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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Aryna Sabalenka sends fans wild with holiday posts on social media
Aryna Sabalenka has gotten over Wimbledon heartbreak with a romantic holiday with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis. The Belarusian tennis ace was hopeful of winning the tournament for the first time in her career, but was dumped out in the semi-final by Amanda Anisimova. Sabalenka, 27, is currently the world No 1 in the WTA rankings and missed out on the chance to face eventual winner Iga Swiatek in the final. However, she does not appear too downbeat as after jetting off on a Greek holiday with her boyfriend. The star shared a number of pictures on Instagram for her 3.2 million followers. One snap showed her taking a selfie with Georgios as he gave her a kiss from behind. Another picture showed the couple arm in arm as they made their way to Spilla restaurant in Mykonos, Greece. Sabalenka also stunned fans in a green bikini as she read a book called Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. She also shared a selfie of her face in which she flashed a luxury Audemars Piguet watch. Fans loved the snaps as they flooded the comment section. One posted: 'You didn't win Wimbledon, but you won my heart.' A second wrote: 'Enjoy a well-deserved break!' A third commented: 'The most beautiful woman in the world.' A fourth said: 'So gorgeous and an amazing tennis player.' Another added: 'You two are so cute together.' Sabalenka announced her relationship with Georgios on Instagram in July 2024. The news came just four months after the tragic death of her ex-partner Konstantin Koltsov. Police labelled the former NHL ice hockey player's death an 'apparent suicide' with 'no foul play suspected'.
The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Audemars Piguet marks milestone 150th anniversary with touring show
RAYE (left) and Ronson collaborated with Audemars Piguet for its 150th anniversary. Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture Audemars Piguet is commemorating its 150th anniversary with a series of events and new releases. The celebrations kick off at the maison's headquarters in Le Brassus, Switzerland, alongside the revealing of this year's new releases. Among other events include 'The House of Wonders' exhibition that is touring the world – including Shanghai and London – and a dedicated track created in collaboration with artistes Mark Ronson and RAYE. Immersive pop-up exhibition in Shanghai Audemars Piguet brought a slice of its home in the Vallée de Joux to Shanghai with a pop-up exhibition, 'The House of Wonders'. Designed as a gateway to Le Brassus, the brand's birthplace, the immersive experience takes watch enthusiasts and newcomers alike on a journey into the heart of the brand's universe. Retracing the company's history from its founding in 1875 to the present day, the exhibition highlights the craftsmanship, heritage and people who have shaped Audemars Piguet and the wider watchmaking industry for 150 years. The side entrance of The House of Wonders exhibition in Shanghai. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, the brand also hosted an exclusive preview event for clients, media members, and friends of the brand at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. DJ, record producer and songwriter Ronson took to the stage to deliver an electrifying performance, with noteworthy appearances by musicians Davia Tao, Willer Pan, Jane Zhang, Lexie Liu and actors Chen Jin and Xingxu Chen as well as South Korean singer CL, Thai actor Tawan and French model Iris Mittenaere. Shanghai, a key gateway to the Asian market, serves as a strategic hub for Audemars Piguet's continued presence in the region. An evening of celebration in London Audemars Piguet continues to expand its dynamic music programme while crafting experiences that go beyond watchmaking, by partnering with talents who share common values. AP celebrated in unique style by creating a dedicated track in collaboration with Ronson, a long-term Friend of the Brand, and new AP family member RAYE. Lexie Liu performing at the AP party in Shanghai. The launch of the new track was held at 180 Studios, London's iconic cultural centre during an exclusive evening which gathered artistes, clients and friends of the brand for a celebration full of passion and emotion. The entrance was transformed to replicate the manufacture's home in Le Brassus, creating an enchanting journey through the region's natural landscape. With Benji B's musical curation setting the mood, the interactive décor revealed historical archives, lively portraits of the AP family, as well as its watchmakers' safe-guarded secrets. The evening continued with an informal dinner in a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere inspired by the distinctive vibe of recording studios, capturing the essence of the 'APxMusic' programme. The evening also featured the reveal of the dedicated song Suzanne, performed by British singer RAYE, setting the stage for an unforgettable night on the dance floor with a DJ set by Ronson.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Badshah flaunts ₹2 crore Audemars Piguet watch and ₹50 lakh diamond sunglasses at Paris Fashion Week
