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DIAMONDS & THRILLS

colour block WEDDING TRENDS

Everything you need to say 'I do' in style

SPRING/SUMMER 2014

THE LUXURY WATCH EDIT The latest new arrivals and innovations at Baselworld

SHOP THE TRENDS

FESTIVAL FASHION

All the festival style trends

Breguet, the innovator.

Invention of the Tourbillon , 1801

The Classique Grande Complication Tourbillon 5317 provides the perfect setting for Breguet’s most spectacular invention and undeniably the most beautiful of all horological complications, developed over 210 years ago to compensate for the effects of gravity. On the back, the “B-shaped” oscillating weight reveals the beauty of the meticulously hand-engraved movement. History is still being written...

Marine Chronometer Manufacture Manufacture movement with Silicium technology.

Self-winding. 18 ct rose gold case.

Available also on rubber strap or gold bracelet.

Limited Edition to 350 pieces.

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FOR ME. X-1 from EBEL. White ceramic with 18K rose gold bezel & diamonds.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S letter

COVER LOOK: ROX Diamond Earrings £2995 (53182), ROX Embrace Pink Sapphire Pendant £1095 (59177), ROX Diamond Necklace £425 (58166)

W

elcome to the second issue of the ROX MAGAZINE where we bring you the hottest new summer arrivals, the looks you need to know now and all of the style, travel and beauty trends setting the scene for the season ahead.

For Spring/Summer 2014 we give you the lowdown on the season’s trends in Catwalk Report (p.23). From Fondant Shades to Wanderlust, we show you the key pieces you need to work each look.

Full on colour is here to stay; bold strokes, primary hues, vivid neons, and pretty pastels are all playing their part. This season’s featured editorial Colourblock (p.34) teams vibrant shades with striking diamonds, designer jewellery and luxury watches for standout summer styling.

Meanwhile in Outside Edge (p.42) we hit up the fashion capitals in search of the season’s best street style. Whether you are brave enough to sport The Croptop or are All About The Detail, browse our jewellery and watch selects for all the hottest styles for summer accessorising.

Planning your perfect summer wedding? Whether you are keeping it traditional, going for vintage or planning to escape to warmer climates, we give you the edit of everything you need to say ‘I do’ in style (p.60).

Gents, stay ahead of the game. From new releases and innovations at BaselWorld (p.63) to all the latest new arrivals at ROX, summer fashions and must-have gadgets, we give the lowdown on all you need to know to see you through summer.

This is the ultimate edit to luxury summer styling... enjoy!

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SIOBHAN LAWRENCE EDITOR

EDITOR’S PICKS

ROX Friendship Bracelets 59309 | from £45

VALENTINO

ROX Pink Sapphire Ring 57627 | £2795

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M2MALLETIER

Ebel X-1 Ceramic Watch 56227 | £5500

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WHAT'S NEW

WHAT’S

new

The latest new arrivals, instant summer wardrobe updates, exclusive pieces and much more.

WORD UP

CHRISTOPHER KANE

The season is bursting with logo tees and stand out slogans.

Opt for a simpler way to wear this typography trend with the gorgeous Miss ROX Diamond ‘Love’ Necklace. 57668 | £350

NEW TO ROX

IDENTITY COLLECTION Inspired by the this seasons geometric shapes and the iconic ROX DNA print, the ROX Identity collection offers striking structured designs in luxurious shades of gold, rose, silver and coloured enamel.

ISSEY MIYAKE

FENDI

59437 | £60

ITS ALL ABOUT THE BAG Move over It bag : it’s all about beautiful, colourful objects of desire, designed to perfection. Lovingly crafted, these bags will update your wardrobe adding a pop of shimmer and colour.

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59439 | £55

VICTORIA BECKHAM

FENDI

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GET TO THE POINT

WHAT'S NEW

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Let’s get right to the point. The pointed shoe is here to stay this season. Everything from comfortable flats, sexy stilettos, wedges, booties and block heels. Designers such as Gianvito Rossi, Aquazzura and Christian Louboutin are keeping it interesting this season…

GIANVITO ROSSI

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

59215 | £209

The faces of these new Marc by Marc Jacobs Truman Watches add the perfect amount of colour to update your summer accessory look.

ROX MUSE

59214 | £209

AQUAZZURA

New to ROX, this stunning Muse Necklace adds the perfect pop of colour to any outfit. 59338 | £105

RING TRUE Rose, silver, gold? Can’t decide?

Tis’ the season for mixing and matching and this sparkling ROX Diamond Ring is all you need to be right on trend.

57513 | £2095

JUMP TO IT The Jump suit is here to stay, team with statement jewellery and rings for the lighter nights ahead.

NEW TO ROX

ROX FRIENDSHIP

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ELISE SAAB

ELISE SAAB

Meet your new summertime colour palette. Available in an array of vibrant summer colours, these gorgeous new ROX Friendship bracelets are perfect for stacking together creating the ultimate summer accessory. 58794 | from £40

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EMERALD EVERYTHING

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58720 | £1100

58716 | £795

Fall in love with the colour of the season. This is a colour that can be worn head to toe while still looking seriously classy.

57538 | £225

STACK’EM UP Stacking is a trend here to stay this season, from necklaces to bangles to rings. Keep it delicate and detailed with these gorgeous, set of three, ROX Diamond Rings.

59347 | £695

57610 | £2495

FLOWER POWER Flowers blossomed all over this seasons catwalks, and the jewellery world was no exception. Keep your floral jewellery simple and delicate with this gorgeous ROX Enchanted diamond pendant and matching earrings.

CHRISTOPHER KANE

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Keep your jewellery delicate, simple and detailed with this beautiful set from the new ROX Heart Me Collection. Each piece from the collection also makes for the perfect gift for that someone special.

59660 | from £40

The epitome of style and fashion-forward luxury, this stunning white ceramic Gucci G-Chrono watch should be a summer wardrobe staple.

59292 | £1195

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GIVENCHY

AQUAZZURA

GUCCI - WHITE OUT

CATWALK REPORT

TOM FORD

DOLCE & GABBANA

FENDI

MARY KATRANTZOU

STELLA MCCARTNEY

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shop the trends

Spring/Summer 2014 promises to be the most sexy, bold and jewel-encrusted season yet. From sweet-shop worthy colour palettes to plenty of sheer pencil skirts and tribal fringing. We are celebrating femininity in all its forms...

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CATWALK REPORT

BLURRED LINES Fashion is in a contrary mood, using ‘sheer’ to conceal and to reveal. Contradictions abound as feather light fabrics in whites and pastels blend subtlety with overt exposure. Blurred lines, indeed...

