Author: Michael Young

The dictatorship of comfort

THE CHRONICLE OF JULIEN SCAVINI – First and foremost, clothing must be easy. Technical developments and the desire for comfort are the two essential criteria driving the history of clothing, at least for the past two centuries. The latter is more than ever the driving force. The absence of constraint has become paramount and explains […]

Is the barn jacket the new Barbour?

Will this Midwestern farmer’s jacket, worn by Kevin Costner and glamorized by Prada, replace the Windsor paletot in the hearts of French women? Only yesterday, the French woman, in the early months of autumn, swore by its Barbour. Then, two years ago, the first season of Yellowstone has arrived in France (on TMC and myCanal) […]

French movements in Hegid watches

After several years of Swiss Made calibers, the young French brand begins a collaboration with France Ébauches, based in the Doubs region of France. Should you put a French movement in a French-brand watch or not? It’s an eternal question, and the answer is more complex than it seems. Generally speaking, no, because French watchmakers […]

How Jules Koundé responded to Jean-Michel Larqué and Jérôme Rothen’s tackles with a vintage tracksuit

The footballer’s daring outfits have annoyed many. This Monday, the star defender of the French national team responded with a look that may be sober, but is worthy of his passion for fashion. “This is a circus! How can Deschamps accept it?“had thundered Jérôme Rothenformer French national team player, commentator on RCM Sport and host […]

A Swiss-made chronograph for Largo Winch

For the comic billionaire’s new album, the watch designed by Raymond Weil also graces the hero’s wrist. With a W as a common initial, Raymond Weil and Largo Winch were bound to meet in the end. All the more so since Philippe Francq, the illustrator of the billionaire vigilante’s adventures, is an avid watchmaking enthusiast. […]

Treat yourself to a certified second-hand Vacheron Constantin with Watchfinder

Repair, restoration, trade-in, sale… The two Richemont group companies have joined forces to offer enthusiasts the widest possible range of second-hand watchmaking services. House after house is introducing Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) watches. After Cartier and Jaeger LeCoultre, it’s now Vacheron Constantin’s turn within the Richemont Group. But in its own way, and in collaboration with […]

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