Badshah recently made his debut at the Amiri Spring-Summer 2026 runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week. The Punjabi rapper-singer, who often flaunts exquisite luxury watches, sported an Audemars Piguet Cascade Ladies Royal Oak Limited Edition watch priced at a whopping ₹2 crore. He also wore a pair of King III Maybach sunglasses to complete the look. Curious to know more about these eye-catching pieces? Read below to know more. Badshah made a style statement with his Paris Fashion Week look. Badshah rocks limited edition Audemars Piguet watch Badshah's watch is from the Audemars collection. Revered around the world for its intricate design and extreme rarity, the piece is an Audemars Piguet Cascade Ladies Royal Oak Limited Edition. It boasts of Swiss craftsmanship, with only ten pieces existing worldwide. The limited edition watch is valued at an astounding $250,000, ( ₹2 crore). Badshah's acquisition of this magnificent timepiece marks him as the only Indian to own this particular model. The Audemars Piguet Cascade Ladies Royal Oak is renowned for its delicate yet commanding presence. Take a closer look at Badshah's limited edition watch and sunglasses. Badshah sports King III Maybach sunglasses For the event, he was also spotted wearing King III Maybach sunglasses encrusted with 3.85 carat 90 diamonds in 18k rosegold. It is priced at a whopping $60,000, also making him the first Indian to own this expensive accessory. His ensemble for the global fashion debut also included pieces from Hermes, Amiri, Rolex, Acne Studio, Tagliatore, Tyaani Jewellery, New Mashoom. Richard Mille, Etro, Marsell, Prada and Christian Louboutin. Aditya Prateek Singh, better known as Badshah, is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur. He has created music in Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Haryanvi. During his Paris Fashion Week debut at the Amiri Spring/Summer 2026 show, Badshah rubbed shoulders with several global icons, making his presence felt on the international style circuit. Among those he met were rapper French Montana, Colombian music superstar J Balvin, and American television legend Steve Harvey.
Business of Fashion
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future
GENEVA — At a press conference marking the 20th anniversary of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) in Geneva last week, watchmakers gathered in a show of strength to double down on plans to revitalise an industry facing a double-digit decline in sales. Since the pandemic-era luxury boom delivered three consecutive years of record revenues, the Swiss luxury watch industry has seen demand slump. In its June report, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FHS) reported that watch exports of 2.1 billion Swiss francs in May were down 9.5 percent year-on-year, despite the well documented price hikes of the past 12 months. Volumes crashed too, down 13.4 percent for the month, equivalent to 180,000 units. While exports this year are up 1.1 percent overall by value, the FHS report noted that sales figures were unlikely to show a similar uptick, with many sellers reporting swollen inventories as brands continue to apply pressure on retail networks to commit to orders. The monthly fall was driven by the US, by far the industry's largest market, which recorded a decline in export values of 25.3 percent, a drop that was expected following a bumper April during which brands and retailers rallied to get ahead of President Trump's incoming trade tariffs, prompting a freak 150 percent surge in exports to the country. ADVERTISEMENT The picture was similarly bleak elsewhere. Japan, one of the industry's few bright spots over the past year, recorded a 10.5 percent year-on-year fall in May, while exports to the UK dropped 14.5 percent. China and Hong Kong continued a sustained period of market contraction, with export values declining a further 17.4 percent and 12.6 percent respectively. Singapore, the sector's sixth largest market, reported a milder drop of 3.4 percent. Pascal Ravessoud, vice-president of the FHH told The Business of Fashion at last week's event that unless the slide was stopped, it posed a long-term threat. 'I'm very concerned with the loss of volumes and that we sell less and less watches, but more and more expensive,' he said. 'That's not good because at some point, you become so small that you're not relevant anymore.' According to the FHS, over the past decade, volumes of Swiss watch exports have almost halved, while revenues have risen by around 25 percent. Ravessoud called for a rethink: 'Watch brands have been too inward-looking and too exclusive, because things were going too well,' he said. 'Every year was bringing double-digit growth, and now that's over they have to reinvent themselves. If you don't reinvent yourself when you fail your primary utility, then you're going to be dead at some point.' Audemars Piguet chief executive Ilaria Resta agreed. 