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Phantom of The New Era

IF EVER A LIST OF THE MODERN era’s most revered luxury objects was made, it would surely be topped by the Rolls Royce Phantom. There’s a reason it’s been owned by heads of state, musicians, actors and legendary athletes. Now imagine what happens when designers, engineers, craftspeople and production specialists spend 40,000 hours perfecting this colossus

of luxury. The result? The Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection, launched in late October. Each of the 25 Phantoms carries centenary hallmarks that’ll be hard to replicate— seats upholstered with printed fabric done with over 1.6 lakh stitches, front seats depicting hand-sketched linework, three Rolls-Royce firsts on the woodwork: marquetry, 3D ink layering and 24-carat gold leafing and so much else. Nowhere have history, ambition and artistic excellence converged in such fabulous detail.

Shape Of You

A DIGITAL QUARTZ SEIKO IS A RARE BEAUTY. THE SEIKO ROTOCALL REISSUE TAKES this element of rarity a step

further. In the ’80s, the original Rotocall—the Seiko A829—kept even astronauts on time, thanks to a rotating bezel that let them switch functions mid-spacewalk. The reissue marries fresh features like AM/PM and battery indicators with classic yellow, red and blue colourways. But it’s that signature octagonal bezel that still steals the show.

The octagonal bezel on the Seiko Rotocall reissue is a standout design detail

The Eyes Have It

HOW SHOULD PERFORMANCE AI GLASSES FEEL? LIKE THE NEW OAKLEY META VANGUARD. Designed with a unique three-point fit system, offering both low- and high-bridge options, for a secure, custom fit, the Vanguard can record in 3K resolution. Wearers can also get personalised insights on their training performance in real-time via LED notifications, thanks to Meta’s integration with apps like Strava and Garmin. Beyond the AI tech, these glasses also have an IP67 dustand water-resistance rating—ideal for those who like to be on the move.

Kylian Mbappe

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