MANILA, Philippines - Jewelry brand Swarovski understands women, creating novel timepieces that add a touch of sparkle to the holidays. With a history built on adorning international luxury fashion with its fine crystal embellishments, Swarovski now has timepieces that celebrate the woman of varying passions. For Swarovski’s new lineup for 2014, watches come in classic shapes and contemporary color-ways.
For Parsons graduate and Paris-trained furniture and interior designer Jessica Kienle, form should not follow function; they both should be in the same plane. “I have always been attracted to simple and clean lines, and I always think of functionality and practicality first when designing. And this is also the case with my own fashion sense and style. Comfort is key,” says Kienle.
With her modernist furniture dotting her urban eclectic style, Kienle has mastered the fine equilibrium of comfort and class as seen in her fondness for the Swarovski Octea Classica.
Equal parts sport and elegance, the Octea Classica showcases neatness and refinement, from its delicate rose-gold case down to its tasteful leather or stainless steel strap. The focal point of the timepiece is a beautifully adorned pavé circle face decked with sheer Swarovski brilliance. “The Octea Classica is an elegant and feminine watch. It can be worn to all kinds of occasions, be it to work, dinner or a night out. It is perfect for me as I am always on the go, and it is a piece of accessory that I can wear throughout the day. It is stylish and refined, which makes it a timeless piece,” Kienle observes.
For her bustling days on site, Kienle turns to the Swarovski Octea Chrono. Rounding up definite performance with distinct panache in one definitive package, the Octea Chrono is Swarovski’s most successful timepiece to date, now celebrating half a decade of watch dominance.
“I love that it is a sporty watch, and one that you can either dress up or dress down. It is versatile, and the perfect ‘everyday’ accessory to have. The chrono feature, rubber straps and rotating bezel give it that sporty look, while the touch of crystals complements it and makes it a fashionable and stylish piece,” shares Kienle of the Octea Chrono.
The Swarovski Timepiece is available at Century City Mall, Lucerne in Glorietta 4 and Shangri-La Plaza, Chronos in Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and Robinson’s Place Ermita, Swiss Gear in Greenbelt 1, SM Lanang, and SM Clark.