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Stop by Off-White’s Jewelry Pop-Up Shop in Paris

As everyone heads to Paris for the final stretch of a seemingly never-ending fashion month, Off-White is opening a pop-up shop at Rue Saint-Honoré. Hoping to further promote its accessories range (beyond the yellow belts and chain-purses that are regular guests in most street style photos), the temporary shop will carry the Milan-based label’s unisex jewelry line and eyewear range from the Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Some key pieces include chunky branded silver rings that feature the brand’s arrow motif and assertive logo and accompanying earrings. On the other hand, the sunglasses selection is charmingly retro, with oversized ski lenses accented by brightly colored frames.

 

The Off-White Paris pop-up is open now at 229 Rue Saint-Honoré. It will be open for the rest of the week until March 3.

 



 

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Louis Vuitton & UNICEF Release Silver Lockit by Virgil Abloh

Louis Vuitton has updated its Silver Lockit bracelet, which it first debuted in collaboration with UNICEF in 2016. Designed by Virgil Abloh, who launched the first range of the designer’s jewelry for men last year, the new silver bracelet echos the pastel and horticultural theme of the Spring/Summer 2020 collection while highlighting the label’s ongoing joint effort with the global non-profit as it continues its efforts to help vulnerable populations around the world.

 

The original design was inspired by a lock made by the late heir to the label Georges Vuitton in 1890. The new Silver Lockit has been reinterpreted in four colorways (black, orange, green, and blue) and incorporates a chunky chain motif, that Abloh first made famous with Off-White before carrying it over to Louis Vuitton, with a small engraved padlock charm. Partial proceeds from each sale of the Silver Lockit will be donated to UNICEF.

 

The Louis Vuitton x Silver Lockit bracelet is available in LV stores and online now.

 

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Tiffany & Co. Flagship Officially Moves Next Door

Tiffany‘s next-door flagship is officially open and substituting the 5th Avenue location while the building dives into a two-year transformation. The new space will serve as an intermittent outpost in the meanwhile designed around a vaulted, escalator-flanked atrium where periodic installations and exclusive partnerships will take place (think: Le Bon Marché installations).

 

The space first opened with a limited-preview of The Men’s Holiday Pop-Up in the atrium, but now all the levels have since been opened, carrying brand exclusive collections including  Tiffany T, Tiffany Paper Flowers®, Tiffany Victoria®, Tiffany Keys, and more. The Tiffany Men’s Collections will be housed on the second floor and private VIP selling rooms are available to ensure the temporary store delivers the immaculate experience customers are used to.

 

In addition to offering a new backdrop for the jewelry, the store will provide opportunities for the company to experiment with the presentation, collaborations, and ways of interacting with the customers. And as the 5th Avenue store remains a city institution on the famed shopping street, the shift in format will give the brand a chance to reinvent. Newly adopted into the LVMH conglomerate, change is imminent.

 

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The Tiffany Flagship Next Door is located at 6 East 57th Street. 

 

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LVMH Just Bought Tiffany & Co.

Ever since rumors of the French magnate’s interest in the American fine jewelry brand started circulating earlier this fall, the potential LVMH Tiffany’s acquisition was a hot topic on the luxury market. But with a new $16.2 billion cash deal, Tiffany’s is the latest entity to join the family of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hennessy, and others — dominating markets across all categories. The earlier proposal is now a sealed deal — ring and all.

 

The French company initially offered a price valuing $2 billion less, but ultimately increased the offer as Tiffany’s has been on its radar ever since the 2011 purchase of Bulgari. The situation, however, is not ideal — Tiffany’s has been struggling with their home and foreign market for years now. In fact, most of the prized pieces are in their Chinese market. It is up to LVMH to revamp the image and re-evaluate their strategies for the new decade.

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LVMH Offers to Buy Tiffany & Co.

Following recent rumors, it was just confirmed that the richest man in Europe and LVMH‘s chairman Bernard Arnault has made a $14.5 billion offer to buy Tiffany & Co. The luxury empire, which houses brands like Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, and Dior, would be paying about $120 per stock for the esteemed American jeweler.

 

Founded in 1837, the jewelry brand has been made famous by movies including Breakfast at Tiffany’s and stands as a cultural institution. (Everyone knows about the little blue box.) If the deal were to go through, it would be the largest takeover from Arnault in his 32-year career at LVMH. In 2011, he similarly acquired Bvlgari in a swift purchase. Additionally, Tiffany has shifted its focus to its strong Chinese market, moving some of its most expensive pieces to the region.

 

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A Glimpse Inside Tiffany’s $112 Thousand Advent Calendar

When it comes to the holidays, there’s a way to do so right and it kicks off with an idyllic advent calendar — preferably a Tiffany & Co. special edition one. While Tiffany is never short on holiday offerings, including a custom-made Tiffany Blue motorcycle and a journey with The Great Adventure to discover the brand in Kenya, the $112 thousand the four-foot-tall advent calendar is a sure show-stopper for the season.

 

The limited-edition piece features a full 24-day calendar with pre-selected gifts including a Sterling Silver Harmonice, a clothespin, drop earrings, and more. Each item comes in the Tiffany Blue Box designed by London-based illustrator Pat Vale. There are currently only four of the calendars available, which can be delivered by a white-glove service.

