Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Tiffany & Co.’s first female chief gemologist and vice-president of global merchandising, shares her love affair with the American luxury jeweller.

Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Tiffany & Co.’s first female chief gemologist and vice-president of global merchandising, shares her love affair with the American luxury jeweller.

YEAH, YEAH, NETFLIX’S REDUX OF SINGAPORE TV SHOWS FROM THE ’90S IS MAKING US NOSTALGIC FOR THE ERA’S BRAND OF “POWER” DRESSING.

BACK IN 1932, GABRIELLE CHANEL CREATED BIJOUX DE DIAMANTS, HER FIRST AND ONLY HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION, CELEBRATING DIAMONDS AT A TIME OF RECESSION BECAUSE “THEY REPRESENT THE GREATEST VALUE IN THE SMALLEST VOLUME”. THIS MONTH, CHANEL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES A SERIES OF NOVEL AND OFTEN TRANSFORMABLE DESIGNS INSPIRED BY IT, EACH CELEBRATING AN ICON THAT – HOWEVER SIMPLE – REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF THE HOUSE SHE BUILT. HERE, THE STORIES BEHIND FOUR OF THEM.

MASKING UP DOES NOT HAVE TO MEAN DRESSING DOWN. YOU CAN MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT EVEN WHILE DOING YOUR CIVIC DUTY. BONUS: SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR A BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO.

SOME MIGHT CALL IT THE ART OF THE PIVOT OR, IN THE WORDS OF MICHELLE O, BECOMING. EARLIER THIS YEAR, TIFFANY & CO. DEBUTED ITS SIGNATURE T1 COLLECTION, A COOLLY ELEGANT RANGE OF JEWELLERY IN LUXURIOUS ROSE GOLD AND DIAMONDS THAT TRANSFORMS THE BRAND’S “T” MOTIF INTO AN ENCLOSED CIRCLE TO REPRESENT STRENGTH AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT. NOW AS ITS WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD RENDITIONS HIT STORES, FEMALE TEAMS UP WITH THE BRAND TO SPOTLIGHT TWO WOMEN WHO’VE TAKEN THE YEAR 2020 SO FAR HEAD-ON – AND WON.

JAMIE QQ WU IS THE WITTY SHANGHAI-BORN, SINGAPORE-BASED ACCIDENTAL FASHION INFLUENCER WHO TEAMED UP WITH US LAST YEAR ON A MINI MOCKUMENTARY ABOUT KOL CULTURE.

SIMPLE YET BOLD WITH GRAPHIC INCISIONS INSPIRED BY THE BRAND’S SIGNATURE QUILTING, CHANEL’S COCO CRUSH LINE OF FINE JEWELLERY HAS ALWAYS MEANT AN EFFORTLESS WAY TO MAKE A PERSONAL STATEMENT.

SIX OF THE MOST POPULAR SIGNATURE FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS GET AN UPDATE – YET ANOTHER WAY TO KEEP SPARKLING DAILY.

Cat eyes and wing tips, smoky and sleek, LashLine and water - there are plenty of ways to play up your eyes but they can't all be achieved with the same eyeliner.

Young, beautiful and digital savvy, these three faces represent the new breed of Singapore models and they’re making major moves in some of SS ‘20’s most eyecatching looks.

The ’80s redux is still going strong on the runways, and the trend applies to jewellery too.

ITALIAN MAISON BVLGARI’S DISTINCTIVE B.ZERO1 COLLECTION DISRUPTED THE WAY LUXURY JEWELLERY SHOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN IT DEBUTED IN 1999 WITH ITS GRAPHIC, GEOMETRICAL CURVES INSPIRED BY THE COLOSSEUM, ALL CREATED WITH THE BRAND’S PROPRIETARY TUBOGAS TECHNIQUE.

Beat the heat with easy separates in cool, soft hues and polished extras.

MEET FIONA FUSSI THE FEMME FATALE SPY, BOND-WORTHY BOMBSHELL AND OLD HOLLYWOOD INGENUE ALL ADORNED IN THE LATEST PIECES FROM THE WORLD OF HIGH JEWELLERY.

The latest iteration of Bvlgari’s signature B.zero1 charms with a studded update.

Classic designs and a masculine vibe add to the appeal of these bold timepieces made for women.

