The Tailor

An unexpected combination of a musical background, appreciation for design, the thrill of discovery, and just getting a little weird about it all informs this Angeleno’s rare vinyl and timepiece collecting.

Previously, we tackled theoretical watch concepts from the fashion world and sneakers. Now, our creative juices are really flowing, and we’re experimenting with famous guitars reimagined as watches--for those about to rock, we salute you!

This weekend, we’re putting Sir Elton’s timepieces into context by celebrating his eclectic clothing, fashion, art, and décor collections.

Now that Watchonista: Volume 05 is officially available at Panerai boutiques all over North America and Bucherer stores across Europe, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of our magazine-only editorials direct from the thick and glossy pages of Volume 05’s The Lounge by Watchonista section.

This past February, we presented readers with our mockups of what we thought would happen if iconic fashion houses turned some of their best-known pieces into watches and were very excited by the results. So much so, in fact, that we kept running (get it?) with this idea, but this time, we delved into the world of sneakers.

While some fashion brands collaborate with established watch brands, others make or market their own watches, leading us to wonder what would happen if this practice was more prevalent. What kind of design DNA would translate the tale of iconic fashion pieces to the wrist?

It’s not often you find a bag that scores off the charts in the departments of design and performance. And when you do, it’s worth writing about.

Make your special someone feel even more special with these unique gifts they’ll treasure every day.