GIANVITO ROSSI

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

BURBERRY PRORSUM

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

ROX Diamond Infinity Necklace 0.11cts 57669 | £350

ROX Diamond Drop Earrings 0.12cts 53725 | £325

ROX Identity Necklace 57455 | £75

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

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ROX Entwine Diamond Ring 0.61cts 58818 | £1895

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CATWALK REPORT

BACK TO MONO Monochrome casts off its Sixties connotations for good, as designers play with all manner of decorative devices and structure to give black and white a fresh, modern makeover.

Hublot Big Bang Diamond Watch 55616 | £7600

ROX Identity Studded Bangle 57245 | £185

PETER PILOTTO

ROX Identity Studded Ring 58832 | £55

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RODARTE

PETER PILOTTO

ERDEM

ROX Aurora Diamond Earrings 1.00cts 56371 | £3295 Available from £595

JÉRÔME DREYFUSS

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CATWALK REPORT

TECHNICOLOUR A lush rainbow lit up the collections, drenching the new season in head-to-toe primary and colour-blocked brights. Most dazzling of all are Spring/Summer multicolour creations – looks that pulse with shade upon sumptuous shade.

JIMMY CHOO

RALPH LAUREN ROKSANDA ILINCIC

ALBERTA FERRETTI

ROX Ruby and Diamond Ring 0.66cts 57894 | £995

ROX Emerald and Diamond Pendant 0.55cts 58720 | £1100

ROX Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.27ct 56927 | £1795

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SAINT LAURENT

ROX Ruby and Diamond Earrings 0.81cts 58717 | £795

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CATWALK REPORT

FANCY FLORALS Fashion’s ongoing love affair with floral prints continues with a myriad of designers offering up their take on the iconic pattern. For this season, florals have had a serious makeover with supercharged posies, tattoo blooms and 3D florals in full blossom.

ROX Enchanted Diamond Ring 0.87cts 57866 | £1995

STELLA MCCARTNEY

Shaun Leane Cherry Blossom Earrings 49123 | £340

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DOLCE AND GABBANA

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

MARY KATRANTZOU

DOLCE & GABBANA

ROX Enchanted Diamond Earrings 0.56cts 57505 | £1195

ROX Diamond Flower Pendant 0.30cts 48172 | £895

REALIZE YOUR DREAM 11:58am PROVIDING AN ILLUSION OF EFFORTLESS LIGHTNESS Maria Tyurina, Ballet Dancer - Russia

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CATWALK REPORT

SHINE ON Satin and metallic’s in every colour of the rainbow brought a heavy dose of glamour to proceedings this season. For a cool shiny vibe work sheeny fabrics for day to night – these pieces are far too pretty to be saved for best.

STELLA MCCARTNEY

TOM FORD SAINT LAURENT

ALTUZARRA

Gucci Interlocking G Watch 55728 | £635

ROX Embrace Diamond Ring 0.72cts 53553 | £2995

ROX Identity Studded Cuff 58501 | £365

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

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ROX Classic Shiny Heart Earrings 58786 | £35

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CATWALK REPORT

WANDERLUST Fashion hits the global trail, adopting exotic embellishments, textures and plundering ideas from the four corners of the earth, as this season sways to a tribal beat.

JIMMY CHOO

EMILIO PUCCI

ROX Entwine Diamond Ring 0.75cts 48188 | £2995

ROX Bamboo Earrings 57462 | £85

GIVENCHY

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ROBERTO CAVALLI

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

ROX Muse Black Onyx Friendship Bracelet 58801 | £65

ROX Diamond Wing Necklace 0.08cts 58179 | £295

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CATWALK REPORT

FONDANT SHADES Pastels and pumped up fondant shades were seen across countless runways in all four fashion cities. Wear head to toe for an off-kilter take on girly.

BALENCIAGA

CHRISTOPHER KANE

DKNY

BURBERRY PRORSUM

Gc Diver Chic Rainbow Python Watch 59955 | £425

ROX Muse Amethyst Necklace 58731 | £55

ROX Embrace Pink Sapphire Earrings 57602 | £595

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JIMMY CHOO

ROX Muse Amazonite Bracelet 56838 | £25

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colour block It’s official: Colour is here to stay. Bold strokes, primary hues, vivid neons and pretty pastels are all playing their part. Team with striking diamonds, designer jewellery and luxury watches for standout summer style.

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTINA KERNOHAN STYLING: IAN TOD

ROX Diamond Cross Earrings 0.10cts £195 (58169), ROX Diamond Love Necklace 0.12cts £350 (57668), ROX Diamond Halo Ring 1.61cts £14,500 (57749), ROX Bamboo Pendant £60 (57458), Selection of ROX Friendship Bracelets from £45 (59638), ROX Heart Me Rings £45 each (59682), ROX Diamond Stacking Ring 0.22cts £795 (58700), ROX Bamboo Ring £45 (58870), Hublot Big Bang Watch £7600 (55617)

ROX Embrace Earrings 0.54cts £595 (57602), ROX Emerald & Diamond Ring 1.60ct £2995 (58155), ROX Enchanted Diamond Ring 0.09cts £225 (57552), ROX Diamond Stacking Ring 0.16cts £795 (58701), ROX Identity Ring £60 (58842), ROX Identity Stud Pendant £50 (57448), ROX Identity Large Stud Pendant £95 (57449), ROX Identity Studded Bangle £195 (57253), ROX Bamboo Bangle £90 (57438), ROX Bamboo Enamel Bangle £115 (57444)

ROX Diamond Stacking Ring 0.16cts £795 (58701), ROX Diamond Stacking Ring 0.22cts £795 (58700), ROX Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring 1.06ct £2795 (57627), ROX Diamond Ring 1.89cts £3995 (58708), ROX Diamond Bow Necklace 0.09cts £325 (57658), ROX Diamond Key Necklace 0.46cts £1295 (57881), ROX Identity Studded Bangles £135 each (56851), ROX Bamboo Enamel Bangle £115 (57444), ROX Muse Bracelets £25 each (56838)

ROX Pink Friendship Bracelet £40 (58800), ROX Labradorite Friendship Bracelet £89 (59673), ROX Turquoise Friendship Bracelet £179 (59653), ROX White Agate Friendship Bracelet £179 (59655), ROX Grey Friendship Bracelet £40 (58799), ROX Amethyst Friendship Bracelet £179 (59643)

