The latest and most talked-about collections
STYLE MAGNETO
DIAMOND CLOAK
From left: White gold and diamond Golden Bridge, $102,399; rose gold and diamond Miss Golden Bridge, $61,953, Corum
Killer roles are not the only things that these celebrities are known for, as they turn heads on the red carpet with looks to stun
MYSTIQUE GRACE
NEPTUNE’S TREASURES
Tiffany's Blue Box comprises more than 89 percent recycled content
Tiffany & Co.’s Diamond Source Initiative affects Tiffany diamonds that weigh in at 0.18 carats or above
EGLEADING THE CHAGE
Since its establishment in 2000, the Tiffany & Co. Foundation has channelled the brand’s philanthropic and ecological efforts into an impressive breadth of programmes that embrace responsible mining alongside national park preservation and coral conservation. Over US$70 million has been awarded in grants and the American jeweller’s latest announcement shows that it has no plans of slowing its CSR activities. With its newly launched Diamond Source Initiative, Tiffany & Co. promises its clients 100 percent transparency on the source of its diamonds (those that weigh in at 0.18-carat and above) just so they are able to ensure that their stones go beyond the “conflict ree” label—for a gem that is truly beautiful in every facet.
WE’RE LOVING…
From top: Panthère de Cartier cuff watches in gold; pink gold and diamond, Cartier
MAGICIAN'S CODE
A DANCER’S GRACE
POWER OF THREE
From top: Esmeralda ring, $67,500; Harmonie ring, $68,900; Green Ivy ring, $6,710; Larry Jewelry
CURVES TO KILL
AN ALL-TIME CLASSIC
In Singapore for the opening of Longines’ new boutique at Wisma Atria, actress and longstanding brand ambassador Chin Chi Ling tells Charmaine Ho why it’s a brand that’s close to her heart.
"Chin Chi Ling has been a Longines Ambassador of Elegance since 2006. Steel and diamond Record watch, $6,770, Longines"
What do you love most about your relationship with Longines?
We possess the same values which I think are so important. At Longines, it’s all about elegance in attitude and over the years, the definitions have been changed [to encompass] strength and the heart to face difficulties. The other thing that I really admire about them is that they are classic and consistent. I love that they never give up on who they are. No matter how the fashion or luxury industry changes, they stick to what they believe in.
Having been an Omega brand ambassador for 13 years, is there something about the brand that you wish everyone knew?
You mean Longines’ innermost juicy details? Hmm, let me think. Well, Mr Walter von Känel [Longines CEO], whom we call the grandpa of the brand, is so unbelievably down to earth. There was once an event that we had to attend together and I didn’t realise that we were on the same flight. He is [close to] 80 years old and he still travels to Asia by himself. He didn’t have an assistant or anyone with him and he was carrying his own luggage and everything. That’s the true spirit of Longines: Really down to earth, really authentic and true to itself. That touches my heart.
What is a favourite memory that you have of the brand?
There was once a commercial shoot in Rome—I can’t remember the year—and it was with Kate Winslet and Aishwarya [Rai-Bachchan]. It was amazing because back then, I was this tiny [celebrity], so it was such an honour to work with them. The photoshoot remains quite a beautiful memory for me.
Considering your relationship with the watch world, would you consider yourself a watch connoisseur?
Oh, I wouldn’t say that. I think there are a lot of people out there who have this expertise. But with Longines, yes, I’m the Longines connoisseur. For example, I know that the Record collection has [a movement whose] accuracy is not affected by temperature changes or air pressure, unlike a lot of watches out there. [This is due to the movement’s monocrystalline silicon balance-spring.]
Why is it important for women to own a beautiful watch in this age of mobile phones?
