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Vogue Singapore
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Vogue's Watches Report: After bracelets come bangles
A ladies' timepiece used to be a bit of an afterthought for many watchmakers. Going by the releases and design trends this year at Watches and Wonders, the world's biggest horological showcase, that is surely no longer. Pursuits of beauty, poetry and (surprise!) usefulness are making the ladies' category perhaps the most exciting it's ever been. In this series of Vogue Watch Reports, we curate 2025's most noteworthy releases from Geneva. Here, a cheeky answer to the question of 'what comes after the bracelet?' Why, watches with bangles, of course! Courtesy of Cartier Bracelets have gotten some major love this year, but their distant relative, the bangle, is no slouch either. Since Cartier's yellow gold bangle Baignoire hit a goldmine of popularity last year, this style has been on the rise. The Parisian jeweller-watchmaker, in fact, seems to have been surprised by its own success—the bangle-style watch was on a waitlist, with very limited sizes. This year, it's amping up the Baignoire on a bangle with a version that's dotted with diamonds informally nicknamed 'polkadot'. Courtesy of Chanel Courtesy of Chanel Courtesy of Chanel Chanel, meanwhile, is upping the jewelled aspect of its octagonal cocktail watch with the Première Galon. The new designs are now cased in solid 18-carat gold, with twisted gold bracelets to match—'galon' is French for braid, and takes its reference from the braided trims of Chanel's tweed suits. Courtesy of Bvlgari Courtesy of Bvlgari And at Bvlgari, the Roman house has given its snake icon the Serpenti its first major reimagining this decade. Enter the Serpenti Aeterna, which abstracts the snake form into geometric arrowhead shapes and which curls around the wrist as a hinged bangle. Vogue Singapore's June 2025 'Gold' issue is available on newsstands and online.
Vancouver Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
5 jewelry and watch finds for Mother's Day gift ideas
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Mother's Day is May 11 this year. Celebrate the main mom (or moms) in your life with a gorgeous gift like one of these fine jewelry or watch finds. Article content Article content Article content From Vancouver-based jewelry brand Leah Alexandra, this 14-karat gold vermeil necklace blends a mini heart motif with a classic herringbone approach — hence the 'Herringheart' name. Designed to 'radiate love', the sweet chain style is perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Article content Chanel Première Galon Watch Article content A gift for the true fashion mom, this unique take on the classic Chanel Premiere watch blends the functionality of a timepiece with the beauty of a bracelet. The gold design boasts a braided bracelet that taps into a unique design code for the fashion house. Article content 'Gabrielle Chanel applied it on her tailors to accentuate the contours, adorn the pockets and wrists and thus structure the silhouette,' Arnaud Chastaingt, director of the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio, explains of the twisted design. 'The Première Galon bracelet is designed as a bangle to offer a new way of wearing in the Première collection, anchoring the resolutely couture spirit of this creation.' Article content Article content Moms are superstars. That's why these Celeste earrings from the Vancouver-based jewelry brand Kara Yoo are a perfect Mother's Day gift pick. The delightful dangling earrings feature three stars for each ear, crafted from either rhodium-plated sterling silver or gold-plated brass. Article content Article content Whether to be added to an existing chain or gifted with a new chain selection, this pendant is sure to please. The sterling silver style features an M (for mom, of course) surrounded by smooth mother of pearl. If you'd prefer to go with mom's first initial instead — or maybe even the first initial of any and all children — this pendant is available in the entire alphabet for a truly custom creation. Article content Part jewelry piece, part health tracker, this smart ring features a suite of wellness tracking options for mom. The Oura Ring 4 features an all-titanium design for a sleek, stackable appearance while 30 biometric metrics trackers ranging from sleep to heart rate to stress provide insight into her health. Article content