ROX Grey Friendship Bracelet £45 (58793), ROX Rose Quartz Friendship Bracelet £89 (59675), ROX Rose Quartz Friendship Bracelet £179 (59645), ROX Turquoise Friendship Bracelet £110 (59639), ROX Pink Friendship Bracelet £110 (59638), ROX Purple Friendship Bracelet £110 (59637)

ROX Brilliant Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.90cts £2995 (53182), ROX Embrace Pink Sapphire Pendant 0.75cts £1095 (59177), Diamond Heart Necklace 0.23cts £425 (58166)

ROX Masterpiece Halo Diamond Ring 4.73cts £60,000 (53099), ROX Masterpiece Yellow Diamond Halo Ring 4.76cts £65,000 (53193), ROX Masterpiece Sapphire Ring 2.91cts £8900 (55655), ROX Diamond Bracelet 4.28ct £8000 (58251), ROX Diamond 5 Strand Bracelet 12.00cts £29,855 (59088), ROX Diamond Bracelet 5.48cts £11,600 (59087)

ROX Diamond Anchor Necklace 0.14ct £395 (58899), ROX Diamond Aurora Ring from £2200 (57547), ROX Diamond Tennis Bracelets 0.63cts £1595 each (58246), ROX Rose Identity Cuff £385 (58522), Selection of ROX Identity Bangles from £165 (56853), Selection of ROX Muse Rings £65 each (59043)

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OUTSIDE EDGE

outside

STYLE TIP:

EDGE

Don’t be afraid to layer up together with bangles and friendship bracelets.

WATCH OUT Super stylish and bang on trend, the statement, oversized watch is here to stay.

Michael Kors Parker Watch 57031 | £229

Marc by Marc Jacobs Baker Watch 57935 | £165

Rado Coupole Watch 58495 | £970

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88 Rue du Rhone Watch 57387 | £525

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OUTSIDE EDGE

STYLE TIP: Sometimes all you need to complete an outfit is the perfect accessory or two… or three. When it comes to wearing jewellery, more is often more.

MIX & MATCH Silver, rose gold, white gold, even leather. It no longer has to match! In fact, this season we encourage you to mix all kinds of metals when it comes to your jewellery.

ROX Bamboo Bangles 57437 |from £80

Raymond Weil Jasmine Watch 57308 | £1150

ROX Identity Rings 58854 | from £50

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ROX Leather Friendship Bracelet 59403 | £35

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OUTSIDE EDGE

STYLE TIP: A longer length necklace looks great, giving length to the neckline.

THE CROPTOP The crop top has come into its own this season with bra tops, cutoff shirts and crisply tailored pieces reigning supreme.

ROX Diamond Necklace 0.09cts 58259 | £275

ROX Diamond Heart Necklace 0.08cts 57567 | £295

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ROX Bamboo Pendant 57460 | £75

ROX Diamond Bow Necklace 0.11cts 58186 | £325

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STYLE TIP: Layer up delicate rings and necklaces for an on-trend look.

ALL ABOUT THE DETAIL Delicate beautifully crafted designs are the finest finishing touches to your summer wardrobe.

ROX Bamboo Silver Ring 58863 | £40

ROX Diamond Stacking Ring 0.15cts 58700 | £795

ROX Muse Rainbow Moonstone Ring 59392 | £45

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ROX Enchanted Diamond Ring 57552 | £225

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STYLE TIP: Wear head to toe, matching your accessories to the ultra feminine trend.

TINTED PINK Dip yourself in candy shades of pink and rose this summer, and you will be sure to take the fashion world by storm.

ROX Rose Quartz Friendship Bracelet 59645 | £179

ROX Pink Sapphire Pendant 0.61ct 57601 | £895

ROX Muse Rose Quartz Bracelet 52536 | £25

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ROX Identity Enamel Ring 59435 | £60

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STYLE TIP: Stylish and classy, team with beautifully crafted and delicate accessories.

BLUE DENIM Denims get a super stylish make over — jumpsuits, overalls and rompers offer countless, quick fashion fixes for summer.

ROX Sapphire & Diamond Earrings 0.38cts 59337 | £295

ROX Navy Friendship Bracelet 59633 | £110

Michael Kors Brooks Bracelet Watch 59179 | £229

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ROX Muse Blue Topaz Ring 59012 | £60

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FESTIVAL FASHION

FESTIVAL FASHION Standout denim, studded boots and chic tees – teamed with plenty of wrist candy, of course!

STYLE TIP: Layer and layer... and layer some more. Friendship bracelets, statement cuffs, anything goes.

ROX Identity Multi Stud Necklace 57457 | £95

ROX Bamboo Bangle 57445 | £115

ROX Amethyst Friendship Bracelet 59643 | £179

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Michael Kors Blair Watch 59129 | £279

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ROX Pink Friendship Bracelet 58794 | £45

ROX Muse Rings 59384 | £50 each

ROX Mini Winged Heart Bracelet 59983 | £55

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FESTIVAL FASHION

ROX Bamboo Earrings 57461 | £70

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ROX TREATS

ROX TREATS Find a treat she’s sure to love in our gorgeous edit of gifts for her. From stylish fashion jewellery to must-have watches, choose a present that will truly impress...

ROX Identity Earrings 59415 | £45

Burberry Make-up Lip Mist - Camellia Pink

Gucci Trademark Bracelet 59806| £160

Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch 59206 | £209

Mulberry Straw Hat

ROX Diamond Infinity Necklace 59984| £350

Cutler and Gross Round-frame Sunglasses

ROX Classic Silver Bangle 58291 | £225

Michael Kors Lexington Watch 59180 | £185

Adidas by Stella McCartney.

Yoga Mat

ROX Diamond Necklace 58899 | £395

Agent Provocateur Abbey Lace-trimmed Satin Robe

J.Crew Leather Passport Cover

ROX Diamond Wing Earrings 58256 | £175

Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm

ROX Friendship Bracelet 59673 | £89

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BEAUTY

SCENT CELEBRATION Here’s our edit of the very best Summer scents to match your personality and sense of style.

BALENCIAGA VALENTINO

Rosabotanica Eau De Parfum £53 for 50ml Balenciaga's new fragrance Rosabotanica is a symphony of scents based on a very contemporary vegetal rose accord, a fresh and bright rose with a racy and luminous character.

UOMO Eau De Toilette £46 for 50ml This scent is inspired by a specific scene at the end of an aristocratic family lunch, on a huge table set on the terrace of a Roman Palazzo.

