Jewel Britannia
To celebrate its London flagship boutique reopening, Dior releases exclusive UK-centric pieces
Commemorating the reopening of its flagship retail space on New Bond Street, the House of Dior presents a boutique exclusive micro-collection entailing a watch and other jewellery pieces, all inspired by the Union Jack flag motif.
Drawing upon the red, white and blue of the Kingdom’s banner, Dior revisits the Dior VIII Grand Bal “Plissé Soleil” watch for its debut in these colours, while the La D de Dior “Précieuse” bracelet, Archi Dior Bar en Corolla ring, Milieu du Sičcle bracelet, ring and earrings and Cygnet rings round out the collection.
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