At ELLE, we approach fashion just as we do life—with confidence. Each season, we distill what we see on the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris into standout trends, scouring the showrooms of each city for looks that will not just speak to the current season but stand the test of time.
Incorporating such pieces into your wardrobe, of course, is all about personal style. And accessories play a huge role in completing that picture. These exquisite details—such as timepieces from the iconic fine watchmaker Audemars Piguet—can elevate and even drive a look, just one reason why they are some of our most prized investments.
Three of the top trends our editors have identified for this season are “the power look,” a modern interpretation of women’s suiting; “color clash,” an intriguing mix of contrasting shades; and “retro femme,” 1950s silhouettes with classic twin sets and full skirts. Read on to see how each of these looks can be set up perfectly by a corresponding Audemars Piguet timepiece.
THE POWER LOOK
COLOR CLASH
The pleasingly vibrant contrast found in the 37mm Royal Oak Selfwinding, with its vivid turquoise dial and its 18-karat yellow-gold case and bracelet—offers playful, exciting energy. (Since no two cuts of this natural stone are ever the same, each timepiece is truly one of a kind. ) The watch matches up perfectly with this fall’s runway looks that showcased color, from poppy brights peeking out of coats and sweaters, to ’60s-inspired bright micro-mini skirts styled with matte black tights, to classic cardigan twin sets mismatched in clashing acid tones under tweed overcoats.
RETRO FEMME
The 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding with a pink dial in the “Grand Tapisserie” pattern combines timeless elements on the wrist, the warm shade of the dial juxtaposed with its truncated pyramid shapes. Combining it with the prim, pretty, and proper silhouettes of classic feminine suiting in more muted hues provides a fitting sense of balance. Fitted blazers and twin sets paired with full skirts call to mind film starlets of the ’50s; this season’s standouts were made from luxe bouclé fabrics piped in black and available in a variety of pastel hues.
Discover Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak Mini Collection here.
Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz
Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz
Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz
Art direction by Thea Karas and Alice Stevens; creative production by Hannah Miller; edited by Jaclyn Palermo; casting by Mariano Restrepo and Delaney Dierdorff; fashion styling by Olivia Nicole Weeden; hair by Rolando Beauchamp; makeup by Deanna Hagan.
