Cartier, the French luxury jewellery house, has a rich and storied history that spans over a century and a half. Founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the brand quickly established itself as one of the premier jewellers in the world, thanks to its innovative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and use of the finest materials. 

Throughout its history, Cartier has produced some of the most iconic and recognisable jewellery pieces in the world, and its legacy continues to this day. From its delicate necklaces and intricate bracelets to its bold and striking watches, Cartier’s jewellery pieces are the epitome of luxury and elegance. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of Cartier’s most famous and timeless jewellery pieces.

Cartier’s Most Popular Jewellery Pieces

The Cartier Love Bracelet

The Cartier Love Bracelet is one of Cartier’s most iconic and recognisable pieces. It was first introduced in the 1970s and has since become a symbol of love, commitment, and elegance. The bracelet is made of gold and is secured with screws that must be tightened using a special screwdriver, making it a symbol of unbreakable love. The Love Bracelet has become a staple in the jewellery collections of celebrities and high society figures, and it is often seen as a status symbol.

The Cartier Trinity Ring

The Cartier Trinity Ring is another iconic piece from Cartier that has stood the test of time. This ring, first introduced in 1924, features three interlocking bands of gold, each in a different colour: yellow, white, and rose. The simple yet striking design of the ring has made it a favourite among fashion-forward individuals, and it remains one of Cartier’s best-selling pieces.

The Cartier Panther

The Cartier Panther is another timeless piece that has been a part of the Cartier collection for many years. This iconic piece is inspired by the sleek and powerful panther, and it is often seen as a symbol of strength and independence. The Panther can be found in various forms, including bracelets, necklaces, and brooches, each crafted to perfection and featuring intricate details such as diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones.

The Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch

The Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch is a classic and timeless watch that is both functional and fashionable. This watch features a sleek and simple design, with the panther motif serving as the centrepiece. The Panthère de Cartier Watch is available in various styles, from a simple leather strap to a more intricate diamond-encrusted watch face. This watch is a must-have for those who appreciate both form and function.

The Cartier Juste un Clou Collection

The Cartier Juste un Clou Collection is a contemporary take on Cartier’s classic jewellery pieces. The collection features bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, all designed to look like simple nails. Despite their simple appearance, these pieces are crafted from high-quality materials, including gold and diamonds, and they are sure to make a statement wherever they are worn.

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch is a stylish and sophisticated watch that is designed to make a statement. This watch features a distinctive blue-tinted sapphire cabochon and is available in several styles, from a simple leather strap to a more elaborate diamond-encrusted watch face. The Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style and exceptional quality.

The Cartier Tutti Frutti Collection

The Cartier Tutti Frutti Collection is a nod to the Art Deco movement of the 1920s and 1930s. This collection features necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that are crafted from a variety of precious stones and materials, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Each piece is designed to look like a colourful fruit, complete with intricate details and a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic. The Tutti Frutti Collection is a true celebration of Cartier’s creativity and expertise, and it continues to be a favourite among jewellery lovers around the world.

Should You Invest in Cartier Jewellery

Cartier’s jewellery pieces are more than just accessories; they are symbols of style, sophistication, and timeless elegance. Each piece is crafted with the utmost care and precision, using only the finest materials, to ensure that it will stand the test of time. Whether you are looking for a piece to celebrate a special occasion, or simply to add a touch of luxury to your everyday look, Cartier has something for everyone.

From the timeless Love Bracelet to the iconic Panthere de Cartier, these jewellery pieces are not just fashionable but also represent the brand’s rich heritage and commitment to quality. Cartier’s jewellery is not just an investment in a beautiful piece, but also in the legacy of a brand that has defined luxury and style for generations. In the world of high-end jewellery, Cartier continues to lead the way with its innovative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.

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Italy is the home of some of the world’s most famous fashion houses, bringing us game-changing designers such as Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace and Domenico Dolce. Amongst these influential visionaries, Brunello Cucinelli stands out for a number of reasons. He came from humble beginnings, began his business from scratch and quickly gained momentum thanks to his mastery of cashmere.

Here are a few more things you should know about the man, and the Brunello Cucinelli clothing empire he has built in a few short decades.

Fashion Meets Philosophy

There’s no questioning the unusual ethos that Cucinelli brings to the world of Italian fashion shopping. He has been keen to showcase his ethical, philosophical approach to both design and life in general whenever he makes appearances in the media.

That’s not to say that his brand isn’t inextricably linked with luxury; it’s very much a high end rival to many of Italy’s other top labels. But he’s far more committed to manufacturing clothing in a way that matches his ideology, and he has a desire to spread joy and love which you might not think would be the case for a billionaire.

Clearly his inclusive attitudes and positive outlook haven’t hampered the growth of his brand; instead they make fans of his work pay close attention to the designs he produces to try and see how these beliefs are expressed.

Much More Than Cashmere

There’s no question that cashmere plays a major role in defining Brunello Cucinelli as a fashion house, but that’s just a small part of the bigger picture.

From classic linen shirts that are perfect for formal and casual occasions alike, to jackets made from the softest alpaca which are ideal for lounging around at home, male and female buyers will find a lot to get their teeth into in this season’s range.