Notes are emanating from the garden of the palazzo, as well as some beverages and desserts still on the table after everyone has left…

HERMÈS L’Ambre des Merveilles £105 for 100ml From surprises to magic and from magic to enchantment, Eau des Merveilles leads us by the nose into a cloud of fantasies. Based on an amber woody accord which resonates right through to the head notes, this fragrance, succeeds in the challenge of achieving sparkling femininity apparently without flowers.

TOM FORD London Eau De Parfum £145 for 50ml Rich, elegant and urbane. A tribute to the noble elegance and unconventional spirit of London This rich and priced, woody animalic fragrance creates a singular relationship of noble oud wood with warm and sensuous Tonkin musk.

YVES SAINT LAURENT Manifesto L'Elixir Eau De Parfum £52 for 30ml Manifesto L'Elixir is a sensual and radiant combination of tuberose absolute and jasmine enhanced by oriental notes of vanilla and a vibrating cashmeran.

DOLCE & GABBANA Dolce Eau De Parfum £62 for 50ml Dolce is a gentle, feminine mix of white flowers, introduced by the freshness of the neroli leaves and defined by white amaryllis, a South African flower used for the first time ever in scent. A unique and opulent combination of white water lily and bold white daffodil blend perfectly with the full-bodied white amaryllis.

BURBERRY Brit Rhythm Women EDT £50 for 50ml Classic and unexpected notes collide in this new powdery floral. Discover a rush of British lavender, an intoxicating orange blossom heart, and a deep vetiver baseline. This smoked pink juice is feminine and effortlessly sensual.

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BEAUTY

BEAUTY TRENDS The variety of beauty looks seen on the catwalk each season never fail to impress, but a few key trends always shine through - and we’ve collated the best that will work on YOU.

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WAVE RAVE

It wasn't the first time we saw intense orange lips at the shows. The look nevertheless continued to make a statement, providing a fluorescent pop of colour that perfectly complemented the bright clothes with which they were paired.

This season, the beach babe made way for her rock-and-roll sibling. Gone from the runways were the bombshell aprèssurf curls and in their place were lived-in waves that were so matte they appeared to have been untouched for days.

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NEON SIGN

SILVER STREAK

Clear, pale pink, and white nails appeared on many runways. Our favourite versions took it up a notch with a metallic accent.

A shimmering threedimensional half-moon nail design at Honor showed a feminine take on the trend.

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TRAVEL

SUMMER TRAVEL The thought of sun, sea and cocktails consuming your daily thoughts?

Here we uncover some of the world’s most exotic holiday spots.

morocco

Lattice-screened lounges to flame-lit rooftops.

Dar Ahlam

There is an indefinable magic to this reconfigured 19th-century kasbah on the precipice of the Sahara in Ouarzazate. Its fountain and bloom-filled walled gardens and low-lit suites have a dreamlike beauty to them, while there is a different cubbyhole, lattice-screened lounge, flame-lit rooftop or olive-grove nook for each romantic repast, making Dar Ahlam endlessly alluring.

Insider Tip: Spend a night under a canopy of stars at the hotel’s desert camp.

WHAT TO PACK MOROCCAN DREAMS

SAINT LAURENT

VIX

MIGUELINA

ROX Bamboo Pendant 57459 | £75

ROX Bamboo Ring 58871 | £45

ROX Bamboo Bangle 57439 | £90 STELLA MCCARTNEY

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WHAT TO PACK THAI CHILL OUT

TRAVEL

thailand

A wild and conceptual paradise hideaway in Thailand.

ROX Muse Pendant 58724 | £60

LILY

Iniala Beach House

ROX Muse Earrings 58736 | £60

Ten suites, one three-Michelin-star chef and a ‘who’s who’ of the most celebrated designers in the world make up this wild and conceptual paradise hideaway in Thailand.

Highlights include Brazilian artists the Campana brothers’ Collector’s Villa with its private cinema, and Eneko Atxa’s Spainmeets-Asia menu at riverside restaurant, Aziamendi.

Insider Tip: Sun-worshipping, interiordesign obsessives.

DOLCE & GABBANA

ROX Muse Ring 59037 | £65 MICHAEL KORS

ibiza

Fusing African, Arabic and Asian influences with a Ibiza twist.

WHAT TO PACK BOHEMIAN CHIC

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

ROX Identity Pendant 57454 | £95

ROX Identity Bangle 57243 | £175

Agroturismo Atzaró Whether you are craving for a week of escapism, looking to realign with Zen or after stylishly hip weekend away head to the heart of Ibiza where nestled amongst the orange groves is Atzaró, an Agroturismo Hotel and Spa where all of the above is possible and probable. Atzaró is where east and west unite – fusing African, Arabic and Asian influences with a modern Ibiza twist.

Insider Tip: The Music and Sushi lounge is superb, when summer nights are alive with music, art and culture.

ROX Identity Ring 58860 | £55

ROX Identity Bangle 56852 | £135

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MILLY

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FOOD & DRINK

GRAND SIÈCLE Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier's Prestige Cuvée, the prime example of the House's exacting standards and know-how. Celebrate your all-important jewellery and watch purchases at the exclusive Laurent-Perrier Champagne bars at ROX.

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n 1955 Bernard de Nonancourt, founder of Laurent-Perrier, envisaged an exceptional cuvée that would cut across the conventions of the time, which assumed that a prestige cuvée had to be from a single vintage year. His Grand Cuvée was to be the epitome of champagne blending, bringing together fruit from the highest quality villages and the finest harvest years.

Taking inspiration from the dazzling elegance of the 17th century in France when the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV reigned and champagne flowed at the court of Versailles, he named his new prestige cuvée ‘Grand Siècle’ meaning ‘Great Century’ and created a unique bottle that reflected the art of the 17th century glass-blowers.

Now crafted by cellar master Michel Fauconnet, Grand Siècle is a magnificent blend of three vintage years using handselected Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes exclusively grown in twelve of the most prestigious Grand Cru villages in Champagne. Powerful yet well rounded with unrivalled finesse and balance, Grand Siècle displays elegant notes of brioche, grilled almonds and honeysuckle. The deliciously fresh flavours and remarkable depth and complexity make it a versatile accompaniment to an array of fine foods such as truffle roasted petit poussin or pan fried turbot with Cromer crab and baby vegetables.

cocktail

HOUR

Laurent-Perrier has teamed up with award-winning mixology consultant Sean Ware at the London Cocktail Club to offer an exciting new range of champagne cocktails.

