As published in ChicagoMOD‘s Fashion + Home issue, these MOD Selects are some of the most coveted products on the market right now.
Dauntless Dials
Be fearless this season by daring to wear Jaeger-LeCoultre’s newest additions to its Atelier Reverso collection. With three new vibrant-colored timepieces, wearers will stand out in any crowd. Whether you choose military marble, electric blue or tiger’s eye, you get the best of both worlds: the refined precision of the Atelier Reverso watch and a bold band and face. Wherever you wear your new chronometer, be prepared to have all eyes on you. Available at Jaeger-LeCoultre.com, prices may vary
Tears of the Gods
In modern society, diamonds are a girl’s best friend; but in Roman and Greek mythology, diamonds are the tears of the gods. In May, the world’s most valuable gems went up for auction: the Apollo & Artemis diamonds. With their exceptionally striking colors, the blue and pink earrings were undoubtedly the most popular items at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva. Selling for $57,425,478, the pair became the most valuable earrings ever sold at auction. The Apollo blue diamond weighed in at 14.54 carats, while its twin, the Artemis pink diamond, weighed 16 carats. One thing’s for sure, the new owner of these earrings will instantly look and feel like a Greek goddess. For more information, please visit Sothebys.com
black brushstroke
Kate Spade is taking its sassy flair to another department besides fashion: wall decor. In collaboration with Wendover Art Group, the all-new collection features more than 60 designs that boast feisty sayings, sketches, landscapes and bold abstracts. Perhaps one of Kate Spade’s most striking pieces is black brushstroke. Featuring bold black-and-white strokes, the art piece is hand-painted on canvas. It proves that simplicity makes the strongest impact. Available at KateSpade.com, $1,495
Tech Chic
In this day and age, no stylish wardrobe is complete without an eye-catching tech accessory. So why not add a timepiece to your collection that combines the savvy minds at Apple with the fashion-forward folks of Hermes? This spring, the two world-renowned brands launched new accessories for their Apple Watch collaboration. The new bands include spring shades such as blue zephyr, lime and colvert, as well as a neutral shade, fauve, so you can either follow the style trends or showcase a timeless color. Fashioned with epsom, barenia or swift leather, the watch bands come in a single tour ($399), double tour ($489) or double buckle cuff ($689). Sporting one of these down Michigan Avenue will take you from tres chic to tech chic. Available at Apple.com or Hermes.com, prices may vary
Sicily Is My Love
Celebrate the beloved isle of Sicily with Dolce & Gabbana’s newest collaboration with Smeg, Italy’s luxury appliance maker. The exclusive collection, which debuted at this year’s Salone del Mobile Milano, transforms basic kitchen appliances into bold pieces of art that evoke the isle. Featuring fiery shades of red, orange, yellow, blue and green, designed luxury appliances in this collection include citrus juicers, coffee machines, kettles, blenders, stand mixers and slow juicers. Besides bold colors, Dolce & Gabbana and Smeg incorporated indigenous-to-Sicily lemons, oranges and prickly pears into the designs. If you’re a lover of art or just simply enjoy Italian style, the Sicily Is My Love collection is a must-have in your household decor. For more information, please visit DolceGabbana.com
For The Love of Rosé
Welcome to the 21st century, where virtually everybody, including one of the world’s top champagne producers, Möet & Chandon, is using emojis to communicate with one another. For the launch of its new limited edition Rosé Impérial Emöeticons bottle, the champagne company covered its bright pink exterior in branded Emöeticons, which feature cheeky images such as champagne bottles and flutes, eyes, lips, heart-shaped sunglasses, smiley faces, crowns and bundles of grapes. What’s even better? There are more Emöeticon stickers hidden behind the front label, allowing you to customize your bottle further. The fruity flavor mixed with a unique and fun casing makes for the perfect summer beverage. For more information, please visit US.Moet.com