There are also plenty of on-trend additions which are riding high at the moment, including desert boots, boyfriend pants and padded vests that can take the chill out of the air while still making sure you look stylish.

Accessories and luggage are also represented in the line-up, with eminently Italian offerings like a weekender bag crafted from fine brown leather sitting alongside pocket squares, purses and even notebooks finished in silky-smooth suede.

You’re just as likely to find clothing made from denim as you are from the more traditional animal-derived materials when you cast your eye over the latest Brunello Cucinelli designs.

Respect Is Fashionable

Anyone who’s happy to foot the bill for the exquisite Italian fashions that this brand represents will be more than happy with the quality of the products that they get in return.

But another selling point comes from the efforts that the company’s founder has made to ensure that the people he employs are well compensated for their efforts, while also working in an environment that has their best interests in mind.

If the thought of wearing anything that was made in sweatshop conditions makes you uncomfortable, choosing Brunello Cucinelli clothing will give you peace of mind, while also helping you turn heads.

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Both girls look absolutely ah-mazing as they celebrated the launch of Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 with Chrissy’s husband John Legend last night. Model Chrissy, 29, was wearing a pair of *very* saucy hot pants.

Wear it dry, and you’ve got your standard dusting of color—classic and predictable (in a good way). But wet! Wearing it wet opens a whole new world of opportunity. “What you’re doing is bringing out the pigmented nature of the shadow,” makeup artist Vincent Oquendo says. “Whenever I wet an eye shadow, it’s when I really want it to pop—but it really has to be a special kind of product to be able to blend after it sets. Because a lot of the times when it sets, you get streaking.” Nobody wants that. In order to avoid any wet shadow mishaps, follow these guidelines:

Product

First, go with the obvious: any eye shadow labeled wet-to-dry. The Nars Dual-Intensity line is the standout—the singles come in 12 different shimmery shades, and there’s a corresponding brush (then there’s the newly released Dual Intensity Blush line, which was all over Fashion Week—but that’s a product for another post). Burberry also makes a few very versatile shades specifically for this in their Wet & Dry Silk Shadows. And the technique-specific eye shadow category isn’t just a ploy to get you to buy more product. “You can’t just use any eye shadow for this,” Vincent says. “Certain ones will harden up on top and become unusable because they’re not made for this.”

Baked shadows are also fair game—we’re fans of Laura Mercier’s Baked Eye Colour Wet/Dry and Lorac’s Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in particular.

For more advanced players, Vincent suggests moving on to straight pigment (MAC or even OCC’s Pure Cosmetic Pigments). With the added moisture, they’ll become easier to layer with other products. For a look with more depth, try using a cream shadow as a based before swiping with a wet powder shadow. “It’s like insurance,” Vincent says. “You’re doubling your wearability.”

Brush
This all depends on exactly what you want to do. “Mind the resistance,” Vincent says, particularly if you’re looking for uniform color across the lid. “I tend to recommend a blender brush, which is the brush that looks like a feather duster. If you do it with a stiff brush, you’re defeating yourself before you even start. The joy of a wet-to-dry is you have to get it right amount of product loaded up, and then it blends itself. If the brush is too stiff, it will leave the shadow streaky and then much harder to control.”

However, if tightlining or waterlining is in the cards, a much thinner brush is required accordingly.

Liquid
Do not, repeat, do not put eye drops, water, or any other sort of liquid directly on your eye shadow. This’ll screw up your product for later use. “Lately, I’ve been wetting the brush with the Glossier Soothing Face Mist, but Evian Mineral Water Spray is good for sensitive eyes,” Vincent says. If the top of your powder does get a little hardened by wet application, there’s a trick to remove it: Get a clean mascara spoolie and “exfoliate” your compact, Vincent recommends. This won’t crack the compact and will make it ready to go once more.

Photographed by Tom Newton.

For the past two springs, I’ve visited Antigua and am well aware of the mosquitoes that inhabit the Caribbean and the near impossibility of leaving without sunburn.

Tabloid in long-form, Anger details the scandals of Tinseltown’s very first stars (including Rudolph Valentino, Roscoe Arbuckle, and Clara Bow) against the backdrop of a city charged by rampant debauchery and high glamour.

Whereas Hollywood Babylon deals mostly with the era’s nightlife, the workday habits of early film stars were pretty wild too. For our purposes, it’s all about the prep. Hence a little history lesson today, particularly about how one might get ready for a period moving picture.

The stylist and curator’s handy checklist for next time you’re ready to make a Goodwill run.

Early movies were shot on orthochromatic film, which was not sensitive to yellow-red wavelengths (so colors on that end of the spectrum became almost black). Blue and purple tones, in turn, showed up pale and whitish. The unfortunate on-screen effects of this were myriad—actors with ruddy skin looked dirty, and blue eyes would turn blank and spooky. The latter pitfall almost foiled the ambitions of eventual Academy Award winner Norma Shearer when she was told by D.W. Griffith, The Birth of a Nation director, that her eyes were “far too blue” to have any success in cinema.

