Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.)
Category: Collectors and Collections
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What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?
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Mimi Kilgore, Arts Patron and de Kooning Muse, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A well-connected Texan, she made a significant mark supporting the visual arts and theater, and a lasting one on a master of Abstract Expressionism.
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Watch Designers Want to Make You Smile
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A lighthearted watch can act as “a real tonic in a kind of glum time,” one collector suggested. Richard Mille may top the trend with his million-dollar Smiley model.
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Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove.
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The Vintage Christmas Decoration Making a Comeback This Year
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Forget the blow-up Santas for your lawn. A new generation of old-fashioned blow mold decorations have come to town.
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‘Casablanca’ and the Romance of the Refugee
The New York Times – Movies:A showcase of memorabilia at the Neue Galerie spotlights the Central European exiles who crafted Hollywood’s great wartime love story.
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Paul G. Allen’s Art at Christie’s Tops $1 Billion, Cracking Records
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A museum’s worth of masterworks from the Microsoft co-founder’s collection are offered in a two-part sale to benefit charity.
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What Does the End of Yeezy Mean for the Sneakerverse?
The New York Times – Sports:Rampant speculation has entered the market.