Tag: Craftsmanship
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Quiet Luxury Steals the Spotlight: Rodo’s Makati Soiree Redefines Refined Indulgence
Introduction: A Refined Afternoon in the Heart of Makati In an atmosphere defined by quiet luxury, the Italian maison Rodo showcased its enduring devotion to refined indulgence at Rustan’s Makati. On a gracious afternoon hosted by Dean Decker, the event brought together connoisseurs of discreet elegance, celebrating a brand philosophy rooted in quality, craftsmanship, and…
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Erdem Moralioglu Reflects on Twenty Years in Fashion with Alina Cho at the Met
Two Decades, One Vision: Erdem Moralioglu Weighs In New York’s art and fashion scene gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a recent edition of The Atelier with Alina Cho, a conversation series that pairs cultural powerhouses with trusted voices. The guest list featured designer Erdem Moralioglu, who spoke candidly about his twenty-year journey…
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It Takes a Village: Quebec’s Sainte-Croix Furniture Empire Hit by Trade War
Introduction: A village with a global footprint The village of Sainte-Croix sits on the south bank of the St. Lawrence, not far from Quebec City. From its fertile pride to its bustling workshops, Sainte-Croix embodies a centuries-old idea: a community that builds on shared skill can become a regional powerhouse. In recent years, that power…
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From Village Craft to Quebec’s Furniture Empire: How Trade Wars Weaken the Backbone
Introduction: A Village That Built an Empire On the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River, the village of Sainte-Croix earned its name from the Feast of the Holy Cross. What began as a humble community of woodworkers blossomed into a Quebec furniture empire that powered local economies, created family legacies, and shaped a regional…
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How a Quebec Village Built a Furniture Empire—and How a Trade War Is Undermining It
From Sainte-Croix to a Quebec Furniture Empire The village of Sainte-Croix, perched on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River, has long been a cradle of woodworking talent. Its fertile land and generations of carpentry know-how fostered a small workshop economy into a sprawling Quebec furniture empire. The story isn’t just about furniture; it’s…
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Hong Kong’s King of Umbrellas Bids Farewell to a Vanishing Craft
A Final Bow for a Local Legend Scores of residents crowded into a cramped, timeworn shop in Hong Kong’s old district to bid farewell to the city’s revered “king of umbrellas.” After decades spent repairing countless canopies and keeping families dry through Hong Kong’s monsoon seasons, the family-run repair house is closing, marking a poignant…
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Hong Kong’s ‘King of Umbrellas’ Bids Farewell as Vanishing Craft Takes a Bow
Hong Kong’s farewell to a master of umbrellas In a cramped, poster-filled shop tucked into Hong Kong’s aging streets, a crowd gathered one last time to say goodbye to a man known as the city’s “king of umbrellas.” After decades spent repairing and reviving countless rain shields, he is stepping away from a family business…
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Cartier’s Marlin Yuson: Crafting the Next Wave of Leather Bags
Introduction: A designer’s dialogue with nature For Marlin Yuson, the creative director of leather goods at Cartier, inspiration is a daily dialogue between the natural world and Cartier’s storied heritage. She describes how textures from a windy North Sea beach or the weathered grace of bleached branches can spark a new vision for leather —…
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Cartier’s Marlin Yuson on Crafting the Latest Leather Bags
Behind Cartier’s New Leather Bag Collection Marlin Yuson, creative director of leather goods at Cartier, stands at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design. In her studio, the process begins long before a bag takes shape, with tactile exploration, material sourcing, and a disciplined eye for proportion. For Yuson, inspiration is a constant companion,…
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Inside Robb Report’s 2025 Watches & Jewelry Issue: Craft, Innovation, and Luxury
Inside Robb Report’s 2025 Watches & Jewelry Issue: A Glimpse Into the Year’s Most Coveted Timepieces The Robb Report’s 2025 Watches & Jewelry issue arrives as a compass for collectors and enthusiasts navigating a dynamic landscape of heritage artisanship and modern technology. My journey with this publication began long before the glossy pages began yawning…