Roger Dubuis: Manufacturer of avant-garde timepieces
Roger Dubuis watches are dedicated to women and men obsessed with uniqueness. The Swiss watch brand, which originated from a collaboration with visionary entrepreneur Carlos Dias, is governed by an audacious mindset that drives innovation while cultivating a profound respect for traditions. Of the 20 million watches produced in Switzerland each year, only 24,000 bear the Hallmark of Geneva, which guarantees performance, durability and the hand-crafted traditional know-how… READ MORE Share your experience with #rogerdubuis
Steinway & Sons: Over 160 years of excellence
Steinway & Sons has been manufacturing the world’s finest pianos for over 160 years. Still made by hand, Steinway pianos, which are composed of over 12,000 individual parts, have the power to touch, move and transform. True masterpiece of artistry and engineering, their latest creation, the SPIRIO | r, allows you to access, experience and share performances in high-resolution. Custom built in their New York and Hamburg factories, Steinway’s limited edition pianos are magnificent works of art conceived with world-renowned artists and designers. Among the most notable collaborations… READ MORE
Christian Louboutin: The Forbidden Shoe
This year, the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary. It all started in Paris, in the first arrondissement. Today, Christian Louboutin, leading French fashion designer, owns 70 stores across 46 countries… READ MORE
Fred Segal: Defining Los Angeles fashion for 60 years
With parents who worked multiple jobs, Frederick Segal grew up poor in Chicago. Working as a traveling shoe salesman and shining shoes in Venice Beach, Segal would observe people. He started developing a sense for what buyers wanted. In 1960, he was able to open Pants America, his first store located on Santa Monica Boulevard, which specialized in denim jeans and chambray shirts. Segal then opened his famous boutique on Melrose Avenue. Defining West Coast fashion… READ MORE
The Shoe Surgeon: Sneakers as a canvas
Dominic Ciambrone, also known as The Shoe Surgeon, is the sneaker virtuoso behind the iconic, handcrafted shoes of celebrities like LeBron James, Justin Bieber, Will.I.Am, Drake and DJ Khaled. At a young age, Ciambrone developed a passion for handcrafting and sewing. He was 16 when he first customized a pair of Air Force 1’s in his Santa Rosa garage by airbrushing it and transplanting the Nike swoosh to the top of the shoe. After humble beginnings and years of practice, his expertise and creativity got himself noticed by celebrities in music and films. He then moved to Los Angeles, where he became a leader in the sneaker industry… READ MORE Share your experience with #TheShoeSurgeon
