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One of the greatest things that came out of 2020 was undeniably the binge-worthy Chris van Dusen and Shonda Rimes Netflix period drama Bridgerton. Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the jewels are a show all on their own, and Upscale Living magazine highlights the fabulous necklaces, bracelets, and earrings worn by Daphne Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, […]

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One of the greatest things that came out of 2020 was undeniably the binge-worthy Chris van Dusen and Shonda Rimes Netflix period drama Bridgerton. Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the jewels are a show all on their own, and Upscale Living magazine highlights the fabulous necklaces, bracelets, and earrings worn by Daphne Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, […]

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Who says luxury fashion has no sense of humour?

Not jewellery designer Nadine Ghosn, in any case, who for several years has been making offbeat creations, reinterpreting motifs and objects from popular culture without a hint of self-consciousness. The latest in line is a jewellery series of rings set with precious gemstones inspired by the long-time kids' favourite, Lego.

[caption id="attachment_212779" align="alignnone" width="996"] Nadine Ghosn's Building Blocks jewellery collection draws inspiration from Lego. (Image: Nadine Ghosn)[/caption]

From a necklace in the form of earphones, to earrings featuring mini can openers or protractors — not to mention a hamburger ring — Nadine Ghosn makes jewellery that is as refined and sophisticated as it is original, constantly surprising fans and collectors. Now, the designer has added a childhood throwback to her collections with the "Building Blocks" line, inspired by the art of assembling bricks, more precisely, Lego.

While this is in no way, shape or form a collaboration — although it could always become one — the collection is inescapably inspired by the famous brightly coloured building blocks. The designs are striking — sometimes boldly colourful, sometimes more understated — and each of the rings unquestionably evokes the top of a Lego brick. There's one key difference, however — these ones evidently can't be assembled and reassembled in near-infinite combinations.

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The project took time to come about, since cutting the stones into these geometric shapes proved a meticulous process. "Although the collection concept was clear to me from the onset, it took two years to materialise, from digesting the components and perfecting the concepts to working closely and carefully with craftsmen refining the precious materials used," explains Nadine Ghosn on her Instagram account.

She adds: "Revisiting with childhood familiarity the first blocks that taught us how to rebuild. Bigger. Brighter. Better."

[caption id="attachment_212776" align="alignnone" width="960"] The Bon Bon Block ring is one of the designs in Ghosn's lego jewellery collection. (Image: Nadine Ghosn)[/caption]

Rubies, diamonds, topaz and sapphires are just some of the exceptional gemstones used in these original creations. And, rest assured that the prices have nothing in common with the classic kids' toy, ranging from US$4,480 to $23,380 (HK$34,729 to $181,243) for the first pieces unveiled on the designer's website here.

(Main and featured image: Nadine Ghosn)

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Who says luxury fashion has no sense of humour?

Not jewellery designer Nadine Ghosn, in any case, who for several years has been making offbeat creations, reinterpreting motifs and objects from popular culture without a hint of self-consciousness. The latest in line is a jewellery series of rings set with precious gemstones inspired by the long-time kids' favourite, Lego.

[caption id="attachment_212779" align="alignnone" width="996"] Nadine Ghosn's Building Blocks jewellery collection draws inspiration from Lego. (Image: Nadine Ghosn)[/caption]

From a necklace in the form of earphones, to earrings featuring mini can openers or protractors — not to mention a hamburger ring — Nadine Ghosn makes jewellery that is as refined and sophisticated as it is original, constantly surprising fans and collectors. Now, the designer has added a childhood throwback to her collections with the "Building Blocks" line, inspired by the art of assembling bricks, more precisely, Lego.

While this is in no way, shape or form a collaboration — although it could always become one — the collection is inescapably inspired by the famous brightly coloured building blocks. The designs are striking — sometimes boldly colourful, sometimes more understated — and each of the rings unquestionably evokes the top of a Lego brick. There's one key difference, however — these ones evidently can't be assembled and reassembled in near-infinite combinations.

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The project took time to come about, since cutting the stones into these geometric shapes proved a meticulous process. "Although the collection concept was clear to me from the onset, it took two years to materialise, from digesting the components and perfecting the concepts to working closely and carefully with craftsmen refining the precious materials used," explains Nadine Ghosn on her Instagram account.

She adds: "Revisiting with childhood familiarity the first blocks that taught us how to rebuild. Bigger. Brighter. Better."

