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Vogue Singapore
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Consider the cocktail watch, the trending jewelled timepiece style
The cocktail watch is well and truly back. It used to be that a pretty, tiny watch with gemstones was an old-fashioned notion. Something that our mums, perhaps, might save for fancy occasions. It's not the case any more, and a tiny jewelled timepiece is fresh all over again. We're seeing it on major carpet events like the Met Gala and Oscars, with celebrities pairing glamorous gowns and statement jewels with elegant cocktail watches on the wrist. Cartier is, unsurprisingly, a front-runner in this category. In fact, the renaissance of the cocktail watch might even be credited with the runaway success of the reintroduced Baignoire—so popular that it took even the Parisian maison by surprise. With an icon in hand, Cartier has now added new levels of preciousness to its sublime oval design. The Jewelled Baignoires are gently sized up and set on every conceivable surface with gemstones. See, above, Cartier ambassador Anna Sawai wearing a model with 229 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 7.70 carats, 272 blue sapphires weighing 4.4 carats, complemented with aquamarines and spessartite garnets; and a gold dial covered with 162 diamonds totalling 1 carat and a spessartite garnet at 12 o'clock to indicate the right side up. Tiffany & Co.'s new Rope watch—a Jean Schlumberger-inspired design of twisted gold and beautifully-set diamonds that speaks to the brand's core as a jeweller. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Jewellery houses, unsurprisingly, offer some of the best in class when it comes to the sensitive proportions and balance of design on a cocktail watch. Tiffany & Co. recently introduced the Tiffany Rope, a radical new timepiece that is entirely powered by light—no batteries or winding, thank you. It features an advanced solar movement that charges indoors and out, and the inimitable look of Jean Schlumberger's rope jewellery motifs. The American luxury brand is making moves into watchmaking, with the distinct propositional bent of fully retaining and honouring its identity as a jeweller first and foremost. Other places you might find this sensibility of cocktail elegance are heritage watch brands. If a watchmaker has been around for, say, more than a century, odds are it has in its history produced exactly the kind of old-world jewelled timepieces for women that are back in trend. Audemars Piguet, for one, revived a tradition of miniaturised watches last year with its trio of Royal Oak Minis in a frosted gold finish. The change in proportion and finish turns a sporty silhouette on its head, imbuing the Royal Oak with a jewelled sensibility even without any gem-setting. Or consider Jaeger-LeCoultre, which has in its broad array of Reverso models a line like the Reverso One with a taller, elongated proportion. It makes all the difference, transforming the Art Deco design from its origins as a watch for polo players into something more feminine and chic. The ultimate touch of beauty to a Reverso One might be the Precious Flowers designs from Jaeger's Métiers Rares workshops. The gold cases are fully diamond-set, with works of art on the reverse dial: floral illustrations writ in black lacquer, grand feu champlevé enamel and snow-set diamonds. Courtesy of Cartier 1 / 11 Cartier Baignoire jewellery watch mini model in white gold with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and blue tourmalines, price upon request Courtesy of Boucheron 2 / 11 Boucheron Serpent Bohème in white gold with diamonds, $81,200 Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. 3 / 11 Tiffany Rope 27mm in yellow gold with diamonds, $25,700 Courtesy of Audemars Piguet 4 / 11 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold in pink gold, $53,200 Courtesy of Franck Muller 5 / 11 Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette in white gold with diamonds, $133,000 Courtesy of Piaget 6 / 11 Piaget Limelight Gala Precious in white gold with diamonds, $60,000 Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels 7 / 11 Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurs d'Hawaï secret watch in white gold with aquamarines and diamonds, $185,000 Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre 8 / 11 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Precious Flowers in pink gold with diamonds, price upon request Courtesy of Chanel 9 / 11 Chanel Première Ribbon in yellow gold and titanium with diamonds, $16,550 Courtesy of Chopard 10 / 11 Chopard L'Heure du Diamant Moonphase in white gold with diamonds and an aventurine dial, $154,000 Courtesy of Chaumet 11 / 11 Torsade de Chaumet in white gold with diamonds, price upon request


Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I tried Breakfast at Tiffany's just like film but noticed issue'
The 1960s classic film Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn, inspired one food lover to visit the flagship Tiffany store in New York City to find out what eating there is actually like Breakfast at Tiffany's, the iconic 1960s movie with Audrey Hepburn as stylish Upper East Sider Holly Golightly, has cemented its place in pop culture. The film follows Holly's story as she meets Paul, a budding writer who becomes a neighbour in her apartment block. One of the film's most memorable scenes sees Holly nibbling on a croissant and sipping coffee outside the Tiffany & Co store on Fifth Avenue, New York City, peering dreamily at its window display. Tiffany & Co, known for its luxury jewellery with its signature robin's egg blue packaging, is recognised worldwide both from the film and the wish lists of accessory lovers alike. Ertan Bek, a New York-based food enthusiast, took to TikTok to let fans of the movie know that you can actually enjoy breakfast at Tiffany's, sharing his solo dining experience. The Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud invites customers to indulge in breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea in a venue that pays homage to the brand's storied past, nestled inside The Landmark at the company's flagship location. Ertan kicked off his TikTok video, saying: "Let's see how expensive a solo breakfast at Tiffany's is in New York City. Breakfast at Tiffany's, I'm about to live every girl's dream right now." He then entered Blue Box Café, confirmed his booking with the host, and was escorted to his seat. The self-proclaimed 'introvert lunching around' took his place and commented: "Look at this view, and the inside is gorgeous, but it reminds me of Louis Vuitton's cafe." Once comfortably seated, he was given hand sanitiser on a cloth in a small bowl by a server before a waitress handed him the menu. Ertan found himself torn between ordering the more traditional Breakfast at Tiffany's or choosing something from the a la carte menu, so he got some guidance from the waitress. He confessed he was drawn to "the most American thing" available, "which is a cheeseburger," but the server immediately shot back with a firm "no" and steered him towards the breakfast option instead. Following her recommendation, Ertan used the wipe to cleanse his hands before being served the $68 (£50.14) breakfast, featuring eggs topped with caviar, a croissant and yoghurt parfait, amongst other delicacies. The solo diner described the presentation as "gorgeous" and awarded it a perfect 10 out of 10 score. He began by pouring himself a cup of tea costing $8 (£5.90) before diving into his morning feast. Beginning with the caviar nestled in an egg shell, he shared that it was "so good" before moving on to the buttery, plain croissant. Ertan finished off the rest of his breakfast away from the camera and told the waitress "everything is good." However, there was one issue - he suspected what he had eaten wouldn't fill him up, so he ordered the cheeseburger as well. His initial reaction to the $32 (£23.59) burger, served with chips, was that it appeared "amazing" and was "beautifully stacked." The foodie noted it "smells really good" before taking his first bite. He praised it as "perfect medium rare" and went so far as to proclaim it "definitely one of the best burgers in New York." He rated the experience a solid eight out of 10 and assured the waitress that everything was "perfect." Ertan's final bill came to $126 (£92.90), and with a $30 (£22.12) tip on top, his total spend was $156 (£115.01). Wrapping up, he advised: "Gentlemen, definitely take your girl out here, it's definitely worth it. Amazing service, amazing food." The TikTok video has sparked a flurry of more than 1,300 comments, with many users admitting their surprise at discovering you can actually enjoy breakfast at Tiffany's. One user exclaimed: "OMG I thought Breakfast at Tiffany's was an abstract term meaning let's party all night and go buy diamonds in the morning my whole life." Another confessed: "I thought breakfast at Tiffany's was standing outside the store peeking in the window while eating a croissant with a cappuccino." A third chimed in: "I am the only one who didn't realise that you can actually have breakfast at Tiffany's? I just thought it was a film, and then a song."