You can’t go wrong with flowers. Opt for classic shapes like the orchid, or go modern with minimalist interpretations of abstract forms and monograms.

A younger fan base (see Meghan Markle’s and Emily Ratajkowski’s engagement rings) and cooler designs have given yellow gold a reboot.

The latest and most talked-about collections

We ask three men with wildly varying styles about their love for the sartorial and horology.

When high shine is on the menu, it’s time to count the carats, not the calories.

The modern magpie knows there’s more to gemstones than diamonds.

Born deep in the earth over time, diamonds bring lively sparkle to otherwise serious creations.

Including the stuff that didn’t. So that you have the option of shopping for the same, or a similar look.

When famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

This month's chic list.

FROM ITS GENDERNEUTRAL ORIGINAL DESIGN TO ITS DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES AND SIZES, CHANEL’S J12 WATCH HAS BEEN ENCAPSULATING PRESENT-DAY VALUES SINCE THE YEAR 2000.

HOW BEST TO DESCRIBE THE FALL/WINTER 2019 RUNWAY TRENDS SINGLED OUT OVER THE NEXT 12 PAGES AND THE SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHERS WE GOT TO LENS THEM: FRESH, PUNCHY, BETTER KNOW THEM NOW.

The mark of a truly iconic watch: when its design remains distinct and looks right, be it past, present or future – even after its maker hits the refresh button on it.

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

THE GODDESS OF POP AND ORIGINATOR OF GYPSY MEETS SHOWGIRL GLAMOUR HAS BEEN GETTING US BABES SINCE 1965.

Pablo Atchugarry’s chic sculptures are the makings of his deep connection to nature.

THE ’90S COMEBACK THAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: UNAPOLOGETIC, HIGH-OCTANE GLAMOUR THAT MAKES TRAFFIC-STOPPING GOWNS, STUDIO-54-PERFECT SEPARATES, OR ANYTHING FANCY USUALLY RESERVED FOR NIGHTS, THE NEW EVERYDAY DRESSING.

Get to know the names who are making waves overseas, and taking the Singapore flag onto an international platform

Including the stuff that didn’t. So that you have the option of shopping for the same, or a similar look.

Google the phrase that we’ve used to describe this aesthetic and you’re likely to get a bunch of decor-related results. It might hint at how it’s not the easiest sartorial move to pull off, or that it’s not exactly trendy. We don’t know about you, but such individuality is a lot more compelling to us than anything on Hypebeast. The role models: Bianca Jagger and the late Loulou de la Falaise – fashion icons who would trump today’s style influencers with their exuberant and eclectic way of wearing bright and bold hats, scarves and jewellery. To nail the look, Chloe, Saint Laurent and Diane von Furstenberg offer a simple proposition with their Pre-Fall collections: Pair dramatic jewels with ’70s style headgear. – NL

The latest updates of the most classic bands in fine jewellery really stack up.

It remains the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair, but Baselworld has been hard hit by the changes sweeping through the watch industry in recent years, with just 650 exhibitors this year. This represents a stunning 57 per cent drop over the past two years, with big names such as Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and the Movado Group having left the fair. While some have chosen to show at rival Genevan fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, others have opted to meet their retailers and press at different sites – or simply rely on digital means to do their business. This year, the duration of the fair was cut by two days, running for five days instead of seven.

We could all do with some time-fixing now and then. We’d like to stretch it so that the moment feels a little longer, shrink it so it goes away faster, or change it up when it suits us. Cartier likes the idea, too. At the recent SIHH event (that would be Geneva’s annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), it “stretched, shrank and transformed” the iconic timepieces from its Baignoire and Crash ranges into five individually numbered, very limited, and endlessly fascinating jewellery watches for its latest Libre Collection.

What do the social elites know that we don’t? Delfi Orchard is the place for special-occasion dressing. From Oscar-contender gowns to Princess Brideinspired numbers, it has all the answers for your best night out.

Inspired by the world's most beloved opera houses, the Chaumet est une Fête high jewellery collection present the drama of love, joy and artistry in four scintillating arias. By Charmaine Ho

No, they haven’t worked on any major campaigns or catwalk shows, but like some of the world’s most unexpected – and successful – models (cue everyone from Kate Moss to Paul Hameline), these two budding local faces just have that special something. Together with Tiffany & Co., Female goes in for a close-up.

