Diagono Magnesium

Three High Technology Materials for One High Performance Watch

Urban and pioneering, Diagono Magnesium plays on stylistic rupture, form and function, performance and design.

A watchmaking piece with a well-defined character. Urban and contemporary, structured and high performance, Diagono has a knack of always turning up where you least expect it. As a sports watch, it has a particularly spicy and chic allure. As an elegant timepiece, Diagono fears nothing. This duality which is not a sign of inconstancy, but, on the contrary, evidence of adaptability and inspiration. Like a tribute paid to its double culture: Swiss watchmaking precision and creative Italian genius. In 2015, it is once again through the unexpected pooling of their experiences that the engineers of the Manufacture Bulgari have succeeded in pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency a little further, by daring to work with resolutely contemporary materials: Magnesium, PEEK and ceramic.

Magnesium: resistance and lightness. Renowned for its many properties, both organic and chemical, Magnesium is a silvery-white metal. It is very light and has strong properties in terms of structural and mechanical strength for a minimum weight. Hardly surprising that it is used in very cutting-edge high technologies, such as super-cars, aeronautics, space research or Formula 1 motor-racing.

PEEK: the polymer that revolutionised the space industry. Stepping things up a notch in terms of efficiency, Bulgari decided to design the pieces of the Diagono watch with an ultra-resistant, light polymer used to replace metal in aeroplane or space shuttle design. PEEK is exceptionally robust. Its rigidity and dimensional stability enable it to withstand high temperatures and hostile environments. It is easy to work with and light compared to steel, aluminium and titanium. Watchmakers appreciate its low coefficient of friction and its high resistance to wear without lubrication.

Motorlac: like a new skin. Alongside these three contemporary technological materials, Bulgari’s engineers used a unique lacquer inspired by car racing: “Motorlac”, a very high quality protective coating. It both clothes and protects the competitive mechanics of the most beautiful sports cars. This is no mere adornment or decorative element, but instead an entirely technical component able to withstand extreme temperatures or variations in expansion of materials. Moreover, “Motorlac” makes it possible to create surprising grained textures and colours, and shimmering new light effects that guided the choices made by Bulgari’s designers. Boldly graphic and strongly contrasting, it represents an aesthetic element in its own right.

LVCEA

Sculptures of Light

Inspired by the inextricable link of light and time, The new gem of Bulgari watches Sparkles ever brighter. Shining ever brighter each year, Bulgari reveals a creative extension of the luminous LVCEA collection. With powerful lines and a sensual design, the sheer mastery of LVCEA’artisanal craftsmanship is testament to the metalworking capabilities of the renowned Italian jeweller. The V-shape links that factor into the name and construction of the LVCEA bracelet took lithe inspiration from Serpenti, the iconic line of serpentine pieces that has become a trademark symbol of Bulgari identity. The distinctive coils of the bracelet are balanced by an opulent, round case, a harmonious reconciliation that is modelled after the complexity of the contemporary woman.

New colourful interpretations, from sun to moon. In 2015, LVCEA only shines brighter, enriching the spectrum of its collection with new features and sizes. Baselworld will reveal the LVCEA in alligator leather blue-sapphire, bordeaux-pink, or powder-pink coloured straps, to personalise any LVCEA look. These vivid renditions of the collection are complemented by white or pink-gold, and the blue-sapphire and bordeaux-pink feature precious diamond bezels and gold links. As well, they turn with a refined silver satiné soleil dial, recalling the ancient Roman sundial that inspired the collection. Meanwhile, LVCEA in powder-pink is paired with pink-gold, lustrously shining with a silver opaline dial which gives centre arena to ancient Rome, with sundial Roman numerals XXII and VI to mark the time. In 2015, Bulgari literally expands upon the classic 33mm LVCEA with a larger size, introducing four versions of a pronounced 36mm LVCEA. In bold steel, the silver opaline dial hypnotically holds a gaze, as feminine as it is strong. With a touch of sparkle, the steel version with diamond hour-markers has a mother-of-pearl dial to soften its sizeable stance.

SERPENTI JEWELLERY WATCHES

Serpenti goes head over tail

 An ode to eternal renewal: new masterpieces join the Serpenti family to boldly epitomise what a jewellery watch can be. Bulgari design strikes like a snake, with a stunning expansion of the iconic Serpenti collection, revealed at the 2015 Basel Watch Fair. Stunning in various styles of diamond pavé and a new head-over-tail shape that is derived from Bulgari’s High Jewellery design, these supple Serpenti are the new flagship timepieces of the renowned jeweller. Soft and smooth as a second skin, the lovely new face of the collection is obtained through masterful goldsmithing, jewellery-making creativity born of an inherent Italian genius, and the meticulous savoir-faire of Bulgari’s Swiss watchmakers. With care, the snakes’ brilliant “scales” are assembled, crafted, carved one by one, in red lacquer or diamond pavé, with each stone also cut and set by hand – an expert execution that echoes the techniques of vintage Serpenti watch creations.

Colour, distinction and diamonds. Heralding its colourful high jewellery spirit, Bulgari’s Serpenti spirals in a bold combination of hues and materials that is wholly representative of the Maison style. A pink-gold and a black-lacquered dial is embellished by 12 set-diamond hour-markers, to sparkle the time away. This Serpenti’s curved case is set with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds, 0.46 carats on either side, of the black sapphire-crystal dial that gleams with 1-row of diamond inlays along its lithe body. Its fraternal Serpenti twin gleams in white-gold, with 1-row of brilliant-cut diamond “scales” that preciously grasp the wrist. Another bright Serpenti version coils in pink-gold, with a red-lacquered dial and brilliant red-lacquer inlays – the most exotic of serpents.

Military Precision: Breitling introduces two new additions to its Colt Collection

Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling launched its military inspired Colt Chronograph Automatic and the Colt 36 to its Colt collection in the Middle East. First launched in the 1980s, the collection, which was initially intended for the armed forces, became popular with a wider audience due to the model’s sturdiness, functionality and readability, in combination with the world class Breitling design. Bringing the spirit of the adventurous brand to life, the watches were launched at a military and aviation themed event where attendees were transported by helicopter before an exclusive lesson in handling and shooting firearms.

, the 44 mm-diameter Colt Chronograph Automatic is available in four versions with well-defined characters, including a quartz chronograph and a ladies’ watch. The model is distinguished by its four “rider tabs“– a signature Breitling feature – ensuring both excellent handling and optimal protection of the sapphire crystal glare proofed on both sides. The Colt 36 offers a feminine expression of the Breitling spirit and was created for women who wish to combine elegance with performance. With its 36 mm diameter and mother-of-pearl dials, the model ticks to ladies’ time while maintaining its legendary sturdiness and readability.

NEW SUPEROCEAN

New-wave performance

Since launching the Superocean in 1957, Breitling has consistently optimized it on both technical and functional levels – the goal being to accompany professional and military divers, as well as recreational diving enthusiasts in their underwater adventures around the world. The Superocean II, the latest representative of this exceptional lineage, confirms this vocation for great accomplishments. The profile of the case has been slimmed down for enhanced lightness and comfort. The fluted rubber-molded unidirectional rotating bezel displays clearly visible large numerals, a countdown of the last 15 dive-time minutes and a triangle with a luminescent marker at 12 o’clock.

Dial visibility is further accentuated by large rounded Arabic numerals enhanced by a white luminescent coating and oversized hands that also shine in the dark. The ultra sturdy steel case with screw-locked crown guarantees perfect water resistance to depths ranging from 200 to 1,000 m (660 to 3,300 ft).

GALACTIC UNITIME SLEEKT

A double revolution

The Galactic collection welcomes a new model that is innovating on all fronts. First and foremost, a technical breakthrough, with the new B35 “in-house” caliber. This selfwinding worldtime movement (the very first Manufacture Breitling caliber with no chronograph function) is distinguished by its revolutionary simple operation. Pulling out the crown and turning it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments is enough to correct all the dial indications in one smooth move, including automatic adjustment of the date to local time, in both directions.

The second revolution is of an aesthetic nature. The case is fitted with a brand-new smooth bezel in tungsten carbide, an ultra-resistant high-tech composite material of which the original shade makes a subtle contrast with the polished steel. Tungsten carbide is made from tungsten powder molded at a high temperature and under extremely high pressure. The result is incomparable hardness almost five times greater than that of steel, as well as a scratch-resistant surface able to withstand hard knocks and wear over time.

Epure

With the Epure collection, Maison Boucheron becomes an architect of time. With its strong lines, and classic esthetic, the Maison plays on contrasts that come together in a celebration of simplicity, this promising a new and timeless elegance. Following the launch of the first gold version in gold two years ago, Epure is now introducing 6 steel models for an even more contemporary look.

Lierre de Lumière Timepiece

With the Epure collection, Maison Boucheron becomes an architect of time. With its strong lines, and classic esthetic, the Maison plays on contrasts that come together in a celebration of simplicity, this promising a new and timeless elegance. Following the launch of the first gold version in gold two years ago, Epure is now introducing 6 steel models for an even more contemporary look.

