The Luxury Network Qatar Magazine Issue 02

from Messika jewelry, but ultimately extremely exciting
for the designer. Two heads rather than one meant
that more than one hundred unique pieces of jewellery
were imagined. Valérie was unwavering in her belief
that the co-designed jewellery should embody both
the Maison’s values and Kate’s style.
The movement of the stones, the fluidity of the lines,
the suppleness of the jewellery, the boldness of the
wearer... Together, they found a common language
within the mixture of types of gold, various diamond
cuts and even the way the precious materials were
used. The collection is lively, eclectic and brightly
coloured; and most certainly not boring.
A daring decision? Probably. But an assured one nonetheless.
Inspired and inspiring, closer than ever, the
two women visualised this collection almost instinctively.
They have created jewellery in their own image;
with no restraints holding them back. As both designers
and stylists, they have developed a type of relaxed
luxury.
Kate Moss and Valérie Messika are at the heart of a
unique high jewellery collection with two strong, spirited
women. Using one simple word - freedom – the
fashion icon and the diamond jewellery designer have
collaborated with spontaneity and sincerity. By each
harnessing the other’s art, they have been able to express
the different facets of their singular personalities
through unbridled creativity.
Starting with Exotic Charm, the duo dreamt a set in
which the diamonds would be worn like a cherished
tattoo. The set is impressive; it brings together pear,
triangle, emerald and brilliant cuts in a sparkling symphony.
Flamboyant plastron, XXL hoop earrings, unusual
hand pieces and a ring; this set becomes one with
the person wearing them. Promptly followed by Spirited
Wind, a feather created with diamonds, this was
Kate and Valérie’s inspiration when they were designing
this set. With their delicate and fine lines, the diamonds
appear infinite. A compelling and asymmetrical
movement makes the brilliant-cut and emerald cuts
flutter. Firmly in the realms of contemporary wear, this
set includes a 3-finger ring and a modern earcuff. With
Released Sun, the diamond here becomes a tassel of
light in this set inspired by Kate Moss’ love of art deco.
Graphic, the jewels are all about the baguette-cut diamond.
Elevated onto the forehead in a headpiece, suspended
onto the neck on a choker, swinging freely below
the ears in sublime hoops, the baguette-cut diamonds
shows us all its possibilities. A set with assumed modernity
and with daring range. The Colour Play set
is inspiring the jewellery designer more and more.
While her palette was previously limited to gold and
diamonds, she now finds herself drawn towards other
precious materials. Honouring Kate’s favourite hues,
the pair has created a vibrantly-coloured collection.
Malachite, mother-of-pearl and turquoise are stars of
the show on sumptuous plastrons, XXL earrings, 3-finger
ring... Unprecedented combinations of coloured
gold and precious materials for pieces that simply
can’t be matched. Next in line is Twisted Wave. Knotting
diamonds. This was the gamble taken by Kate and
Valérie when producing this set. Minimalism, delicate,
and graphic are the buzz-words for this collection,
which pays tribute to the top model. As the diamonds
wrap around the neck, the wrist, the finger or the ear,
they all draw the letter ‘K’. A strong letter, which has
much inspired Valérie. A set sitting somewhere between
strength and delicacy, it reflects this iconic top
model. And last but not least, Independent Icon. A set
to showcase the baguette-cut diamonds, la crème de
la crème of High Jewellery. At first glance, a fairly simple
design, the range is a great technical accomplishment.
Master jewellers were obliged to establish new
working techniques for the baguette cut. At the heart
of each of these pieces sits an emerald-cut diamond,
enhanced by a double entourage of pavé diamonds and
gold. Ultragraphic and modern: the set is Kate Moss’
favourite.
Together, they have created a collection of high fashion
jewellery that is expressively eclectic and defiantly
diverse, which pays homage to a woman who has transcended
generations and styles.
by Narges Raiss
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