In order to create an impactful (and hopefully, natural) look under such conditions in the 1910s and ’20s, most actors were tasked with applying their own makeup (A common press photo set-up was very Top Shelf-like and featured the starlet at her vanity.), and studios would distribute guides for proper use of color. Blue-toned greasepaint was applied as a foundation and contouring shade, while lips were painted yellow. In real life, actors must have looked truly bizarre when they arrived at the studio. Early greasepaint was texturally problematic. Since it was applied with a heavy hand, the surface layer would often crack when the actor’s expression changed (not great for a medium that relied so heavily on overly dramatic, silent expression). It could also be hazardous—as was in the case of Dolores Costello (Drew Barrymore’s paternal grandmother), whose complexion and career were both damaged beyond repair by early film makeup. In 1914, Max Factor, a wig and cosmetic shop owner in Los Angeles, developed a solution in the form of Flexible Greasepaint. After its invention, he became the most sought-after makeup artist in Hollywood and the leading figure in cosmetic development for the industry.

Factor’s personalized approach to makeup artistry cemented a few specific, studio-endorsed “looks.” For Clara Bow, he drew her sharply peaked cupid’s bow; Joan Crawford’s signature “smeared” lip (extending far beyond her natural line) assuaged the actress’ thin-lipped insecurities and was all thanks to Factor. Industry standards also required actors’ eyes to look deep-set and moody by shadowing them from lash line to socket, and eyebrows were drawn straight, bold, and very, very long (think Louise Brooks).

When orthochromatic film gave way to panchromatic in the 1920s, shiny hair and eyelids captured the glow of incandescent bulbs used on-set to great effect. Factor kept pace, developing specific light-refracting hair dyes to suit this technical shift—even sprinkling gold dust on to Marlene Dietrich’s wigs when asked. He couldn’t rest on his laurels for long though—Technicolor was on the horizon, and with it came a new set of cosmetic challenges.

A final note: In the early ‘30s, still riding the panchromatic “high shine” wave, Factor created a slick lip coat for his famous clients. The formula would go on to become commercially sold as “X-Rated,” the world’s very first lip gloss. Something I think we’re all still kind of into.

—Lauren Maas

Oh la la! Paris Fashion Week is in full swing. We’ve been busy spotting all of our favourite looks at the shows, on the FROW and, also, on the streets. There’s been street style in abundance this year, and we’ve loved keeping our eyes peeled for all of our favourite looks in between the shows.

Wear it dry, and you’ve got your standard dusting of color—classic and predictable (in a good way). But wet! Wearing it wet opens a whole new world of opportunity. “What you’re doing is bringing out the pigmented nature of the shadow,” makeup artist Vincent Oquendo says. “Whenever I wet an eye shadow, it’s when I really want it to pop—but it really has to be a special kind of product to be able to blend after it sets. Because a lot of the times when it sets, you get streaking.” Nobody wants that. In order to avoid any wet shadow mishaps, follow these guidelines:

Product

First, go with the obvious: any eye shadow labeled wet-to-dry. The Nars Dual-Intensity line is the standout—the singles come in 12 different shimmery shades, and there’s a corresponding brush (then there’s the newly released Dual Intensity Blush line, which was all over Fashion Week—but that’s a product for another post). Burberry also makes a few very versatile shades specifically for this in their Wet & Dry Silk Shadows. And the technique-specific eye shadow category isn’t just a ploy to get you to buy more product. “You can’t just use any eye shadow for this,” Vincent says. “Certain ones will harden up on top and become unusable because they’re not made for this.”

Baked shadows are also fair game—we’re fans of Laura Mercier’s Baked Eye Colour Wet/Dry and Lorac’s Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in particular.

For more advanced players, Vincent suggests moving on to straight pigment (MAC or even OCC’s Pure Cosmetic Pigments). With the added moisture, they’ll become easier to layer with other products. For a look with more depth, try using a cream shadow as a based before swiping with a wet powder shadow. “It’s like insurance,” Vincent says. “You’re doubling your wearability.”

Brush
This all depends on exactly what you want to do. “Mind the resistance,” Vincent says, particularly if you’re looking for uniform color across the lid. “I tend to recommend a blender brush, which is the brush that looks like a feather duster. If you do it with a stiff brush, you’re defeating yourself before you even start. The joy of a wet-to-dry is you have to get it right amount of product loaded up, and then it blends itself. If the brush is too stiff, it will leave the shadow streaky and then much harder to control.”

However, if tightlining or waterlining is in the cards, a much thinner brush is required accordingly.

Liquid
Do not, repeat, do not put eye drops, water, or any other sort of liquid directly on your eye shadow. This’ll screw up your product for later use. “Lately, I’ve been wetting the brush with the Glossier Soothing Face Mist, but Evian Mineral Water Spray is good for sensitive eyes,” Vincent says. If the top of your powder does get a little hardened by wet application, there’s a trick to remove it: Get a clean mascara spoolie and “exfoliate” your compact, Vincent recommends. This won’t crack the compact and will make it ready to go once more.

Photographed by Tom Newton.