Montre Soleil Radiant

High jewellery Bangle Soleil Radiant formed out of 5 gold pebbles which are composed of a rock crystal and diamonds maquetry. Each of the pebbles take the aspect of a small dome and is illuminated by 3 waves of diamonds likes a “ricochet.” It allows a small round paved watch to appear at its heart. The contrast between rock crystal and the 2 diamonds, the size of the central pebbles and the invisible articulation between the element of the bangle gives it a contemporary aesthetic.

A Collector’s Watch for Cigar Lovers

Bell & Ross has created its new Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada with the idea of capturing the art of enjoying exceptional moments. The colour scheme of the watch displays shades of brown that immediately evoke the iconic browns of Cuban cigars, in a design that skilfully combines the worlds of watchmaking and cigars. The roundness of the case and the style of the dial bring to mind the shape and colour of a cigar. The subtleness of the lugs, and the design of the Arabic numerals covered with gold dust arouse a vintage atmosphere that is reminiscent of the traditional craftsmanship of cigars.

With a diameter of 42 mm, the case is joined to the strap with fine wire lugs that hark back to the first wristwatches, the direct descendants of the pocket watches from which the Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada takes its curving lines and the purity of form. The deep reflections of the red gold combine elegantly with the brown of the dial and the strap. The narrow alligator leather strap and the gilded hands contribute to the elegance and refinement of the design. As a final nod to Cuba, the words on the dial are written in Spanish.

A Horological Complication for Savouring Time…

Because time is easily forgotten when you’re enjoying yourself, Bell & Ross has chosen to equip its new Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada with a movement with a large power reserve. The manual winding mechanism is armed with a double barrel that provides power for up to five days of operation. On the dial, a hand that travels in a slow arc with the inscription “reserva de marcha 5 días”, indicates the wearer how many days are left before the watch requires winding.

Any cigar lover knows that behind its apparent simplicity, a cigar is the result of a complex and careful process of assembly. The heart (or “filler”) is made with tobacco leaves that come from different parts of the plant, and it is bounded or enclosed by another leave called “binder”.

Finally, these are covered by the wrapper, a large leaf that is the outermost layer of the cigar and give it its colour, due to its long period of fermentation.

Just as a “torcedor” knows all the secrets to cigar making, a watchmaker knows that the smooth running of a watch relies on the craft behind its precise mechanism. The Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada has an opening in the dial that allows a view of its mechanism. The movement of the balance is also visible, whilst ensuring that the indications remain readable.

On the reverse of the watch, a transparent sapphire back reveals the beauty of the mechanism, particularly that of the threequarter main plate and the bridge of the balance. Bevelling, a Côtes de Genève finish and blued screws complete the aesthetic of the mechanism.

With this limited edition of 99 watches dedicated to cigar lovers, Bell & Ross once again demonstrates its watchmaking skills.

A Humidor as a Presentation Case

To enhance this meeting between the worlds of cigars and watches, Bell & Ross has chosen to present the watch in a case of Makassar ebony, which can be transformed into a humidor with a humidifier and a hygrometer. This case holds up to 50 cigars and is made out of the rare and precious kaya wood. Its colour palette compliments that of the Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada.

Clifton Big Date and Power Reserve

Radiating an attractive sense of visual equilibrium and refinement, this Clifton with its 43 mm diameter polished & satin-finished stainless steel case showcases the care taken by Baume & Mercier to offer aficionados of beautiful watchmaking a timepiece that focuses on essentials. The watch is inspired by the brand’s rich watchmaking tradition and is powered by a mechanical self-winding caliber, enabling it not only to display the time on its sun satin-finished silvercoloured dial, but also a big date in an aperture positioned at 12 o’clock. In addition, it provides a power-reserve indicator at 6 o’clock. Featuring a surprising combination of aesthetically pleasing balance with the rigorous discipline epitomizing watchmaking, this model water-resistant to 50 meters is attached to the wrist by an entirely square-scale brown alligator strap, fastened with a triple folding buckle for enhanced security.

Hampton

Simple and sophisticated at the same time, this new watch from the Hampton collection is available with a 31 mm x 47 mm rectangular case in satin-finished polished steel, perfectly adapted to contemporary wear. Featuring a Swiss manufacture mechanical automatic caliber visible through the transparent case back, the subtle curve of the case of this Hampton watch, measuring only 10 mm thick, effortlessly and flawlessly dresses up the wrist.

A quintessential timepiece for city dwellers showcasing the perfect mastery of the golden ratio, the symbol of which is also the brand’s logo, this piece features an off-white dial displaying the hour, minutes and seconds, the blued steel tip of the hands reinforcing the traditional character. The date is in turn shown through a simple window at 6 o’clock. Precious and timeless, this spectacular symbol of balance comes on a black alligator strap with a steel folding security buckle.

Linea

Inspired by pop art, colourful and vibrant, Linea watches debut this summer

The 2015 Spring/Summer Linea watches are about colour, vibrancy and capture the very essence of fashion. Introducing four new timepieces to the collection, each Linea watch exudes dynamic energy, sure to add a touch of artistic flamboyance to women. The Linea collection is known for its interchangeable straps, allowing women devoted to the art of detail to express their creativity through a wealth of vivid, pop art-inspired colours that can easily be changed to create a new look. In addition to these heady chromatic shades, the luxury of premium quality leather offers unrivaled comfort. The matte satin-finished straps are patterned with alligator skin scales for a guaranteed graphic effect, and their striking palette of four brilliant hues.

Promesse

An iconic timepiece encapsulating the Baume & Mercier know-how, this Promesse set with 61 diamonds on a steel 34 mm-diameter case vividly expresses its expertise in the realm of jewellery timepieces. Its intensely feminine natural white mother-of-pearl bezel emphasizes its oval design and enhances the tone of the silvercoloured dial with its “drapé” guilloché decor, illuminated by the presence of Roman numerals and diamond-set indexes. Available on a polished stainless steel bracelet, this Promesse plays on its pristine purity to recall the most precious commitments in a woman’s life.

Watch legend, second generation

The history and the future of A. Lange & Söhne come together in the LANGE 1. In the year that marks the 200th birthday of Ferdinand Adolph Lange, its new movement is a fitting symbol of the brand’s determination to keep reinventing itself.

The vision of the world’s finest watches from Saxony took shape during a long voyage. In 1837, it accompanied Ferdinand Adolph Lange, only just 22 at the time, from Dresden to Paris, into Switzerland, and back again. He recorded his observations and ideas in his journey- and workbook. This compendium of horological insights and design concepts is one of the few surviving documents from the early phases of the gifted watchmaker’s remarkable career. His dream to craft the world’s finest watches also inspired his great-grandson Walter Lange, who breathed new life into the manufactory in 1990. The LANGE 1 was presented merely four years later. In the meantime, it has become a brand icon, stepping forth again this year with a new version. Its legendary design has remained unchanged, but its inner life has been technically refined.

Datograph Up/Down in pink gold

A chronograph classic restyled

Three years after it was first presented, the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN is now available in a second version as well: in a pink-gold case with a black solid-silver dial. Launched in 2012, the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN is endowed with milestone technical features: A classic column-wheel control mechanism, a precisely jumping minute counter and a flyback function come together in a movement that showcases true engineering finesse. The aesthetic quality of the calibre is reflected by the balanced dial layout with the characteristic Lange outsize date and the two argenté subsidiary dials for the seconds and the minute counter forming an equilateral triangle.

The UP/DOWN attribute is standard Lange terminology for the power-reserve indicator. UP stands for the maximum power reserve of 60 hours when fully wound, while DOWN means that the energy of the mainspring has been depleted and the pink-gold arrow enters the red zone of the indicator. The black dial made of solid silver is embedded in an 18-carat pink-gold case with a diameter of 41.0 millimetres. Luminous hands and pink-gold baton hour markers accentuate the systematic design concept.

The sapphire-crystal caseback allows many components to be observed in action, for instance those of the precisely jumping minute counter, which assures precise time measurement, or the column wheel that controls the chronograph functions. Composed of 451 parts, the L951.6 manufacture calibre unites all typical Lange quality hallmarks, such as the sturdy three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, lavishly finished movement parts, a hand-engraved balance cock and four gold chatons secured with screws. These assets make this calibre one of the most seductive manifestations of A. Lange & Söhne’s competence in chronograph design.

Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

A new sound of time – the first Lange watch with a decimal minute repeater In the exalted category of chiming wristwatches, the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is a technical sensation: articulately designed, it combines a mechanical jumping nu-merals display with a decimal minute repeater for the first time.

The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is the first A. Lange & Söhne model with a striking mechanism that sounds the hours, ten-minute intervals, and minutes. The acoustic sequence precisely reproduces the digitally displayed time whenever the striking mechanism is triggered with a pusher. The dial time is sounded with a low-pitched tone for each elapsed hour, a double tone for each elapsed ten-minute period, and a high-pitched tone for each elapsed minute. When they developed the strikework for the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, the engineers were able to harness the basic principle of the jumping numerals mechanism. The time is displayed with an hour ring and two minute discs instead of with hands. Three snails connected with these mechanical display elements separately sample the number of hours, ten-minute intervals, and minutes to be acoustically indicated.

In place of the conventional slide, the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater features an elaborate pusher system for activating the striking mechanism. To maximise the quality of the sound, the engineers calibrated the movement with the case down to the smallest detail. The tuning process requires acute hearing and is performed manually to achieve harmony and reverberation of each gong separately and to assure perfect sonority in unison.

