The precision-cuts, the colours and the sparkles speak for themselves. The moment you think of crystals, you think Swarovski crystals. For over 45 years, this international brand has been celebrating everything a woman loves – shiny accessories, fine gemstones and fantasising about an enigmatic and theatrical life. And this season, they’ve raised the bar.
With the latest winter 2011/2012 collection, the Swarovski woman has been set free in a tropical forest and given the chance to be her own inspiration. Aptly titled Wings of Fantasy, the jewellery pieces are augmented with mysterious colours, dramatic embellishments and opulent lines. There is a strong inspiration taken from a bird in flight in terms of her shaded feathers, the rhythmic movement of the wings and that feeling of autonomy. Each piece spells richness, drama and exuberance.
There are pieces in the collection that highlight the brand’s traditional element of elegance, glamour and modernity – just how a Swarovski woman is expected to be. But its simplistic charm seems trivial in the quirky and playful Disney and Hello Kitty range. Pink bowties and red love hearts on a charm bracelet is just what you need to reminisce your teenage years.
The brand has also dived into designing jewellery for men with its attempt to go ‘hardcore’. With sculls, screws and a man-eating crocodile on bracelets and necklaces, this is as manly as Swarovski could get. The collection also features the mandatory sunglasses, crystallised iPhone cases, evening clutches, cufflinks and cardholders.
The quality of the pieces rather needs to be appreciated up close and in person, but you can get a fairly detailed look at the Swarovski Wings of Fantasy & Hello Kitty collections overall by clicking on the thumbnails.