CHEF DE CAVE with Laurent-Perrier Brut

ROSÉ MÉMOIRE with Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

Glass: Flute Method: Build in glass Garnish: Small grapefruit wedge

Glass: Coupette Method: Shake together except champagne, fine strain then top with champagne Garnish: Sprig of redcurrants

5ml El Jimidor Blanco 5ml Aperol 100ml Laurent-Perrier Brut

2 bar spoons redcurrant jelly 25ml clementine juice 75ml Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

The Chef de Cave is the expert winemaker whose job it is to carefully blend all the champagnes. With this cocktail we find an unexpected match made in heaven, blending the crisp, dry character of Laurent-Perrier Brut with a blanco Tequila and rhubarb & grapefruit liqueur.

A twist on the classic mimosa sees redcurrant jelly and clementine juice shaken and topped with Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. Shaking the first two ingredients combines and loosens them, allowing the soft berry fruits of the LaurentPerrier Cuvée Rosé to shine through. A drink that takes you back to those special moments.

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THE ROX ENGAGEMENT RING As important moments in life go, the marriage proposal is up there. Finding the right partner, the right moment and the right response is something we realistically, can’t help with. Getting the right engagement ring, however, is just what we’re here for.

The ROX reputation for diamond engagement rings is dazzling. Every ROX diamond is handpicked for its superior cut, presence and beauty. Only a small proportion of diamonds we see reach our fanatical standards for beauty and brilliance. The quality of ROX diamonds are reflected in the company’s DNA and ethos. There’s clarity, there’s substance and there’s individuality.

ROX Adore Diamond Ring 2.07cts £26,950 (57545), ROX Classic Diamond Ring £10,675 (50016), ROX Halo Diamond Ring 1.75cts £14,700 (58446), ROX Aurora Diamond Ring 2.06cts £16,500 (57547), ROX Yellow Diamond Halo Ring 4.76cts £65,000 (53193), ROX Halo Diamond Ring 4.73cts £60,000 (53099) ROX Engagement Rings available from £595

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WEDDING TRENDS Whether you are keeping it traditional, going for vintage or planning to escape to sunnier climates, we give you the edit of everything you need to say ‘I do’ in style.

traditional Does your idea of the dream wedding include a luxury stately home, a chauffeur driven classic car, a traditional wedding dress made to make you feel like a real life princess? Complete that elegant and classic bridal style with an impressive array of dazzling diamonds.

Aurora Diamond Ring 1.00ct & Wedding Ring 56376 | £9950 available from £2395 50301 | £695

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Aurora Brilliant Diamond Pendant 1.00ct 58301 | £6500 available from £595

ELLIE SAAB

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Aurora Brilliant Diamond Earrings 1.00ct 52616 | £3495 available from £495

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vintage Vintage style weddings never go out of fashion. Whether it's beautiful vintage table settings, a vintage wedding dress or the perfect vintage style jewellery, you can't go wrong.

Embrace Diamond Ring 1.00ct & Eternity Ring 0.80cts 56674 | £5895 54088 | £2995

Embrace Emerald Diamond Earrings 0.83cts 55627 | £2995

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

MAGGIE SOTTERO

Embrace Emerald Diamond Pendant 0.33cts 56241 | £1295

Embrace Diamond Bracelet 1.59cts 57508 | £3495

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One word to express this the greatest of all days

w w w. H OTELDUVI N.c om BIRMINGHAM | BRIGHTON | BRISTOL | CAMBRIDGE | CHELTENHAM | EDINBURGH | GLASGOW HARROGATE | HENLEY- ON - THAMES | NEWCASTLE | POOLE | ST ANDREWS | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | WINCHESTER | YORK

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contemporary Do you want an extraordinarily unique wedding?

Hold on to the traditions that are important to you and lose the ones that aren't. Think outside the box, do things the way you want and choose jewellery that makes a statement.

Enchanted Drop Earrings 1.24cts 57608 | £3950

abroad Want to escape to sunnier climates for your perfect wedding? Keep it effortlessly chic with clean lines, delicate details, simple jewellery... and sun kissed skin.

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Pave Diamond Ring 1.26cts & Wedding Ring 53365 | £10,800 available from £2850 50212 | £1195

ELIE SAAB

Fancy Diamond Drop Earrings 0.40cts 57877 | £995

MARCHESA

MARCHESA

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

VERA WANG

Emerald Diamond Ring 1.00ct & Eternity Ring 49967 | £12,500 available from £1595 50993 | £3995

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BESPOKE DESIGN ROX offers a personalised bespoke service. Ailsa Mackie, our Head of Jewellery Design can help create a truly unique engagement ring and your very own 'antique of the future'.

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cottish Jewellery Designer, Ailsa Mackie was appointed Head of Jewellery Design at ROX in March 2014. Ailsa, a graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, has over 19 years experience in high end jewellery design.

She joins ROX in a new position which sees her taking responsibility for the design of all ROX product categories including diamond jewellery, silver, home ware and leather goods Ailsa has worked in many sectors of the jewellery industry including high end, fashion, catwalk, silverware and objet d'art.

In 2002 whilst consulting with De Beers LV, Ailsa worked with Creative Dirtector Reema Pachachi to produce the

design for the Millenium Star Diamond necklace launched at Cannes by Iman.

In 2012, whilst working for Asprey, Ailsa collaborated with Light Artist Chris Levine to produce the artwork "The Diamond Queen". Ailsa was asked to design the Diadem part of the artwork which included 1000 white diamonds in Platinum, overlaid onto the 3 dimensional artwork of the Queen to create a luminescent installation.

Speaking on the appointment, ROX Managing Director, Kyron Keogh, said, “After a two year search we are thrilled that Ailsa has joined the team at ROX as Head of Jewellery Design. As a company we’ve always had a strong fashion-led approach and when we met Ailsa we were impressed

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by her passion for jewellery, vision, and attention to detail.'

For those special moments in your life, you can commission Ailsa to create your own original, unique masterpiece.

Ailsa's wealth of experience, expertise and advice can guide you through the process to produce jewellery that will perfectly capture that special moment in your life.

To book a consultation or to find out more about our bespoke jewellery design service, please visit any ROX store.

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BASELWORLD Each year the world’s top jewelers, buyers, fashion editors and serious collectors flock to Basel, Switzerland for the industry’s biggest trade show, BaselWorld to check out what’s hot in the world of watches for the year ahead.

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expertise and Hublot, known for its cutting edge technology, has raised the bar this year becoming the first watchmaker to ever launch designs featuring Osmium crystals– one of the strongest and rarest metals in the world.