Michelangelo once said that he saw the angel in the marble, and carved until he set him free. A glimpse at the work of Sevan Bicakci conjures up an image not dissimilar to the great man’s words.

There are worlds within Sevan Bicakci’s jewellery that only his eye has imagined, before his deft hand went to work on the precious metal to bring it to life for all to see in a style that is now distinctly his own.

“The padlock is one of Sevan Bicakci’s most enduring motifs, an allusive symbol that he worked on as part of his inaugural collection in the early days in his own workshop. Sevan’s padlock is unmistakable, redolent of great treasure chests filled with Ottoman riches, its form both powerful and voluptuous, exuding a spirit of the antique, a sense of history and hidden secrets, the romance and adventure that are part and parcel of all of Sevan’s designs. The padlocks fulfill a role as the safeguard or keeper of cherished personal objects. Once a padlock is put around the neck, that person becomes the precious and beautiful object.”

Vivienne Becker, author of Sevan Bicakci published by Assouline

Milano is the New Pomellato Collection

Pomellato has interpreted the fashion soul of this city with the creation of MILANO, the new collection that promises to become a must-have for a young, contemporary, cosmopolitan target. At the same time, the Maison celebrates an artisan excellence that goes beyond fashion, one that has always helped to make Milan a hub of innovation in art and design. This inspiration has led to MILANO jewels, an interpretation in a contemporary language of the classic themes from the goldsmiths’ tradition. Motifs such as gourmette and torchon inspire the precious elements in a collection made to be played with by women’s hands. Double and single rings, in different textures and colours of gold, are designed to be mixed and matched to suit personal taste. This collection is a celebration by Pomellato of its roots and values. It tells of that magical exchange, still alive and continuous today, of creative influences first established in the city where the brand was founded in 1967.

Design director Francesca Amfitheatrof anticipates a brilliant fall with new interpretations of Tiffany Victoria, Tiffany Bow and Tiffany Infinity. In reimagining these signature collections, she brings out the strengths of each, sculpting them in metals of harmonious colours highlighted with diamonds, creating jewellery that is as beautiful worn delicately alone or in dazzling multiples.

“This is jewellery that can be worn day and night,” Amfitheatrof says. “The designs are fluid and elegant, working together or on their own to create a spectacular diamond look”

Introduced in 1998, Tiffany Victoria™, a graphic floral pattern of marquise diamonds, is inspired by a diamond corsage ornament that was a centerpiece of Tiffany’s exhibit at the 1889 Paris World’s Fair. The new collection evolves with round and pear-shaped diamonds. Matched for colour and clarity, the diamonds are set in platinum pendants, bracelets and earrings that radiate with the light and energy of the brightest stars in the sky.

Tiffany Bow recalls the slender thread one might tie around a finger to remember something-or-someone-with whom one shares a close bond. Eighteen karat rose and white gold form asymmetrical loops and off-center knots on slender chokers, curvaceous cuffs traced with diamonds and delicate, sparkling rings.

Tiffany Infinity symbolizes the continuous connection, energy and vitality of an ancient symbol. Amfitheatrof goes minimal with this balanced form, refining its contours in cuffs and rings of sterling silver, as well as 18 karat gold and diamonds with fluid modern style.

These Tiffany collections are available at Tiffany & Co. stores worldwide.

Turn, turn and captivate the world with a simple movement… Even the most furtive touch of the Possession ring make’s a woman’s life instantly more beautiful. In 1990, Piaget rocked jewellery codes with this ring featuring a second rotating band with which to play. 25 years later, the jeweller is expanding its iconic line in honour of the third millennium. Made of pink gold and set with diamonds, the new Possession collection takes on the role of a particularly exclusive intimate companion. A jewel representing an endless source of pleasure for all women who follow their own set of rules.

An addictive pleasure

The Possession ring becomes a must-have item in this ultra-connected, ultra-fast-paced contemporary world. Touching your ring gives you a chance to touch base with yourself and enjoy a ritual break, whether conscious or unconscious. No matter what the movement, just a few millimetres or a complete turn, the ring exudes positive energy. It becomes a constant confidante in every situation. In its jewellery version, it doubles up the ritual with two independent rotating bands. A project, a giggle, a surprise, a moment of hesitation… the Possession ring shares absolutely everything. It is the precious partner of a woman who takes a resolutely hedonistic attitude to life. As Chabi Nouri, Director of Jewellery Marketing Communications and Brand Equity, points out: “For all contemporary women living fast-paced lives, Possession offers a chance to take a welcome break. Turning it round and round is about taking a special moment just for yourself. A time to receive renewed energy that makes your spirit soar/that propels you to fresh heights of accomplishment”.

The choice of something unique

The Possession ring cultivates its uniqueness with its powerful aesthetics and sensory magic. This unique character echoes the expectations of today’s woman – a city girl free of all dictates, who changes from denim to cocktail wear in a blink of an eye, just like Jessica Chastain, international ambassador for the Maison Piaget. Captivated by the new Possession ring, the flamboyant actress adopted it immediately.

“I love the Possession ring. Ever since I’ve worn rings, I’ve always been the girl who likes to turn my rings on my fingers. And how incredible that it’s actually designed to turn! It feels playful and as I wear it, I am constantly in a meditative state. I am always turning it. It is very addictive”.

An aesthetic signature

With its utterly avant-garde design, the Possession ring illustrates Piaget’s emblematic creative daring. The subtly asymmetrical effect of the double bands redefines the roundness of the ring and enhances its aesthetic power. Experts in the art of sculpting gold, the goldsmiths of the Swiss Manufacture now craft the Possession ring in shining pink gold, perfectly in harmony with current trends. With its joyous allure, it captures both light and admiring gazes, while demanding to be caressed. Here too, the artisans’ skill unleashes heightened voluptuous pleasure. The delicately polished gold becomes a sensual ribbon just begging to be touched.

The heroines of this new collection are two rings developed to the beat of a cosmopolitan agenda – that of a contemporary woman rushing from one board meeting and gala dinner to the next and from one end of the planet to the other. The fascinatingly pure first ring opts for a sober pairing of pink gold and brilliant-cut diamonds; while the more exuberantly gemset second option instates a dialogue between one ring adorned with a row of diamonds and the other bearing the original central diamond.

As soon as it is slipped onto the finger, the more feminine than ever Possession ring 3.0 gives its wearer an irresistible sense of truly owning her own life.

Swan Collection Marquise Cut

Legend holds that the Marquise Cut originated from the desire of the French King Louis XV to immortalise the smile of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. This says so much about the sensuality of this stone; delicate and aristocratic.

Swan celebrates the sensual shapes of marquise diamonds. The perfect symmetry of a swan’s plumage is the inspiration of the Swan Collection, a suite using marquise cut stone, set in a degradé pattern. A natural progression on from the Angel collection, the Swan collection doesn’t attempt to replicate this beautiful bird, but instead pays homage to it by the suggestion of its graceful lines.

A sweeping open-ended necklace embraces the neck while a cuff spreads its wings dramatically from wrist to knuckle. The stones are assembled one by one in clever compositions to breathe life into wings of sparkling feathers. Just as a swan’s feathers taper up to finely pointed tips, so does the marquise cut stone. But as in the bird’s plumage, when the diamonds are layered together just so, the result is something smooth and fluid, almost soft.

In the great tradition of skilled craftsmanship, Valerie Messika works these diamond feathers just like the great feather workers who were popular in the French Haute Couture at the beginning of the 20th century.

Angel Collection

Since its inception, Messika has become associated with a few key concepts; innovation, transgression and expertise. The latest collection from Messika, the Angel collection, illustrates these concepts perfectly. United together, this collection’s marquise cut stones subtly draw the form of diamond wings. Defying traditional codes, these creations display a unique rock spirit giving the wearer a chic but casual look.

The latest campaign by Messika Paris is a collaboration with renowned photographer, Mario Sorrenti which offers a powerful aesthetic dialogue. Enchanted by the elegance of women, Mario creates an intense relationship with the irresistible Malgosia Bela which perfectly showcase the latest exquisite range of fine jewellery.

The Art of Stacking Bangles

As showcased in the latest Messika campaign, the brand has interpreted the art of stacking bangles to capture the casual, yet elegant style that women are seeking to emulate. Faithful to the bold style characteristic of Maison Messika, the Move Joaillerie, Kate and Spiky bracelets are piled in perfect harmony.

This creates a powerful effect, using these precious bracelets. Valerie Messika’s tip to perfecting this look: “Mix pavé and non-pavé bangles and do not forget the pièce de résistance, a skinny bracelet.” Messika Paris is available at select stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.

Queen V Collection

Messika Paris has unveiled its latest collection for 2015, the Queen V Collection, which is a perfect combination of innovative design and meticulous craftsmanship.

This stunning collection boasts a unique geometrical setting which serves to stage these beautiful diamonds in the shape of a tiara. This contemporary design combines the increasingly popular current rock trend with the timeless elegance of a royal accessory, allowing women to feel like a modern day princess.

Messika Paris is available at select stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.

The eternal dialogue between art and nature

Bulgari launches a new High Jewellery collection: Italian Gardens, 100 unique pieces inspired by the art of the garden, the blooming flower in the Italian Renaissance. Spectacular creations that bring together, thanks to the wisdom of the artists and artisans of the Roman Maison, the most evocative elements of this great art: the stately geometry of hedges and flowerbeds, recalled in the Sparkling Hearts necklace, with fancy cut diamonds adding a romantic touch to the Renaissance design.