[caption id="attachment_212776" align="alignnone" width="960"] The Bon Bon Block ring is one of the designs in Ghosn's lego jewellery collection. (Image: Nadine Ghosn)[/caption]

Rubies, diamonds, topaz and sapphires are just some of the exceptional gemstones used in these original creations. And, rest assured that the prices have nothing in common with the classic kids' toy, ranging from US$4,480 to $23,380 (HK$34,729 to $181,243) for the first pieces unveiled on the designer's website here.

(Main and featured image: Nadine Ghosn)

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The new Tie & Dior High Jewellery collection by Dior Joaillerie blends abstract motifs and textures with a medley of coloured gemstones and exotic pearls in a masterful interpretation of an artisanal textile dyeing technique.

Tie & Dior pays tribute to the maison’s inventiveness by reimagining the tie-dye. Comprising over 100 coloured pieces designed by Victoire de Castellane, creative director of Dior Joaillerie, the free-spirited collection reveals a new dimension in her creativity and showcases the maison’s savoir faire.

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Like a hypnotic trail of ink spreading out on paper, the gemstone colour gradient here evokes movement. Pearls in an array of hues – from candy pink to pistachio green – accentuate the intensity of the precious stones, while adding texture with their silky lustre.

[caption id="attachment_212372" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Yellow, white and pink gold earring with diamonds, white cultured pearl, pink sapphires, tsavorite and spessartite garnets, and yellow sapphires; white and yellow gold necklace with diamonds, purple cultured pearl, pink sapphires, tsavorite and spessartite garnets, and yellow sapphires.
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The audacious creations showcase a variety of exquisite gems in different sizes. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and grey spinels in round, oval, pear and marquise cuts are artfully combined in alluring colour gradations – from blue to green, and pink to white.

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Akin to beautifully written prose, lines of diamonds and gemstones in graduated tones act like punctuation, lending rhythm to asymmetrical earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings set in platinum, and white, rose and yellow gold.

[caption id="attachment_212374" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Platinum and yellow gold earring with diamonds, golden cultured pearl, emeralds, blue and yellow sapphires, and tsavorite and demantoid garnets.
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An expansion of the gem Dior and Dior Et Moi lines, the Tie & Dior range also features classically designed suites adorned with white diamonds in a multitude of shapes and sizes, highlighting de Castellane’s creative genius in combining volume and texture.

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(All images: Dior)

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Subtlety was never one of Bulgari’s stronger suits and this boldness would come to define the brand’s distinct aesthetic. Its heritage curator Lucia Boscaini explains to us how the maison has remained faithful to its roots while keeping its sights trained on the future.

Show-stopping, unapologetic and magnificently audacious – such were Bulgari’s high jewellery pieces in the past and so they remain today. The Italian brand is known for going where many established and historic jewellery maisons dare not, as we see in its use of vivacious colour combinations and daringly unconventional designs, with the ultimate objective of achieving maximum impact.

We had a glimpse of this brilliance at the recent Master of Colours Heritage & High Jewellery Exhibition held in Hong Kong in August, where Bulgari brought in some of its most prized and storied jewels from its archives. Many of the pieces displayed were from the 1950s to the 1960s, a period that proved to be a turning point for the brand in establishing its unique aesthetic.

Lucia Boscaini, brand and heritage curator for Bulgari, explains that it was in the mid-1950s that the brand began to truly forge its unmistakeable – and unapologetically Italian – style, such that designs were big, daring and, unlike most jewellery at the time, used yellow gold and a copious amount of cabochon-cut stones in a variety of colours. “These were the founding elements of what we love to call ‘Bulgari’s revolution’ in the jewellery universe,” she says. “At that time, the dominating French school of jewellery dictated that only a single coloured stone could be mounted on a jewel – and mostly on platinum and, almost always, paired with diamonds.

[caption id="attachment_212214" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Part of the Bulgari Heritage collection, which to date has more than 800 pieces from the late 19th century to early 200s. (Image: Bulgari)[/caption]

“As years went by, Bulgari’s passion for colour experimentation included semiprecious and hard stones. Regardless of the intrinsic value of the gems, Bulgari’s aesthetic research was focused on impactful yet very balanced juxtapositions that expressed a joyful and effortless elegance. Hence also the predilection for yellow gold – less pompous and more wearable than platinum – which perfectly embodies the warm, sunny and colourful facet of Bulgari’s Italian style.”

Bulgari’s love for colour was evident, even in its earlier pieces. “The larger-than-life attitude and the colours’ energy just takes over the jewel. The pieces are incredibly vivacious yet balanced, in the unmistakable alchemy that only Bulgari can bring,” Boscaini says. There were magnificent examples of these vibrant pieces at the exhibition, such as the 1967 necklace and earring set made in gold and platinum, and set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. It showcases one of Bulgari’s most favoured colour combination: red, green and blue.

