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Welcome to our Watches and Jewellery special – featuring inspiring women, exquisite investment pieces
and a deep dive into some of our favourite brands. All carefully curated by our team.
Our complex and deeply subjective relationship with time is a subject that has always personally fascinated me – one that is perfectly encapsulated in the exquisite variety and technical mastery of watchmaking itself.
During London Fashion Week, Marie Claire UK had the pleasure of hosting a special event exploring the
subject of time and the latest trends in timepieces with some of our favourite women creatives. This issue
expands on a few of the themes we looked at there, and is graced by a woman who knows a thing
or two about making the most of her time – our cover star, Jessica Biel.
In our exclusive interview (to tie in with her new thriller series, The Better Sister), the actor, author,
entrepreneur and mother opens up on balancing multiple businesses, dealing with career rejection and being one half of one of the most famous couples on the planet, alongside her husband Justin Timberlake.
She also sports some killer jewellery from Chanel's ‘Coco Crush’ collection, complemented
by our pick of new-season looks from Louis Vuitton, Gucci and more.
Elsewhere, Rachael Taylor makes the case for elevating the ordinary moments in our lives in a playful roundup of the most elegant new timepieces, presented through the prism of our daily rituals. We look at how UN Women and jewellery brand De Beers have come together to empower female entrepreneurs in Botswana, and jewellery designer Marla Aaron offers insights into the joys and sacrifices involved in building a luxury brand.
There’s plenty to inspire you, too. We delve into the craftsmanship of Chanel's new J12 Bleu;
unveil show-stopping rings featuring some of the world’s rarest gemstones and offer an expert-led,
top-10 edit of the latest watches for you to invest in now – and wear forever.
We hope you enjoy reading this special issue as much as we've enjoyed making it. Tell us what you think over at @marieclaireuk and follow our Watches Jewellery channel for updates all month.
Andrea Thompson
Editor in Chief
WORDS EDITOR
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The sun has risen, you creak the bedroom
windows open and let the linen curtains blow
in the morning breeze. As you head down
OLYMPIA JCREW
WOMEN WHO WIN
DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION: ANA OSPINA
Producer: Clare Lazaro
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR: DIONNE BRIGHTON
SUB EDITOR: NICOLA MOYNE
CONTRIBUTORS: RACHEL BAILEY, VICTORIA MOSS, IMOGEN CLARK, EMMA SELLS
I’ve always loved that ‘fresh start’ feeling that comes with September. For me, it’s reminiscent of the nervous excitement I felt when putting on a fresh uniform for the new school year and unpacking pristine stationary. I’m naturally optimistic in outlook, so I always see this time of year as an opportunity for re-invention or rebirth after the summer break and updating my wardrobe is a huge part of that. Having spent
months in summer dresses, I’m ready to be inspired by something new and make those key
investments buys, from a statement coat to new boots and work bag.
Lucky for me then, that the fashion team over here at Marie Claire UK have been busy working away these past two months to bring you the most comprehensive fashion special we’ve done for five years. It covers everything from on point trend and accessories reports to exclusive interviews and shoots with our favourite designers and creatives, from Tolu Coker to Arianna Casadei. “Autumn/Winter 2024 is a tale of opposites,” says fashion director Lily Russo Bah of the season ahead. “It mixes everyday wardrobe staples with maximalist design details that will make even the most cold-weather averse fall in love with their winter wardrobe.
From statement shaggy coats to boardroom-inspired tailoring and boho blouses, we decode the must-have trends for the season ahead – that we can’t wait to wear.”
We’ve also rounded up all that’s noteworthy from the world’s fashion capitals, and asked our
favourite content creators for their best-kept secrets on where to eat, drink and shop. While back at
home, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week we look at its inimitable
impact and evolution and round up its most iconic moments.
As you will have gathered, this issue is the culmination of a lot of passion and hard work – we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Stay tuned all month for updates on site,
social and newsletter, and be sure to tell us what you think!
Andrea Thompson
Editor in Chief
MEET EDITORS
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ANDREA THOMPSON
EDITOR IN CHIEF
LILY RUSSO-BAH
FASHION DIRECTOR
CLEMENTINA JACKSON
FASHION EDITOR
SOFIA PIZA
FASHION WRITER
WORDS EDITOR
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EDITOR
Women Who Win
Marla Aaron Pulls Back the Curtain on Her Colourful World
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Moments in Time
Decadent Dials and Masterful Craftsmanship –
Meet the Luxury Watches Dialling Up Everyday Style
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Botswana’s Diamond Women:
A Community Shaping
its Own Future
The Surrealists
Spring/summer 2025:
The trends to know
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PRODUCER: CLARE LAZARO
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR: DIONNE BRIGHTON
JUNIOR SOCIAL EDITOR: MAGGIE JOYNER
Chief Sub-Editor: Nicola Moyne
Retoucher: Stiletto
CONTRIBUTORS: RACHAEL TAYLOR, KIM PARKER, JOSHUA HENDREN
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ANDREA THOMPSON
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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Statement jewellery, precision timepieces,
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WATCHES &
JEWELLERY
Jessica Biel
On Success, Sisterhood, and Redefining Her Sense of Self
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A Sun Drenched Escape
in Diamonds and Pearls
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10 Movers, Makers & Marvels to Know in the World of Fine Jewellery
Full Circle Bold, Playful and With Mesmerising
Gemstones-Statement Rings Are Back
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The One: The Chanel J12 is Back in Bleu
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Lucy Delius:
My Life in Jewellery
13 Luxury Watches
With Timeless Appeal
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5 Women to Follow for Watches and Jewellery Styling Inspiration
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Everyday Investment Jewellery to Add to Your Collection
Expert-approved timepieces for first-time buyers
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Your guide to Spring/Summer 2025 trends and all
the latest news from the catwalk...
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Women Who Win
Marla Aaron on taking risks, making mistakes and breaking down to break through
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Botswana’s Diamond Women: Shaping the Future with Strength and Purpose
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Daily rituals
The best new luxury watches you won’t want to hit snooze on
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A Sun Drenched Escape: Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls Inspired by Itaca
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10 Movers, Makers & Marvels to Know in the World
of Fine Jewellery
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Cocktail Hour
Stylish, playful and perfectly precious; it’s all about chic statement rings right now
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Cocktail Hour
Stylish, playful and perfectly precious; it’s all about chic statement rings right now
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Cocktail Hour
Stylish, playful and perfectly precious; it’s all about chic statement rings right now
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I'm a Watch Expert and these are the 12 best luxury watches to invest in for 2025
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I'm a Watch Expert and these are the 12 best luxury watches to invest in for 2025
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These are the everyday investment jewellery pieces to shop now and wear forever
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