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Vogue Singapore
9 hours ago
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- 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.
Tatler Asia
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Cartier tells stories through culture and craft in Singapore's historic spaces
The narrative then moves to Treasures of Land , where nature finds its place within the rhythms of the city. Here, woven rattan—rooted in Southeast Asian tradition—is shaped into smooth, pebble-like forms, creating a landscape that is grounded yet fluid. Orchids, Singapore's national bloom, emerge between the forms like soft breaths, introducing a delicate counterpoint of life and lightness. Above Treasures of Land space (photo: Cartier) Above Treasures of Land space (photo: Cartier) The journey concludes with Shapes of Water, a space immersed in movement and light. Here, the fluid essence of water is reimagined through materiality and visual play—light dances across surfaces, gemstones drift with soft motion, forming a tableau that shimmers with a sacred grace. The Cartier diamonds here transcend their form, appearing as pure droplets of water that echo the highest ideals of Nature Sauvage: harmony, fluidity, and the infinite. Above Shapes of Water space (photo: Cartier) Above Shapes of Water space (photo: Cartier) In each of these visual 'universes', viewers are drawn into a liberated design spirit—a world that reinvents nature according to its own captivating, intuitive order. When indigenous culture dialogues with Cartier Singapore was not chosen simply for its coordinates on a map. Rather, Cartier sought to engage in a meaningful conversation with a land enriched by a singularly vibrant cultural mosaic—most notably the Peranakan heritage, where beauty resides in every detail, from architecture and ceramics to textiles and the art of daily life. The Nature Sauvage exhibition becomes a declaration of untamed beauty and a tribute to the modern artisans who, alongside Cartier, have composed this symphony of culture, skill and imagination. Above Beyond high jewellery, Cartier also unveils the Cartier Tradition space, where archival designs are meticulously restored and reawakened (photo: Cartier) Above If nature is the muse and culture the voice, then craftsmanship is surely the soul of Nature Sauvage (photo: Cartier) If nature is the muse and culture the voice, then craftsmanship is surely the soul of Nature Sauvage. Beyond high jewellery, Cartier also unveils the Cartier Tradition space, where archival designs are meticulously restored and reawakened. In the Fine Watchmaking area, time itself is given new expression through straw marquetry, bamboo pillars and emblematic forms. Here, diamonds catch the light and circular timepieces speak not just of precision, but of a continuity—where history unfolds with grace. Read more: To speak of Baignoire is to speak of Cartier's quiet revolution in design Above In a dynamic and youthful city like Singapore, Nature Sauvage closes not with a final full stop, but with a contemplative pause (photo: Cartier) Above Cartier weaves nature, humanity and culture into a hushed, elegant yet powerful harmony (photo: Cartier) In a dynamic and youthful city like Singapore, Nature Sauvage closes not with a final full stop, but with a contemplative pause—an invitation to listen. In this stillness, Cartier weaves nature, humanity and culture into a hushed, elegant yet powerful harmony. A closing that feels like an opening, revealing a beauty not confined by time or place, but carried in memory, in feeling—and in the hands that craft it. NOW READ 5 Vietnamese fashion brands make their mark with sustainable commitment Naughty Bags and the story of the collectible desire behind the eccentric appearance Jennie, Lisa and other Asian artists rock Coachella with bold fashion statements
