# Decorator-Created Timepieces Fossil and Amber Interiors are Kicking Off The Curator Series By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-curator-series References: [hellogiggles](https://hellogiggles.com/shopping/fossil-partnered-with-amber-interiors-to-create-the-watch-youll-never-want-to-take-off/) & [fossil](https://www.fossil.com/us/en/products/the-curator-series-fossil-x-amber-interiors-multifunction-brown-leather-watch-sku-cs1000p.html) Fossil recently launched The Curator Series, which introduces collaborative timepieces made in partnership with artists, designers and other icons of style. The first in the series introduces the Amber Interiors x Fossil watch, which was created with the sharp eye of decorator Amber Lewis. The chic Amber Interiors x Fossil watch boasts a high-quality leather strap, tortoise shell accents and a [minimalist-inspired face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny). The style of the watch expresses Lewis' love of creating comforting interiors made up of effortlessly cool pieces with minimalist-meets-Scandinavian style. In keeping with the design values of The Curator Series, the [aesthetically pleasing watch product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works) is presented in a beautifully designed storage box with softly sculpted corners and a motif that plays off of the fine finishes that make up the many pieces of the elegant watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Timepieces:** The trend of companies collaborating with artists and designers to create unique timepieces presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessories industry. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend towards minimalist-inspired designs, like the Amber Interiors x Fossil watch, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation for companies in the fashion, home decor, and furniture industries. - **Luxury Packaging:** The trend of luxury packaging and unique presentation, like the sculpted storage box of the Amber Interiors x Fossil watch, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging and luxury retail industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can benefit from collaborative timepieces and minimalist designs to create unique and stylish products. - **Home Decor and Furniture:** The home decor and furniture industry can take inspiration from minimalist designs to create modern and functional products. - **Packaging and Luxury Retail:** Industry players in packaging and luxury retail can disrupt the market by creating unique and aesthetically pleasing packaging and presentation for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Curated Womens Watch Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-divoire.md) - [Turquoise Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-timepiece.md) - [Rare Material Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-timepiece.md) - [Summer Travel-Focused Women's Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-watches1.md) - [Brand Heritage Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-watch-collections.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md)