Van Cleef & Arpels has ended its ‘Set in Style: The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’ exhibition at the National Design Museum in New York. The exhibition highlighted over 300 pieces of jewellery, watches and fashion items which has influenced the history of design in the 20th century. The exhibition was divided into six themes- Innovation, Transformation, Nature, Exoticism, Fashion, Celebrities- and showcased the brand’s timeless heritage.

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Emerging British talent has never looked so good.

The 2012 Spring/Summer Burberry Eyewear collection presents the iconic new eyewear styles through a band of dynamic 2012 British artists in London. The campaign has been created by Burberry Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey and encapsulates the spirit and energy of the brand, music and the British summer. Burberry presents British musicians One Night Only, Life in Film, The Daydream Club and Marika Hackman to represent the unique and innovative campaign that will deliver digital and music content throughout the summer. The British Artists have worked with Burberry to create four exclusive tracks that will be released throughout 2012, accompanied by classic black and white music videos that feature the new range of eyewear.

The quintessentially British brand have designed new timeless aviator eyewear styles for men and women with ultra lightweight frames, Iconic Burberry check features on the inside of temples and tonal enamel detailing inspired by the brands colour palette.

The campaign is definitely set to evoke the cool British indie kids within all of us.

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Roger Dubuis’ Chronograph La Monégasque Big Number gives off an aura of high society. Its dial , adorned with the classic casino colours of red, black and green contains a satin sunburst centre with a circular satin exterior. Incorporating a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock, the Chronograph La Monégasque Big Number presents the new RD680 self-winding chronograph movement. Delightful.

Ideal for: The gentleman who desires something different from the usual colours for his watch.

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When it comes to the refined details, no one quite does it like the Swiss. Bally celebrates its 160th anniversary and what better way for the label to celebrate then by paying homage to its Swiss heritage? With an exclusive collection – the Edelweiss Collection for women – the theme is preppy with a twist and each lovingly-crafted piece carries the specially designed 160th logo that incorporates the Bally crest. The brand’s creative directors Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler say, “We are committed to defining the future with not only contemporary collections, but also making Bally’s craftsmanship visible in fresh, modern ways.”

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Strong and sleek, the Bulgari Octo Chronograph Quadi-Retro defines michromechical sophistication. Its movement highlights four retrograde functions- minutes, date, chronograph hour and minute counters. It also features a jumping-hour display through a window at 12 o’clock while the chronograph central direct-drive second hand is located at a unique spot at 6 o’clock. Housing the Calibre GG7800 in an imposing 45mm diameter steel case, this timepiece packs a punch.

Ideal for: The man who displays quiet strength in his sophistication.

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Named after a quaint port town in Italy, IWC’s Portofino Collection has been a symbol of refined sophistication. The Portofino Dual Time watch presents twin time displays easily adjusted by turning the crown. Wherever you are, the 24-hour display, discreetly positioned in the upper half of the dial, displays the time back at home.The new 64710 calibre is manufactured exclusively for IWC by MHVF (Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier) and the indexless adjustment system further enhances the state-of-the-art design of this Italian beauty.

Ideal for: Frequent flyers who loves subtle chic designs for their watches.

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The Midnight Big Date is a new edition to Harry Winston’s Midnight collection. Powered by a self-winding movement, its black or silver-toned dial features a circular guilloché pattern. The sunburst satin-brushed hour circle is positioned at 12 o’clock while a “porthole” at 6 o’clock reveals the twin-aperture date display. We love the single diamond perced above the day date. Very dandy.

Ideal for: Those who believe that diamonds are a daily affair

Since ancient times, the search for treasure has been a contant theme embedded in both dreams and reality. Bulgari’s Mediterranean Eden collection is reminiscent of jewellery you find in a treasure chest on a faraway beach. Solid yellow gold beads evoke the rounded, polished surfaces of Mediterranean stones and are combined with amethyst stones and pavé diamonds while spectacular yellow gold rings are adorned with a large amethyst or peridot with cabochon cut.

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