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Billionaire Lifestyle
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items Exceptional objects, enduring design and everyday discoveries selected for a more considered way of living.
Sections
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Objects to Wear
Objects for the Home
Scent
Care
Technology
Everyday Objects
Objects to Wear
Watches, bags, eyewear and accessories selected for design, craftsmanship and lasting appeal, regardless of who they were made for.
The green dial gives the Santos a little more personality without taking away from the design that makes it instantly recognizable.
Cartier Santos De Cartier Large Model Automatic Green Dial Men's Watch WSSA0062
A classic Santos with just enough color. The blue dial works especially well when you want something more interesting than black or silver, but still easy to wear.
Cartier Santos Large Model Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch WSSA0071
A less obvious Cartier choice. The round case and green dial give it a completely different presence from the Santos and Tank.
Cartier Pasha Automatic Green Dial Men's Watch WSPA0022
Few watches need this little introduction. Clean proportions, Roman numerals and the Tank silhouette make this one about design rather than complication.
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Automatic Silver Dial Unisex Watch WGTA0346
The appeal is the same enduring Tank design with the simplicity of quartz. Elegant without needing to announce itself.
Cartier Tank Louis Large Model Quartz Silver Dial Unisex Watch WGTA0343
The green lenses make these more distinctive than another pair of black sunglasses, while the shape remains restrained enough for everyday wear.
Cartier Green Square Men's Sunglasses CT0497S 008 54
A sharper take on the pilot frame, with green lenses adding color without making the design feel loud.
Cartier Green Pilot Unisex Sunglasses CT0166S 004 60
A quieter pilot frame for someone who wants Cartier detailing without the sunglasses becoming the entire outfit.
Cartier Grey Pilot Unisex Sunglasses CT0007CS 057 59
Warm brown makes this rectangular frame feel softer than black while keeping the strong architectural shape.
Cartier Men's Brown Rectangular Sunglasses CT0296S005
This is where the watch becomes almost architectural. The skeletonized construction turns the mechanics into the visual centerpiece.
Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton Dial 18 kt White Gold Men's Watch W2020033
No date window, black dial, black bezel. The stripped back Submariner is compelling precisely because there is so little to change.
Rolex Submariner Automatic Chronometer Black Dial Men's Watch 124060BKSO
One of the simplest Rolex designs, which is exactly the appeal. Blue adds character while the rest remains exceptionally restrained.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch 124300BLSO
The straightforward Oyster Perpetual becomes much more distinctive with the green dial.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Automatic Green Dial Men's Watch 124300GNSO
A very different proposition from the quieter watches here. Platinum, chronograph architecture and an unmistakable Daytona silhouette make this a statement piece.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph Automatic Chronometer Diamond Men's Watch 126506-0002
More jewelry than conventional wristwatch. The tiny oval case and yellow gold make the Baignoire particularly beautiful with evening clothes.
Cartier Baignoire Yellow Gold (Size 16) Silver Dial Ladies Watch WGBA0025
The softer Retourne construction gives the Birkin 25 a more relaxed character while keeping the proportions that make the smaller size so appealing.
Pre-owned Hermes Togo Birkin Retourne 25 Ladies 14NRM5YGFOCE1VJ4
Probably the definition of buy once and keep. Noir, Togo leather and the compact 25 size make this one unusually versatile.
Hermes Togo Birkin 25 Handbag in Noir
Same enduring combination: black Togo leather in the compact Birkin 25 proportions.
Hermes Togo Birkin 25 Handbag in Noir
Tiny, structured and unmistakably Kelly. The scale makes the familiar design feel almost jewel like.
Hermes Epsom Kelly 20 Handbag in Noir
The color is the point. A small evening friendly Kelly shape becomes much more playful in yellow.
Hermes Calfskin Kelly Pochette Handbag in Yellow
A more relaxed expression of the Kelly language. Blanc keeps it clean, while the shoulder bag format makes it considerably less formal.
Hermes Evercolor Kelly Danse Shoulder Bag in Blanc
Gold leather and Sellier construction are an especially good pairing: warm color, crisp edges and a compact architectural shape.
Hermes Epsom Kelly 20 Sellier Handbag in Gold
Not the quiet Birkin. The larger proportions and Rock treatment turn a familiar Hermès form into something considerably more assertive.
Hermes Limited Edition Evergrain Haut A Courroies Rock Birkin 40 Handbag in Noir
Performance clothing that does not immediately look like performance clothing. Soft, stretchy and quick drying, with a simple fit that works well beyond the workout.
Strato Tech Tee – Men's Black Quick Dry T Shirt
A rain jacket that feels equally at home in the city or along a windswept coastline. The 66°North Aðalvík combines a clean, understated silhouette with practical weather protection, making it an easy choice for unpredictable days.
66 North Aðalvík Rain Jacket | Grey
A floral dress that makes even an ordinary afternoon feel like an occasion. Crafted from linen and silk, this Carolina Herrera midi dress combines a romantic floral print with an elegant, feminine silhouette. Beautiful for summer gatherings, garden p...
Floral linen and silk midi dress
Objects for the Home
Furniture and objects chosen for the way they shape a room, from modernist icons to pieces worth designing a space around.
An armchair where the simplicity is deceptive. Solid wood, plant based latex and down feather cushioning turn John Pawson’s restrained form into something designed as much around comfort as appearance.
Pawson Drift Lounge Chair – Herman Miller
Slim, architectural and visually light. A strong choice when you don’t want the desk chair dominating the room.
Eames Aluminum Group Chair, Management – Herman Miller
The kind of furniture that can establish an entire room. Wood, upholstery and the Brazilian modernist language make it worth designing around rather than simply placing.
