LADY LILITH’S DAYDREAM. A reverie of rubies, gold and carnelians set the stage for a Pre-Raphaelite romance.
Haute Bijoux
LOVE FOREVER
With Lunar New Year close on the heels of Valentine’s Day, there’s even more reason to indulge in jewellery the colour of passion and good fortune.
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CLUSTER FUN
Harry Winston is aerating its emblemetic Winston Cluster with the rich hues of emeralds, rubies and sapphires on a pendant necklace and earrings. Set at varying angles to ensure maximum brilliance, the marquise- and pear-shaped gems seem to oat magically in place, thanks to platinum prongs that can hardly be seen.
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
Hidden passions and sexual intrigue within Versailles Palace’s secret passageways and boudoirs... It’s an elaborate theme for a high jewellery collection, but under the hands of Dior Joaillerie Creative Director Victoire de Castellane, the inspiration is made manifest as earrings, rings and pendant necklaces that pivot, flip and slide to reveal a covert element underneath. Charmingly quaint yet thrillingly sensuous, the Dior à Versailles, Pièces Secrètes collection is bound to fan the flames of desire within you.
FESTIVAL GEAR
One can always trust Thomas Sabo for beautiful statement baubles and this season astounds with an abundance of colour. For spring/summer 2018, the German King of Bling has turned to the tropics—both flora and fauna—for inspiration with a new collection of vibrant colours and motifs, including the brand’s emblematic snake. Also look out for Aztec medallion-like pendants and feathered parrots that are perfect for easy, breezy weekends.
SWEET CORSAGE
A 1930s icon from Salvatore Ferragamo’s archives, the Flower Heel was given a breath of fresh air when Paul Andrew reintroduced it into his collections upon his appointment as the brand’s first-ever Women’s Footwear Design Director in September 2016. From the brand’s beloved Vara Pumps, to sexy strappy sandals and velvet slip-ons, the Flower Heel (galvanised in a car factory) made its appearance throughout Andrew’s debut collection for Ferragamo—and continues to do so in his designs. With the newly introduced Fiore watch collection, you can now enjoy the House emblem on your wrist too.
GAME FOR ADVENTURE
There’s something about aventurine glass that reminds us of a star-filled night sky with Radiohead playing in the background. Which could explain why Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda 1950 Galaxy timepiece strikes us as the perfect watch for a night of rock and roll. Now available in rose gold, this Tonda, crowned with an alluring milky opal, melds mystery and romance with modern minimalism to perfection.
HADID EFFECT
It has been 10 months since TAG Heuer announced that Bella Hadid was to replace Cara Delevingne as its new It girl. Now, the Swiss watch brand is continuing its bid for the millennial dollar with a special edition watch created for the model. Limited to 500 pieces, the TAG Heuer Link – Bella Hadid watch bears a mother-of-pearl dial accented with diamonds. Matt black ceramic completes the seduction for a versatile standout piece.
HEAVENLY MATCH
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Reverso Tribute Duoface marks the watchmaker’s third collaboration with Casa Fagliano, the Argentinian leather house famed for its equestrian boots—a fact that makes it the perfect partner for JLC’s Reverso, considering the timepiece’s Polo heritage. Available exclusively at the brand’s boutiques in a limited edition of just 100 pieces, expect a two-toned cordovan strap complementing the pink gold number.
TWIRL THESE ON
Go big or go home has always been Bulgari's motto. So it's not surprising that the Italian Marque has released a reincarnation of its Serpenti watch that has its heart set on world domination. Introducing the Serpenti Twist, with a host of new straps-including two-and four-tour ones in myriad of vidid shades and a multi-strand gold chain number-all easily interchangeable to suit your mood.
LIKE ROYALTY
South Korean music superstar Jessica Jung played out her princess fantasies in Chaumet’s new Joséphine Aigrette Impériale collection —tiara included.
COME LIBRE
Playing on its reputation for unconventional shapes and unexpected lines, Cartier’s new Libre collection presents five new timepieces that meld bold artistry with elegant femininity. In other words, watches that deliver exactly what has come to be expected of the French Maison. From the Crash Radieuse, with even more lines to accentuate its “accidental shape”, to the perfect panelled circles of the Baignoire Infinie, each limited-edition piece seduces with its unique brand of beauty that remains consistently, and undeniably, Cartier.
WE’RE LOVING…
Richard Mille’s RM 07-01 in Gem-set Black Ceramic. Having perfected its technique of setting gems in Carbon TPT, the watchmaker has now turned its sights on TZP ceramic, another exceptionally hard and scratch-resistant material. Contrasting sparkling diamonds with the matt ceramic via red gold prongs barely 0.25mm in diameter, this automatic timepiece is a marvel in beauty and technicality.
STAR POWER
Chinese actress Cecilia Liu turned to Harry Winston’s platinum and diamond designs to accompany her at Omega’s Constellation Ladies Watch event.
ROCK STAR
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh paired De Beers’ diamond designs with a Richard Mille watch to complement her embellished gown.
BY CHARMAINE HO