The set was once part of the collection of Brazilian socialite Carmeno Mayrink Veiga, who in the mid-1950s was considered one of the most elegant women in the country; in a 1981 issue of Vanity Fair she appeared on a list of the most stylish women in the world. This attention-grabbing parure was later worn by Keira Knightley at the Academy Awards ceremony in 2006.

[caption id="attachment_212216" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Gold and platinum necklace set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds (1967), once owned by Brazilian socialite Carmen Mayrink Veiga. (Image: Bulgari)[/caption]

There was also the spectacular yellow-gold necklace set with a medley of gemstones, including emeralds, diamonds, amethysts and turquoises, which once belonged to American socialite and It-girl Lyn Revson, a one-time wife of the founder of the make-up giant Revlon. “This was testament to our belief that, regardless of the intrinsic value, we would combine semiprecious and high-value stones for the sake of an impactful chromatic effect. This is the colour revolution introduced by Bulgari that subverted the rules in jewellery and marking a watershed in the decades to come,” Boscaini says of this piece.

To date, the Bulgari Heritage collection has more than 800 creations from the late 19th century to the early 2000s, which aside from jewellery includes watches and objects made in gold – cigarette cases, vanity cases and evening bags. And because Bulgari’s objective is to illustrate the evolution of the Bulgari style and craftsmanship over the decades and in the most complete way possible, its heritage department has more than 60,000 documents, vintage photographs and original sketches, as well as editorials and historical advertising campaigns in its archives.

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“An archive traces the history of a company, because only with a deep knowledge of our past can we build an aware future. There are some sketches or jewellery creations in the archives that represent unexpected experimentations – and they’re crucial, too, to better understand how the style evolved to finally achieve Bulgari’s strong identity. Moreover, the thousands of sketches we have are fundamental to state the authenticity of the pieces we find at auctions or from private collectors. In some cases, we only have the sketch in our archive but, as you can imagine, a sketch is a hypothesis of a jewel and we can never be sure that jewel has been produced until we see it in front of us. This is true in particular for jewels from the 1920s and 1930s, when often the mark wasn’t present.”

Boscaini and her team have a mandate to locate and buy back heritage pieces from major auction houses and private collectors around the world. “The buy-back process never stops. Of course, we have budgetary constraints and we can’t buy whatever we want! Following an accurate gap analysis, every year, we decide how to focus our research. Having said this, the ‘surprise factor’ is always around the corner, so it might happen that a jewel we’ve been searching for over decades suddenly appears – and in this case we’re set to ‘fight’ to have the jewel ‘back home’. It always comes with great emotion whenever we have a much-coveted jewel joining the Heritage Collection, and excited and happy for the people who will admire it.”

[caption id="attachment_212219" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Legendary model Verushka shot by Vogue US in 1969 wearing the 860mm-long Bulgari sautoir featuring a 127.35-carat, heart-shaped emerald pendant and a chain set with rubies, amethysts, citrines, topazes, turquoise, emeralds and diamonds (1969). (Image: Bulgari)[/caption]

One of the exciting finds Boscaini is referring to was included in this exhibition – a 1969 sautoir that features an astounding 127.35-carat, heart-shaped emerald pendant, with a chain set with cabochon rubies, amethysts, citrines, topazes, turquoise and emeralds, and enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds. “This magnificent sautoir is a jewel so representative of the house’s unbridled creativity in the late 1960s and 1970s; it’s an explosion of colour and so exuberant also in terms of size, as the chain is 860mm long,” she says.

After years of searching for the piece – and just when hope started to wane – it emerged at a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva in 2018. An intense bidding war ensued and Bulgari acquired the piece, which was once owned by an affluent woman called Patricia Bemberg, who’s now 93 and lives in Switzerland. The extraordinary piece was a gift from her husband while they were in Rome to celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary. In 1969, it was worn by legendary model Verushka for a shoot that was published by Vogue US.

[caption id="attachment_212221" align="aligncenter" width="709"] Elizabeth Taylor wears her Bulgari 23.44-carat step-cut emerald brooch (1958) on the set of the film The VIPs. (Image: MGM/ Photofest)[/caption]

Craftsmanship and design aside, provenance also gives the jewel its very special charm and value. The Bulgari Heritage collection does include several pieces that belonged to stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Anna Magnani, Gina Lollobrigida, Anita Ekberg and Audrey Hepburn. “It’s a kind of magic, as these jewels really reflect the charisma of their owners.”

