The Italian Job
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia|October 2023 - new
On the back of Bvlgari's Geneva Watch Days launch, Men's Folio spoke with Fabrizio Buonamassa, Bvlgari Product Creation Executive Director, about the maison's latest jewel, the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold.
Asaph Low
The Italian Job

Bvlgari's technical and aesthetical marvel, the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo, takes an unconventional spin this autumn with the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold. Following the successful manipulation of titanium, platinum, rose and yellow gold, ceramic and tantalum in previous iterations, the Roman jeweller pushes the boundaries of the saga with its latest proponent in a fusion of carbon and gold. Who better to speak to than Fabrizio Buonamassa, Bvlgari Product Creation Executive Director, who shares more about the development of the maison's latest jewel?

I want to jump straight into the latest campaign for Geneva Watch Days. The theme is dual nature, and it explores contrasting elements. Could you share how you approach this theme and how it reflects Bvlgari's savoir-faire and heritage?

Bvlgari is not a common brand. We have a lot of different projects, such as high jewellery watches, but we are masters of miniaturisation too. We love to be recognised as one of the most important players in creativity and savoir-faire in the watchmaking industry today because we're a unique brand that can manage both. The high jewellery and ultra-thin watches are two completely different worlds but are completely designed here in Neuchâtel.

We have this duality and these different souls, and we love exploring these aspects. I'll that being different and mixing and matching different objects is one of our values.

We presented a new Octo Finissimo at Geneva Watch Days with the new material that is an evolution of our iconic carbon gold watch. On the other hand, we have the Piccolissimo and other highjewellery watches.

The Octo Finissimo CarbonGold juxtaposes high-tech carbon with gold. What emotions do you want to convey when people see this watch?

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2023 - new-Ausgabe von MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2023 - new-Ausgabe von MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS MEN'S FOLIO MALAYSIAAlle anzeigen
Time Splitter
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Time Splitter

The TAG Heuer Monaco's latest incarnation at Watches & Wonders Geneva personifies Haute Horlogerie D'Avant-Garde.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
One More Dance
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

One More Dance

Dior heads to one of Venice's most important bays for the Naumachia Ball, designed as the maison's third tribute to the glorious Italian city.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
Life, In A Slow Dive
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Life, In A Slow Dive

Despite the contradictions and opposing forces acting against Slowdive, the shoegaze pioneers have reunited a little more comfortable in their skin, a little surer in their voice, lifting their chins up a little higher to look into the bright-eyed, blissed-out audience that stand beyond their feet.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
May 2024
Turn A New Leaf
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Turn A New Leaf

ZEGNA documents its essence in Born in Oasi Zegna: The Book-a vessel for legacy, a conduit for conversation through time, and a plethora of nature's amusements to inspire generations to come.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
May 2024
Setting The Scene
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Setting The Scene

The introduction of the M Social brand in Europe makes staying at century-old European hotels anything but a stuffy, old-fashioned experience. Their secret? A refurbishment in 2021 that has varnished historical, opulent spaces for the interest of the youth, as seen at M Social Hotel Paris.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
May 2024
Italian Decadence
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Italian Decadence

For its second instalment of Kingdom Collection, Royal Salute pays tribute to the magnificence of Italy.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
Razor Thin
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Razor Thin

Piaget demonstrates their technicity in ultra-thin watchmaking with the Piaget Ultimate Concept Tourbillon.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
Grade 2x-5
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Grade 2x-5

Bell & Ross renders the Bell & Ross BR X-5 with a monochromatic black and grey take.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
Nature's Affinity
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

Nature's Affinity

Grand Seiko's dressy variant of the much-loved \"White Birch\" materialises at Watches & Wonders Geneva with an alternate dial motif.

time-read
1 min  |
May 2024
In Conversation With Laurent Lecamp
MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia

In Conversation With Laurent Lecamp

Montblanc Watch Division managing director Laurent Lecamp dissects the underlying message of this year's novelties.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
May 2024