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喜迎新氣象

自當代文化中借鏡，將每個設計皆注入豐厚傳承意涵的 Qeelin，以獨特美學切角賦予傳統符號新面貌，如 Wulu 系列用線條重新演繹葫蘆的平衡和諧，延續中華傳統文化中的吉祥之意，為添購迎春珠寶或佳節送禮的不二之選。眾時尚品牌也即將拉開嶄新大門，推出系列高級珠寶喜迎新景象的到來。靈感汲取自法國巴黎凱旋門周圍的鍊條，CELINE 再度運用品牌新經典 TRIOMPHE 打造 MAILLON TRIOMPHE 系列，18K 黃金與閃耀鑽石的鑲嵌設計巧妙體現簡約復古的法式美學，為日常增添隱晦的高級生活感。

承襲過往的玫瑰系列珠寶，Dior 將原有的 Bois de Rose 與 Bagatelle 系列重新歸納調整，取 Rose Couture 系列中如高級訂製服的線條剪影，以不規則的玫瑰花荊呈現迷人纖細，層疊配戴中彰顯泰然自若的高雅風韻。Daniel Lee 在 Bottega Veneta 最後執掌的「Wardrobe 03系列」也推出了珠寶系列，像是之前一推出即轟動的捲線電話圈珠寶首飾、全新螺絲造型等等，勢必又會造成一股追風潮流。

紫爆人氣

時尚的一部分歸功於千變萬化的色彩，冬季的白與年末新年派對狂歡的霓虹與絢彩，新年的開始就從帶幸運調性的紫紅來歌頌迎春，Pantone 2022年度代表色「長春花藍」的推出，讓帶著紫色調的藍更加充滿人氣，更多了一份神秘與迷幻、寧靜又安定的獨特感受。Loewe拼接皮革玩味三種紫紅色系，LOEWE Gate和Goya紛紛換上新色 ; FENDI 冬季限定系列將 Kim Jones 高級訂製服中最迷人的大理石印花圖案幻化成大膽鮮豔的紅橙色，宛如一幅濃艷高飽和度的流彩畫，在地毯刺繡的手工技術下進行製作的刨絨材質中展現前所未有感官感受，搭上身就是行走的藝術品，如此奪目。另外，連續六年推出的 Dior Lady Art 藝術創作計畫中，邀請眾多藝術家重新詮釋 Lady Dior 經典包款，其中愛爾蘭藝術家 Genieve Figgis 製作出以環保為題的設計，使用純素葡萄皮革點綴出包款上虎頭圖案，將紫紅色調結合虎虎生風的生命力，探討一場生存生命與自然關係的思辨。老虎的形象正好迎接農曆新年，綴以紫紅完整了所謂新氣象的誕生。

As the new year arrives, bid farewell to our past unhappiness and prepare for the infinite possibilities and aspirations. Dancing along with the joyous music, the boutique and fashion industries are both encapsulated by this exuberant ambiance as they combine the traditions of the East with the creativity of the West to come up with an array of fun and surprising creations. From watches, High Jewelry, to handbags, our editors present to you their selection of must-haves for this Chinese New Year, all with distinctive taste and impeccable style.

Year of the Tiger

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, we are about to enter the Year of the Tiger. In Chinese mythology, the tiger is fearless, strong, respected and independent. Channeling its royalty and power, luxury watch brands introduce a selection of timepieces, a manifestation of the artisan’s impeccable craftsmanship. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Breguet launches an eight-piece limited edition watch showcasing the Maison’s brilliant in-house guilloch, engraving expertise and a Tiger whose beauty is equalled only by its strength. Meanwhile, Piaget celebrates the festivities with an exclusive Altiplano timepiece crafted by master-enameller Anita Porchet, featuring a fearless tiger in cloisonné grand feu enamel. In collaboration with Japanese master lacquer artist Minori Koizumi, Chopard also joins the celebration by introducing the L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Tiger. With its lacquer layers sprinkled with gold dust, it brings the details to life and fully captures the lyrical beauty of the cosmic sky.

Turning a new leaf, many fashion brands are launching their own fine jewelry line to celebrate the arrival of a new year. Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Celine presents the Maillon Triomphe line that embodies the perfect balance of the brand’s heritage and a new contemporary spirit through the usage of 18K gold and diamonds. On the other hand, Dior reinterprets its Bois de Rose and Bagatelle collections with snippets of Haute Couture from the Rose Couture series. Through the different combinations, the charm of a rose comes in full bloom, a perfect interpretation of the flower’s elegance and refinement. Before leaving Bottega Veneta, Daniel Lee also included a selection of jewelry in his Wardrobe 03 collection. Reimagining daily objects like telephone chords and screws, these iconic pieces will definitely create a new trend and lead us into the new year with style and Lee’s unforgettable aesthetic.

A Very Peri Year

A part of fashion can be defined by the ever-changing colors, like the white of winter or the neon of the upcoming New Years parties. The Pantone Color of the Year 2022, Very Peri, welcomes the new year with a dash of mysterious fun, but with a distinctive hint of comfort and content. Hopping on the color trend, LOEWE introduces new colors to its Puzzle, Gate and Goya models. FENDI also decides to play around with colors in its Winter Capsule collection by painting Kim Jones’s marble motif in a bold, vivid orange. Like a high saturated painting, the distinctive texture offers an unprecedented sensory experience, allowing it to become a walking artwork that can be worn anytime and anywhere. Meanwhile, the classic Lady Dior handbag transforms into an emblem of nature in the hands of Genieve Figgis, one of 12 international artists participating in the sixth edition of Dior Lady Art. Using vegan leather to highlight the image of a tiger, the color purple is perfectly combined with the vitality of the animal, further exploring the connection between life and nature.