Martin Eisler Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Nearly a century later, the combination of tubular metal and upholstery still looks remarkably modern. Furniture as much for its silhouette as its function.
Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930
An office chair chosen for the hours actually spent in it, not merely for how it photographs.
Aeron Gaming Chair – Herman Miller
One of those rare objects that is both extraordinarily familiar and still desirable. It works because comfort, material and silhouette were considered together.
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman – Herman Miller
A desk chair that feels more like furniture than office equipment. Particularly good when the workspace shares a room with the rest of the home.
Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair – Herman Miller
An experiment in molding plywood that became one of the defining chairs of modern design. Five ply molded forms and rubber shock mounts create a remarkably simple chair that still feels innovative decades later.
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Wood Base (LCW), Non Upholstered – Herman Miller
One of those sofas that changes the architecture around it. Noguchi’s flowing asymmetric form feels closer to sculpture than conventional seating, especially when it is allowed to float freely within a room.
Isamu Noguchi Freeform Sofa and Ottoman – Vitra, Raf Simons for Kvadrat Vidar 4
A floor lamp that brings overhead lighting to the table without requiring a ceiling fixture. Designed by the Castiglioni brothers in 1962, this limited edition Arco pairs its sweeping stainless steel arm with a sculptural black marble base.
Limited edition floor lamp Arco by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1962
An exercise in restraint. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956, the PK22 combines a slender steel frame with understated seating, proving that thoughtful proportions and precise construction can make even the simplest chair feel extraordinary.
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
A remarkable example of what bent plywood can become. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, the Paimio 41 transforms birch and black lacquered plywood into a continuous sculptural form. This vintage 1960s Artek example captures the ingenuity of Finnish mo...
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
A sofa that feels more like a sculpture. Designed by Ubald Klug in 1974 for De Sede, the DS 1025 Terrazza features distinctive layers of brown leather that create an extraordinary architectural silhouette. A remarkable piece of collectible furniture ...
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974
Scent
Personal and home fragrances selected for distinctive compositions, memorable character and the atmosphere they create.
Bitter orange, blonde tobacco and tonka create the sort of warm fragrance that makes more sense as the day turns into evening.
Clive Christian XXI Noble Collection Art Deco Blonde Amber EDP Spray 1.7 oz Fragrances 652638010670
Bright citrus gives way to woods and musk. The kind of fragrance that feels polished without needing a heavy, dark composition.
Roja Parfums Men's Elysium EDP Spray 3.4 oz (100 ml)
The richer interpretation of an already distinctive fragrance. Bitter almond, jasmine and woody amber make this the evening leaning choice of the two.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait De Parfum Spray 6.8 oz
Honey, tobacco and lavender give Naxos its distinctive contrast: aromatic freshness against something much warmer and richer.
Xerjoff Unisex 1861 Naxos EDP Spray 3.4 oz
A home fragrance inspired by Tuscan red wine. Ripe berries, orange blossom and warm woods make this particularly good for dining rooms and evenings at home.
Dr. Vranjes - Rosso Nobile 250 ml Diffuser + Double Pack of Black Sticks (3 Pieces Bundle) - Luxury Home Fragrance, Made in Italy, Main Scent Fruity: Orange, Strawberry and Red Berries, Birch
Peach and white florals settle into vanilla and sandalwood. Floral and gourmand without being reduced to either category.
Nishane Unisex Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz Fragrances 8681008055173
Airy woods rather than an overpowering woody fragrance. Its restraint is what makes it easy to return to.
Byredo Unisex Mojave Ghost EDP Spray 3.4 oz Fragrances 7340032860740
Care
For the skincare shelf where texture matters as much as presentation. The Fresh Cream is the lighter expression of La Mer’s moisturizing approach.
Creme Delamere Product Face Moisturizers The Moisturizing Fresh Cream
One tool that earns its space by replacing several. Made for polished hair without turning the bathroom counter into a collection of styling tools.
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler
Technology
Technology chosen for what it does exceptionally well and how naturally it fits into a considered home and life.
Over-ear headphones that make as much sense for travel as they do at home. Excellent noise cancellation, immersive sound and a design distinctive enough that you don’t immediately want to put them away.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – Starlight | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
The kind of home technology that earns its place by removing a recurring chore. It vacuums, mops and handles much of its own maintenance, making clean floors considerably less hands on.
Deal: roborock 2026 New Qrevo S Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop, 18,500Pa Suction | Multifunctional Dock with 167℉ Mop Self-Cleaning, Smart Obstacle Avoidance, Anti-Tangle Brush, Liftable Spinning Mop, Black
One machine that earns its floor space throughout the year. It purifies the air while also providing room heating and cooling airflow, with HEPA H13 and activated carbon filtration handling particles, allergens, odors and gases.
Deal for Prime Members: Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 - HEPA Air Purifier, Fan & Heater, 350° Oscillation, 10 Levels, bladeless (White)
Everyday Objects
Useful things made better through thoughtful design, materials or function; the objects that quietly improve everyday life.
One of those kitchen pieces that gets better by staying in use. Cast iron that moves easily from oven to table, with a design distinctive enough to leave out between meals.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt., Flame
The Vitamix for someone who would rather blend in stainless steel. The non reactive container handles everything from hot soups to frozen smoothies while resisting stains and odors, paired with ten programs and self cleaning.
Ascent® X5 with Stainless Steel Container
The detergent for when clean laundry is as much about the experience as the chore. Lily of the valley, sweet musk and sandalwood give freshly washed clothes and bedding its warm, clean signature scent.
Classic Signature Detergent