Case in point, Elizabeth Taylor’s spectacular emerald necklace, which was given to her by actor Richard Burton in 1964 at their wedding in Montreal. The exceptional piece is mounted with 16 step-cut octagonal Colombian emeralds totalling 60.50 carats, each surround by brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds. The pendent, meanwhile, is a jaw-dropping 23.44-carat step-cut Colombian emerald, which was incorporated by Bulgari in 1958 as a brooch that Burton gave to Taylor on their engagement in 1962. The actress would be seen in this extraordinary piece on many occasions, such as at the 1967 Academy Awards when she accepted an Oscar, and on the set of the film The VIPs in 1963.

[caption id="attachment_212220" align="aligncenter" width="909"] Exceptional necklace mounted with 16 step-cut Colombian emeralds totalling 60.50 carats and a 23.44-carat step-cut emerald pendant once owned by Elizabeth Taylor (1962). (Image: Bulgari)[/caption]

While at the very heart of Bulgari’s conscientious archive-keeping is documenting the evolution of the brand’s style throughout its 130-year history and establishing how the brand has come to a design aesthetic that’s distinctively theirs, it’s also very much about continuity. “Our style is perpetually evolving, and our designers still constantly look back to our past and are inspired by our hallmark pieces, such as the 1960s ‘bib’ design for the necklaces, or the 1970s sautoirs, but they interpret them in a contemporary way, so while they’re in a sense ‘new’ they’re still distinctly Bulgari.

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Autumn typically evokes romantic images of majestic trees crowned with vivid crimson, orange and gold leaves that gently flutter to the ground as the days pass.

Inspired by the season's bold and beautiful hues, British designer Amanda Clark has launched a new Autumn Colours jewellery collection featuring necklaces and earrings fashioned in shades of red, honey and cognac. These exuberant statement pieces are incorporated with amber, a translucent stone obtained from the fossilised sap of centuries-old trees in central Europe's Baltic.

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Dating back to as early as the Stone Age, amber was used by ancient civilisations as protective talismans and amulets, and was prized for its health benefits that included reducing stress and anxiety, and restoring energy levels. Even today, amber continues to be used in modern medicine and is believed to contain Succinic acid, which enhances immunity.

The Autumn Colours range, which is set in handcrafted 18k gold, pairs amber with elegant South Sea and baroque freshwater pearls, in various designs versatile for both casual and formal wear. Standout pieces include a single amber pendant embellished with delicate golden leaves and suspended from a gleaming gold chain, and a long necklace showcasing alternating chunky amber beads with milky baroque pearls. With their rich yellow, orange and auburn shades, these jewels couldn't be more apt for the fall season.

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“I am moved by the beauty that nature creates for us, and love working with the natural forms of amber pebbles in all their lustrous colours. They mix so well with baroque pearls ranging in tone from cream to champagne and honey, while adding hand-worked gold to the mixed layers in an extra magical reflection of light,” says Clark.

The Autumn Colours range is part of the Wearable Jewels by Amanda Clark line, and is exclusively available at Altfield Gallery.

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Founded in 2008, Jessica McCormack's eponymous jewellery brand is known for blending Georgian and Victorian-era elements that can be shared across the generations of women.

The daughter of an auctioneer, McCormack has led the way in providing wearable jewellery that can be customised and layered, depending on the wearer’s mood or outfit.

The New Zealand-born designer is inspired by art and antiques when designing her fine jewellery. Hailed as one of the most exciting fine jewellery designers out there, her fans include Victoria Beckham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who has been spotted wearing a pair of McCormack’s Gypsets earrings.

[caption id="attachment_211443" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Jessica McCormack has teamed up with Net-A-Porter on an ongoing fine jewellery pop-up.[/caption]

We caught up with the talented designer via an email interview to find out how she got started in jewellery design and what’s in the pipeline for her brand — including an ongoing pop-up in collaboration with Net-A-Porter.

What led you to the path of jewellery design?

Jessica McCormack (JM): I grew up around beautiful things in New Zealand, my dad was an auctioneer and was always bringing special pieces home. When I was younger, I’d buy boxes of jewellery at auctions and just spend time playing around with it all, transforming it into something new. I think that’s where my love for designing and creating began.

What is your philosophy when designing jewellery?

JM: I really believe that jewellery should be worn and loved. It shouldn’t be something that just sits on your nightstand or waits for special occasions. That’s what is at the heart of everything I create. I think “Would I wear this?” or “How would I wear this?”. Jewellery should be special, and emotional, and something that can stay in the family as an heirloom – but most importantly, it needs to be enjoyed.

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Have you seen a shift in your consumers’ requirements because of the pandemic?

