Alexandra Cheney

As one artist wrote: “Luxury is not found in the cold pixels of our phone or computer.”

Women’s competitive surfing has grown markedly in recent years, attracting support from brands such as Tudor and TAG Heuer.

And at least one specialist goes even further: “Old Gucci shoe box, great! We can turn that into an accessories box.”

The stones in the teeth of Post Malone, Odell Beckham Jr. and other celebrities were put there by Dr. Thomas Connelly, a Los Angeles dentist.

Fans of the tastemaker Paola Russo find what they’re looking for at her Los Angeles shop, called Just One Eye.

“There’s certain jewelry that, if you know, you can recognize it in a second,” a retailer said.

Fans say the devices provide benefits, including help with lubrication, but detractors say overuse can cause damage.

Some collectors prefer the aesthetics and design of a beautiful timepiece that you can set on a table — “a mechanical sculpture,” as one put it.

Watchmakers use the material in both its glass and mineral forms.

“I was that kid that stared at the sunset every night,” Dave Bindra said. Now the Los Angeles businessman gazes at sapphires and spinels.

The German camera specialist expects to roll out its second collection before the end of the year.

Designers are adding lots of lip and septum creations to their collections.

The sprawling metropolis has wealth and cachet, just what every brand desires.

Michael Takayama of Michael Surfboards specializes in shaping longboards.

The independent watchmaker Eva Leube said she hoped to introduce her new model by the end of the year.

For parts models, keeping their hands beautiful is an essential part of their routine.

Smart swim goggles and an at-home boxing program are among the choices.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, talks about all three.

Watchmakers are making timepieces for surfers that are oceanic encyclopedias for the wrist.

The pandemic, lockdowns and working from home seem to have given lots of people the opportunity to go wild.