From the perfect toasting glass to a delightful can opener, elevate your summer with these design-driven pieces
Inspired by James Bond in 'No Time to Die' (2021), the Seamaster Diver 300M combines cinematic suave with Swiss precision for a timepiece worthy of adventure. Pair the glossy burgundy bezel ring with a brushed bronze mesh bracelet or black rubber band. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
Creative cocktail enthusiasts should look forward to Baccarat's newest line of Harmonie Tumblers, now in pastel blue, pink, yellow and turquoise. The double-cased crystal tumblers, which feature the Harmonie collection's signature parallel vertical cuts, offer the perfect toasting glasses for a summer of celebrations. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
Artist and designer Frank Traynor reimagines the everyday with 'The Perfect Nothing Catalog,' an ongoing project that infuses ordinary home objects with a whimsical charm. Traynor's can opener, adorned with earth-toned stones, will brighten up your kitchen and turn a low-key night of home cooking into a unique and surprisingly delightful experience. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
German innovators MYKITA and RIMOWA have teamed up to design the sleekest sunglasses for life in motion. The VISOR collection provides wraparound coverage and 100% UV protection — only first-class treatment for MYKITA's collaboration with the luxury luggage brand. Finished in a cool, sandy hue, these shades are as bold as they are refined. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
Luxury fashion house Loewe invited 25 artists, designers and architects from across the globe to defy convention for its 2025 collection of teapots, available exclusively at Palazzo Citterio in Milan. Choose from artistic innovations such as Shozo Michikawa's angular ceramic sculpture, David Chipperfield's copper-handled design and Madoda Fani's unglazed, rich red hue. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
Citrusy notes of Buddha's hand, bergamot and cédrat burst from Balmain Beauty's newest eau de parfum, Blanc Galaxie. Inspired by March's lunar eclipse, the fragrance's refreshing, spiced aroma is otherworldly yet elegant. The bottle echoes Balmain's original flacon from 1946, blending heritage and contemporary sophistication with every detail. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
For the avant-garde beachgoer and cozy homebody alike, Rick Owens has you covered this summer. The pillow's comfy, off-white terrycloth embodies Owens' signature aesthetic of minimalism and monochrome, elevating your everyday lounging. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
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- Los Angeles Times
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- New York Times
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Last year, I was walking down the street in a hurry one morning when someone stopped me, asking for the time. 'Sorry,' I said, 'I'm not wearing a watch' and continued on my way. 'Your phone?!' I heard the person yell back at me. 'My phone?!' I thought, bemused. To me, my phone is for communication: calls, messages and — annoyingly — emails. Telling the time is for a watch (even though, apparently, I don't seem to wear one). Georgia Benjamin, a watch enthusiast and collector in Manhattan, said the story reminded her of something similar — 'but completely the opposite' — that happened to her late last year when she was in England. Someone asked her for the time and she realized she didn't have her cellphone. 'Sorry, I don't have it on me,' she recalled saying and then becoming embarrassed when the person pointed to the watch on her wrist. In the 100 years since the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch — and the decades since the cellphone became a retail item — our relationship with watches has been evolving. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
