanium and the iconic spirit of classic British tennis attire, the Maison once again demonstrates its ability to unite cutting-edge engineering with cultural refinement - creating a watch equally at home on Centre Court or in the most elegant settings.

True showcase of LVMH’s Métiers d’Excellence, the “You & ME” tour brought together 26 Maisons across five stops in France and Italy between January and March 2026. This edition enabled more than 10,300 visitors to discover training programs and career opportunities within the Group in the fields of creation, craftsmanship, and client experience, as part of an initiative to promote, pass on, and preserve these skills. 


According to the recent “Perceptio” survey (Ipsos BVA) on craftsmanship and exceptional savoir-faire in France, 97% of French people have a good image of these professions, which hold great potential to attract new talent. However, the survey also highlights a paradox: the French public’s knowledge of these fields remains limited, as 63% of 14–15-year-olds feel they don’t know them sufficiently. 
With this in mind, the “You & ME” tour, a free event open to all, whose fifth edition concluded on March 26 in Naples, Italy, offers a unique opportunity to inspire career aspirations. It allows middle schoolers, high schoolers, college students, people seeking career transitions, and more broadly anyone interested in the world of luxury, to know more about these professions, still underrepresented in traditional career paths. 
Between January and March 2026, the tour stopped in five different cities, in France and Italy: 
Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31, 2026: Carreau du Temple, Paris; 
Thursday, February 12, 2026: Gymnase Armand Desmet, Clichy-sous-Bois, the historic birthplace of the initiative; 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026: La Sucrière, Lyon; 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Nuvola Lavazza, Turin; 
Thursday, March 26, 2026: Museo di Pietrarsa, Naples. 
In total, the more than 10,300 visitors to the “You & ME” tour had the opportunity to step into the world of LVMH and its Maisons, discovering their iconic products and exceptional craftsmanship through immersive experiences (Acqua di Parma, Belmond, Berluti, Bulgari, Celine, Chaumet, Cheval Blanc, Dior, Fendi, Guerlain, Hennessy, Hublot, Kenzo, La Grande Epicerie de Paris, La Samaritaine, Le Bon Marché, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, LVMH Client Services, LVMH Recherche, Officine Universelle Buly, Parfums Christian Dior, Rossimoda, Sephora, Tag Heuer et Thélios).  
Participants were also able to identify fitting training programs, notably through the “Institut des Métiers d’Excellence” and its partner schools in France (EMA SUP Paris, EIML Paris, IFCV Luxe, Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Ecole Duperré Paris, Institut Français de la Mode, Avize Viti Campus, Lycée Hôtelier Guillaume Tirel, Haute École de Joaillerie, IUT d'Orléans, ISIPCA, Lycée Amblard, Lycée Edgar Faure et SEPR) and in Italy (Polimoda, Accademia dei Mestieri Loro Piana, Dior Academy, Ca’ Foscari and Certottica).  
Finally, visitors had the opportunity to shape their career plans by listening to various speeches by the Maisons and their partners, including testimonials from industry experts, presentations on training programs, and HR coaching sessions. 
If you missed this year’s edition, the “You & ME” tour will be back next year to help you discover your future career! 
In the meantime, check-out all the LVMH Métiers d’Excellence initiatives here: https://www.lvmh.com/en/join-us/lvmh-metiers-dexcellence 

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts reinterprets Easter through the lens of Bvlgari craftsmanship, where heritage, artistry and the finest ingredients come together to celebrate the season.

The Architecture of Taste

Created by Maître Chocolatier Gianluca Fusto, Uovo Calla draws inspiration from the pattern that lines the floors of the Baths of Caracalla.
The iconic Calla shape also inspired Bvlgari’s Divas’ Dream jewellery collection. Crafted with the finest ingredients, chocolate, raspberries, dried fruit, almond, toasted hazelnuts, cocoa bean powder and a touch of salt, the chocolate shell reveals a hidden surprise when cracked open.
Presented in a refined gift box echoing the same iconic motif, Uovo Calla transforms a classic Easter symbol into a crafted expression of Italian artistry.
 
La Colomba by Chef Niko Romito

 Chef Niko Romito presents his interpretation of this classic Italian Easter cake, created for the first time for Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts.  Light and refined, the recipe brings the iconic pastry to life through the finest ingredients, vanilla, honey and almond praline. La Colomba is presented in a gift box featuring the fan motif of the Divas’ Dream collection, inspired by the mosaics of the Baths of Caracalla.
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Milan, March 23rd, 2026— In the city where fashion, design, and culture are a living practice, Bvlgari unveils Eclettica, a new artistic frontier in the world of high jewelry and high-end watches, brought to life alongside an extraordinary constellation of global icons—Dua Lipa, Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Liu Yifei, and Kim Ji-won.