The theme continues in the Geometry of Time watches, the crystal shimmer of fountains shines in the two extraordinary sapphires of Water Symphony, it gleams in the diamonds of Magical reflections and evokes an image of replete perfection with the 125-carat sapphire in Love’s Paradise; the intimate and poetic beauty of flowers, which resonates in the Botticelli-like Spring Encounter and in the ultra-contemporary Secret Garden; the delicacy of the festoons that unravel lightly among the seven amazing sapphires of Blue Iridescence.

The Italian Renaissance Garden

The great art of Italian gardens burgeoned during the Renaissance, when architects, painters and sculptors of the caliber of Raphael and Michelangelo re-imagined ancient culture channeled through the Humanistic tradition, remodeling the very notion of beauty by exploring a new idea of nature and art.

But it was through the gardens of the palaces and villas that the most creative and profound relationship was forged between art and nature: from the Belvedere in the Vatican to Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Villa Lante in Bagnaia and the Boboli Gardens in Florence, the Renaissance architects went beyond the traditional and simplistic imitation of nature. They redefined its contours, gave it form and ultimately transformed it into a work born of man.

Art and Artifice

The Italian garden is an artifice that uses nature just as the fresco uses the colour palette or the sculpture the block of marble. And behold the result: the boxwood hedges that form geometrical harmonies, delighting the eye through sheer purity of form; water springing from the fountains, capturing the gaze and the senses; the delightful transfiguration of evergreens, pruned as sculptures; the fragile but potent colours of the flowers, and then the statues, the caves, the waterworks and greenery, the festoons, the scenic terraces and the nymphs.

Art – and every art form – arises from visionary impulses, knowledge accumulated over time, techniques for innovation in the face of ever-changing challenges. The art of the Italian gardens is certainly all this, but it has also maintained a close and continuous dialogue with nature: sometimes by imposing order and measure, sometimes hesitating at her boundaries, which cannot be crossed without the risk of robbing her of her mystery, power and beauty.

Like the great Renaissance architects, Bulgari’s designer see nature not as a model to be reproduced, but as a great interlocutor with art: it is both a source of inspiration, a primal font of beauty that can be recreated in unforeseen shapes and designs. And equally, it is a precious raw material that requires knowledge and respect in order to be transformed into a work of art.

The jewels and watches of Bulgari come into being because of this eternal dialogue between nature and art: nature, embodied in the precious metals and stones, in the beauty they exude and the constraints they impose; and art, flowing through the work of designers, gemologists and artisan jewelers. Within this dialogue, stones and precious raw materials are moulded into unique pieces of jewellery, reflecting nature, the purest form of art.

Hidden Treasures

Inspired by the geometric designs of the sculpted evergreens that feature in the most beautiful Italian gardens, these amazing Hidden Treasures earrings draw their evocative power from four fancy cut emeralds from Zambia.

The 4 stones, altogether weighing 143.1 carats, were extracted from a single 400 carat raw stone. Bulgari then drew from deep within them a vital, more intense colour. The unusual cut enhances the extraordinary brightness, while delicate platinum claws and diamonds (8.40 ct) surround the stones in a gentle embrace, creating a play of florid and yet wonderfully light volumes. The alternating arrangement is highlighted by brilliant cut diamonds (2.00 ct) that create a point of light between each emerald.

If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.

Vincent Van Gogh

Blue Iridescence

Inspired by the festoons found in the Roman caves of the Domus aurea in the sixteenth century and restored to vogue by ar tists such as Raphael, Blue Iridescence presents an extraordinary set of sapphires (187.48 ct), acquired by Bulgari in various parts of the world and patiently set aside for years, in anticipation of the magic moment. The blue of these sapphires, highly cherished by the Roman Maison, has a shimmering azure hue and maintains colour and shine even in the dark. The bold choice to set pink spinels (81.13 ct) alongside bring these extraordinary gems engenders an even closer rapport between the two stones, with festoons of diamonds (24.75 ct) marking the rhythm.

Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful!’ and sitting in the shade.

Rudyard Kipling

Sparkling Hearts

Inspired by the geometry of the Italian flowerbeds, Sparkling Hearts adds a romantic touch to Renaissance design: whereas the hedges described straight lines and diagonals, Bulgari creates surprise by using the curved lines of the classic symbol of romance, but set within a geometric architecture.

The hearts of fancy and brilliant cut diamonds with their sensual movement resemble a contemporary reinterpretation of the tremblant design, a classic of the Bulgari tradition. The pavé diamond motif that recurs in the chain and end tuft recalls two other elements of the Italian garden: the flow of water and the blossoming of flowers at the changing of the seasons. With its wealth of meanings, Sparkling Hearts is, not surprisingly, a very adaptable piece of jewellery: a necklace, complete or without the tuft; or a brooch with square pendant. How it shall be is all down to the desire of the woman who will wear it.

How fair is a garden amid the trials and passions of existence.

Benjamin Disraeli

Water Symphony

Inspired by the musicality of Italian fountains, Water Symphony is a melody that revolves around the large central sapphire (45.57 ct), which is counterpointed by the smallest sapphire (3.65 ct). It is almost impossible to find two sapphires that have such differing dimensions but the same intensity of light and colour. The central sapphire was originally 53 carats, but it was reduced in order to obtain the brightness and that azure point that would embody the style and identity of the Maison.

Making it even more vibrant is the rose window created by pear and brilliant cut diamonds and ribbons of baguettes, which are repeated in the chain, forming stylised violin keys and reaching overall 38.73 ct of diamonds. And, just as music can give endless variations on a single theme, the Water Symphony necklace can also become a brooch and a bracelet, in perfect harmony with the woman who wears it.

Water is the driving force of all nature.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Spring Encounter

The Italian Gardens collection includes an ode to a masterpiece whose very theme is the eternal rebirth of nature: the Allegory of Spring by Sandro Botticelli. This creation refers to Bulgari’s past, recalling a visionary necklace from 1969 in yellow gold with pearls, coral and diamonds. Spring Encounter, amidst its beauty and romantic allure, is also testimony to cutting-edge techniques: sixteen brilliant diamonds in the centre of each flower vibrate like pistils brought to life; the petals are studded with pave diamonds and seem as though they would break off to the touch, like the most fragile parts of a flower : attributes that can be infused in a gem only by the genius of Bulgari’s designer and craftsmen.

Walk forwards in the radiance of the past.

Francesco Petrarca

Secret Garden

Most of the Italian Renaissance gardens have an intimate and hidden area. This is the place where the most beautiful flowers bloom and were emotions and feelings are unveiled by lovers. Secret Garden takes its inspiration from these discreet and precious angles. It is the colour that reigns in this delicate necklace, crafted to give volume and movement to the stones: rubellite, tanzanite, citrine, amethyst and aquamarine are creatively combined, almost recalling the pop art flowers of Andy Warhol. Subtle yet substantial, thanks to the special fancy cut, they are mounted on very light claws that seem to bear them aloft in the air, leaning like petals that yield before a Spring breeze. The distinctive Bulgari technique of imposing geometry on natural forms here creates an unconventional flower with four multicoloured petals, alluding to the cloverleaf symbol of good fortune.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Henri Matisse

Love’s Paradise

Love’s Paradise alludes to the idea of the garden as a place of delight, a haven created for the pleasure of those who have the privilege to enjoy it. An inevitable notion, given the magnificence of the sapphire that sits regally at the centre of this necklace (125.35 ct). Originating in Sri Lanka, it was fashioned from a 400 carat raw stone sapphire cut several times to get to the very heart of the stone and reveal the marine blue that can be admired now. The current brilliant cut was the idea of Bulgari, who, despite having to sacrifice several carats, seized on the chance to achieve perfection. This amazing sapphire was ultimately refined with gentle touches of light: fancy and brilliant cut diamonds (33.18 ct), pave and a star of emeralds that frame the stone.

On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.

Jules Renard

Magical Reflections

Sinuous, lively and as scintillating as the water that flows in all Italian gardens, this necklace in white gold and brilliant and pear cut diamonds is much inspired by water chains, the cascading rivulets like the one that still can be admired at Villa Lante, the masterpiece of Renaissance architecture just a few kilometres from Rome. The architecture that guides the brook in the water chain here gives rise to a unique and unmistakable design. Likewise, the curved and three-dimensional lines of Magical Reflections emphasise the purity of the diamonds in a play of light volumes. Masterfully executed by Bulgari, the arrangement at once recalls the lapping of the water flowing among the stone volutes.

In all things of the nature there is something of the marvelous.

Aristotle                              

Geometry of Time

Geometry of time, the range of watches from the Italian Gardens collection is inspired by the meticulous geometric harmony of the hedges and flowerbeds of the Italian Garden: an architecture of life and of colours where formal rigour emphasizes the attractiveness of evergreens and the charm of flowers; clear and yet soft lines that mark out avenues to stroll through and mazes to get lost in. Refined contours that frame the sound and light of the fountains. Inspired by such images, Bulgari has created four high-jewellery watches whose geometric purity underlines and gives depth to opulent volumes created from sapphires and emeralds, amethysts and rubellites, made to blend beautifully with mother-of-pearl and coral, thanks to the daring style of the Roman Jeweller.

