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Kari Voutilainen x SAUVEREIGN

Kari Voutilainen x SAUVEREIGN

An intimate preview with SAUVEREIGN founder Bertrand Mak and renowned Finnish watchmaker Kari Voutilainen at the Four Seasons' Lung King Heen’ in Hong Kong.

Following their successful collaboration on Cillian Murphy’s HS14 Oscars brooch last year, the pair have once again partnered to create SAUVEREIGN's first wearable art collection that incorporates watchmaking elements into luxurious customisable pieces.

A Defiant Bloom - Aurner Eau de Parfum by Aesop

A Defiant Bloom - Aurner Eau de Parfum by Aesop

Aesop unveils its Aurner perfume with limited edition jewellery by Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura.

Subverting the conventions of a floral fragrance, Aesops latest aroma draws on the poetic tensions between tenderness and strength, with Magnolia Leaf, Roman Chamomile and Cedar Heart..

Aurner Eau de Parfum, the latest fragrance by Celine Barel for Aesop

Four new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso releases in 2024 and possibly one to add to my collection.

 Four new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso releases in 2024 and possibly one to add to my collection.

In late September, 2024 Jaeger-LeCoultre quietly announced four new models to the iconic Art Deco Reverso collection. Mr Gumbatron had the great pleasure to be be hosted privately at the brand new Atelier d'Antoine in Hong Kong. Let's take a closer look at the four new timepieces.

GRAMS(28) - 155 Briefcase and 159 Folio Pro Review

GRAMS(28) - 155 Briefcase and 159 Folio Pro Review

Have you been looking for a sleek and stylish premium briefcase that doesn't cost more than it should?

This is a review of the Grams28 155 Briefcase and 159 Folio Pro. Let's see how they compare to each other. 

10 years on, the new, more premium and improved Orbitkey Pro has finally arrived.

10 years on, the new, more premium and improved Orbitkey Pro has finally arrived.

Redefined with a decade of learning and experience, the brand new Orbitkey Pro is here. Improving upon an already highly successful and popular product; the original Orbitkey been used and loved by over 1 million users around the world, including myself.

REVIEW: KEF LS60 Wireless Loudspeakers - Celebrating 60 years of KEF

REVIEW: KEF LS60 Wireless Loudspeakers - Celebrating 60 years of KEF

The KEF LS60 Wireless is truly a speaker system that looks as good as it sounds. Designed by Michael Young in collaboration with the KEF design team, this contemporary design defies the limits of audio performance with its iconic slim structure; Celebrating 60 years of KEF HiFi.

Varia VS3 Coffee Grinder

Varia VS3 Coffee Grinder

The Varia VS3 (Varia Stepless 38mm) Electric Grinder features a refined user experience, CNC machined precision parts, a 76.5° acute angle geometry, and precision stepless grind adjustments.

Suitable for fine espresso grind through to pour over and cold brew, the Varia VS3 is perfect for commercial café environments and the coffee-loving home user.

Book Review: The Watch Annual 2022

Book Review: The Watch Annual 2022

The Watch Annual is a publication by watch lovers for watch lovers. A simple and handsome book that reflects on 2022 in the horological world, celebrating the best and most innovative designs from more than 50 makers, curated by 100 global contributors (from collectors and media to watch lovers). The perfect coffee table book.

Yayoi Kusama - 1945 to Now: Retrospective Exhibition M+ Hong Kong

Yayoi Kusama - 1945 to Now: Retrospective Exhibition M+ Hong Kong

Yayoi Kusama emerged as a global cultural icon for the twenty-first century by pursuing her uncompromising avant-garde vision. Over the past seven decades, she honed a singular personal aesthetic and core philosophy of life. Kusama’s work captivates millions by offering glimpses of boundless space and reflections on natural cycles of regeneration. Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now narrates the story of this artist’s life and work, foregrounding her longing for interconnection and the profound questions about existence that drive her creative explorations.

Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now is the largest retrospective of the artist in Asia outside Japan. Featuring more than 200 works.

GRAMS28 - Luxury quality with a sensible price

GRAMS28 - Luxury quality with a sensible price

Ours is a world where transparency and fair trade are achievable. Grams28 believe you should know the quality and level of ethical production involved in your purchase. Full Grain Italian Leather Goods Handcrafted By Skilled Artisans, Made in Hong Kong.