Between the theatrical grandeur of Villa Arconati and the modernist intimacy of Villa Necchi Campiglio, around 650 creations spanning high jewelry, high-end watches, bags, and fragrances are presented. At the heart of this exceptional showcase, the new Eclettica collection takes center stage with more than 160 creations, including 14 transformable pieces, over 50 millionaire jewels, and nine extraordinary masterpieces under the name Capolavori that translate the collection’s creative philosophy into a journey through sculpture, painting, and architecture.

Oscars with Priyanka Chopra Jonas - Moralmoda Magazine

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Zug, Switzerland – March 19, 2026: Style of Zug presents the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 “Style of Zug”. The edition is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and is available exclusively at Style of Zug and in its own online shop.

As a long-standing specialist in high-quality writing instruments with a particular focus on the culture and craftsmanship of fountain pens, Style of Zug initiated a two-year collaboration with Montblanc. The aim of the cooperation was to develop a unique interpretation of one of the brand's most iconic models.

Since its introduction in 1952, the Meisterstück 149 has been considered the epitome of the modern fountain pen. Its proportions, piston-filling system, and distinctive silhouette have remained virtually unchanged for decades. Modifications to this model are exceptional and subject to stringent technical and aesthetic requirements. Customized versions are therefore rare and are only realized in select projects.
The collaboration pursued a clear goal: The edition should have its own independent design identity while remaining completely true to the tradition of the masterpiece 149.

A Dialogue with an Icon

The Meisterstück 149 “Style of Zug” was created in close collaboration with Montblanc and follows a precise approach to further development. The focus is on tonal refinement, materiality, and meticulously crafted details.

This edition features a metal cap tip and piston button, both platinum-plated. This configuration is rare within the 149 line. The platinum-plated fittings lend the writing instrument a cooler, more contemporary look without compromising the model's formal balance. The classic piston-filling system remains unchanged, thus preserving the technical integrity of the Meisterstück 149.

At the heart of the design is the newly developed lacquer color "Glacier Blue Grey." This color was created exclusively for "Style of Zug" within the 149 series and expresses a subtle, mineral tone inspired by alpine light and the clarity of winter landscapes. A single Masterpiece 149 in this color interpretation exists only within this edition.

The fountain pen is equipped with an 18-karat gold nib and offers the writing quality and precision for which the model is appreciated worldwide.

An architectural signature

The defining element of this edition is the individually developed embossed motif on the nib.

A custom embossing die was developed for this project, a technical step that underscores the depth of the collaboration. The design draws inspiration from the shape of the Zytturm's roof in Zug, whose distinctive herringbone pattern has been part of the city's architectural identity for centuries. Transferring this motif to the curved surface of the spring required both graphic precision and a high level of manufacturing expertise.

Above the architectural structure, three embossed cherries appear as a subtle reference to the historical cherry culture in the canton of Zug.

The name "Style of Zug" is discreetly integrated into the embossed design, thus maintaining the aesthetic hierarchy. The limitation "1 of 500" is engraved directly into the nib, making exclusivity an integral part of the writing instrument.

This edition also marks an important moment for Style of Zug. With the launch of the Meisterstück 149 “Style of Zug”, the boutique closes a chapter under its previous name and prepares for the upcoming transformation and rebranding of its retail concept.

Availability

The Montblanc Meisterstück 149 “Style of Zug” is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and is available exclusively at Style of Zug.

The edition is offered with "Fine" and "Medium" nib sizes. A free nib exchange is possible within six weeks of purchase.

Selling price: CHF 1,590

Availability:
All products are available in-store and online at: https://styleoffuz.com/
Style of Zug, Zeughausgasse 4, 6300 Zug, Switzerland

Monday – Friday : 10:00 – 18:30
Saturday : 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About Style of Zug
Style of Zug is a concept store specializing in fine writing instruments, luxury accessories, and carefully curated lifestyle items. Founded in Zug, Switzerland, in 2008, this family-run business celebrates the art of writing and style in all its forms, with a focus on exclusive, limited-edition, and sophisticated pieces that embody individuality and elegance. The boutique showcases a unique selection of prestigious writing instruments—from fountain pens to rollerballs—as well as leather goods, eyewear, art objects, and other elegant accessories that enhance everyday life. Style of Zug offers a personalized shopping experience both in-store and online, with expert advice and a carefully curated selection of renowned brands.