Tiffany & Co.’s 2017 Blue Book Collection enthrals with its beautiful homage to Mother Nature.

A versatile timepiece completes your outfit, whatever the occasion. The newest member of the OMEGA family, the Speedmaster 38mm, is the perfect accoutrement to take you from boardroom to bar to bayside outing.

Peek Into the Jewellery Boxes of Three Collectors and Find Out What Are Their Must-have Baubles

An exemplar of fine Italian design, the Damiani D.icon collection, with gold and diamonds set against cool ceramic, strikes the fine balance between tradition and innovation.

Anyone who says fine jewellery can’t be cool and modern has obviously not seen CARAT*’s starspangled, diamond-paved Stella collection, delicate yet attention-grabbing.

You may not know it, but French jeweller Cartier also makes bags – yes, since 1906, it has been churning out simple, vintage-inspired, and functional carriers.

Put the fab in fine jewellery by wearing yours in matching sets. Team a necklace with earrings or a bracelet with rings. Tip: stick to clean lines.

From the complex to the minimalist, and the elegantly sporty to the classically sophisticated, there’s something for every watch lover in this Upon approval dazzling selection of his-and-hers timepieces.

How do you keep track of the time while you’re having fun? in style, of course! here are a few watches to help you do just that.

Elegant, modern and versatile, these unique jewellery collections from RISIS make perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones – or you could buy them for yourself!

Do the everyday with the statement Casual with designed Glam with kitsch Iconic with trendy And don’t stop till you’ve run out of space.

A date with the BFF calls for an afternoon of pampering at Palais Renaissance – nothing says “indulgence” more than high tea, shopping and manicures.

Bulgari looks to the ophidian gaze as inspiration for its latest Serpenti jewellery collection. SARA WEE reports from Kuala Lumpur.

A good watch completes any work outfit. To amp up your style quotient, wear it with matching arm candy.

These extraordinary pieces will keep you in the spotlight, all night long.

Whether they’re chunky and sculptural or thin and delicate, we can’t wait to get our hands on these beautiful gold rings.

GET REACQUAINTED WITH THE OVAL-FACED LADYLIKE WRISTWATCH, WHICH LENDS AN OLD-WORLD CHARM TO YOUR MODERN WARDROBE.

Prepare to be wowed by these fine-jewellery collections, which combine amazing gems and top-notch craftsmanship in truly stunning ways!

You can’t go wrong with these classic watch and jewellery pairings.

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Tiff any Setting – the six-pronged ring design that’s become synonymous with engagement sparklers as you know them. TRACY LEE tells us why so many remain enamoured of this Tiff any & Co. creation.

Welcome the beauty of nature into your everyday with these elegant rose gold pieces.

Haute jewellery pieces almost always incite wonder with their intricacies and ornate elegance. The vivid, detailed sketches that are the start of them all are equally museum-worthy. Here’s a showcase of the latest.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

In honour of international women’s day, we ask three leaders to share what makes them tick, their passions, and what time means to them.

How diamonds are set in a watch can make all the difference in the way the timepiece sparkles. Here are three types of settings, expertly showcased in these patek philippe designs.

Sihh 2016 is yet another milestone for the french maison, one that witnesses a perfect marriage between its two savoir faires: high jewellery – along with its panache in gem-setting and craftsmanship – with its study in fine watchmaking, as exemplified by its attention to detail, innovation and eye-opening complications.

Having visited the recent Watches & Wonders 2015 fair in Hong Kong, Karen Kwa picks highlights from 12 brands that’ll make you want to invest in them – including a watch with the naughtiest messages.

Jewellery and watches that’ll make you look fine and feisty? Yes! Just mix up your chunky, blinged-out pieces and team with basic tees and denim.

...with the classic yet creative pieces from Bulgari's ultra-modern B.zero1 colletion. They come in shades of gold, and some have even been updated with steel, marble or ceramic. Her World highlights the key styles.

No other suit is more enduringly cool than the tuxedo. And now, it’s even cooler with embellishments or patterns, and teamed with edgy jewellery.

We’re talking about classic watches and jewellery given a cool spin – with a mix of gold- and silver-tone metals.

Exude star quality with the stunning Trilliant earrings from Caraters’ Glamour Collection.