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Discover Paul Rich: American Design, European Elegance

We're excited to introduce new watches to our lineup from the esteemed American manufacturer, Paul Rich. Let's delve into the history, values and concepts that define the brand. Join us as we present the most captivating models within the company's collection! Born in The U.S.A. — a brief history of the Paul Rich brand In 2017, the Paul Rich company was founded with the purpose of offering customers premium, impeccably crafted, timeless watches. As stated on the brand’s website, the brand's essence emerges from a combination of American thought with a European heart. Their products are meticulously designed for does, visionaries and adventurers. When crafting his watches, Paul Rich, the founder, prioritises designs that bring joy and make people’s days more enjoyable. Modern materials, thoughtful design and skilled craftsmanship help him successfully achieve this goal. What are the values of Paul Rich? One of the brand's core values is ambition. Paul Rich always aims high. The manufacturer believes that striving for success is something we all have in common. Just as he achieved success by taking on such a big project, you too can conquer the heights! Expression is another value of the American company. Paul Rich watches are created with versatility in mind, and the wide range of styles and colours invites experiments and gives you the freedom of self-expression. Excellence is also ranked in the top three values. Paul Rich designs are not only visually striking. They are also characterised by a carefully considered design, exceptional workmanship and premium materials. Design quality is the brand's highest priority. Paul Rich in figures It's time for a brief overview of the brand's achievements and interesting facts about the production process: The brand sold 50 thousand watches in 2021 alone. The design process takes on average 9 months. The team of the brand is made up of 30 experts. The average rating for the brand's products is 4.8/5. The Paul Rich brand is valued by clients from 6 continents over the globe. It takes 20 people to create one watch. Top collections of Paul Rich Let's now look at the brand's best-selling collections and what makes them stand out. Paul Rich Star Dust men’s watches The top collection of Paul Rich is the Star Dust series. Consistent with the brand's philosophy, these models are available in an array of colours. There are watches with a leather strap and a steel bracelet, as well as cases with a diameter of 42 or 45 mm. The collection is mainly distinguished by the shimmering dials, for which green or blue aventurine is used. The remaining dial elements are kept minimalist. Stick indices and sharp hands are treated with a luminescent coating, making it possible to read the time in the dark. Certain models have been further enriched with a date window at 3 o'clock. There is a choice of automatic and quartz movement. As for the former, we can admire the workings of the heart of the watch through the transparent case back. Paul Rich Signature men’s watches The Paul Rich Signature collection of men's watches is distinguished by a bezel with ornate screws that give the whole design an industrial feel. The models feature sun-brushed dials available in various colours. Both the hands and indices are coated with a luminescent coating that glows in the dark. At 3 o'clock, there is a round date display. Fans of both gold and silver accessories will definiretly find something for themselves. The Signature collection combines timeless classics with fresh modernity.

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AÃRK Collective: The Melbourne Creatives Redefining Unisex Watch Design