The creations included in the Geometry of time collection, together with the shapes and colours inspired by the art of the Italian Garden, are a perfect synthesis of visionary design, technical precision and jewellery-making expertise.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

Albert Einstein

With its 6 elements in mother-of-pearl, this high-jewellery timepiece recalls the iridescent moonlight of Italian summer nights, a light that adds charm to the colours of the flowers and the sparkle of the fountains. The pink gold case is set with 24 buff-top cut amethysts and 2 takhti-cut amethysts. The watch features a white mother-of-pearl dial, a blue alligator leather strap and a pink gold buckle set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds.

In this high-jewellery creation, the seductive hues of coral is reminiscent of the distinctive warm light of the sun lying low at dawn and dusk, marking the time of life and of feelings. The 6 elements in coral interact in an exquisite play of shapes and volumes with 120 brilliant-cut diamonds, 2 takhti-cut amethysts and 24 buff-top cut amethysts that outline the snow-set pavé dial. The watch features a purple alligator leather strap and a pink gold buckle decorated with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds.

The colours and atmosphere of the season of nature’s renewal give body and rhythm to this exceptional jewellery-watch in pink gold set with 354 brilliant-cut diamonds (8 cts), 56 buff-top cut emeralds (10.6 cts), 2 round-cut emeralds (0.9 ct), 4 takhti-cut emeralds (9.7 cts), 2 takhti-cut amethysts (1.2 ct), 20 amethysts (1.1 ct), 56 turquoises and 42 elements in mother-of-pearl; the snow-set pavé dial features 190 brilliant-cut diamonds. The timepiece evokes the geometry of flower beds adorned with blooms as seen in the most spectacular of gardens. The formal rigour reveals a surprise: the fully articulated bracelet strap with meshwork as the result of the know-how of Bulgari master craftsmen.

The light that makes forms shine, that plays on contrasts, that animates volumes: light prevails as the protagonist in this extraordinary watch. The combination of lines, colours and reflections in this one-of-a-kind timepiece is reminiscent of the architecture of the Italian Garden, restoring its ultimate worth: the pleasure felt by those who pause to cast their gaze upon it.

With its snow-set pavé dial (190 brilliant-cut diamonds) and amazing, fully articulated bracelet, the geometric motif of the watch is composed of 354 brilliant-cut diamonds (8 cts), 56 buff-top cut sapphires (6.3 cts), 2 round-cut sapphires (1.2 ct), 4 takhti-cut sapphires (13.7 cts), 2 takhti-cut rubellites (1.4 ct), 20 rubellites (1.2 ct) and 98 elements in mother-of-pearl.

Let us talk about the evolution of self-image. How is it different today than it was 10 years ago?

Self-image has not changed as much in the past ten years as it has in the past 100 years. The major change in the past ten years has to do with the accessibility of the images that we see in the media and on screen. However, we need to go back to the turn of the 1900s to truly see the evolution of self-image. In the beginning of the 1900s, the ideal woman showed off her femininity by being slender and tall, with a voluptuous bust and wide hips (thanks to the corset) and was called The Gibson Girl. By the 1920s, the Gibson Girl lost her appeal and the trend moved more towards a more casual, independent, reckless, and rebellious look. This involved an appearance of a boyish youth, with small breasts, straight figure, no corseting, and shorter hair, known as The Flapper. Larger breasts were frowned upon and bras were made to flatten the chest. The ideal of thinness started here and encouraged women of the 1920s to diet and exercise in order to achieve this look. During the war in the 1930s and 1940s, the look changed to a more traditional look, encouraging women to achieve a more curvaceous and feminine look. The skinny look was out. Around the 1950s, the ideal body image was still an hour-glass full-figured, busty, and voluptuous look.

Models such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly were prized at this time. In the 1960s, all of that had changed again. Twiggy, a supermodel of the 60s, rose to fame and brought back the minimal chest, straight body, short hair, and boyish look of the Flapper, yet at an extreme and almost prepubescent. In the 1970s, thin became the new dominant trend. Anorexia began to receive mainstream coverage and the rise of diet pills began.

The 1980s did not alter the thin-craze, however, added an emphasis on fitness as well. Instead of focusing specifically on dieting and diet pills, exercising and toning the body became another way to get thin. As of the 1990s, the predominantly accepted ideal body became the thin look with either a large bust or a large backside. Throughout this century, the difference between celebrity images and average female images continued to widen and become more unachievable.

Even though this was a predominately Western phenomena, Britain, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil have been affected by issues of self-image. Even Japan and China, who were almost wholly absent of eating disorders before the 90s, became more self-conscious of body image. The reason? Globalization, ease of viewing images online, mass media, you decide.

How does it affect people mentally, emotionally and physically?

Self-image can affect any individual physically, mentally, and emotionally. In terms of an individual’s physical nature, the different types of strain people put on themselves with extreme dieting or exercise can have detrimental effects on the body. Furthermore, there are cases where individuals use cosmetic surgery or even “do-it-yourself” cosmetic procedures to fit into an “ideal” body image which can be very dangerous both physically and mentally. Mentally, individuals with self-image difficulties experience thoughts of negative self-esteem and self-confidence, are constantly comparing themselves to others and find themselves wanting, put less emphasis on more important personal qualities or life events, and are consistently worried about what others think of them and their weight. Emotionally, individuals suffer with feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, dissatisfaction, guilt, resentment, and frustration.

It has been noted that the growing trend of taking smartphone selfies is linked to mental health conditions that focus on a person’s obsession with looks. This trend has even given rise to Botox treatments and other such anti-ageing treatments. Tell us where people should draw the line with social media use so that it doesn’t have a negative impact on the way they view themselves.

Not every person who takes a selfie is obsessed with themselves. However, there is a trend of taking multiple pictures over and over again until the best one is found which has been found to be linked to many mental health issues such as low self-esteem, disordered eating, obsession with body image, body dysmorphic disorder, etc. Taking an obsessive amount of selfies until the “right” one is found can be detrimental to a person’s mental health. Furthermore, and probably most importantly, is the reason behind taking the selfie. If the selfie is taken as a memorabilia due to a specific event or travel destination, then it is as typical as asking someone to take your picture with a normal camera. However, if the selfie is taken as a way to attract attention, receive feedback from others, or feel special, then these external motivators can backfire to negative self-image.

Tell us about common body dysmorphic disorders you deal with at the institute.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder refers to preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that is not observable or negligible to others and leads to the performance of repetitive behaviors or mental acts in response to the concern that causes significant distress in social, occupational or other areas of functioning. At the Human Relations Institute and Clinics, individuals experience different concerns within BDD. In women, this can show up with concerns about their thighs, waist, breast size, facial features, and many others. In men, usually, this concern surrounds muscles, leading to muscle dysmorphia.

How much of those are correlated to commercial and social media?

A number of correlational studies have made links between increased social media use and body image dissatisfaction, low mood, and a number of other psychological conditions. These correlations have been found across various age groups. However, many research studies show that the impact of social media is not universal amongst all users.

Those who have a tendency to compare themselves to others are more likely to suffer from lower mood or poorer body image after viewing social media images than those who do not socially compare themselves.

Do you believe that we may be coming to a time where therapy would be needed to deal with over-consumption of social media?

That time has already arrived. I work with many individuals who have had different aspects of their life affected by their over-consumption of social media, such as relationships and sleeping habits.

Interviewed by Houry Seukunian

Authentic sensitivity and delicacy, beauty and pure natural energy. Spirit, meaning, and soul. Transformative and evocative power. Unique jewels that fly from the hands of our master goldsmiths leaving trails of gold, sapphires, and diamonds. This is the new Alegoría collection. Pieces where butterflies are the protagonists. Fascinating and full of meaning and soul, these small winged creatures inspire stories that give flight to all of our fantasies and desires. Stories, dreams, magic, but also spirituality.

But beyond the symbolic and the transcendent, the master goldsmiths at Carrera y Carrera pay tribute to eternal femininity with jewels that are characterized by dynamic volumes and harmonious profiles full of movement. Life, movement, and weightlessness to make the jewels feel as if they are part of one. Dream jewels that create a universe of mystery and sensuality where any fantasy can become reality.

Alegoría is a collection composed of earrings, rings, and necklaces that stand out for their trendy combination of white and yellow gold with pink sapphires and diamonds. The maxi ring in white and yellow gold with diamonds and pink sapphires consists of an arm that simulates the branch of a tree where the butterfly embraces flowers with its antennae. The difficulty of this piece was to create weightlessness, while simultaneously giving it an ethereal and organic character that would furnish a subtle fluttering effect. Carrera y Carrera designers particularly emphasized sculptural work so that the movement of the wings could be appreciated from any angle. The earrings in yellow and white gold with diamonds feature a modern design where the concept of an earring is reinvented; it draws upwards as if the butterfly were taking flight. The silhouette of the butterflies is filled with openwork that gives greater lightness to the pieces.

The maxi necklace in yellow and white gold with diamonds and sapphires simulates a flock of butterflies. The butterflies flit and play with each other, bringing much movement to the piece. We also observe a filigree of lace in white gold suggesting a diaphanous fabric and a pavé of diamonds on the butterflies to simulate drops of dew.

