Author: Solitaire Magazine
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STYLE CHAMELEON MARGOT ROBBIE
IN A CLASS OF HER OWN Style chameleon Margot Robbie on humble beginnings, making better films, and why she doesn’t wear her engagement ring often Margot Robbie in Chanel Couture at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party THE LATE EMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER JERRY WEINTRAUB ONCE COMPARED HER TO AUDREY HEPBURN, not just for her classic…
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UNCONVENTIONAL ENGAGEMENT RINGS
SETTING HER OWN TREND Stunning engagement rings that defy convention THIS YEAR, THE BRIDAL SCENE HAS ALL EYES ON BRITAIN’S NEW PRINCESS, Meghan Markle. From the messy hair bun, to the bags she carries, and of course, her three-pronged engagement ring, all have been scrutinised and discussed in every online forum and fashion magazine, over…
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UNIQUE WEDDING GOWNS
THE RENEGADE BELLE Four fashion designers’ take on non-traditional yet equally stunning wedding gowns GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN A WOMAN MUST LOOK TRADITIONAL IN A WHITE BRIDAL GOWN ON HER WEDDING DAY. Nowadays, it is all about letting her true personality shine. Bianca Jagger in a YSL Le Smoking jacket; Jackie O in a…
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BRIDAL JEWELLERY SPREAD
SHE’S ALL THAT The classic charms of a modern Peranakan bride ONE OF THE MOST COLOURFUL WEDDING CELEBRATIONS IN ASIA, not to mention probably the longest, is the traditional Peranakan wedding. The 12-day affair is usually held at the bride’s house following a series of elaborate and time-honoured activities, including the Cheo Thau, wherein the…
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CARAT 55 – SI DIAN JIN
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Singapore jeweller Carat 55’s fresh take on a time-honoured bridal tradition THE FAMED MYSTICAL ROSE AT THE HEART OF THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST FAIRY TALE appears to have bloomed intricately and beautifully into a series of contemporary, handcrafted jewellery created by Singapore-based bridal jeweller Carat 55. Necklaces, earrings, ring, and…
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FOUNDATION JEWELLERS
INTRICATE BEAUTY Foundation Jewellers helps spark a renewed interest in Peranakan heritage WALKING ALONG RESIDENTIAL STREETS IN THE EAST COAST OF SINGAPORE, one cannot help but notice houses with tiles of floral and avian patterns, and painted in bright pink, yellow, green, and cyan. Many of these belong to Peranakan families, who are typically descendants…
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GRAFF BRIDAL COLLECTION
WORTHY OF A BRIDE’S LOVE The enduring romance of Graff bridal diamonds FOUNDED IN 1960 BY LAURENCE GRAFF, the House of Graff has been key in bringing to the world some of the rarest and most important diamonds in history. In all, Graff has acquired, cut, and polished the majority of the 21 largest diamonds…
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DUTCH DESIGNER: REIN VAN DER MAST
THE WRITE MODE Dutch designer Rein van der Mast creates 18K solid gold 3D-printed pen More than just creating state-of-the-art pens, Dutch designer Rein van der Mast of Pjotr is making a statement — the art of beautiful handwriting is not lost. At least not when you’re using his latest creation, the Spica Virginis, an…
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CULT JEWELLERY
MARKS OF A CULT The hip culture behind some of the most popular jewellery As a rule, a luxury product with a cult status has a high price tag, which makes it inaccessible for most people. But what really characterises cult jewellery? Usually, the cult creations are synonymous with great style and interesting design. Cult…
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ASIAN FASHION DESIGNERS
EASTERN éLAN Ode to our favourite Asian designers FOR MANY YEARS, SCREEN GODDESSES CARRIED THE TORCH FOR STYLISH ASIAN REPRESENTATION: the tragic glamour of Chinese-American Anna May, the vulnerable beauty of French-Vietnamese France Nuyen, and the allure of Hong Kong-born American Nancy Kwan. Then came China Machado, the Portuguese-Chinese who challenged the Western ideals of…
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IN THE PINK
Rose gold remains a popular choice for feminine timepieces Gold is never old when it comes to time telling. Since its discovery many millennia ago, gold has become integral in making luxury watches, thanks to its brilliance, warmth, and malleable properties. Rose or pink gold is typically a mix of pure gold and copper, of…
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THE DREAM MAKER
Rebecca Koven weaves intricate jewellery into wearable art New York jewellery designer Rebecca Koven’s pieces are bold, complex, and three dimensional, often featuring unusual colours of gold or colourful carved gemstones and intertwined with a story drawn from museum objects or ancient textiles. Model wearing Rebecca Koven’s creations An artist and painter before her foray…