This Autumn, we shine a light on those REWRITING THE RULES OF THEIR INDUSTRIES. First up is ILARIA RESTA, CEO of Audemars Piguet and currently the only woman at the highest executive level in the watchmaking world. We had the chance to speak with her during a London visit for Audemars Piguet’s latest collaboration with Mark Ronson and Raye. “I didn’t feel any obstacles”, Resta tells us of her rise. “But I do feel there is clearly a missed opportunity in this industry.” Even as THE NUMBER OF WOMEN COLLECTORS AND CLIENTS grows, the watch world remains largely male-dominated – and that is a conversation worth having. Next, we celebrate MING LAMPSON, a powerhouse in independent jewellery, marking 25 years of her creative journey. Her new anniversary collection draws inspiration from the chapters of her life and the vibrant, multicultural community around her in West London. Lampson exemplifies WHY MORE WOMEN ARE ESSENTIAL IN LUXURY: to bring their unique, personal, and feminine perspectives into the fold. Our third cover story introduces KIMI ANTONELLI, the exceptional 19-YEAR-OLD FORMULA 1 DRIVER.With every race, he inspires the next generation of young talent, proving that PUSHING LIMITS TO THE EXTREME CAN ALWAYS COEXIST WITH A BIG SMILE. We also look back in order to honour visionaries who have CHALLENGED convention. Collectors are chasing Gérald Genta’s Disney watches, masterpieces that embody the late watchmaker’s refusal to colour inside the lines. And Gae Aulenti, whose bold designs continue to inspire, is back in the spotlight with Louis Vuitton’s revival of her Monterey watch. Talking about all these remarkable individuals in the issue has certainly given us a hunger for WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERY DESIGNERS WHO THINK DIFFERENTLY. More rule breakers, please!

SOME KIND OF MAGIC and THE KIMI TRACK covers are Collector’s Editions, both limited to 100 copies, available exclusively through our website.

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