With a teardrop watch as its centrepiece, the collection is a meeting of classic heart and contemporary spirit. Who better, then, to showcase that sentiment than the epitome of both — Emirati designer Manaal Al Hammadi.

Fit for an empress (which it was, of course, named after) Chaumet’s Joséphine Aigrette collection sees a modern yet regal take on the classic teardrop shape as the maison incorporates it into both the high jewellery pieces and within an exquisite timepiece. Here, Bazaar shares a closer look at the collection….

Photography: Greg Adamski. Styling: Nour Bou Ezz. Make-Up: Kasia Domanska. Photography Assistant: Jey Jeyendran. Fashion Assistant: Anusha Hittalmakki. Producers: Aamar Shawwa and Johana Dana. With thanks to Sharjah Art Foundation. All fashion by Manaal alhammadi designs

From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s March 2021 Issue

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