Tag: luxury lifestyle
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MESSIKA LAUNCHES THE LUCKY MOVE COLOR COLLECTION
by Smitha Sadanandan Inspired by lucky charm medallions, Messika’s new ‘Lucky Move Color’ range appears in a radiant avatar set with semi-precious and organic stones. “For this decidedly playful collection designed to bring good luck, adding colour seemed like an obvious choice,” says Valérie Messika, Founder & Creative Director. The brand’s iconic Move collection inspired…
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ANABELA CHAN WOWS WITH RECYCLED ALUMINIUM JEWELLERY
Anabela Chan’s new Blooms Collection, made of recycled aluminium drink cans, is drenched in colour and glamour The glamorous new creations of London-based jewellery designer Anabela Chan are drenched in colour – psychedelic hues to be precise. The latest range, Blooms, says Chan, offers a “new perspective on the possibilities of recycling waste materials, such…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH LEYLA ABDOLLAHI
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based Leyla Abdollahi melds her Iranian roots, her “great love and appreciation for art, travel, music, fashion”, and nature with Western influences to create flamboyant, modern jewellery “Elegant with a surrealist twist” and in a great array of colour, Leyla Abdollahi’s designs are an extension of her “inborn aesthetic with no boundaries in free-flowing creativity.”…
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ROMANCING THE STONE
Sri Lanka is the world’s oldest source of sapphires and her famous gems have been used as a symbol of love and power for centuries. On this “sapphire safari”, we unearth mines, peruse markets, and choose stylish pieces at Colombo’s jewellery stores. Ratnapura, the City of Gems, is the obvious starting point for a sapphire…
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INAUGURAL VO VINTAGE AT VICENZAORO A SUCCESS
Vintage jewellery and watches – and the passion for collecting them – were brought to the fore at the first VO Vintage event at Vicenzaoro Exhibitors displayed their vintage best The first VO Vintage showcase was held from 18 to 20 January at Vicenzaoro and turned out to be a winner with its formula: Open…
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RETURN TO SRI LANKA
Falling in love with Sri Lanka all over again, with a little help from the country’s Aman properties It was a riotous first visit to Sri Lanka two years ago – and I say that in the best way possible. The energy and vivid colours of Colombo; excitement on the dirt road, in hopes of…
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WHIMSICAL CONFECTIONS
Maggie Louise Callahan of Maggie Louise Confections takes a bite out of traditional chocolates and gives it her own fun, glamorous spin Maggie Louise Callahan Who: Couture chocolate brand Maggie Louise Confections, headed by Maggie Louise Callahan. Austin-based, but with global ambitions and a national following – chocolate lovers, of course. We Love: Swoon-worthy decadent…
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THE ART OF TIME
Time made tangible through the artistic, one-of-a-kind creations of Wallace Chan Innovation is at the heart of Wallace Chan’s jewellery masterpieces. He is the mastermind behind techniques like the Wallace Cut, which is a carving technique that creates an illusion in transparent materials by combining faceting and intaglio into a 3D engraving. There is also…
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WHO IS CINDY CHAO?
In case you haven’t heard, Cindy Chao is the next big thing in high jewellery. Here’s what you need to know. A few months ago, a select group of Singapore media were invited to a luncheon for a formal introduction to the CINDY CHAO The Art Jewel brand. The excitement in the room was palpable,…
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INSIDE THE FRAME
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based fashion photographer John-Paul Pietrus is also known for his brand, Francis de Lara, which produces bespoke, dramatic, gold plated, and gem accented eyewear. Equally fascinating is his new line of fine jewellery, where his love for Renaissance art and history underpins the designs. Hi John-Paul. Tell us more about yourself. I…
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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
You’ll be smitten at first, and then you’ll be surprised at how quickly the fascination with jewellery and gems turns into a passionate love affair. According to Hoey Ho, Founder and Managing Director of Kahn High Jewellery, the sparkly baubles are more than just accessories – they’re the ultimate symbol of love. Despite the ongoing…
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UNAPOLOGETICALLY FEMALE
A selection of women’s watches blessed with beauty, grace, and style – and a dose of sparkle for good measure PATEK PHILIPPE GONDOLO REF. 4972G-001 White gold, guilloched mother-of-pearl dial, 130 diamonds patek.com VACHERON CONSTANTIN HEURES CRÉATIVES HEURE ROMANTIQUE White gold, mother of pearl dial, diamonds vacheron-constantin.com CARTIER LA PANTHÈRE Yellow gold,…