JM: I think there’s a definite shift towards comfort. People want pieces they can wear with a sweatshirt and jeans, because we’re not dressing up so much at the moment. But equally, there’s still an appetite for pieces that standout, that sparkle, and can dress up an outfit because when we do get the chance to go out, it’s exciting!

What is your favourite piece from your collections that is available on Net-A-Porter and why?

JM: Gypsets (from the Signature collection) hold a special place in my heart. They’ve garnered a little cult following of their own because they are so easy to wear, and they just finish off an outfit in the most effortless way. To me, they’re a perfect piece of jewellery.

What can your fans look forward to in your future collections?

JM: I’ve a collaboration coming out soon with artists the Haas Brothers, whom I’ve known for a long time, so I’m really excited about that. I’ve really had fun with the collection and it actually came together during lockdown, so it feels particularly special because of that. I’m very excited to see my clients’ reactions to it!

The Jessica McCormack pop-up on Net-A-Porter is on now until November 28 here and showcases all of the brand’s key collections including Signature, Ball n Chain, Tattoo, Chi Chi, Gypsets, Hex and Wings of Desire.

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

(All images: Jessica McCormack)

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Chanel brings Place Vendôme to Hong Kong as it stages a brilliant display of spectacular pieces hailing from some of its most notable high jewellery collections.

For nearly two decades, Chanel by tradition would present a themed high jewellery collection once a year and in Paris, no less. It has grown to become a highly anticipated annual event – one that clients and journalists would fly from all corners of the world to see and experience, where the pieces are presented in a themed exhibition that would be a treat to the senses.

This year, as we’re unable to travel to Paris, Chanel brings a piece of the magical city to Hong Kong as it transforms a space at PMQ into Place Vendôme, the famed square Mademoiselle Coco Chanel crossed hundreds of times between her residence at the Ritz, to her high jewellery atelier at 18 Place Vendôme, and boutique and one-time home at 31 Rue Cambon.

Strewn within this imagined space that featured “French windows” overlooking the square’s famed bronze obelisk and lined by those charming Paris street signs, are spectacular pieces from some of its most iconic collections, including the 1.5 1 Camelia 5 Allures, L'Espit Du Lion, Café Society and 1932.

Discover some of the pieces that were featured at Chanel's aptly named exhibition, "18 Place Vendôme" – referencing to Chanel's high jewellery atelier – held last week. We begin with the 1.5 1 Camelia 5 Allures, a collection comprised of 50 jewels – 22 of which transformable pieces – offering the wearer a multitude of ways to wear them. It features Coco Chanel’s favourite flower, the camellia, which she adored for its austerity, geometric aesthetic and the subtle but elegant manner with which it complemented her clothing.

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Then there’s the L'Espit Du Lion, which pays tribute to Mademoiselle Chanel’s zodiac sign, Leo, and a city that’s captured her heart and spirits in more ways than one – Venice. The lion would come to adorn many of her creations – from buttons, bags to yes, jewels.

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To mark the 80^th anniversary of the Bijoux de Diamants collection, Coco Chanel’s first foray into the world of jewellery, Chanel creates an 80-piece line named after the year she launched it: 1932. This exceptional collection draws inspiration from the many motifs and symbols that permeated Coco’s imagination – from constellations, comets, stars, to fringes, ribbons and feathers — which were crafted using a dreamy combination of white, yellow and black diamonds, blue and pink sapphires and of course, a generous helping of luscious pearls.

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Last but certainly not the least, the Café Society collection, a testament to Chanel’s willingness to deviate from the brand’s classic, time-and-tested motifs and references to explore novel designs and further widen the diversity of Chanel’s high jewellery offering. Café Society take up a geometric approach by means of assembling beautiful stones in rhythmic patterns, and introducing intriguing  combinations of rigid and jagged lines. It is arguably Chanel’s most up-to-the minute high jewellery collection yet.

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While classic white diamonds and pearls always rank at the top of our list for their timeless appeal and versatility, we can't help but be drawn to multicoloured jewellery designs that exude fun and flamboyance.

It's perfect timing then, that prominent names including Bulgari and Piaget have introduced resplendent new collections festooned with vividly-hued gemstones. Several fine jewellers have also followed suit by pairing stones in a variety of shades to create sparkling statement pieces.

Read on for our picks of the most magnificent multicoloured jewellery designs you'll want to incorporate into your wardrobe.

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(Main image: Bulgari; Featured image: Piaget)

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These precious yet oh-so-chic brooches will add oomph to any attire.

And we mean anything, from romantic Bohemian dresses or smart coats to trusty T-shirts and everything in between.

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By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

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