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Rare Fabergé 'Winter Egg' set to fetch over €22m at London auction

A rare Fabergé egg, commissioned by the last Emperor of Russia, is expected to fetch more than £20 million (€22.8m) at auction.

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GPHG 2025: Breguet takes home top prize at Oscars of Watchmaking

The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes.

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GPHG stars on show: World's best watches on display in Geneva expo

The beauty and craftsmanship of watchmaking is being celebrated at Geneva's Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in a new exhibition curated by the Grand Prix d'Horologerie de Geneve ahead of its annual award ceremony on 13 November.

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UK protesters get creative with Trump-Epstein merch and plaques

President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, received a warm welcome when they landed at London’s Stansted Airport for their unprecedented second state visit. However, not everyone is celebrating...

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Design

Cannes 2025: Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy

Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Lifestyle

Why this artist plans to knit the same scarf over and over... forever

Lithuanian artist Gertrūda Gilytė has knitted the same scarf 65 times, and plans to continue until receiving recognition from the art market.

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Watch: Qatar’s cosplay creator levels up the geek scene

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When Ayat Salim, a longtime anime and geek culture fan, took the plunge into cosplay, she entered a world of endless possibilities.

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Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour

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Italy’s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.

Moments

Europe's 8 best Christmas markets where you can beat the crowds

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice.

Art

Ancient furnaces and exhibitions: The best of Venice Glass Week

To celebrate its history of glassmaking, Venice and the nearby island of Murano are dedicating a week of events, exhibitions and workshops to the craft.

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Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art

Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls.

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Watch: The artisan preserving a 400-year-old tradition in India

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Tsewang Tamchos is a metal craftsman keeping his ancestors' age-old practice alive.

Destinations

What to discover in 6 of the most beautiful villages in Italy

Visitors can use the official list of Italy's most beautiful villages to create an itinerary away from the crowds - a type of slow travel which also supports struggling rural communities.

Lifestyle

Thousands of My Little Ponies go on display at London exhibition

4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies.

Art

London Craft Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style

London Craft Week kicked off this week bringing together over 1000 established and emerging makers and galleries. The festival runs until 19 May 2024.

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London Craft Week 2024: What not to miss

London Craft Week is back, with an abundance of creative events taking place across the city for its tenth anniversary.