This elegant timepiece is a fine demonstration of how luxury materials and precision engineering can become art. The intricate guilloché dial, the fluted case, the angular crown, and the stainless steel strap create a watch with presence. Master restorer Michel Parmigiani founded the brand in 1996, so it’s young, but the prestige and the craftsmanship are real.
If you know where to look, you can build a designer-inspired wardrobe for a fraction of the price of the runway labels. Here are some of the wearable, elegant and trend-inspired pieces you can find on the high street now...