Vogue Singapore
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
It comes in waves: Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025 looks to the sea
The depths of the sea contain a multitude of mysteries. It was a source of fascination for Jean Schlumberger, the late great Tiffany & Co. designer, whose aesthetic and outlook on design continues to influence the American jewellery brand. This year, the brand is dedicating its Blue Book collection of high jewellery to the theme of a Sea of Wonder. The collection's spring chapter was introduced in New York in April, with a summer chapter to follow. In its first outing, Tiffany & Co. explored ideas such as oceanic flora and plants, imagery of seahorses, sea turtles, sea urchins and starfish inspired by archival Schlumberger designs, and waves. Nathalie Verdeille, the chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, said in press notes that these creations weave a story of oceanic wonder, while also exemplifying Tiffany & Co.'s love of pushing the boundaries on creativity and savoir faire. 'Drawing inspiration from Jean Schlumberger's fascination with the sea, our house's pioneering spirit endures, driving us to reinvent archival inspirations from a modern perspective.' Ocean Flora earrings in platinum, set with a pair of unenhanced emeralds weighing over 3 carats total, and with diamonds Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Ocean Flora ring in white gold, set with a cushion-cut 16.5-carat Type IIa DIF diamond, and with diamonds Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co.'s deep sea story opens with the Ocean Flora jewels, in which marine plants bloom and sway in an undersea garden. A necklace, earring and ring parure is set with verdant Zambian emeralds, while a set of diamond-forward jewels have gemstones mounted on delicate tendrils that suggest movement. A noteworthy standout: a ring set with a Type IIa DIF cushion-cut diamond weighing over 16.5 carats, so substantial that even its setting prongs are pavéd. From flora to fauna, the collection moves into sea creatures touched by the influences of Schlumberger's style. Verdeille, who joined Tiffany & Co. in 2021, has proven a deft interpreter of the late French designer's archives. Her creations draw from the past, then depart in a modern way to create a whimsical style that is distinctly Tiffany. Seahorse brooch in platinum and yellow gold, with diamonds, sapphires, blue zircons, and moonstones. On background, an archival advertisement for a Jean Schlumberger seahorse design. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. The Seahorse chapter, for instance, closely references Schlumberger's brooches from 1968. Verdeille, however, has introduced unusual gemstones and colours to create an enthralling palette. Blue zircons—an undersung coloured gemstone and not at all the same as cubic zirconia—are the star in this chapter. They bring a gentle undertone of colour with a bright sparkle, contrasted with the intensity of sapphire cabochons and accented with opalescent carved fluted moonstones. The Starfish jewels reference a 1956 Schlumberger design, reimagined as tendrilled, textured sea creatures set with Mozambique rubies. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Starfish ring in platinum and yellow gold, set with a cushion-cut unenhanced Mozambique ruby of over 6 carats, and with rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. In the Starfish designs, these aquatic creatures are realised with naturalistic curves. Their tough and spiny exteriors are evoked with brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, the former to bring sparkling light and the latter for a softer, geometric diffusion. The centres of these starfish are set with unenhanced rubies that, according to chief gemologist Victoria Reynolds, 'possess this gemstone's most sought-after qualities: a strongly saturated red colour with a splash of fluorescences that is further enhanced by their high clarity'. Urchin necklace in platinum and yellow gold, set with a step-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond of over 18 carats, with yellow and white diamonds. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Sea urchins, meanwhile, visit Schlumberger's favoured palette of white and yellow. Here, it's realised as a suite of incredible yellow diamond jewels that incorporate the designer's signature rope motifs in gold to create texture. This chapter also sees the high jewellery revival of Schlumberger's famed paillonné enamel bracelets, which were a favourite of patrons like Jackie Kennedy and Bunny Mellon. Wave earrings and necklace in white and yellow gold, set with an enchanting array of blue and green cuprian elbaite tourmalines. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co.'s spring chapter of Sea of Wonder closes on the theme of Waves. Imagine the ever-changing forms of moving water, and the ways that light can play with colours and reflections. That will explain, then, the incredible range of cuprian elbaite tourmalines—and a Paraíba tourmaline on a cocktail ring—set into this suite of jewels that gives it an entrancing lagoon colour. The movements of water, meanwhile, are achieved with graphic rows of diamonds that curve their own way, rather like a wave that has broken and made a splash. Vogue Singapore's June 2025 'Gold' issue is available on newsstands and online.


Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside £11.5m Brit winner's jewel-dripping marriage proposal on luxury yacht