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Tiffany Launches its First Official Men’s Range

Tiffany might be most known for its trademark little blue boxes that often conceal flashy engagement rings, but the historic jeweler has also carried a range of men’s items for years. But in 2019, men’s jewelry is finally having a moment — the dangly earring, as made famous by the late George Michael, is back in vogue, and designers like Dior and Louis Vuitton recently launched their own lines of jewelry for men. So it makes sense for Tiffany to expand its offering with the first official men’s collection in its 181-year history.

 

Inspired by the idea of laidback luxury, Tiffany Men’s includes a variety of assorted pieces, including accessories, barware, houseware, and games. It’s a departure from its regular line, which includes money clips and cuff links, and is more focused on appealing to a wider contemporary demographic.

 

“Tiffany Men’s is centered on craftsmanship as the foundation of our company. Tiffany 1837 Makers is a nod to the workmanship and time-honored techniques used in creating jewelry — the idea that there’s a person behind each object,” Reed Krakoff, chief artistic officer of Tiffany & Co, said in a statement.

 

The brand’s heritage can be seen in each object from the collection — a customizable trophy ring evinces Tiffany’s history of handcrafting sports trophies. A number of pieces are stamped with an “NY” emblem to honor the company’s origin. And the crown jewel — a unique handcrafted solid sterling silver and 24k gold chess set — showcases the brand’s willingness to always strive for greatness.

 

Tiffany Men’s is available in stores and online now.

 

 

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Title of Work is Opening its First Store in LES

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New York based men’s accessories designer Title of Work has always established their own space in the industry, and on October 16 they will now have a retail store to help further embody their unique brand vision at 57 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side. This is the former address of graffiti and conceptual artist Richard Hambleton (of the Warhol and Basquiat era) and the street is currently home to a lucrative art scene — paying homage to the neighborhood’s history of creativity and art influence.

The boutique will, like their products, offer the buyer an innovative and unconventional experience. Not only will the accessories be specially crafted, customers will see first-hand the making and production of each item. Additionally, the space will include the in-house atelier seen through a double-sided translucent mirror to display the brand’s transparent, vertical business philosophy.

Title of Work will launch its A/W 2018 collection alongside the opening of their retail store. The flagship store will enable the brand to experiment with small capsules and new ideas as well as revive some of the company’s archives.

Title of Work will open on October 16th at 57 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002.

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The Welcome Return of the Dangly Earring

While men’s jewelry remains a niche space in general, it’s nice to see the return of a flashy accessory: the dangly earring.  The jewelry has enjoyed popularity time and time again as a notable look from seminal artists whose style is synonymous with their work. Prince constantly embraced the jewelry, frequently sporting dramatic gold hoops and upper ear cuffs. David Bowie opted for more elaborate pieces to match his otherworldly stage persona. And I can only assume the large number of cross earrings I’ve seen can be attributed to the late and great George Michael who popularized the look during his Faith days in the ’80s.

 

A number of dangly earrings have been included in recent menswear shows. Linder, Willy Chavarria, and Feng Chen Wang all incorporated the pieces into their Spring 2019 collections, signaling the welcome return of the trend — Willy Chavarria featured models wearing full sets while Linder and Feng Chen Wang accessorized with single statement pieces. It’s always nice to see a little bit of glitz added to a casual look, so go forth and experiment with a dangly earring that works for you. It would make George proud.

 

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TritonRAW Redefines Jewelry with Debut Line

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Mens accessories are poised to get a fresh-faced revamping with the release of TritonRAW‘s debut jewelry line of rugged elegance. The brand, who rose to popularity through its use of innovative metals created specifically for its own use, aims to bring an essential need for the austere pieces that round out the new collection.

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Broken into three segments – RAW Shine, RAW Gold, and Pure RAW – the new pieces all share a sleek profile, a sophisticated flair that is elemental in design and sensuous in execution. With white or black nano-coating, 18k yellow, white, or rose gold, and sterling silver chains, each facet of the release is carefully curated to bring a buzzing masculine energy to the world of mens jewelry, utilizing complex metals that have been reworked to the point of pragmatic sensibility. Clean and uncomplicated – how the masterminds behind the brand’s design like it – the release features rings, pendants, tags, and leather-banded ID bracelets – linear hard edges that meet smooth structures for gloss-coated eye candy. In an attempt to explore style in its rawest form, TritonRAW is an understatedly timeless answer, the perfect way to make a wardrobe stand out amongst the crowd.

TritonRAW’s debut collection is available on Macys.com today and in stores nationwide starting next week.

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Brioni Limited Edition White Gold and Diamond Cuff Links

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The latest must-haves in a special collection of 70th anniversary products, Brioni brings luxury to an understated forefront in these limited edition cuff links. Seen in either white gold or pave diamond, the accessories are limited to a small batch of 70—as in the style of its previously released sunglasses—with each’s own laser-etched number to validate the pieces’ rarity. Conceived by the Italian fashion brand’s creative director, Brendan Mullane, to solidify Brioni’s famous textiles into tangible jewelry, the unique pieces define elegant artisanship in an exclusive art.