Bonhams' London Jewels sale on December 1 cements its reputation for twentieth century jewellery. Iconic mid-century pieces in hand-textured gold by Andrew Grima and Charles de Temple, a 1960s salamander brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and a 1930s Art Deco diamond and rock crystal clasp by Seaman Schepps are stylish stars.
Sequins are having more than their customary festive moment, so Matchesfashion have linked with London-based, Indian-born king of shine Ashish Gupta for a wide-ranging capsule collection including spotted or fringed mini dresses, full-skirted gowns and psychedelic slinks, all party-ready. Dresses from £1245.
First gem-set watches from Gerald Charles, the brand set up by famed watch designer Gerald Genta and revived as an independent company. Based on Genta's architectural octagon shape, and designed by Octavio Garcia who worked with him, the Maestro 8.0 Squelette has a top Vaucher movement, layered blackened and gold components and four gem variants - a surprisingly unisex dress watch.
After many variations, Chanel returns to the Original Première, its first watch that was revolutionary when launched in 1987. A true classic in softer gold, between yellow and rose. Plus three special editions including a diamond-scattered, five-chain, rock chick’s dream.
Fresh view on jewellery at Brilliant and Black, the second Sotheby's selling exhibition devoted to black jewellers. Many reference their cultural heritage in design or materials, all exhibit wonderful craft and creativity. Coinciding with October's Black History Month.
London Fashion Week respected the mood before the Queen's funeral, from ceremonial style with military overtones on feminine tailoring at Bora Aksu to the sombre beauty of Erdem's collection based on conserved antique fabrics, shown at the British Museum.
Sapphire Experience
Explore the fascinating superyacht world in the iconic Port Hercule of Monaco with the Sapphire Experience, the Official VIP programme of the Monaco Yacht Show (reserved for visitors interested in chartering or buying a yacht). Visit the superyachts available for purchase or charter, meet and discuss your project with yacht designers and builders, attend private events, and enjoy a ride on luxury tender. Take full advantage of the MYS from 28 September to 1 October 2022.
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Experience Maldives in Manama
Set amidst lush gardens and overlooking the serene Manama Bay, the villas of the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain bring home the signature sophistication of the Ritz-Carlton brand, imbued with an effortless coastal vibe. Each villa features its own swimming pool, private beach, and a personal lifestyle butler to provide the ultimate retreat for guests seeking total tranquility.
London’s Design Museum hosts the first museum show of a private watch collection. The OAK collection (for One of a Kind) has been built over 40 years by businessman Patrick Getreide. 160 models, contemporary and vintage, all in mint condition, many unique Patek Philippe or Rolex, plus stories like the 1945 Rolex given by the secretary of the Italian Communist party to the doctor who saved his life. Until May 25.
Known for pens and watches, Montblanc has history in leather accessories since the 1930s, now revived under artistic director Marco Tomasetta, previously at Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. The Meisterstuck collection includes soft bags made from one piece of leather, and subtle mountain peak symbols including wavy-edge clutch bags, inverted white Vs and sports bags with abstract prints based on glacier ice.
Move over Mickey, Snoopy and Coco. Latest watch cartoon crush is… the Queen! Swatch’s Platinum Jubilee model has Her Majesty in a colour-changing outfit, with corgi and 70 gold dots (instead of 60).
Hot metal haute couture: with silver, gold and gunmetal, sequins and beading rule Paris, with Dior’s intricate lace and liquid platinum, Schiaparelli’s gold sculpture and Azzaro’s non-gendered cool, all handmade. Shine on.
