The first watch to carry Richard Mille’s name, the RM 001 Tourbillon, launched the millennium: the year was 2001, and the model marked the beginning of a new era in watchmaking. Today, the collection points resolutely towards the future, while holding stead fast to the time-honored traditions of fine watchmaking. Approaching each timepiece as a three-dimensional kinetic painting, Richard Mille integrates artistic inspiration into every detail, playing up the full possibilities of space, volume, and movement to create revolutionary watches that reconsider the potential of possibilities. Richard Mille endeavored to apply the techniques and materials found in the most innovative sectors such as in the domains of F1 racing car development and the aerospace industry to watchmaking, with the goal of creating an extreme timepiece, without compromise, without gimmicks.
British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose has just joined Balenciaga as Creative Director, succeeding Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose has had her own eponymous line since 2007, which is heavily influenced by hip-hop and rave culture. She first worked with the French house as a consultant in 2015 under Demna and has since collaborated with brands like Nike and created concert merch for Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem. We look forward to seeing how she helps Balenciaga evolve into its next wave.
The 2026 Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge winner is... Gio Lee! Our judging panel, led by artist Patrick Morgan, along with Bal Harbour magazine, found great humor in the Milan-based artist’s whimsical illustration, where flamingos don coats and hide in boots and flowers bloom from bags. Congratulations to the runners up: Daniela Campo (Mexico City), Mike Giron (Miami), and Oksana Goldberg (Krakow), and thank you to the hundreds of artists who entered this year’s competition.
It’s Sciura Style Season. In our BHS Edit, Italian glamour takes center stage, in leopard, lace, bold jewelry, and sumptuous outerwear. From Ferragamo’s croc-embossed sling backs to cheetah-prints at Ermanno Scervino, we’ve rounded up the best ways to go molto Italiano at Bal Harbour Shops. Click the link below to read more.
Balenciaga’s Winter ‘26 collection explores darkness and light, incorporating oversized collars, pointed pumps, and supple materials for a wardrobe that redefines the modern mood.
