It’s time for accessoryfavouring guys to shine, as a classic jeweller launches new collections just for men.
01 BRIGHT SIDE
Move over, Holly Golightly. Tiffany & Co.’s latest launch could not be further removed from celluloid diamond-loving waifs. The American jewellery house recently launched Tiffany Men’s, comprising two new collections designed for men: Tiffany 1837 Makers and Diamond Point, both of which include jewellery, homeware and watches. The time is defi nitely right: Global men’s fine jewellery sales were estimated to be worth US$5.3 billion (S$7.3 billion) in 2017 – defi nitely a figure that would put a gleam in any jeweller’s eye.
As its name suggests, Tiffany 1837 Makers represents the brand’s heritage of craftsmanship, which dates back more than 180 years. Pieces in this collection take their cues from Tiffany’s hollowware workshop, as well as the company’s tradition of making sports trophies. Jewellery and barware are united by certain design details – concave and convex curves, flat edges and utilitarian hardware-inspired motifs.
Diamond Point, on the other hand, has a more classic aesthetic and is embodied by a graphic pattern. This motif appears as either a subtle accent or a prominent overlay on jewellery such as pendants and cuffs, as well as a cocktail mixer. While Tiffany has long offered a small selection of jewellery that’s pretty unisex – we know several guys who love their T bracelets – these new offerings herald the brand’s serious expansion into the men’s luxury space.
02 IN THE LOOPS
03 THE LIFE CHROMATIC
Rejoice, fellow fans of Paul Smith who have missed having access to a good variety of the British designer’s offerings since the shuttering of its sizeable store at Mandarin Gallery. A Paul Smith boutique has recently opened at Marina Bay Sands offering a full range of the brand’s products for men and women. Its 133sqm space is divided into two separate rooms: One, with a more minimal setting, is dedicated to the Paul Smith mainline; while the eclectic decor of the second room refl ects the playfulness of the PS Paul Smith collection it houses.
04 CIT-E LIFE
Sometimes, it takes a fashion brand’s pizzazz to make technological innovations just that bit sexier – consider the Apple Watch and its Hermes tie-up, for example. Now, Saint Laurent partners with Google’s – smart-fabric technology, Jacquard, to create the Cit-e backpack. Connected to your mobile phone by a special tag, an interactive touch area (on the left strap of the bag) enables you to control music, drop location pins and take photos. The black (of course, since it’s YSL) backpack can be found at the brand’s Rive Droite concept stores in Paris and Los Angeles, as well as www.saintlaurentrivedroite.com.
