HIS FABULOUSNESS - Part I

Some days at work are just more fun than others, such as when a member of a certain royal family sweeps into town to see us. His Fabulousness – or “HF” for short – is a well-informed jetsetter. He hits all of the important jewelry, fashion, art, dining, and clubbing spots.  He definitely has the "secret number" and always invites me to all of the über-exclusive hot spots! 


On this most recent trip, our whirlwind tour was expedited by his trusty and reliable FI – Faud Indum, who chauffeured us everywhere. HF is a seasoned shopper whose mission is to buy with a “curatorial” eye. He, like many others, wanted CIRCA’s opinion on some important pieces of jewelry:  a Cartier art-deco diamond and emerald sautoir and a vintage Van Cleef gold and turquoise bracelet. Both were beautiful pieces, and definite “buys”. FI then whisked us off to our next stop - Alexander McQueen.

We pored over McQueen’s Spring 2010 collection, which I think was one of his best. I am even tempted by padded shoulders, since his version is so sculptural and elegant - unlike the boxy 80’s look which my mother sported. Similarly, McQueen’s Armadillo shoes are ahead of the curve in terms of form and visual novelty – if not wearability… Now here is a shoe that was designed and built in a very architectural way! Indeed, architecture has often been an underlying influence in the fashion and jewelry worlds. Just look at the wildly successful collaboration between Karl Lagerfeld and Zaha Hadid for Chanel’s Mobile Art Pavillion, or even Frank Gehry’s collection for Tiffany & Co.

I find it so exciting when jewelry and fashion are intertwined with a technical discipline like architecture. HF could not agree more! An innovative designer like Alexander McQueen can never be replaced, and will truly be missed.

Up next: HF on the hunt for vintage clothes and jewelry. 

images: Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Ready to Wear runway collection

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post