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John Charles Galliano CBE RDI (born 28 November 1960) is a British fashion designer. He was the creative director of his eponymous label John Galliano and French fashion houses Givenchy and Dior.[3] From 2014 to 2024, Galliano was the creative director of Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela.[4] Galliano has been named British Designer of the Year four times. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, he was named the fifth most influential person in British culture.
Early life and educationGalliano was born in Gibraltar to a Gibraltarian father of Italian descent, Juan Galliano, and a Spanish mother, Ana Guillén, and has two sisters. His father worked as a plumber.[7] Though registered at birth as John Charles Galliano,[1] he has given his full name in interviews as Juan Carlos Antonio Galliano-Guillén.[2] Galliano's family moved to England when he was six, settling in Streatham and later Dulwich and Brockley, in South London. He was raised in a strict Catholic family.[10]
Galliano attended St. Anthony's Primary School, Dulwich and Wilson's Grammar School in London.[11] He went on to study at Central Saint Martins and graduated in 1984 with a first class honours degree in Fashion Design. His graduating collection was inspired by the French Revolution and entitled Les Incroyables.[8] The collection received positive reviews and was bought in its entirety for resale in the London fashion boutique Browns.

LondonGalliano then started his own eponymous label alongside long-term collaborators Amanda Harlech, at that time stylist with Harpers and Queen, and milliner Stephen Jones. On the back of this success, Galliano rented studio space in London. Initially, financial backing came from Johan Brun, and when this agreement came to an end, Danish entrepreneur Ole Peder Bertelsen, owner of firm Aguecheek, who were also backing Katharine Hamnett at the time, took over. This agreement ended in 1988 and he went bankrupt after his own London-based label failed.

In 1989, Galliano moved to Paris in search of financial backing and a strong client base. Galliano secured the backing of Paris-based Moroccan designer Faycal Amor (owner and creative director of fashion label Plein Sud), who invited him to set up his base in Paris at the Plein Sud headquarters. His first show was in 1989 as part of Paris Fashion Week.
Media fashion celebrity Susannah Constantine has worked for Galliano,[15] and he has also aided the future success of other designers including shoe designer Patrick Cox. In 1991, he collaborated with Kylie Minogue, designing the costumes for her Let's Get to It Tour.
In 1993, Galliano's financial agreement with Amor ended, and he did not have a showing in October, missing the season. With the help of American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and André Leon Talley, then European correspondent at Vanity Fair, Galliano was introduced to Portuguese socialite and fashion patron São Schlumberger and financial backers of venture firm Arbela Inc, John Bult and Mark Rice. It was through this partnership that Galliano received the financial backing and high society stamp needed to give him credibility in Paris. This collection was important in the development of Galliano as a fashion house and is regarded as a 'fashion moment' in high fashion circles.[17][18]
GivenchyIn July 1995, he was appointed as the head designer of Givenchy by Bernard Arnault, owner of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. Galliano thus became the first British designer to head a French haute couture fashion house. On 21 January 1996, he presented his first couture show at the helm of Givenchy at the Stade de France. The collection received high praise within the fashion media.[citation needed] Some of Galliano's designs for Givenchy were licensed to Vogue Patterns.[19] When he left Givenchy, he was succeeded by Alexander McQueen. McQueen's friend and muse, socialite Annabelle Neilson, was also a muse of Galliano.[20]
Dior
See also: Spring 2004 Dior couture collection

Galliano Dior newspaper dress at the Royal Ontario Museum donated by Kara Alloway, purchased by the Toronto "Real Housewife" at the Dior flagship in Paris.In October 1996, LVMH moved Galliano to Christian Dior, replacing Italian designer Gianfranco Ferré. At Dior, Galliano received widespread critical acclaim for his Haute Couture and ready-to-wear collections, for the whole duration of his tenure there.[22] During his tenure at Dior, Galliano introduced several iconic designs, including the Dior Saddle bag, which debuted in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection and became one of the most popular handbags.[23] Galliano also designed the chartreuse Chinoiserie gown worn by Nicole Kidman at the 69th Academy Awards in 1997.
In 2007, a close friend of Galliano, Steven Robinson, died. At the time, it was maintained that he died from a heart attack, but it was later revealed to have been a drug overdose that killed him.[26] Robinson had worked closely with Galliano and been his supporter, providing creative input for over 20 years and organizing many of his events. According to the documentary "High and Low", Galliano stated Robinson's death affected him heavily.

