Add Colour To Your Life
Swiss watchmaker Longines expands its leading DolceVita collection with delightful interchangeable straps in various hues.
f you’re one who’d match your makeup to suit your mood or outfit, the new Longines DolceVita watch is made for you. The luxury watchmaker has introduced an array of interchangeable straps (in two sizes) in a fun rainbow of eight colours – yellow, orange, taupe, coral, brown, pine green, turquoise and lime green.
While this marks the first time that the watch is customisable in such a way, the DolceVita actually made its debut back in 1997 with a minimalist rectangular case that was inspired by a model from the 1920s. The elegant timepiece epitomises the Swiss brand’s ethos of simple designs with a timeless appeal, featuring dials in white with either understated hour markers or traditional Arabic numerals.
If the pop citrus hues are a tad bright, opt for the version with an enchanting blue starry night dial with a leather strap in the same tone or stainless steel bracelet. Inspired by magical Italian nights, it is a sophisticated piece that works for both work and the weekends.
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The mobile application is easy to navigate and visually appealing – filters allow you to search for a brand, colour, or style quickly. There is a wide selection of high street brands that are not easily available in Singapore, such as ethical and sustainable label Kowtow. The clothes felt fresh and clean upon arrival.
CONS Although there is a large selection of apparel and bags, it leans toward a more feminine style, think floral dresses and lace details, so it might not suit everyone.
The website provides details on fit, fabric stretchability, fabric thickness, lining, and sheerness so you have a good idea of what the piece looks and feels like. There is a healthy selection of Australian brands, and the assortment of clothes is similar to what you’d find on
Revolve.com, only more workwearcentric.
CONS The sizing is limited, with only a handful of pieces available in L and XL (UK12-14). There is also a larger proportion of dresses than separates. Perhaps due to the heavy dry-cleaning process, some clothes may not look their newest.
All the clothes are shot on a model, with detailed descriptions of how they fit (they even tell you the original size and if the dress has been altered), which really helps in picking out the items that might fit you. There’s also a sale section on the website that allows you to purchase new or pre-loved items at discounted prices. Items arrived in good, clean condition and don’t look too worn.
CONS There are three tiers of membership and some of the items can only be rented by certain tiers, so unless you have signed up for the top tier, it might be frustrating as some items will not be available to you. The cost for the top tier (Club Fabuholics) is not small ($229 for the first month, $279 for subsequent months), and on top of that you have to pay an $8 insurance fee for every delivery order.
The website tells you how “used” the clothes are and includes a “buy now” option for some items. It’s affordable, with prices starting from just $48 for four items a month. There were interesting pieces and indie brands like El Estilo De Claire and Sculptor. The clothes arrived in moderate to good quality (no frayed ends or holes).
CONS Not all clothing items are featured on the model, which makes it difficult to assess the cut. The guesswork resulted in sizing issues as pieces in the same size had vastly different fits. The selection of luxury bags is limited.