Reference
A reference library for the luxury industry — the history, craftsmanship, and culture behind the world’s most celebrated brands and products.
The Icons of Luxury
History's most significant luxury products and the stories behind them.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5026R
A marvel of restraint, this timepiece has been the exemplar dress watch for generations. Typically crafted from yellow gold, the case is always modestly sized to fit under a shirt cuff.
The Hermès Birkin
The ultimate handbag. Who could have known it would be conceived on an otherwise ordinary flight in 1984? Actress Jane Birkin, next to Jean-Louis Dumas, complained about not finding a suitable bag for her needs as a young mother, and the icon was born.
The Gucci Horsebit Loafer
The Gucci Horsebit Loafer, introduced in 1953, embodies timeless sophistication with its signature equestrian-inspired hardware, seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with modern refinement.
The Burberry Trench Coat
Born from Thomas Burberry's weatherproof gabardine in the late 19th century, this overcoat is a masterclass in enduring elegance and utility.
The Bottega Veneta Intrecciato
A masterful handwoven leather technique that epitomizes understated luxury and artisanal excellence. With seamless construction and tactile elegance, it remains a timeless symbol of quiet sophistication.
Cerulean Blue
No colour has the fashion provenance to match that of cerulean blue. From virtuoso Impressionist Renoir, to the generational talent Meryl Streep, cerulean is luxury's touchstone colour.
Luxury Lexicon
The vocabulary of luxury fashion, footwear, and craft.