In December 2010, a drunken Galliano insulted a group of Italian women in Paris with antisemitic slurs, which was caught on camera. The video resurfaced in February 2011, just before Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011/2012. Facing public and legal scrutiny, he was fired from his role as creative director at Dior.
Oscar de la RentaIn 2013, a Guardian article describing Galliano's incident claims "fashion forgave John Galliano" due to his "two years' exile" and "several statements expressing his sorrow and self-disgust."[citation needed]
In early 2013, Galliano accepted an invitation from Oscar de la Renta, brokered by Anna Wintour, for a temporary residency at de la Renta's design studio to help prepare for a showing of his Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection during February New York Fashion Week.[31] Galliano also received a measure of absolution from the Anti-Defamation League, which lauded his efforts to atone for his misdeeds and wished him well.[32] The ADL again came to his defence after the New York Post ran a photo of him on his way to the de la Renta show dressed in what it claimed was Hasidic-like garb.
Galliano remained backstage at the show, which received favourable reviews[35][36] amid speculation about his future, including as a possible successor to Oscar de la Renta[37] and that Galliano might take up a teaching post at Parsons The New School for Design.[38] On 12 June 2013, Galliano's first filmed interview since his dismissal from Christian Dior was broadcast on United States television. He closed this conversation by stating, "I am able to create. I am ready to create... [and] I hope through my atonement I'll be given a second chance".
Maison MargielaOn 6 October 2014, the OTB Group announced that John Galliano had joined Maison Margiela to take the responsibility of the creative direction of the house,[40] marking the designer's return to a leading role in designing luxury fashion. Just a few weeks later, on the occasion of the annual British Fashion Awards, Galliano presented the Outstanding Achievement Award to Anna Wintour who wore Galliano's first creation for Maison Martin Margiela, "an unambiguous fashion blessing" from the Editor in Chief of American Vogue according to Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director of The New York Times.
Galliano exhibited his first couture collection for Margiela during London Collections: Men, on 12 January 2015. He told French Elle in 2018 that he would stop using fur in his collections, citing as inspiration from a meeting with Penélope Cruz and PETA's Dan Mathews.
On 26 September 2018, Galliano made a statement in Paris at his Maison Margiela show, when he unveiled Mutiny, his first perfume for the fashion house.
The designer left Maison Margiela in December 2024.

Hollywood's best and brightest have been honoured with the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars.
One Battle After Another led the way with six wins, while Hamnet's Jessie Buckley (above in Chanel couture), who also accepted BAFTA in Chanel haute couture wins again and Sinners' Michael B Jordan (see please further below next article) scooped the top acting honours too.
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Global Ambassador Dua Lipa (@dualipa, 86.6m) shines in BVLGARI as she attends events in Los Angeles around the 98th Academy Awards in striking gold and black Schiaparelli dress from Haute couture 2026 spring collection.For the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Dua chose a high-jewelry Vimini necklace in 18k yellow gold and DLC-coated steel with pavé-set diamonds, which she paired with a Vimini bracelet and Vimini earrings. Several diamond rings completed her look for this special occasion.
For the 34th Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, Dua opted for a high-jewelry serpenti necklace, combined with high-jewelry diamond earrings and several diamond rings.
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Actor and singer Nick Jonas (@nickjonas, 35.7 million followers) shines in BVLGARI like his wife Priyanka Jones at the 98th Academy Awards. For the occasion, Nick chose a tubogas bracelet as well as a ring. Bvlgari Tubogas bracelet in 18K yellow gold set with pavé diamonds. Bvlgari Tubogas ring in 18k yellow gold with pavé set diamonds.

USHER ATTENDS THE ACADEMY AWARDS WEARING JAEGER-LECOULTRE

Singer Usher attended the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Ovation Hollywood, in Los Angeles, California.

Usher is an American singer, songwriter, and performer widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in contemporary R&B. Rising to fame in the late 1990s with albums such as My Way and Confessions, he has sold millions of records worldwide and earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. Known for his dynamic stage presence and enduring impact on modern pop and R&B, Usher remains a defining figure in global music and entertainment.

For the occasion, the actor chose to wear the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Classic Night & Day in pink gold. Flawlessly sophisticated in either 29mm or 34mm, the timepiece features an elegant silhouette and open sapphire case back that showcases the movements of its automatic calibre entirely developed, crafted and assembled in our workshop in the Vallee de Joux.
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Featuring a night and day or moon-phase indicator, the floral hour numerals and hands take an elongated contemporary shape for a gracefully modern look. The hand-guilloché décor and mother-of-pearl finish associated to diamonds reflect the finest Haute Horlogerie traditions.