The greatest difficulty in crafting this piece was to hide the joints without loss of movement and without damaging the necklace’s ability to adjust to the body. To achieve this, the firm’s master goldsmiths integrated said joints into the different butterfly parts without adding any external elements.

These, among others, are the extraordinary pieces that make up Alegoría. Luxury and sophistication combine in this romantic collection designed for a woman of infinite delicacy and femininity. The perfect jewels to complete spring and summer looks. Beauty, essence, and evocation. A true allegory of life.

The Serpent Bohème collection embodies the bohemian spirit. Free thinking, an obvious though unconventional refinement, and the artistic ideal of a quest for a world that is simpler and more beautiful; these are the qualities that are reflected in this exquisite collection.

It is perhaps also a kind of insouciance that allows bohemian types to move freely through different eras and styles. The Serpent Bohème collection embodies this freedom of style and this taste for passing things on from one era to another, whereby pieces of jewellery tell stories and acquire a new look each time they are passed on. The Serpent Bohème collection also has the virtue of possessing the grace of those family jewels that both mother and daughter want to wear, and that appeal to women of all ages, from 16 to 100.

The Codes

The Drop Motif

This very early Boucheron motif symbolizes the head of a serpent. Subtle and feminine, set with pavé diamonds and crowned with gold beads, the new Honeycomb effect allows the light to shine through, enhancing the sparkle of the stones. This design that is unique to Serpent Bohème reveals the full scope of the jewelers’ art. The extreme precision of their work justifies yet again their very special title of the Hands of Light. The gold, whose beads are the hallmark of the Master jeweler, transcends the brilliance of the diamond like an aura.

There are three sizes of drop across this range of jewels: small, medium, large and extra large models. They all share the same high quality of stones specific to the Maison Boucheron, the same sparkle and the same purity.

The Twisted Chain

Whether used in a necklace or a bracelet, the twisted chain is an old favourite of the Maison. All spirals and volutes, it fits perfectly with the Serpent Bohème motif for which it is made finer than ever. It is classic in its design, contemporary in its diameter, Boucheron in its elegance.

The Sculpted Gold

For over 155 years, Boucheron has been putting its expertise at the service of the materials.

Renowned as a great sculptor of gold, the Maison has always promoted the working of this metal, which is enhanced by the artisans “hands of lights”. represented sym‏bolically rather than figuratively, the working of the gold by the Maison’s goldsmiths is all the more important.

To bring the material to life, the chasers push the metal into shape using hammers and chisels. This action brings the serpent to life, giving it scales and a grained texture to the skin, which can be seen even in the charm of the pendant and the bracelet.

The New High Jewellery novelties

The bohemian woman is a woman who dares, who is always ruled by the heart rather than by reason, who loves outright. The new Serpent Bohème pieces epitomize this spirit of daring. They stand out against the skin with their oversize dimension, and make an incredible impact. The twisted chain of the long necklace is now thicker, and the drop is longer. But since the bohemian woman loves choice, she can wear her talisman with the chain or without, as a pendant or as a brooch. In summer or winter. In the daytime or for the evening.

The bangle bracelet adorning her wrist is also full of volume and texture and plays with extremes: in full diamond pavé, or oversized, it makes an impression. The Boucheron woman also expressed a desire for the cocktail ring to be in full diamond pavé, so it now comes in a sumptuous evening (soir) version for her utmost pleasure.

Trussed up in a rented tuxedo at some ignominious festive event, it’s easy to feel that the evening has declared war on your very being. It’s a shame, but that’s often the result of a black tie dress code. In fact, in a situation that more than any other benefits from a bit of individual wit and sparkle, it’s supremely frustrating when you end up looking more or less the same as every other gentleman in the room.

Good news, though: such production-line styling can very much be avoided. The tuxedo is actually a rather versatile garment. Three of my favourite looks would have to be the following:

The Libertine

A velvet tuxedo jacket can add a much needed touch of opulence and almost an eccentricity. The nostalgia of the jacket is undercut by a grey trouser and white grandad shirt, a little more inviting than your usual, buttoned-up black tie fare. If you’re more excited about the after party than anything else, then this is the look for you.

The Classicist

If you want to keep things traditional with your tuxedo, the best way to stand out is to do it better than everyone else. A three-piece tuxedo from Dolce & Gabbana is just the ticket for this, the shawl lapels adding a touch of flair to the classic white shirt and black bow tie combination. A perfect outfit if you’re in need of flexibility. At a lot of black tie parties – once the evening gets going – you might want to take your jacket off, but you’ll still feel suitably sharp with the waistcoat on.

The Creative

If the dress code isn’t totally regimented and you’re allowed a little creative license with your red carpet outfit, a considered clash of the formal and casual can deliver great results. Of course it takes a certain daring to step out in a tuxedo with sneakers, but if you’re looking to make an impact, a classic blue tuxedo from Kingsman paired with a white tee and crisp white sneakers will have the desired effect.

This season is about many things. It’s about flashy colours, feminine elements gone masculine, denim infusions, manly slick elegance and on the polar opposite side, a sporty casualness that is not reserved for professional athletes.

Winter Chic

Cooler weather doesn’t meant sloppy outfits. Even though you may have to cover up to keep yourself warm, we love it when one’s style isn’t compromised in the process. Look on the bright side, fall/winter mean extra tweed, leather, suede, and other such fabrics that make a comeback during this season.

Mr.Gray

Gray has always been one of our favourite fall/winter seasonal colours. We have, however, strayed away from the conventional manner of styling this rather straightforward and classic colour, by adding in some sneakers, whether infused with bold colours or just plain white. Another piece of accessory we decided to match with these outfits are striped wool scarves and a pouch or briefcase. We always like mixing up different personalities are styles.

The Trends

From Monsieur Dior to Alexander McQueen, the legacy of those legends live on. Whether it’s the former’s love for flowers, or the latter’s mental dwelling in dark forests, there’s something that keeps us drawn to such feminine elements in a man’s wardrobe. We also came across some leopard prints, and a visit from our geeky friend from college. He was always the poetic one.

Cheetah

BurberryProrsum                                                                  Saint Laurent By Hedi Slimane

Floral Infusions

 Alexander McQueen                                                                    Dior Homme

The Scholar-Poet

Gucci                                                                                                  Burberry Prorsum

The Fisherman Coat

 CH Carolina Herrera Men                                                                 Gucci

Weather Proof

Louis Vuitton                                                                         Ralph Lauren

Denim Infusion

Dior Homme                                                                           Dolce & Gabbana

A relationship built over civilizations

One of the most evident trends in menswear fall/winter collections, is the coat: Slim fit, double breasted…different shapes for different personalities. The origin of the inspiration? History.

The classics are called Ulster and Paletot. The most popular models look up to them: double-breasted coats with a trim shape, patch pockets with flap, bellows on the back, elegant martingale and central vent with buttons.

In the cold half of the year the gentleman finds himself in brush and in some cases to exhume the coat closet.

When the world modifies, habits and lifestyles shift and, therefore, the way you dress changes too. The overcoat was born as part of a dual historical and social-economic revolution: on the one hand the affirmation, in particular in the British Empire, of a new working class; on the other hand, in France, the rise to power of the Third Estate. In this context, the men’s coat is an amount of shapes and functions: those of the eighteenth century tail coat and those of the greatcoat in rough cloth of the Grand Army of Napoleon. Summarizing, the nature of the apparel occurs in stretching the tailcoat and transposition in civil dress of the potential of a garment from the war, in primarily the ability to protect from the cold and bad weather.

The coat’s coming-out has the flavor of an exploit. The protagonists are the “incroyables” – as the leaders of a movement characterized by an extreme flaunted luxury and extravagance in dress and in the conduct of life were called – that in the years of the Revolution and the Directory consider to be “fashion” without being estranged from the change, a duty. There is a strong will of exasperation: extremely tightened waists, slopes that reach the ground, exaggerated lapels leaving in plain view the shirt collar raised and stopped by kilometric ties.

A few decades later the Restoration reaches the coat too. Decorum and discipline are an essential diktat. The overcoat now is good enough for Prince von Metternich, the bankers of London, the ministers of the Tsar. The recently born apparel joins the experience of formal clothing of the industrial age. Without ever losing neither role nor prestige, even when advanced societies become post-industrial and globalization breaks down all boundaries. Measured substantially in shape, the coat is converted in all types of wool, from the most valuable – cashmere, vicuna, mohair, camel, alpaca – to the cloth and felt, more accessible, or the tweed, casual and sporty, mediated by the Anglo-Saxon “gentry’s” customs. The velvet joins – winning the first place for the evening models.

The sobriety of the color palette is imperative. Dense and intense color, reassuring and virile, are of pragmatic importance. As it happens with the dress, the overcoat’s surfaces are full of all-male fantasies alternative to plain color. The only factor that gets away from the severity is the neck, if not the entire lining, made out of fur: not for concession to extravagance, rather manifestation of affluence. With the Roaring Twenties, the requirement of formal moderation diminishes. The overcoat gets volume, lengthens, the lapels return to be important. With some micro-variation, this configuration resists until the second postwar period. Only with the rise of the “Mad Men Style”, the coat gets closer to the body, loses centimeters in length and width, and then retrieves them in the eighties, as a sign of hedonism.