Osmium is part of the platinum family and when crushed into miniscule crystals, produces a beautiful celestial effect on the watch in addition to its incredible strength and durability.

Hublot also unveiled a range of covetable limited edition pieces which will be arriving soon, exclusively to ROX in the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh and the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow including new versions of the popular Ferrari design.

The Classic Fusion Pele, in honour of

ith top brands lining up to showcase their newest collections and feats of innovative engineering, the show is the epicentre of the watch world, rightly drawing comparisons to London Fashion Week and demanding attention from the industry worldwide.

It’s here trends are born and for the 12th year running, the team at ROX was out in force and on the search for the next big thing in luxury watches.

Here we breakdown what’s new at ROX from some of our favourite luxury watch brands…

Hublot

One of the most fascinating aspects of BaselWorld is the showcase of technical

Hublot Pele Watch 59280 | £12,100

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the legendary Brazilian star, was also hot news at BaselWorld – a beautiful limited edition piece featuring a black rubber and calfskin strap with a subtle football décor, yellow stitching and a self-winding skeleton chronograph movement set in a polished and satin ceramic bezel, case and pushers.

Only 250 have been made worldwide and we’re delighted to announce that ROX will have one available upon request.

Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross, known for its strong roots in aviation, roared into BaselWorld in top gear as it launched two new B-Rocket designs as part of its second collaboration with custom motor bike brand, Shaw Harley Davidson. Sleek and powerful, the BR 01-94 and BR 03-90 designs will be available at ROX stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle and are musthaves for motorbike fanatics.

Ulysse Nardin

All eyes were on independent watch brand Ulysse Nardin as it added innovative new designs to its core range with the Dual Time and Perpetual Calendar editions.

The limited edition Perpetual Calendar features the most advanced perpetual calendar in history; this means the watch will need manual adjustment for the first time in 2100 – a true feat of mechanical engineering. Each piece will be marked with an infinity symbol on the dial making it a true collector’s item.

Ulysse Nardin’s new Dual Time Manufacture also breaks boundaries featuring a Big Date double window display, also adjustable in both directions, and a silicon escapement, the height of watchmaking technology that very few brands are able to master.

Both designs are available from our ROX Edinburgh store.

“It’s here trends are born and the team at ROX was on the search for the next big thing in luxury watches.”

Bremont

Bell & Ross B-Rocket 59972 | £3800

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British watchmakers made a memorable debut at BaselWorld introducing the new Bremont Boeing range which takes off with the launch of Model 1 & 247 – both made using metals designed for the aerospace industries for ultimate design and durability.

Bremont also unveiled its first titanium watch, the Limited Edition Terra Nova which was put to the test at the South Pole

Bremont Boeing Watch BE-50AE 59999 | £4495

by record-breaking explorer Ben Saunders.

Finally and building on the great success of the existing MB range (named after the aviation company Martin-Baker which specialises in ejection seats), Bremont launched the eagerly anticipated MBIII with new GMT functionality.

Breguet

Breguet stunned the crowds at BaselWorld with its ‘secret watch’, Secret de la Reine – a beautiful bracelet featuring a rose cameo design which when slid aside reveals a breath-taking diamond encrusted dial featuring trademark Breguet blue moon hands with brilliant cut diamonds and an elegant mother of pearl Breguet medallion at 12 o’clock.

Keep up to date with the latest new designs arriving at ROX on our blog at www.rox.co.uk/blog

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B-ROCKET Inspired by aeronautical design, watchmaker Bell & Ross has once again commissioned Shaw HarleyDavidson to design a concept bike with a sleek and powerful look evoking the extreme modernity of the 1960s and the very first American jet aircraft. More than a motorcycle, a legend. More than a legendary engine, a dream airplane-motorcycle.

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passion for pioneering aeronautics, a quest for aerodynamic lines, a fascination with cockpit instrumentation… Since its creation, Bell & Ross has constantly strived to perfect the look of tools dedicated to aviation and featuring amazing functional mechanics.

In 2011, the watchmaker successfully switched from the air to the ground by designing an exclusive motorcycle in collaboration with the British team at Shaw Harley Davidson Speed & Custom – the Nascafe Racer. At the time, this prestigious looking motorcycle travelled the world winning a series of prizes in London, Dublin and Sturgis, before being named the planet’s ‘most famous custom motorcycle’. In 2014, leading aeronautical

watchmaker Bell & Ross went even further, presenting a totally exclusive motorcycle, again constructed with the engineers at Shaw Harley Davidson, who share the brand’s values of innovation, performance and precision. A unique motorcycle, inspired by the iconic world of the first jet planes secretly designed in the United States in the 1960s and evoking this heyday in aeronautics when anything seemed possible.

The B-Rocket is a concept bike with a neo-retro look with lines encapsulating the essential principles of aeronautical design.

An airplane-motorcycle with a unique style whose extremely aerodynamic lines evoke the experimental aviation of the 1960s, Nevada’s speed bikes and the records

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they set on the salt lake at Bonneville, the genius of Utah’s pioneering engineers in white coats, as well as the bravery of the test riders.

The B-Rocket is all that and much more: an airplane-motorcycle, which cuts through the air with its striking conical jet nose, its cabin, its fin and its propulsion turbines. This exceptional motorcycle – a unique model epitomizing the union between performance and precision, design and power – could have been ridden by a classic super-hero, a NASA test pilot or a young gun thirsty for glory. Above all, it represnts a watchmaking firm that believes in the authenticity of its designs and functions and most importantly aims to perfect the modernity of the past.

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n the wake of the B-Rocket, Bell & Ross is launching two watches, which perform complementary functions and are complementary in size.

A direct offshoot of the B-Rocket, the BR01 B-Rocket is the ultimate watch for drivers.

Just like the high-speed motorcycle it is designed to go with, this instrument is impressive; its case measures 46 mm

From a functional point of view, the chronograph is automatically triggered by the highway push-piece.

And in a flash, the small seconds counter, at three o’clock, replicates the graphic display used in experimental vehicle testing.

In the more elaborate BR 03 B-Rocket version of the watch, the 42mm satinbrushed steel case is fitted with two complications.

The hours, minutes and seconds display also features a large date window and a power-reserve indicator.

As regards the sub-dial, there are cutouts in the dial revealing the discs operating the large date window, highlighting just how sophisticated the mechanism is.

