Interview: Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen

Talking complications, creativity and the future of design in horlogerie with one of its masters

Kari Voutilainen made his first watch in 1994. In 2002, he would launch his eponymous watch brand for which nearly every component is made in-house. A brand that over the years would release firsts, from complications to finishes and beyond. Voutilainen—who hails from Lapland, Finland but resides in Môtiers, Switzerland—continues to impress with his vision and execution—his finishing is among the best in the industry. …

A Discussion on Furniture with Petrified Design

After meeting in college and bonding over architecture and design, Petrified Design co-founders Tyson Pendergrass and Gable Bostic decided to pursue their shared passion as furniture craftsman. Together, they moved to the Texas Hill Country and took up residence in an old cabin built by Bostic’s father to focus on their craft. Luxe Magazine recently spoke with Pendergrass to discuss the brand’s aesthetic, inspiration and …

Lincoln’s Director of Design David Woodhouse on the 2017 Continental

Relaunching a flagship product with quiet elegance

Less than a year after we previewed Lincoln’s Continental concept, the brand announced that they’re bringing the full-sized sedan to the market in fall 2016. It’s a long awaited return of the flagship Continental nameplate and carries as indicated much of what we loved about the concept. Along with its new signature grille there are huge steps forward in the brand’s overall design language, with …