Victoire de Castellane is considered to be a hooligan anddestroyer of stereotypes. Bright blonde with Mongolian eyes loves to juggle giant cabochons where other jewelers boast fineness of cut, and draws a funny comic about how the ghost of Christian Dior told her this or that idea. But the image of enfant terrible, it seems, is hiding a good girl, with trembling related to the traditions of the House, which operates nearly twenty years.
And if you ask to name objects, especiallybrightly reflecting precisely this side of her, the clock La D de Dior come to mind first. Feminine, concise, classical, timeless - what only enthusiastic epithets they have not met the critics in 2003. Secondly it and client Houses: perfectly round and perfect as simple, this watch instantly became a bestseller. Their next version - Cocktail La Mini D de Dior - spawned a fashion for miniature night watch, which yielded almost every self-respecting brand. They are also waiting for predictable success.
It is not difficult to guess that the same fate awaitsBasel novelty this year, La Mini D de Dior Satine, though Combining all the advantages of its predecessors. The main difference - strap imitating milanese silk ribbon weaving. No surprise here is not: Castellane long been experimenting with the transfer of elements of the high art of tailoring in the jewelry field. But combined with deliberate simplicity of the shape and tenderness of shades of pearl dial with diamond pavé creates a surprisingly balanced and impeccable image. These clocks will decorate secular debutante (there will be appropriate the most basic, steel version) or a young bride (depending on the shade of the dress, you can choose a bracelet of yellow or pink gold). They can go to the reception to the Queen, or at a dinner party hosted by the mother of the man for whom you really want to get married - with La Mini D de Dior Satine you will look »like a lady» in any situation.
Is this what impression sought Castellane? It refers to the words of Christian Dior: »Bow at hand - one of the most feminine jewelry.» Beware Victoire: we can decide that you finally settled down!
