Why Richard Mille’s RMS05 Fountain Pen Costs $105,000

A mechanical movement at its core makes for an unusual collectible

Fans of luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille would not hesitate when reaching for their wallet for a timepiece with a price tag over $100,000. What happens, then, when the brand’s artisan watchmakers take their mechanical know-how and apply it to another functional, heirloom collectible? This is what they’ve done with the new RMS05 fountain pen. A complex, visible movement within the pen’s barrel allows for …

Imagining the Buick Avista Concept Car

Insight from the designers who brought the brand's stunning vehicle to life

If social media acts as an effective indicator of an event’s pulse then in many ways the Buick Avista represented the heart of Detroit Auto Show (officially known as NAIAS, or the North American International Auto Show). The striking concept car is well designed and highly nuanced, intentionally created to bring Buick back to its heritage as a design icon. The Avista’s design team blended …

Victoria Wilmotte’s Pli Side Table

An elegant, sculptural creation from the French designer

Using a combination of complex geometries, angles and finishes, French designer Victoria Wilmotte creates striking pieces that beg the eye to search for more. Her latest design, the Pli Side Table, is a perfect example of how a home furnishing can exude the appeal of a gallery-worthy sculpture. Produced by contemporary design retailer ClassiCon, the Pli Side Table is a contrast in form. Its angular …