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Andrew Apostola on the latest iteration of the men's quarterly shipment

As CEO of Svbscription and co-founder of Portable, Andrew Apostola is a man of sophisticated tastes. Along with Marc Goldenfein and Samuel Wheeler, Apostola set out earlier this year to introduce Svbscription to the modern gentleman, carefully curating a quarterly package of lifestyle goods. With an annual cost of $1,150, the investment—and the expectation—is high. The value comes from the sweat that is put into …

Interview: Thomas Girst

BMW continues to encourage the arts with a guide book to private collections and new installations in Mumbai and Miami

BMW asked us to join them for part of Miami’s Art and Design week, and between the fairs and the tours of private collections we had the chance to sit down with Thomas Girst, BMW Group’s Head of Cultural Engagement, to hear what they’ve been up to lately. Long known for their commitment to the arts—from the Tate Modern’s Live Performance Room to the more …

Horological Machine No. 5

MB&F releases a futuristic wristwatch inspired by 1970s muscle cars

With a low, sleek silhouette reminiscent of a Hot Rod’s hood scoop, MB&F‘s newest sculptural masterpiece, the Horological Machine No. 5, launches today. The ’70s-inspired HM5 conjures the era’s fascination with super cars, sporting a slender and aerodynamic body easily read without taking one’s hands off the wheel—the precision crafted timepiece comes complete with a chassis, aerodynamic body and rear flaps akin to those on …