Luxury watches are increasingly becoming the go-to accessory for red carpet events. Like jewellery, some of the most standout designs have been worn by celebrities at awards shows and other glitzy parties.
Take for instance, the Oscars in March. Notable brands such as Cartier, Tag Heuer, Omega and more were spotted on the wrists of the attendees.
There were even instances of the stars wearing timepieces not even released yet.
More recently, the Met Gala – dubbed “fashion’s biggest night” – also became a playground for Swiss watchmakers. Here’s a little roundup of watches on the red carpet that took our breath away last week.
A touch of femininity
Malaysia’s very own Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh looked resplendent in green at the Met Gala. Yet, the Richard Mille RM07 watch she wore also captured attention. This model has a tonneau-shaped case design described as “sensual and curvaceous”.
It is just the perfect companion for a fashionable night out with cameras snapping away.
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To new heights
Ryan Reynolds just had to stand out as host for the night – and he did, with his wife (also, fellow host) Blake Lively on one arm and the Omega Speedmaster Moonshine Gold peeking out from under the cuff on the other. The proprietary pale-yellow gold alloy was introduced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, but here you have it making waves on terra firma.
Classic through and through
Paapa Essiedu was seen accessorising with the Gold Hublot Classic Fusion. He went shirtless under his suit, but his watch got all the stares instead. The 1980 Classic Original was a hit for having a rubber strap paired with a gold case. The Classic Fusion continues the name, boasting of an incomparable elegance that transcends time.
Meticulously designed
Nyjah Huston (also shirtless) matched the Roger Dubuis Excalibur MT Cobalt Blue with his suit. The Excalibur watches are considered works of art as every single component is finished by hand. The one he had on his wrist features a skeletonised calibre, allowing viewers a look into the inner mechanics of this marvel.
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Keep on ticking
For Sarah Jessica Parker, not just any watch will do, it seems. She choose the Cartier Tank SolarBeat, the watchmaker’s first ever solar-powered watch. Since its launch last year, the model is loved for being an elegant, trouble-free, daily-wear, set-it-and-forget-it watch. Not easy to go unnoticed on the red carpet though, as it paired beautifully with the look of her avant-garde monochrome outfit.
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