The present of the coat is the present of men’s fashion: there are no longer prescriptive trends which change from season to season, rather plurality of proposals to choose from, according to tastes or need. And also: attenuation of barriers between formal and casual, approach to other kinds of “outerwear”, technological optimization in material’s performance and wearability.

Prepared by Antonio Nieto

With silhouettes evocative of Indian elegance,

LOUIS VUITTON’S men’s collection explores Rajasthan. Between heaven and earth, by the Water Palace in Jaipur, a tale imagined by Kim Jones.

Rhys is wearing a double-breasted jacket in cotton over a textured knit turtle neck with classic trousers in cotton; a guitar case in natural cowhide leather.

Rhys and Thibaud are wearing a short-sleeved shirt in cotton with classic trousers in cotton; a belt in natural cowhide leather.

From left to right:

Thibaud is wearing a jacket in wool, mohair and silk over a textured knit turtle neck. Rhys and Charlie are wearing a double-breasted jacket in cotton over a textured knit turtle neck.

Rhys is wearing an embroidered zipped blouson in cotton.

Rhys is wearing a short-sleeved shirt in cotton with classic trousers in cotton; a belt in natural cowhide leather.

Photographer : Peter Lindbergh

Stylist : Alister Mackie

Art director : Fabien Baron

ALL-NEW JAGUAR F-PACE SETS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LARGEST EVER LOOP-THE-LOOP

Jaguar’s first family sports car has defied gravity by performing a record-breaking 360 degree loop, one day ahead of its global motor show debut in Frankfurt.

The all-new Jaguar F-PACE, the world’s most practical sports car, was driven with daring precision by expert British stunt driver Terry Grant. The F-PACE sped through the specially built structure, using its sports car derived technology and world-class collection of safety features to complete the record loop and officially signal the opening of order books worldwide.

Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar said: “The Jaguar F-PACE is an SUV with the soul of a sports car. When we created this car we thought differently; we took a Jaguar sports car and made it family friendly. The F-PACE exudes performance yet you can fit five people and all their belongings in it. This is a car for people who love driving, who love design and who love technology – this is the ultimate practical sports car.”

The extraordinary feat, showcased the powerful design of the lightweight F-PACE and its ability to combine agility with sports car speed and performance.

Fiona Pargeter, Global PR Communications Director, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “The F-PACE is a family car that is fast, fun and full of charisma, so completing the world’s largest loop the loop was the perfect reveal moment. The F-PACE is packed full of innovative technology and features the world’s most-advanced in-car entertainment system, matched with super-fast wifi connectivity. Customers are going to go loopy for the Jaguar F-PACE.”

 Pro Driver Terry Grant undertook two months of intense physical and dietary training to ensure his body was prepared for the 6.5 G-Force, which is greater than the forces experienced by space shuttle pilots.

Months of planning went in to ensuring that both car and driver could complete this never before done challenge. Precise physics, angles, speeds and dimensions were considered by a team of experts including structural engineers, mathematicians and safety experts.

Terry Grant, Legendary Stunt Driver, said: “Driving the world’s largest loop tonight was a very proud moment in my career. The F-PACE’s supreme performance credentials and rigid lightweight structure gave me complete confidence that I had the strength and driving agility needed. I am delighted to bring the Guinness World Record back to the UK and help Jaguar run rings around their competitors ahead of the motor show tomorrow.”

First Edition: Concept car design for the real world

To celebrate the launch of the all-new F-PACE, a special model called the First Edition will be available in strictly limited numbers and in the first year of production only. Powered exclusively by the 380PS supercharged V6 petrol and 300PS V6 diesel engines, the First Edition is distinguished by two unique metallic paint colours – Caesium Blue and Halcyon Gold; clear references to the breakthrough C-X17 concepts unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt and Guangzhou Motor Shows. Customers can also choose from Rhodium Silver and Ultimate Black. Further highlights include 22-inch Double Helix 15-spoke wheels with Grey finish and contrast inserts, Adaptive Dynamics, full-LED headlights, Gloss Black fender vents and a sliding panoramic roof.

Inside, the Windsor soft-grain leather seats in Light Oyster feature twin-needle stitching and an embossed houndstooth pattern influenced by the C-X17’s award-winning interior. The traditional Jaguar craftsmanship blends seamlessly with the configurable 10-colour ambient lighting, state-of-the-art InControl Touch Pro infotainment system and the 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster.

The all-new F-PACE is manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s UK Solihull Plant alongside the Jaguar XE sports saloon.

MINI offers a range of accessories for customers looking to give their car a stand out look

MINI fans who wish to create a more personalized look for their car are able to tailor the design and functionality of their MINI by choosing from an exciting range of accessories that enhance and individualize the design and color of their vehicle.

Customization options include an extensive range of striking alloy wheels with different designs, including 17-inch and 18-inch forged aluminum wheels in cross-spoken design which have low weight and excellent aerodynamics. Not only do they boost the performance of your car but from spoke to tread you are guaranteed the highest standard in terms of safety and quality.

MINI drivers can also choose from a unique range of exterior styling accessories available that will immediately enhance the appearance of their MINI, which goes on to claim its stylishly understated on-road presence. From different mirror caps and side scuttle trims, to bonnet stripes and A-panel decals, MINI offers an endless list of options to suit the driver’s personal style and individual personality. Some of the most popular highlights include Black Line rear lights, which feature a darkened inner ring while the indicator lights remain white. Accompanied by rear fog lights and side indicators with matching headlight trims, this option immediately enhances the profile of your MINI.

For enhanced road presence, MINI aficionados can choose to add stylish roof decals. With a whole host of designs, from the iconic Union Jack to racing stripes and a new smart phone graphic, you will be spoilt for choice. Drivers who are looking for extra space can take advantage of MINI’s optional rear carriers, boot trays and MINI cool bag.

All MINI automotive accessories are available at MINI showrooms across the Middle East.

Commemorating a historic moment for the brand with a classically inspired chronograph

In 1962, astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra made history for OMEGA when he wore his own personal Speedmaster during the “Sigma 7” mission of the Mercury program. Blasting into a clear blue sky on October 3^rd, it marked the start of a long history of space exploration for OMEGA’s now-iconic Speedmaster Chronograph. In fact, almost two and half years later, the watch would become officially certified for all manned missions.

Today, the Speedmaster “First OMEGA in Space” reprises the classic look inspired by Schirra’s pioneering moment.

The updated 18K Sedna™ gold case is based on the original “pre-professional” Speedmaster, with symmetric lugs and a 1962 Seahorse medallion on the caseback.

On its face, the timepiece features a unique brown polished ceramic bezel ring and a matt chromium nitride tachymeter scale. This rich brown colour is also included on the PVD subdials and minutes track, which encircles a central opaline silvery dial. Along with the applied indexes, the hands are all made of 18K Sedna™ gold and contain a mix of “Alpha” and “Baton” designs.

For a unique touch, the caseback features special engravings including “THE FIRST OMEGA IN SPACE”, “OCTOBER 3, 1962” and “NUMBERED EDITION No.”

To complete this remarkable watch, there is a brown leather strap with beige stitching, and a central core driven by the OMEGA calibre 1861, the same movement used in the famous “Moonwatch”.

At a time when humans were first going beyond our Earth, it’s remarkable to think that OMEGA was part of the journey. For that reason, this particular Speedmaster has been designed to be special in its own right. Those who wear it on their wrist are not only reminded of the brand’s momentous milestone, but also of the beautiful Speedmaster design that has long stood the test of time.

Angles, lines, curves, and spheres: Architectural contrasts transformed into jewels. The new collection from Carrera y Carrera perfectly symbolizes the reflection of the eternal light of the Universe in each of these baroque carved pieces. White gold, diamonds, and onyx are the stars of a line fraught with innovative geometric patterns and a strong avant-garde character.
Carrera y Carrera presents Prisma. An exuberant representation of geometry laden with reflective light effects. The technical complexity of these pieces has been sagely handled by the master goldsmiths, experts in craftsmanship and ancient traditions. The impeccable finish and purity of form contrast with the unconventional and distinctive shapes for a spectacular effect. A luminous and eternal creation that forms part of the infinite Universe.

She is a woman who can stir emotions and be touched by them. She is a woman that has rocked the female universe with her style and creativity; her success rests on her unlimited passion, painstaking care for product design, sheer devotion to her job and a good share of pragmatic sense.

The story began in Bologna, the city where Elisabetta was born in 1968, the third of five children of a humble family lead by a mother who struggled very hard to raise her children on her own: years later Elisabetta remembered how the lack of a father and the family hardships, mixed with her passion and determination to turn her life around brought her to following her dream with great obstinacy, without giving up before the struggles of life. She made her debut in fashion during her studies at Bologna’s Instituto Aldrovandi Rubbiani. Meanwhile, she made a living doing several temporary jobs.

From a professional standpoint, Elisabetta Franchi learnt her trade moving from one boutique to another, until she opened her first workshop, Le Complici,in 1996. There, she began to give shape to her ideas and fashion her first creations, following her instinct and with only 5 people to help her. Now they are over 150.