'Our goal should be to open our doors for greater visibility, to demystify a traditionally closed world, and to preserve our traditions while embracing innovation,' she said. Audemars Piguet has been one of the industry leaders in immersing its brand product in mainstream culture over the past decade, with revenues climbing to 2.4 billion Swiss francs last year, according to estimates by Morgan Stanley. Patrick Pruniaux, chairman and chief executive of Girard-Perregaux, also pointed to the relevance challenge. 'If we were doing a much better job, the industry would be five times what it is today,' he said at last week's event. 'There would be no question not to buy our watches all the time. We need to promote it better.' The FHH, a non-profit part funded by around 35 watch brands and that operates on an annual budget in the range of 5 million Swiss francs, is hoping a series of fresh initiatives will help kick-start the industry. The foundation was established 20 years ago by industry veteran Franco Cologni, backed by the Richemont Group (whose watch brands include Cartier, IWC and Panerai), Audemars Piguet and Girard-Perregaux. For the past two decades, its focus has been industry-facing, offering training and education programmes in support of Swiss watchmakers. In Geneva, it said it had so far trained 40,000 people and issued more than 15,000 certificates to watchmaking students. ADVERTISEMENT But at last week's event, the FHH said it would become more consumer-focused. It opened a free-to-access exhibition called Watch Makers in Geneva that it expects to draw in more than 12,000 visitors over the summer, and announced that its FHH Forum concept would be held outside Switzerland for the first time when it lands in New York later this year. It also introduced FHH Boutique, an online platform offering paid-for access to its training programmes to members of the public for the first time. The course will cost 620 Swiss francs and result in a certification Ravessoud said was increasingly well recognised by industry employers around the world. While Ravessoud admitted these initiatives were unlikely to lure back millions of lost watch buyers overnight, he said they were part of a long-term strategy to encourage enthusiasts, particularly women and Gen Z who he said were showing a growing interest in the category. Ms. Resta agreed: 'New audiences are emerging and Gen Z is becoming the next wave of luxury consumers,' she said. 'And the influence of women as buyers and collectors is on the rise, alongside a growing demand for sustainable and responsible business practices. These shifts are not threats but opportunities.' Ravessoud said he remained confident the industry would overcome its current challenges. 'Swiss brands have always been resilient,' he said. 'When it was needed, they knew how to turn around and cope with the new reality.' But Cyrille Vigneron, Cartier's former chief executive and now the Parisian house's chairman of culture and philanthropy, said at the event that watchmaking should be wary. 'We are beyond function and we are beyond necessity,' he said. 'A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication, but if we think things are forever, they are never forever. Culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear.'
Vogue Singapore
03-07-2025
- Business
- Vogue Singapore
Audemars Piguet's Code 11.59 collection enters a new generation
The Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture Audemars Piguet is celebrating its momentous 150th anniversary this year. That's a century and a half of creating some of the finest timepieces in the world, and doing it in great style. The brand is perhaps most well-known for its iconic Royal Oak, but the collection that defines its contemporary, forward-looking perspective is the Code 11.59. First introduced in 2019, the brand describes this line as 'classic by nature, unconventional by design'. Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding in stainless steel, with this year's new slate grey dial colour. Courtesy of Audemars Piguet Rather than reinvent the wheel, as it were, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is all about the very postmodern sense of a familiar classic that treads novel ground. Its architecture and silhouette are sporty, yet it is not a sport watch. Its cumulative details are elegant, yet it is not a dress watch. What sets it apart are some of the consistent design details throughout the collection. It's crafted with an ultra-thin bezel that grants an open, inviting vista of the dial. The classical Code 11.59 dials are embossed with a concentric pattern that resembles ripples from a perfectly balanced drop of water. The sapphire crystal that guards the watch is double curved, both concave and convex, to reduce glare and grant an unimpeded view. Its case is a complex piece of work, with a contrasting hexagonal middle, and a plethora of subtle brushed and polished finishes on its surfaces. Its openworked arched lugs, which have the look of flying buttresses, are joined to the bezel at the tops; and left to nest on the bottoms, delicately and in perfect alignment, without any welding or soldering. With all these strengths, the Code 11.59 collection is in a great place for Audemars Piguet to build on for the present and the future. So far this year, the haute horlogerie manufacture has rolled out a number of exciting new references. A complication that's the height of haute