Links of London launched their first watch collection AW07 last year. ![]() Watches – “Chinks in the Links of London ” For those who do not consider 5 figures to be anywhere near “affordable luxury”, not to worry there are also some micro-pave’d diamond inrō available for £2,500 – a bargain, considering how handbags are priced recently. There are 4 categories of gem featured in this body of work – Rose quartz, rock crystal, Red Jasper (crown cut exclusively for Links) and Turquoise – all on white 18 ct gold. The wearer curates her/his own inrō pendant, with various companion pieces, including diamond embedded charms, lockets, keys and other personal treasures worn close to her/his chest. ![]() This particular model of inrō is available to order … and worth £28,000, but it is designed to be customized. miniature case to carry tiny objects, like medicines & identity seals, since there are no pockets in traditional Japanese costume. The press for Autumn collection includes 11 images showcasing jewelry and watches, but the hero of the collection is the Diamond Capsule Pendant, inspired by the Japanese inrō. The collection also hints at Victoriana style keepsakes and treasures, art with the imprint of nature (the pressed leaf imprint on some pieces nearly dances across the white gold surface) … and even costume history. It focuses on travel, whether globe-trotting on the planet or just jet setting within the realm of one’s imagination – through time, even. This unique and truly original showcase centers itself on a concept that they name, “Spirit of Discovery”. “Affordable Luxury”, she finessed, when asked about her place at creative helm for Links of London. She joined Links of London as Creative Director 2007, to expand collections into new categories. More recently she has expanded into Asian and Australian markets with her collections – notably Blonde Venus, Australia & On Pedder, Hong Kong. She’s crafted installations for Harvey Nichols, regularly features in British & Italian Vogue, was the darling of London Fashion Week 06 with her Orchid’ Ready to Wear collection and ‘Orchid’ Diffusion collection, plus she was shorlisted for ‘Bright Young Gems’ at International Jewellery London and for UK ‘Jewellery Designer of the Year’ Award. With a Central St Martin’s undergraduate degree in silkscreening & goldsmithing and Masters from Royal Academy of Art, she started her own brand, upon graduation about 10 years ago (no shrinking violet!), and rocked the fashion world with commissions by Gucci, Mont Blanc Swarovski & Mercedes Benz. But never mind the hype, we all discovered that Ms Galton is one qualified lady. Svelte and styled to perfection, it was no wonder she was able to soothe the savages on Dragon’s Den, twice – even doubling her money in the 2 nd round. Surely she belonged in front of a camera or on the catwalk – the preferred vehicle for her work, her forte in fact. Cool and poised as she guided us through the dramatic, colourful sweep of her promo presentation, I couldn’t help but wonder if she was really someone behind the scenes. ![]() The lights were dimmed, the screen was lit and we were on the edge of our seats for the wizardess of glamour, Elizabeth Galton. With glass of oaky red wine in one hand, I steadied my purse with the other and squeezed in with my colleagues on the couches to avoid temptation. I was stunned by the sparkle, but managed to find the lovely ladies who launch from SocGen, and helped myself to the amply stocked array of healthy nibbles in their company. Elizabeth Galton, Creative Director of Links, herself, would reveal what is to become the new “it-bag” of the fashion elite: the Anthology collection. I would soon be privy to the secrets of one of the foremost movers and shakers in town. Even still, they couldn’t have imagined what they were missing. The local Sloane Rangers narrowed their eyes and bit their proverbial lip, as I disappeared into Links of London. With the secret code of “SocGen’s Women’s Network: Anthology”, I was ushered into a bedazzling Aladdin’s Den of haute couture, under lock & key … at dusk. Camilla Campbell certainly knows how to throw a summer swansong party in Sloane Square. I’m sure it was the hottest ticket in town, last Thursday 18 th Sept 08.
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