This is where she put the craft – which she had learnt to master in her boutique years – to good use: she studied people, kept an eye out on street trends and focused her creativity on the product. Thanks to the outstanding skill to personalise and customise products, the workshop began to grow: in 1998 she founded Betty Blue S.p.a to fashion the CELYN b collection, a name that resonates with the unmistakable Paris style and where the letter b stands for “Betta”, short for the designer’s name. The style is quite clear and stands out for its extremely feminine urban chic mood, with curvy fits and impeccable silhouettes. These two features are the brand’s strong suit till today.

She is the creator of a perfect Made in Italy prêt a porter that owes its success to her style and the particular production strategy based on quality, excellence and care for detail. In little over a decade, the dream of a creative person with a strong pragmatic sense turned into the latest fashion sensation.

We caught up with the designer during her first ever visit to Dubai. She spoke to us about style and what’s to come.

What were the first steps you took in the world fashion?

I actually started by dressing my dolls. After the dolls, I dedicated a small space to making clothes, where I would focus on tailor-made items.

How would you describe your brand?

Ultra feminine and very sensual.

How has your work evolved since you started your label?

There weren’t many changes. I can tell you that I started small and became bigger. All the steps I took were big ones that were quite important for the brand.

What does style mean to you?

Everything that is elegant and never vulgar!

Who are some of the other designers you admire?

There’s only one! Dolce & Gabbana! They are so feminine and I see myself a lot in their designs.

Tell us about your SS15 collection – what is the general theme?

The SS15 woman is a beautiful princess of modern times. Her style is daring and touched by deco art.

This is your first time in Dubai. What do you think of the city as a fashion destination?

This place has so many different cultures. I think that is very important for a fashion destination. I love it.

Tell us more about the brand and the Middle East. How significant is this part of the world to the brand.

In percentage, it’s only 10% percent. However, from a marketing point of view, it is very important because I can see my customers here. People over here love the brand. We are definitely evolving here.

If you could have one celebrity spokesmodel, who would it be?

I do not like to associate my brand with a celebrity. Every woman that wears my clothes shouldn’t have to be celebrities. They should see themselves within the brand. However, if I had to chose, I would say Megan Fox. She is so feminine and such an amazing woman in every aspect. I am also really fond of Amal Alamuddin. She is charming, chic and glamorous!

Best advice you would give to women on style and fashion?

Never be vulgar and show too much. It is possible to be chic and very sexy without being vulgar!

Your advice to young fashion designers starting their label?

Always be current while remaining true to your style.

Which is your favourite city in terms of style?

My city, of course; Bologna.

What’s in the pipeline for you and the brand?

I’ve been asked many a times to launch a children’s line. I am really considering it and it might very well be the next step for me. I also like interior design therefore I would love to do furniture and home accessories too. The brand is growing so much in every country. Here in the Middle East, we have many plans within the next year to be more present.

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Natchez Burning – A Novel By Greg Iles

An American writer at the height of his creative powers, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Greg Iles returns with his most eagerly anticipated book yet, and his first in five years-Natchez Burning, the first installment in an epic trilogy that weaves crimes, lies, and secrets past and present into a mesmerizing thriller featuring southern mayor and former prosecutor Penn Cage. Raised in the historic southern splendor of Natchez, Mississippi, Penn Cage learned all he knows of honour and duty from his father, Dr. Tom Cage. But now the beloved family doctor and pillar of the community has been accused of murdering Viola Turner, the African-American nurse with whom he worked in the dark days of the 1960s. Once a crusading prosecutor, Penn is determined to save his father, but Tom, stubbornly invoking doctor-patient privilege, refuses to even speak in his own defense. Penn’s quest for the truth sends him deep into his father’s past, where a sexually charged secret lies waiting to tear their family apart. More chilling, this long-buried sin is only a single thread in a conspiracy of greed and murder involving the vicious Double Eagles, an offshoot of the KKK controlled by some of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the state. Aided by a dedicated reporter privy to Natchez’s oldest secrets and by his fiancée, Caitlin Masters, Penn uncovers a trail of corruption and brutality that places his family squarely in the Double Eagles’ crosshairs. With every step costing blood and faith, Penn is forced to confront the most wrenching dilemma of his life: Does a man of honour choose his father or the truth? Drenched in southern atmosphere, Natchez Burning marks the brilliant return of a genuine American master of suspense. Tense, disturbing, and filled with electrifying plot twists, this novel commences the most explosive and ambitious story Greg Iles has ever written.

Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers – www.harpercollins.com

Celebrities, movie stars, film directors, and models, made designers proud by boasting a mix of simplistic, colourful and glitzy designs on this year’s red carpet in Cannes. a&e was part of the most anticipated week-long event in the industry. From movie premieres to photo calls, and runway parades, we wanted to share with you the ones who caught our attention the most.

Tiffany’s 2015 Blue Book arrives with a breathtaking celebration of the sea in all its power and mystery. The epitome of the jeweler’s art, these one-of-a-kind creations flow with the force of nature, launching the legacy of Blue Book into a new season of glamour.

Bracelet and ring from the Tiffany Blue Book 2015, The Art of the Sea $475,000,$200,000 © Carlton Davis

Blue Book is the single greatest showcase for Tiffany’s spectacular jewels. Its influence among collectors and connoisseurs is legendary. The 2015 collection, Design Director Francesca Amfitheatrof’s first, combines audacious style with fluid grace and the sea’s boundless energy.

“Our Blue Book jewellery honours the sea as the source of life and acknowledges the many ways we are inexorably linked to the natural world,” Amfitheatrof says. Her dazzling tribute to the sea and its beauty also reflects the mission of the Tiffany & Co. Foundation to support coral conservation and safeguard marine ecosystems, as well as the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing of diamonds and precious metals.

Tiffany diamonds surge through Blue Book like a rising tide of pure brilliance. Amfitheatrof creates whirlpools of baguette and round diamonds that flow along the neckline and drape the wrist. She designs a ring with pear-shaped diamonds layered like the feathers of seabirds riding the waves, and anchors waterfalls of diamonds with gleaming black opals.

The jeweler’s coloured diamonds are renowned for the highest standards of clarity and saturation. The pebble ring is noteworthy for its blue diamonds that number over four hundred. It is very unusual to acquire a wealth of such exceedingly rare stones. Each is hand-cut and set in a curvaceous mounting that reflects the sea’s power to sculpt stones over millennia. Other rings include a 3.03-carat Fancy Intense Blue diamond that beckons like a tropical isle; blue-green diamonds that blend the colours of sea and sky; and yellow diamonds sparkling like sunlight on the water.

Blue Book features Amfitheatrof’s magical interpretations of 19th-century designs from the Tiffany Archives. A pocket watch with an interlocking chain inspires a necklace of graduated links, flexible and covered in diamonds; and a Japanesque wavelike pattern forms elegant diamond bracelets with 18 karat gold.

Pearls are the natural treasures of Amfitheatrof’s fantastic undersea world. South Sea white, golden and Tahitian cultured pearls exemplify Tiffany’s reputation for the most exotic and beautiful gems on earth. Matched for size and colour, these lustrous spheres are assembled in luxurious strands; mounted in rings that bubble with light; and are suspended from 18 karat gold bracelets with diamonds undulating like the ocean’s currents.

Tiffany’s gemstones radiate a colourful splendor, reflecting a heritage of discovery and innovation. Amfitheatrof builds on it with magnificent bracelets featuring a 21.04-carat aquamarine surrounded by spessartites, tsavorites and sapphires floating over a seabed of aquamarines; and a 32.05-carat rubellite, an underlay of pink sapphires and diamonds in a coral motif.

Other Blue Book jewels explore the sea’s hypnotic movement and the varying colours created as light penetrates water. These include earrings with blue tourmalines shimmering like sea spray; a ring with many sapphires, shades of paradise swirling around a 21.66-carat chrysocolla; rings of blue-violet tanzanites polished by the wind and waves; a sapphire and diamond bracelet glinting with the colours of rivers and rapids; and a necklace of aquamarines and turquoise in a lush, organic formation.

“Blue Book is an important symbol of Tiffany & Co.,” says Amfitheatrof. “Its rich heritage draws the finest artisans, who create a world of luxury that no other jeweler can equal. To design this important collection with these talented people and the most extraordinary gems is an honour and a privilege.”

Blue Book 2015

V as in the Roman numeral 5 to denote the fifth high jewellery collection presented by the Maison. V is also the modern ideogram, the Maison’s signature stylised by Gaston-Louis Vuitton during the Art Deco period, in which he was a major player, chairing the Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925.Louis Vuitton brings together extraordinary gems discovered after diligent searches the world over.

Metamorphosis Earrings

Platinum

2 pear-shaped diamonds

White diamonds

Apotheosis Bracelet

White gold

White diamonds

Apotheosis Ring

White gold

1 princess cut diamond

White diamonds

Metamorphosis Necklace

White gold

1 tourmaline

2 chrysoprases

White diamonds

Apotheosis Ring

White gold

White diamonds

Genesis Ring v

Platinum

1 Yellow-Orange diamond

White diamonds

Apotheosis Bracelet

White gold

1 princess cut diamond

White diamonds

Metamorphosis Earrings

White gold

2 LV star cut diamonds

2 chrysoprases

White diamonds

Photographer : Pelle Lannefors

Styling : Anna Klein

Model : Smith Vanders @ IMG models

Makeup Artist : Damian Garozzo @ Jed Root

Hair Stylist : André Cueto-Saavedra @ Mikas Looks