AÃRK Collective! Left to right – Sara Su, Celica Austria, Karla Magayanes and Cedric Austria. Photo by AÃRK's creative director Cedric Austria. OK so L'oreal Melbourne FASHION WEEK kicks off this week, and whilst we don't really cover fashion around here, I thought it was an opportune time to bring this fabulous new discovery to your attention - TDF readers, meet AÃRK Collective! These ridiculously clever people have created this most impressive range of watches I have seen in such a long time. I cannot BELIEVE how stunning and cleverly resolved these unisex watch designs are, and how beautiful the AÃRK Collective website is! Best photography from an emerging label I have ever seen, in my long and illustrious career as a professional blogger. :) It's hard to believe four young Melburnians have created this label from scratch - if I wasn't paying close attention I would have most certainly assumed AÃRK must be some massive international brand. Their range is just so beautifully presented and considered. EXCELLENT WORK team AÃRK you are clearly a force to be reckoned with and there is little doubt you'll be in Monocle Magazine before the year is over. SO how do four young Melbourne creatives (with day jobs!) join forces to create a label and debut range of this high calibre?! We thought we'd ask them a few questions and find out! The answers below are by Sara Su, AÃRK's company director (just to clarify, he is a bloke!). Tell us a little bit about AÃRK Collective – who is involved, and what do each of you contribute to the group dynamic of your label? There are four of us who make up AÃRK Collective. Auver Cedric Austria (you can just call him Cedric!) is our Creative Director. As his title suggests, he's the man behind everything creative, including (but not limited to) our product design, branding and website plus all the photography that you see. His background is in animation and he also holds the title of Senior Art Director at XYZ Studios. Then there’s me, Sara Su – my business card says that I’m Company Director. My role lies in the business-development side of things – making sure that things get made and run according to plan. I’ve got a pretty broad background in business and a degree in Entrepreneurship from RMIT (yep, that's a legitimate degree!). And I was raised in the rag trade; my family operates one of the last standing clothing manufacturers in Melbourne. My partner – Celica Austria (Cedric's sister), and Cedric's partner Karla Magayanes play all-encompassing support roles. They are equally involved in the decision-making process; they’re the glue that holds us all together. Both have their own strengths: Celica currently works as an Account Manager / Project Manager at Right Angle Studio, and Karla is our retail specialist – she has over ten years of retail management experience. Just to clarify: Celica and Cedric are siblings. I know Cedric through Celica and Karla through Cedric. So I guess you can definitely say it's a family thing! What spurred you to launch AÃRK and how long has it been in the works? We've been working on AÃRK for over two years now. Like all good things, it started as more of a passion project. It was our way to put all of our ideas and strengths into something we all believed in. To be honest, we never intended to be in the watch business – it came out of a passing thought while we were talking about objects that pull on people’s heartstrings. We all felt that a watch was exactly that – an object of desire that tells a story about the individual wearer. When we looked into the market, we didn’t really find any other brands or designs that we felt we could connect with. So that’s how AÃRK Collective came into being. What influenced the AÃRK aesthetic? The look and feel of each model in the AÃRK range is shaped by our appreciation for minimal design, led by Cedric's distinct style – he always keeps it playful yet simple. You can definitely see this in all our branding, website imagery and packaging, too. We use shapes and geometry to drive the form and function of each model; Celica and Karla also play a big role in influencing AÃRK's aesthetic with their discerning tastes and senses of style. We developed a series of unisex timepieces was because we wanted our three models, each with their own sets of finishes, to connect with different people. We like to think that our timepieces reflect a wearer who has a true appreciation for good design and well-made products – these are the people we design for, they’re who we like to connect with and it's because of their support (here’s lookin’ at you, friends and family) that we can continue to do what we love doing most. What's next for AÃRK? Will you launch other products or stick exclusively with watches? That's a great question. We’ll always see ourselves first and foremost as a design company, but as to what we dabble in in the future – who knows? For the moment, we get a kick out of designing watches. You’ll definitely see more great designs, perhaps more of the unexpected. As the old saying goes, 'Watch this space!' (and pardon the pun). The 'Classic' watch in Tortoise by AÃRK Collective. Photos by AÃRK's creative director Cedric Austria. Development drawings by AÃRK's creative director Cedric Austria. AÃRK watch pieces waiting for assembly. Photo - Cedric Austria.

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A Celebration of British Craft, Nature, and Modern Femininity

Explore the world of Olivia Burton as we celebrate eccentric British style, the inspiration we find in the world around us and the craftsmanship behind our elegant watches and jewelry. BACK WHERE ITALL BEGAN Olivia Burton was started in 2012 by two female founders with the vision to create sophisticated watches with aplayful twist. Both ex-fashion buyers, our founders craved something distinctive and inspiring that just wasn’t outthere. And so Olivia Burton was born, established in the heart of London and named after a special great aunt whowas a constant source of inspiration. We became known for our watches, fusing beautiful craftsmanship with playfuldetails - and now the family has grown to include timeless jewelry. BRILLIANTLYBRITISH Olivia Burton wasn’t just founded in London - that eccentric British style is woveninto everything we do. You will notice each piece is inspired by the country we callhome, from the vintage treasures of London’s antique markets to the bloomingflorals of the glorious English countryside. ALWAYS INSPIRED The Olivia Burton aesthetic is classic meets contemporary, and we’re constantlyinspired by eclectic British style, celebrating the clash and contrast of old and new aswe thrift for antiques and spot the latest street style trends.Our brand motifs - bees, butterflies, florals and all things celestial - are synonymouswith England’s nature, and have set us apart right from the start. Stopping toappreciate and celebrate the beautiful things around us is what Olivia Burton is allabout. In fact, did you know our original logo featured a sweet bird as a tribute toour love of all things English countryside?You may have noticed we have been on a journey lately, evolving our brand and logoin a contemporary take on eccentric British style (spot the playful slanted ‘O’). Oursophisticated colour palette is drawn from Britain’s beautiful landscapes and classicinteriors whilst playful details and our signature motifs are still very much atthe heart of each design. BEAUTY IS INTHE DETAIL Pieces to be loved and treasured should be created with the utmost craftsmanship.That’s why attention to detail is so important to us. Whether it’s a stunning sunray dialembellished with crystals, a surprising detail on a chain or an intricately-etched piece ofjewelry, you’ll find beauty in every piece. CELEBRATINGINDIVIDUALITY Our mission is to make each and every person feel beautiful. Celebrating modernfemininity is at the heart of what we do, creating intricately-crafted pieces with meaning,for mothers, daughters, best friends and all lovers of beauty. OUR PLANETMEANS THE WORLD The planet will always be an inspiration to us, from our iconic bee to thosesignature celestial stars. Celebrating nature and pausing to appreciate thesmall things is an ethos we live by to this day.

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