The Haute Couture shows have returned at the Paris Fashion Week, since January 22nd. As the first models stride out onto the runway, WorldTempus has accessorised outfits from previous collections with sumptuous timepieces.
Beauregard Lili Onyx Noir X Schiaparelli – Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023
Perfect for keeping out the winter chill, this destructured jacket in wool - its shape inspired by the bottle of the house’s signature Shocking! fragrance - makes the ideal companion for Beauregard’s Lili.
Black onyx petals and a smattering of diamonds bring elegance and sophistication to this diminutive watch, while a satin strap adds to a charismatic allure.
Breguet Reine de Naples X Valentino - Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2022
At the heart of Valentino lies a celebration of femininity and beauty. Floral prints boldly blossom in joyful shades that include the prestigious Italian house’s famous “Valentino Red”.
What better companion for this red and cream dream than the Breguet Reine de Naples, with a diameter of 24.95 millimetres. This ladies’ model catches the eye with its oval shape, draped in diamonds, and the distinctive outline of the Roman numerals that swirl around the mother-of-pearl dial. A vivid red strap adds the final flourish.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Chronograph X Georges Hobeika – Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023
Inspired by the sparkling shores of his native Lebanon, Georges Hobeika’s couture collections evoke the colours of the Mediterranean.
This man’s suit in vibrant purple will look the business worn with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Chronograph in a 41mm diameter, with a similarly hued dial for guaranteed style.
Bulgari Serpenti Secret X Givenchy - Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2020
And the Oscar for evening gowns goes to…. Givenchy! The Parisian house has dressed countless of the world’s most recognisable women, from Audrey Hepburn, and the iconic little black dress she wore for Breakfast at Tiffany's, to Meghan Markle, who chose Givenchy for her stunningly simple wedding gown.
Accessorise with the Bulgari High Jewellery Serpenti Misteriosi Secret Watch and rest assured that you will be queen of the ball! Diamonds sparkle brighter than ever against a black lacquered rose gold case and sinuous bracelet, not forgetting two pear-shaped emeralds for the serpent’s eyes.
Chanel Boy·Friend Tweed Art X Chanel - Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023
Barbie fans, you are in the right place! Imagined by Gabrielle Chanel in 1956, the tweed suit – here in sugar-pink - has become an emblem of the venerable couture house, whose founder innovated with this supple material that gave women much greater freedom of movement.
Its speckled appearance is recreated on the Boy·Friend Tweed Art’s dial, in a palette of pinks that make a perfect match for this ensemble.
Mini D My Dior X Dior - Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023
A central piece of the New Look, with its hourglass shape, the Bar jacket sealed Dior’s success from its first appearance and has been reinterpreted countless time since then, right up to the house’s latest couture collection.
This particular iteration, in gold-coloured fabric, will stand out all the more when worn with the Mini D My Dior in a 19mm diameter. Geometric lines, delicate diamonds and a Milanese bracelet in yellow gold will meld chameleon-like with the whole.
Richard Mille RM-035 X Balenciaga - Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2023
Famously described by Coco Chanel as “a couturier in the truest sense of the word”, Cristóbal Balenciaga’s avant-garde designs opened vast horizons. The Spaniard translated his love of pure, vibrant lines into extravagant, voluminous shapes, with a penchant for the sophistication of black. He pored over every detail of his collections with an almost religious devotion.
The same avant-garde extravagance defines Richard Mille, whose RM-035 superbly accessorises this suit. An impressive 48mm in diameter, its skeleton dial allows a glimpse of the intricate workings of its movement.
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra X Maison Margiela - Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2022
Prestigious French Haute Couture house, Maison Margiela, quickly established itself in the fashion industry with its avant-garde style. In 1992, the atypical "tabi" boot turned out to be a daring reinterpretation of the Japanese sock, with the amusing feature of separating the big toe from the others. Since its creation, this piece has been transformed into a variety of materials and shapes.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra watch, a dainty 23mm in diameter, lends a touch of delicate sophistication to the look presented at one of the its latest couture shows.
Piaget Treasures X Elie Saab – Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2024
Elie Saab’s talent was evident from an early age, when he was already imagining and making clothes for his family. The Lebanese designer is known for his beautifully tailored, elaborately embellished designs, chosen by countless of the world’s most influential women, including Angelina Jolie, Marion Cotillard and Queen Rania of Jordan.
Mirroring the floral details of this powder-blue suit from the Fall-Winter 2024 collection, the Piaget Treasures High Jewellery watch in an 18mm diameter is strewn with diamonds and sapphires against a black opal dial.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 “Tiffany" X Jean-Paul Gaultier –Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023
Fashion’s enfant terrible, Jean-Paul Gaultier has never played by the rules, pouring his imagination into boundary-pushing designs. The “bad boy” has now retired from his couture house, where designers continue to pay tribute to his work, for example with this sharply tailored silhouette in electric blue.
Which brings us neatly to the turquoise blue dial of the Patek Philippe Nautilus x Tiffany & Co with a 40mm diameter, adding a touch of simplicity to this futuristic shirt.
Take your seat in the front row and let the Paris 2024-2025 Haute Couture shows come to you!
