Bulgari’s latest watch collaboration with acclaimed DJ and producer Steve Aoki is an emblem of the enduring spirit that resonates with the global nightlife scene and those who thrive within it
The euphoria of being on a dance floor is unlike any other: basking in the beats from the DJ’s turntable, in the company of old and new friends, and staying for one more song, refusing to let the night end—even when morning comes.
We might not be able to party for now, but the spirit of nightlife lives on boldly in a new watch collaboration between Grammy‑nominated American DJ and producer Steve Aoki and Bulgari. The Italian jeweller has long proven its horological prowess with its award-winning watches, and the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki Special Edition watch is no different. The brand has injected design elements that somewhat capture the energy of Aoki’s high-octane performances.
“With everything I do, I always think of ways to innovate; to do something different and value add to others,” shares Aoki over a video call, surprisingly chipper for a man who had just spent the previous night spinning at the Las Vegas-based Omnia nightclub, where he is the resident DJ. “At the end of the day, we’re all of service to each other as human beings. And the ones who provide the kinds of service that are unique are the ones who are successful. So that’s my aim: to always provide something that’s unique and exceptional.”
True enough, the multifaceted DJ lives up to the standard he set for himself. Besides his music career, which in pre-Covid times saw him playing an average of 250 shows per year, Aoki also helms the Aoki Foundation, a charity which supports organisations making strides in research areas with a specific focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation.
“Time is everything. Time is all we have. It’s the most precious thing in the world. Money gives you access, right? And when you have it, you get access to the best food and experiences. But without time, nothing really matters. [Through the Aoki Foundation], we’ve raised over a million dollars for organisations that work on brain research so that we can elongate our time in the healthiest, longest way possible, to the point where we can possibly, in our generation and lifetimes, live forever through technology,” he shares. “To be alive and living is the most important thing in this world, and our body degrades with every second that passes.”
