Luxury fashion house Chanel breathes life back into its emblematic Premiére timepiece throughout the past three decades. The original watch was first launched back in 1987 and designed by Jacques Helleu, who was the house's Artistic Director at the time.
The new Premiére model celebrates the original design with a few subtle design tweaks. It is done in an octagonal shape, which is applied to nod to the N°5 perfume bottle. The case is made from sturdy steel materials before it is coated in 18k yellow gold and finished with an onyx cabochon-set crown. The bracelet has a chain strap that is woven with leather detail, which is usually used in the house's handbags for a full-circle look.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Revived Timepieces
- There's an opportunity for luxury watch brands to revisit their archives and revamp their iconic timepieces.
- Design Nostalgia
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- Mixing Materials
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Industries Being Reshaped
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion brands can tap into nostalgia and revisit their archives to revive classic designs and create new products for their loyal customers.
- High-end Watchmaking
- High-end watchmaking brands can revive iconic designs with modern tweaks and materials to appeal to new generations of watch enthusiasts.
- Luxury Accessories
- Luxury accessories brands can experiment with mixing materials and textures to elevate their product designs and create unique, high-end pieces.
