Studiopjj: April 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Rainbow

Take a look.

Useful link:
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/breitling-debuts-new-2020-watches-at-first-ever-digital-summit-2913981

The Cartier Privé Collection Tank Asymmétrique Skeleton

Take a look.

Useful links:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/cartier-tank-asymmetrique-skeleton-prive-collection-introducing
https://www.cartier.com

Captain Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Walk For The NHS

Hats off to Captain Tom Moore!

Useful link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs

The Ancient Images Of The Buddha

Buddhist art is priceless and always inspiring.

Useful links:
https://asianart.org
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/buddhist-art-images/index.html

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

High-Fashion Film Club

A fine selection of feature films.

Useful link:
https://robbreport.com/style/fashion/hedi-slimane-curated-films-you-can-watch-online-free-2914458

This thing is different. Everybody talks as if they know what's going to happen, and nobody knows what's going to happen. This is not the time to do anything at all, except stay exactly where you are. The best course is to not anything change at all. The question to ask is, do you have any evidence that the change you are going to make will be better than the current course? Unless you have any evidence, then it does not make any sense. The likelihood of overreaction is higher than that of stumbling upon some course of action that may prove to be better than the current one. I would say basically we are like the captain of a ship when the worst typhoon that's ever happened comes. We just want to get through the typhoon.

The American Oil Boom Is Over

Get to know Nawaf Obaid.

Useful links:
https://edof.org
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/23/perspectives/american-oil-boom-end/index.html

Li Ziqi

Get to know Li Ziqi.

Useful links:
https://liziqishop.com/blogs
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/dining/li-ziqi-chinese-food.html

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The 6 Feet Office

The new normal.

Useful link:
https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/netherlands/six-feet-office

Random Thoughts

Used correctly, a twenty dollar bill is all about movement, access, and cachet. A twenty dollar bill, placed in the right hand at the right moment, makes things happen. It gets you past the rope, beyond the door, into the secret files. It's all about action.

Chocolate Mousse

Get to know Dominique Ansel.

Useful link:
https://www.dominiqueansel.com

Breitling’s Limited-Edition Rainbow Watch

Sold out.

Useful links:
https://www.breitling.com
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/breitlings-superocean-heritage-57-rainbow-watch-sold-out-within-hours-2915712

Monday, April 27, 2020

How China Sees The World

H.R. McMaster was spot on.

Useful link:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/05/mcmaster-china-strategy/609088

Things I Like

Questions like: What's your day been like so far?

Random Thoughts

Knowledge is power. Information is diamond, gold, or platinum. Giving away all of them too soon is plain stupid.

Crockett & Jones

A definitive guide to shoe care.

Useful link:
https://www.crockettandjones.com

The Rich Are Still Buying Million-Dollar Jewelry

Auction houses are making it easy to buy.

Useful link:
https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/heres-how-auction-houses-are-now-selling-million-dollar-jewels-2915710

Sunday, April 26, 2020

No One Can Opt Out Of This Pandemic

Spot on. Get to know Thomas de Zengotita.

Useful link:
https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/4/13/21213820/coronavirus-reality-tom-de-zengotita-mediated-theory-philosophy-interview

Will Empty Middle Seats Help Social Distancing On Planes?

Will it work? Can they afford it?

Useful link:
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200422-when-can-we-start-flying-again

The Jewelry District, Episode 17

Must listen.

Useful link:
https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/podcast-jewelry-district-ep-17

Things I Like

Saying No, but not in a mean way.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Want To Drive Innovation?

Bring young and old young people together. It works.

Useful links:
https://www.merckgroup.com
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/innovation-old-and-young-workers

#Masks4All

DIY.

Useful link:
https://masks4all.co

Random Thoughts

One of the most important financial disaster lessons I have learned is simple: When cash is available in a crisis, take it. Not tomorrow. Not next month. Now.

Multi-finger Rings

Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/across-finger-rings

Friday, April 24, 2020

The Elements Of A Home

Get to know Amy Azzarito.

Useful link:
http://www.amyazzarito.com

Depalo App

A unique location scout.

Useful link:
https://www.depaloapp.com

A Toilet Paper For US$3999, With A Free 1 Carat Diamond Ring

Simply brilliant.

Useful links:
https://www.jared.com
https://www.professionaljeweller.com/jeweller-sells-toiler-roll-for-3000-with-free-diamond-ring-amid-coronavirus-panic-buying

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Ask A Manager

Get to know Alison Green.

Useful link:
https://www.askamanager.org

Meet The Man Building A Human Zoo In China

Get to know Bill Bensley.

Useful link:

https://www.bensley.com

Random Thoughts

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Prime Minister may be the most effective leader on earth.Why? She focuses on empathy and she knows how to connect the dots.