BR 03-90 B-Rocket 42mm 59972 | £3800

“More than a legendary engine, a dream airplanemotorcycle.” in diameter. However, it is above all the quality of the chronograph that sets the BR 01 apart. The ultimate in terms of timing your speed, it has a large minutes counter, with a tachymetric scale on the outer edge of the dial, which as a matter of priority measures short periods of time and so allows your performance to instantly be displayed.

It also has three additional counters, which provide further information: a 60-second, 30-minute and 12-hour counter.

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The circular power-reserve counter at 6 o’clock is reminiscent of the fuel gage seen on racing motorcycles or cars.

With their sophisticated finishes, the BR 01 and the BR 03 B-Rocket can communicate, making dimmed headlights within easy reach. In terms of colours and

materials, nothing has been overlooked in the detail of the finish of these models: red, black, steel and padded leather are there to prove it.

Their satin-brushed steel cases, worthy of the most superb fuselage, are powered by a self-winding Swiss mechanical movement.

The azure counters with their guilloche finish are the mark of a quality finish.

Each model is finished using techniques in keeping with the finest watch-making traditions.

The matte black dial, the graphic display of which is reminiscent of a motorcycle tachometer or a road vehicle or airplane instrumentation panel, emphasizes the colour contrast. To accentuate the emphasis on readability, the skeletonised hours and minutes hands are also coated with a photo-luminescent material.

To stress their association with the world of driving, a red triangle marks 12 o’clock echoing the triangle visible on the B-Rocket’s tachometer and turbines.

Finally, both watches are fitted with a padded leather strap, lined and edged in red, modelled on the seat of the B-Rocket.

Naturally, to meet the requirements of Bell & Ross in terms of reliability, resistance and readability, both the BR 01 and BR 03 B-Rocket are water resistant to a depth of 100 meters and fitted with anti-glare treated sapphire crystal.

The B-Rocket is available at ROX Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle

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BOLD STATEMENT For the style conscious, work a bold statement look in vibrant shades.

Ulysse Nardin Classico Enamel Watch £6200 (59002), Hublot Big Bang White Diamond Bezel Watch £11,900 (55615), ROX Grey Leather Friendship Bracelet £40 (59400), ROX Denim Leather Friendship Bracelet £40 (59398), ROX Blue & Yellow Enamel Cufflinks £225 (55587)

FINISHING DETAIL Finish off your look with a touch of sophisticated luxury.

Bremont Classic Automatic Watch £13,950 (59104), Breguet Classique Rose Gold Self Winding Watch £16,600 (58551), ROX Cufflinks £175 (58270), Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen £385 (56697), Montblanc Meisterstuck Wallet £275 (56677)

HOLIDAY SHOP The ultimate passport to successful summer style.

Bremont Pilot Chronometer Watch £3895 (57016), Bell & Ross Aviation Watch £2700 (57361), ROX Black Leather Friendship Bracelet £50 (59401), Montblanc Meisterstuck Passport Holder £130 (56665)

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MID CENTURY MODERN Say good-bye to the stiff power suit. The new tailoring emphasised fluid lines, softer fabrics, longer jackets, and looser pants. Come spring, it won't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.

CANALI

VALENTINO

Montblanc Star Classique Watch 56570 | £3185

PRADA

Breguet Type XX Transatlantique Watch 58525 | £6500

ROX Square Onyx Cufflinks 55568 | £225

JOHN VARVATOS

Baume & Mercier Clifton Red Gold Watch 58584 | £4500

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BLUE PERIOD The colour of the season: from baby to navy, it was blue, blue, blue.

Wear head-to-toe, completing your look with those all important blue accessories.

VALENTINO

CALVIN KLEIN

Raymond Weil Tango Watch 57302 | £750

HERMES

Montblanc Blue Enamel Cufflink 56826 | £320

CHARVET

Ulysse Nardin Classico Enamel Watch 59002 | £6200

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CHRISTOPHER KANE

Bremont U-2 Automatic Watch 57670 | £3595

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WHITE OUT White was one of the most noticeable trends to come off the catwalks this season. Trust us, a bright white suit is going to be essential to your summer wardrobe - we suggest you add in an accent colour for interest, as seen at Jil Sander.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

DOLCE & GABBANA

ROX Domed Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 55557 | £225

JILL SANDER

C.NATIONAL

Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Watch 55621 | £6800

Baume & Mercier Clifton Watch 58581 | £2150

ACNE STUDIOS

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Bell & Ross Aviation Watch 57369 | £2450

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STREET SCENE Run, skate, surf and basketball; a strong athletic theme runs through this seasons collections. Looser shapes and boxy tops score highly while sporty outerwear and designer sneakers are still in play.

ROX Black Leather Friendship Bracelet 59399 | £40

RICHARD NICOLL

Bell & Ross Commando Watch 59957 | £2800

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Bremont Pilot Automatic Watch 59766 | £4295

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KRIS VAN ASSCHE

GUCCI

Hublot Big Bang Unico Carbon Watch 59279 | £16,600

WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE

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ROX TREATS Forget the last minute panic buys, our gifts for men include a handpicked selection of cufflinks, watches and essential accessories that will please even the pickiest gent.

ROX Friendship Bracelet 59395 | £70

Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones

Montblanc Classique Pen 56702 | £280

TW Steel Slimline Watch 59938 | £250

Oris Divers Watch 53607 | £1580

ROX Friendship Bracelet 59401 | £50

Mismo Cotton-Canvas Backpack

ROX Dumbbell Cufflinks 55567 | £200

Montblanc Passport Holder 56665 | £130

Gucci G-Timeless Watch 57274 | £595

Persol Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

Aesop Violet Leaf Hair Balm

Gucci Diamantissima Ring 59987 | £160

Taschen The New York Times Book

Loro Piana Woven-Straw Panama Hat

ROX Friendship Bracelet 59398 | £40

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GADGET MAN Our edit of the latest cutting edge innovations and gadgets for the season.

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ULYSSE NARDIN SONATA WATCH Futuristic in design, stealth in performance pretty much sums up the Ulysee Nardin Sonata Streamline. Inspired by the aerodynamic aesthetic of super yachts, the Sonata Streamline reveals a strong and streamlined case with two available dial versions. The case, exquisitely fashioned from titanium, presents one option paired with ceramic - a material unmatched in durability - and gold, and the other with 18-karat rose gold. The essence of ocean navigation is certainly emulated in the design of the Sonata's two dial versions.

59003 | £28,800

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PANASONIC LUMIX ZS40 TRAVEL ZOOM CAMERA We all know the dilemma: you're heading out on a trip, and want some good photos to remember it by. But you also don't want to lug around several pounds of camera equipment.

