July 2025 News Roundup
Tiffany & Co. boutique, Bangkok, Thailand. Image courtesy of Angela Royle / Shutterstock.
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Angering your top clients is never a good idea, which is why this Tiffany & Co. story is a cautionary tale. This article details how the iconic American jeweler partnered with Patek Philippe on a limited-edition timepiece to celebrate 170 years of collaboration between the two heritage brands. As demand for the Nautilus 5711 grew, featuring Tiffany’s signature robin’s-egg blue dial, the company pushed clients to spend millions on jewelry for a chance to buy the $52,635 watch. Some customers ended up not getting the timepiece even after spending enormous sums with Tiffany’s. Discover how Tiffany’s unfortunate strategy of short-term sales gains played out for their customers, as well as in their relationship with Patek Phillippe.
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Social media is oversaturated with wellness and beauty gurus shilling one bizarre claim after another. From never washing your hair to homemade sunscreens, consumers are bombarded with ridiculous beauty propositions that create confusion and ferment distrust. Which is why this interview with Christiane Werron—Executive Director of Global Education & Spa at Augustinus Bader—is a refreshingly candid discussion of why “anti-aging” doesn’t exist, how a holistic approach to beauty can help with premature aging, and what it means to be truly healthy.
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Trying to fuse fashion accessories with technology is a holy grail for many companies (Ray-Ban Meta glasses anyone?). However, French high jewelry brand SPKTRL seeks to change the game by designing pieces that protect the wearer’s attention instead of distracting them with data and tracking their activities. Designer Katia de Lasteyrie’s initial piece is the SPKTRL Light Ring, which communicates with its wearer through light signals. It’s a brilliant piece of fine jewelry design that melds high craftsmanship with tech, allowing the owner to stay engaged in the real world.
Willy Chavarria at the Second Annual GQ Global Creativity Awards at WSA in New York, 2024. Image courtesy of Lev Radin / Shutterstock.
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As the current administration continues to dismantle and defund American cultural institutions and grants, the question lingers of how creatives and creativity will continue to function as an essential, independent pillar of society. This Wallpaper story features essays on the impact of the present political and social landscape by three designers at the top of their game: Murray Moss, the founder of Moss gallery and Moss bureau; Florencia Rodriguez, architect, writer and artistic director of this year's Chicago Architecture Biennial; and Willy Chavarria, fashion designer and activist.
Miu Miu Arcadie handbag. Image courtesy of Andrei Antipov / Shutterstock.
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ShowStudio has been reviewing summer fashion campaigns from some of the biggest brands through their Just Buy It series. The site’s second installment, which features commentary from brand strategist and Byronesque founder Gill Linton, examines campaigns by Chloé, Valentino and Miu Miu. The in-depth conversations give readers a real insight into the importance of brands having a coherent strategy that goes beyond eye-catching visuals.