horlogerie Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie '150th Anniversary' Courtesy of Audemars Piguet This pièce unique model, crafted for AP's anniversary, is one way that Audemars Piguet is flexing its horological prowesses. In the realm of fine, complicated and truly mind-bogglingly complex watchmaking, a grande sonnerie watch ranks as perhaps one of the rarest. Very few exist in the world, quite simply because so few watchmakers can master one. Where minute repeater watches chime the time on demand, a grande sonnerie watch does it automatically on the hour and every quarter hour. It's a complicated feature you might find in a fancy clock—all the more impressive that it's been miniaturised into a 41mm wristwatch. Audemars Piguet's rendition comes, courtesy of its hand-wound calibre 2956 movement, equipped with a three-gong carillon, with three sounding options. The caseback of this Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie reference, as well as several other anniversary editions, come with a special 150th logo. Courtesy of Audemars Piguet In its grande sonnerie mode, the hours and quarters are rung every 15 minutes. In the petite sonnerie mode, the quarters are rung every 15 minutes, and the hour only when a new hour has passed. And in its silenced mode, time passes conventionally—that is, without chiming. Audemars Piguet has crafted this particular reference in a combination of super modern case materials. In sand gold, the warm 18-karat alloy that is the manufacture's proprietary alloy introduced in 2024, and the octagonal case middle in polished black ceramic. And it features a completely transparent sapphire dial that reveals the intricate inner workings of this timepiece. A perpetual calendar for a new generation Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Courtesy of Audemars Piguet The perpetual calendar (or quantième perpétuel , or QP) is one of AP's most cherished horological complications. The movements of celestial bodies and timekeeping is a traditional, long-held connection for watchmakers. What makes perpetual calendars so impressive is that these watches account for the irregularities of a calendar, keeping up with the changing orders of days of a week, days in a month, and leap years. When properly set and kept wound, a perpetual calendar will hold its accuracy for its century. Special editions of the Perpetual Calendar for the 150th anniversary feature a moonphase subdial with a vintage Audemars Piguet signature. Courtesy of Audemars Piguet This year, Audemars Piguet is introducing what it dubs a 'new generation' of perpetual calendar watches. It's driven by the new self-winding movement calibre 7138, which features three patented mechanisms. And because the most technical aspects of a perpetual calendar have, in a sense, been sorted out, AP focussed instead on enhancing and innovating on the ergonomic experience of wearing it. To wit, this new movement has distilled all adjustments made to the QP to a single crown. No need for additional tools or a jog to a boutique. It wears its complexity with elegant ease. Even better, AP has improved on its movement so that what's known as the 'danger zone'—a period of time when adjusting the watch will damage it and throw off its record of the time, day and date—has been solved. During those hours, the movement will simply disengage so that no accidental changes can be made. A high complication for the modern day. A flying tourbillon in 38mm sand gold with diamonds Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Courtesy of Audemars Piguet The Code 11.59 collection is introducing this year its smallest model yet that's equipped with a flying tourbillon. At just 38mm, this svelte new movement, calibre 2968, was the fruit of AP's RD#3 Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon. Though ostensibly a regulating mechanism to improve accuracy, the flying tourbillon in this model is so elegant as to almost be a visual accent on the dial. The watch case, hour markers and hands are crafted in lustrous sand gold, with a gold-toned embossed dial and inner bezel to match. Adding to its beauty: 277 brilliant-cut diamonds set on the case middle, lugs, crown and folding clasp. A new slate grey colourway for the Code 11.59 Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph Courtesy of Audemars Piguet This year, AP has introduced a new grey colourway to its Code 11.59 collection. The line's signature ripple dial—created in collaborated with Swiss guilloché artisan Yann von Kaenel—now comes in a slate colour, accented with touches of the brand's famous 'Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50' shade of blue. It's a sophisticated choice of colours, giving the collection a pair of understated options in the form a time and date, and chronograph model—both in stainless steel. In order to preserve the fine contours and details of the embossed concentric pattern, AP uses a galvanic process to tint and colour the dials. The contrasting blues are applied with PVD, or physical vapour deposition; and on the chronograph, the counters are encircled by a rhodium galvanic thread for a subtle but clear contrast. Discover the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection here.