Well, the Panasonic Lumix ZS40 Travel Zoom Camera was designed to solve this problem.

It packs an 18.1-megapixel sensor, GPS, Full-HD video recording, Wi-Fi, NFC, manual shooting modes, and a 3-inch screen into a pocket-friendly design. But the real draw here is the 24-720mm equivalent, 30x optical zoom lens from Leica that ensures you'll be able to get the right shot in nearly any situation. Or you could just carry a whole satchel of lenses and an SLR. Up to you.

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DASH SMART EARPHONES We've got smart phones and smart watches — so why not smart headphones? Dash Smart Earphones are indeed smarter than your standard pack-ins, and almost all aftermarket cans, as well. Thanks to a host of sensors, they can track your pace, steps, cadence, distance, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and energy spent, relaying the information back to your devices via Bluetooth. They use the same connection to act as wireless headphones, and thanks to a built-in ear bone microphone, can serve as a headset, as well. Forget your phone at home?

Not to worry, as they also feature 4GB of storage and a built-in music player, so you're never without your tunes.

BREGUET TYPE XX / TYPE XXI 10HZ WATCH This new addition to the Type X collection is an absolute masterpiece and we’re not talking about the look of it. Due to the introduction of silicon, the Calibre 589F movement is able to resonate at a breath-taking 10HZ (i.e 72,000 vibrations an hour). Higher lubrication and less erosion means less stress on the timepiece - and more time between servicing.

60002 | £ 25,400

5 RAYMOND WEIL NABUCCO RIVOLUZIONE II To reinforce the links with the musical universe, in which Raymond Weil’s whole history is anchored, the brand associates itself with renowned sound specialists Sennheiser.

Combining the unique experience of watch making and music, Raymond Weil has combined the great pleasure of lovers of precision, emotions and performance, values common to both worlds. Presented to each celebrity performing at this year’s Brit Awards, the Raymond Weil Nabucco Rivoluzione II paired together with headphones offering an unmatched acoustic quality, promises to make some serious noise.

59998 | £3995

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APPLE CARPLAY Ever since the iPhone debuted in 2007, people have been looking for a good way to integrate it into their cars. Some used dash mounts, some rely on Bluetooth, but nearly every option relied on you using the iPhone itself. But no more. Arriving on select models this year, Apple CarPlay integrates your iPhone 5, 5C, or 5S with your car's existing controls and infotainment screen, letting you use Siri, the car's touchscreen, or even various knobs and controls to do things. Get directions, make and answer calls, send and receive texts, and play music, all while enjoying an Apple-designed, iOS-like interface that's worlds better than the built-in mess you're used to.

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GUESTLIST From private gigs at ROX Edinburgh with The Wanted, hanging backstage with the likes of John Newman and Rizzle Kicks at Clyde 1 LIVE, to rubbing shoulders with David Coulthard, Susie Wolff and Yasmin le Bon at the Wings for Life charity event at The Cord Club, ROX has ‘access all areas’ to some of the most exciting events in town.

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HOW TO SHOP Every piece you see in this magazine is coded to make it easy for you to shop - just search the five digit number at rox.co.uk. Alternatively you can shop instore - all the details you need are below.

GLASGOW

EDINBURGH

Argyll Arcade 0141 221 0550

ABERDEEN Union Square 0122 4587 275

Assembly Rooms 0131 541 2209

Immerse yourself in a truly decadent shopping experience at Glasgow's historic Argyll Arcade.

Also at Braehead and Silverburn.

Located within the iconic Assembly Rooms on George Street, Edinburgh’s most luxurious shopping destination.

LEEDS Trinity Leeds 0113 887 9213

Since opening in Union Square in autumn 2009, ROX has quickly established a reputation as Aberdeen’s most stylish jeweller.

NEWCASTLE Monument Mall 0191 300 9470

Relax in the heart of the City Centre at Trinity Leeds, the newest and most stylish shopping destination in Leeds.

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THE SECOND WORLD WAR. 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 7.

Spring, 1943. And for the Allies, there’s none of the optimism associated with the season.

The conflict in the North Atlantic has tipped decisively in favour of Germany. Allied convoys are easy prey for the deadly U-boats, hunting in their ‘wolf-packs’.

Britain is on the brink of starvation. The situation looks bleak. In Whitehall, even Churchill privately doubts whether his famous powers of oratory will be enough to lift the nation this time.

Plans for an Allied invasion of Europe in 1944 have been postponed for a year: the US will not send troops and equipment to Britain with the Atlantic under German control.

This delay will give Hitler time to strengthen coastal fortifications in Normandy. German factories have an extra twelve months to build Panzers. And huge tank divisions will now form an iron line of defence along the Rhine, barring the way into Germany.

The war looks set to continue until at least 1947, and with no guarantee of an Allied victory.

It didn’t happen like that, of course. But it so nearly could have, had it not been for the efforts of a determined band of men and women in a ramshackle country house in Buckinghamshire: Bletchley Park.

Some, like Alan Turing, were mathematicians.

Others were musicians. Some were crossword experts. Yet working in eight-hour shifts in modest wooden huts, they managed to crack the German Enigma code, widely believed to be unbreakable.

An Enigma machine could encrypt letters in more than 159 million million million different ways. (Your odds of winning the lottery look positively generous by comparison.)

But with the code cracked, the Allies were able to follow the movements of the U-boats and route the convoys around them. And, in May 1943, Admiral Donitz conceded defeat in the Battle of the Atlantic, leaving the way clear for the D-Day landings.

It was only one of many instances where intelligence gleaned at Bletchley Park helped influence the outcome of key events in the war.

The Bremont Codebreaker commemorates the work of Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman, Tommy Flowers and the 9,000 other men and women who served there.

Proceeds from the sale of each watch will go to the Bletchley Park Trust, which is helping preserve the house and its famous huts for the nation.

Every watch will feature actual material from Bletchley Park.

The movement has an oscillating weight that incorporates original parts from a German Enigma rotor.

The crown is inlaid with pinewood from the floorboards of Hut 6, the nerve centre of Bletchley Park.

And while the design is inspired by a classic 1940s officers watch, everything else is very definitely 2014.

The Codebreaker has a unique chronograph layout with a GMT flyback. (The first we’ve ever built in this configuration.)

It’s available in two very limited editions: 240 in stainless steel and 60 in rose gold. We expect demand to be high.

The men and women of Bletchley Park maintained absolute secrecy at all times, so word never got around.

With the Codebreaker, this is unlikely to be the case.

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