Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully open displays that showcase the entire movement, brands across price segments are leaning into transparency. Whether driven by aesthetics, technical ambition, or simply a desire to stand out, it’s a trend that’s hard to ... Show More
Apr 23
Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2026 Debrief
Another Watches and Wonders is in the books, and as always, it takes a moment to process everything. Between the main fair at Palexpo, meetings across Geneva, and visits to the various satellite events around the city, the week becomes a blur of watches, conversations, and quick ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2
Fratello Talks: Watches We Personally Love But Would Not Recommend
We all have watches we absolutely love but would hesitate to recommend to someone else. That might sound contradictory at first, but spend enough time in this hobby, and it starts to make sense. Not every great watch is universally great. Some require a certain mindset, a specifi ... Show More
39m 48s
Sep 2021
What Defines a Luxury Product Today? | Transforming Luxury
In Episode 2 of Transforming Luxury, BoF’s new podcast presented by Klarna, we investigate what will inform the luxury product mix of the future. Indeed, the definition of a luxury good has expanded dramatically in recent years to now include a host of disruptive new categories, ... Show More
37m 51s
Jun 2024
Understanding Gen Z: Trends, Behaviors, and Marketing Strategies w/ Yara Nassif
<p>In the third episode of Below the Fold, Ibrahim Jabri is joined by Yara Nassif, business director at Starcom, to discuss the characteristics and marketing strategies surrounding Gen Z. <br /><br />Yara Nassif dives deep into the background of various generations, emphasizing t ... Show More
41m 35s
May 2025
3267: Moving Beyond Attention: Branding in the Age of AI and XR
What happens when marketing, psychology, and emerging tech converge around a single purpose, redefining the relationship between brands and consumers? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jaime Schwarz, a creative force behind Brand Therapy, The TeamFlow Institute, and MRKD.art, who ... Show More
47m 13s
Jan 2025
The Luxury Crisis, Explained
<p>In a special episode, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed joins Bob Safian on The Rapid Response podcast.</p><br><p>“This is probably the most severe crisis that I've seen in the luxury side of the fashion industry since the Great Recession of 2008,” says Amed. “The bus ... Show More
35m 10s
Oct 2024
From Banker To Adventure, Self-Discovery, and Entrepreneurship: Anish Patel
Anish Patel shares his transformative journey from a conventional career in investment banking to a life of adventure, self-discovery, and entrepreneurship.He discusses the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and personal crises, and how these experiences led him t ... Show More
59m 11s
Sep 2025
Audemars Piguet CEO: Ilaria Resta – Preserving Heritage, Embracing Innovation, & Embodying the Brand’s Ethos
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet and one of the leading voices in Swiss watchmaking, to explore how tradition and modernity intersect in one of the world’s most enduring industries. With a career shaped by deep respect for heritage and a passion ... Show More
40m 36s