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
from the
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
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
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SENIOR ART EDITOR: ANA OSPINA
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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FASHION EDITOR
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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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