They say all great things start with a dumb idea and a little too much ambition. Perhaps that’s not the exact line, but it sure feels like it should be, sometimes. Looking back on the three-year development that led to the creation of this Sarpaneva Watches Dragonskin — the first wristwatch ever made with a solid Dragonskin Damascus steel dial — it’s almost humourous how all the puzzle pieces slowly fell together. If it weren’t for the free time brought on by the pandemic. If it weren’t for my introduction into high end custom knife making. If it weren’t for my ability to fall down research ra ..read more

For more than a year now, it seems everyone (including SHARP) has been banging the drum that suits and more formal dressing are making a much celebrated return. While that may read like we’re about to walk that back, we’re not; but we do have one little addendum to add for this summer.  Assuming you’re not going to, say, a wedding, you should consider splitting up your suits. Or, if you really want to be a purist, you can opt for a range of sport coats and trousers — separates that can be mixed and matched more easily. Before we get into the why, let’s dig into some technical details. In ..read more

The call came on a Friday in mid-January. The Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge had finally opened its much-anticipated competition window and, if they wanted to compete, the global surf community had 72 hours to drop everything and descend on the Portuguese coast. It’s an abrupt, unpredictable way to announce an annual event — but the waves wait for no one. And, every winter, Nazaré — situated roughly two hours from Lisbon — transforms from a quaint seaside town into a global sporting hot spot. There’s a deep underwater canyon at the foot of the town’s famed cliffs that gives rise to some of th ..read more

Last June, as the sun began to set on Paris Fashion Week, attendees eagerly awaited the semi-annual event’s long-anticipated final show. Expectations for the Louis Vuitton presentation — Pharrell Williams’s debut show as the label’s men’s creative director — were impossibly high throughout the French capital. After all, one of the world’s most sought-after superstars being handed the golden reins of LVMH, Europe’s most valuable company? Who knew what that marriage might produce? And yet, the grand unveiling delivered even more spectacle and showmanship than anticipated. The show made clear th ..read more

Ever-enduring and ever-evolving, denim has been a sturdy staple of men’s wardrobes for decades. But, this year, we’ve seen the typically casual material step outside its workwear-coded comfort zone. The Spring/Summer 2024 collections are awash with fresh silhouettes and new twists on traditional denim and, whether it’s by using inventive patterning, experimental finishes, or bold shapes, the fabric’s latest renaissance proves why versatility will always be denim’s greatest strength. Kenzo Drawn Varsity Denim Jacket Learn More From its long sleeves to its button cuffs, the Kenzo Varsity Drawn J ..read more

A diamond is more than just a precious stone. Diamonds are made of pure crystallized carbon that has formed under immense pressure deep beneath the surface of the earth over a billion years or more, a process that makes them not just one of the strongest materials on earth but also one of the most beautiful. It’s no wonder, then, that diamonds have come to symbolize one of the strongest bonds we know: the bond of everlasting love. The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class STRONGER THAN DIAMONDS Edition, an exclusive variant of the Mercedes-Benz G 550, captures the beauty, strength, and timelessness of dia ..read more

Islay, Speyside, The Highlands: these regions all brim with rich lore surrounding whisky production, but there’s nowhere quite like the Isle of Jura. It sits off Scotland’s West Coast, to the northeast of Islay and across the Caol Ila — a swift strait with a treacherous current, braved regularly by only a single ferry. The journey isn’t long, but travellers without iron constitutions might struggle with the toss and tumble of the often rough passage. While writing his seminal work 1984, novelist George Orwell spent just shy of three years visiting Jura, and called the island “unforgettable,” b ..read more

With Milan Design Week kicking off earlier this week, we look at the growing use of metal in interior design with a renewed interest. We know this might give you flashbacks of eighties bachelor pads with chrome and black leather, or the tech-coldness of brushed steel, but this is a new and richer world of metal mastery. Over the last ten years, we’ve seen a new wave of brass, steel, and copper imbued with life and warmth. Italian design has led the way with a new alchemy-like trend of infusing cold metal with vibrancy and warmth. Here are five great examples of statement pieces that might be t ..read more

We could all use a little more sunshine in our lives, especially at the end of a long, dark winter. And, while they may not necessarily do anything for our vitamin D levels, the subtle shine and delicately radiating lines of “sunray” dials offer a glimpse of welcome, warming light — and will make you beam every time you check your wrist. ROLEX DAY-DATE, ($49,300) TUDOR ROYAL 41, ($4,850) NOMOS GLASHÜTTE CLUB SPORT NEOMATIK 39 TABAC, ($4,420) LEFT TO RIGHT: LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK, ($5,550), GRAND SEIKO SBGJ263, ($9,700), OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA SHADES, ($9,000) LEFT TO RI ..read more

Escapism isn’t always a bad thing. Given the recent slew of grey skies and still-chilly temperatures, it’s only natural to assume a wistful look in your eye and dream of suitably sun-fuelled adventures. We’re often presented with lust-worthy adventures and tours, but it’s been a while since we’ve come across something quite as exciting as the Oyster World Rally. The Oyster World Rally spans an ambitious twenty-seven destinations — starting (and finishing) on the balmy shores of Antigua, stopping everywhere from Tonga to Tahiti during its run from January 2028 to April 2029. Participants will s ..read more