Arron Freeman popped the question to his girlfriend Kelly Dighton just days after bagging the record-breaking £11.5m jackpot with a £1.50 stake on an online slot game A lucky scaffolder who won a record £11.5million on an online slot game has popped the question to his girlfriend during a luxury trip to Turkey. Dad-of-two Arron Freeman, 44, popped the question to Kelly Dighton, 41, on a yacht near a bridge which displayed her name in lights. She said on Facebook: "Finally I am going to get my fairytale with my absolute world Arron Paul Freeman, we are getting married. Never knew he could be so romantic, how he got down on one knee was the most amazing thing anyone's ever done for me. Thank you Arron, you are the most amazing man in the world. I love you endlessly." Life changed for Arron and Kelly on June 5 when he won £11.5m on Betfred's online slot game Mega Moolah with a £1.50 stake. Since then, the biggest winners in the betting firm's 58-year history have splashed the cash. Arron has apparently bought a BMW M8, which costs £150,000 new. Kelly, who has shared on TikTok her progress recovering from a drug addiction, showed off a mammoth diamond ring, said to be from Tiffany & Co. In her videos she wears a £315 Gucci brooch and a diamond-encrusted Rolex, while talking about having face fillers, a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Turkey. In one post last week she said: "Hi guys, how are we? Oh my God, life, how much my life has changed. Yeah, everything's really good. I'm in Turkey at the moment. Loving life, guys, loving life. It's awesome out here, absolutely brilliant, loving life. Crazy stuff really happening to me at the moment. I will talk more about it in a few weeks, once it's all settled, really. I've come to Turkey, I've had a few face fillers and stuff done, so I'm just waiting for the swelling to go down. And I'm also having an operation tomorrow. I'm having a 360 lipo and a BBL. I'm looking forward to seeing the results guys." Arron, who runs ASL Scaffolding in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is said to have celebrated the win with Champagne at the pub run by Kelly's parent Betfred founder Fred Done called him to offer his congratulations and invited him to Old Trafford as his guest. After the win, Arron said: 'It's still sinking in, but it was class of Fred to phone me. He told me to look after my cash and that is my plan. I'm looking forward to meeting Fred at a manchester -united-fc> Manchester United home game. Hopefully, we will both celebrate if the reds win." He added: 'I've been a horse racing punter my whole life and hit the crossbar a few times with some of my accas but obviously never hit the jackpot like this. It was the missus' idea that we gave the casino a go and we certainly got lucky. I love racing so I will still have a bet on the horses, but it will still be my normal small stakes.' Prior to the win, Kelly told her TikTok followers that she was more than 100 days clean. Mr Freeman shared a post on Facebook in April expressing support for his partner. He shared one of her posts, commenting: "What can I say apart from I'm so proud of you, my beautiful woman! You're getting stronger by the day, which is making me stronger by the day! Please share this and make people aware." Speaking to the EDP after the win, Mr Freeman said: "I am in shock, but I am not gonna say too much at the minute. Basically, I am going to sell my story to the highest bidder. The money the highest bidder gives me is going to be put towards building a homeless shelter, so it's going to go to a good cause." Ms Dighton's parents run the Lake Lothing Public House on Rotterdam Road in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Man United fan Mr Freeman is understood to have been living between there and his father's house in Mulbarton, Norfolk. A friend, who wished to remain anonymous, reportedly said: 'Aaron is still in shock, and it hasn't really set in. Of course, it is a life-changing amount of money, so it's something I think he is coming to terms with. He is a father, and I think he's still trying to get his head around it. I think he and his partner are off on holiday and are going to take some time to decide their options." 'He's a sensible chap and is planning to invest some of his winnings into property for his family,' said Betfred founder Mr Done. 'But not before enjoying a holiday of a lifetime." Mr Done also advised the jackpot winner to never gamble again. The record-breaking payout is more than double of the previous biggest win at Betfred, when in 2023 Michael Clark from Newcastle scooped £5.4m. Mega Moolah is a safari-themed jackpot slot that has five reels and 25 paylines. The minimum bet is 25p per spin. With doubling wild wins and a Free Spins feature with a trebling multiplier, it's all about the Progressive Jackpot Bonus Game where you spin to wheel to guarantee 1 of 4 progressive jackpots.


GMA Network
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Heart Evangelista becomes Harper's Bazaar Singapore's 1st guest editor
Heart Evangelista is not just the cover girl of Harper's Bazaar Singapore's latest special issue. She makes history as the fashion magazine's first-ever guest editor. On Instagram, Harper's Bazaar Singapore unveiled its special issue cover featuring the Global Fashion Icon in a striking a pose in a white ensemble by Filipino designer Michael Leyva and styled with high jewelry from Tiffany & Co. "Ladies and gentlemen, meet our first guest editor: Heart Evangelista," Harper's Bazaar wrote. From painting to playing the piano, and even to being the creative force behind her Instagram posts, Heart has always been a creative person. The idea of becoming a guest editor for a fashion magazine isn't so far off. In the digital version of the cover story, Heart said turning 40 has brought her a new sense of clarity and strength rooted in embracing vulnerability and creative freedom. "Fashion, for me, has always been about resistance. It's about being able to say: I don't have to fit your mold," she said. The issue, titled "Championing Asia," highlights Asian trailblazers across the region, which includes Heart of course, Michael, and David Guison from the Philippines. Heart is gearing up for the return of her reality series, "Heart World," which she teased will be filled with revelations. "Feeling ko madami eh. Sana magandang pasabog pero definitely marami akong good news this season," she said. The first season of "Heart World" premiered on GMA Network in October 2024 and aired its last episode in January 2025. "Heart World" gave an exclusive look into her life, such as when she met South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo at Paris Fashion Week 2022. The reality series also showed a vulnerable side of Heart, as she opened up about being hurt by her most loyal soldiers. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News