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“Les Epoques” Capsule Collection 

A Journey Through the Twenties, Forties and Sixties

Licia Mattioli expresses her love of culture and art by revisiting the past and bringing to life the capsule collection Les Epoques: three rings in the style respectively of the twenties, the forties and the sixties.  A ceaseless progression, a natural evolution of the journey between art and time typical of the world of Mattioli and its collections. 

For Les Epoques,  Designer, Licia Mattioli developed tangible entities to express of her love of art and culture. Representative of three design-driven decades, the 20's, 40's and 60's, the capsule collection includes a ring indicative of the style of each period.  For example, the Puzzle range and its glimpse of Mondrian’s colour blocks, or the Nuvole models that evoked the unforgettable canvases of René Magritte. But also in the enameled forms of Lips, an homage to Mae West’s famous mouth, immortalized by Salvador Dalì, and the ring Arcimboldo: a trait d' union between past genius and contemporary vitality.  

The capsule collection of three rings, Les Epoques, begins with the twenties swirls of a disquieting Art Nouveau style, springing from an intricate frame of pink gold, with a boldly opulent aquamarine perfectly symbolizing a period dedicated to naturalism and Rococò entanglements.

Then comes the rational minimalism of a linear gold setting, which highlights the burning embers of a Rhodolite Garnet igniting with pure voluptuousness belying the severe style of the forties architecture.   

Finally, the spirit of new times and the colorful fun of the sixties, in a continual chase of vitamin shapes and hues. Precisely the years that, on the last ring by Mattioli, return to the soft confectionery shade of a Morganite set in shiny enamels, coordinated in the sweet tints of cotton candy, pale blueberries and lilac, in a triumph of vitality in pop tones.  

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Hing Wa Lee Celebrates With Week Long Opening of San Gabriel Flagship Store Opening

HING WA LEE CELEBRATES SAN GABRIEL FLAGSHIP OPENING 

WITH STYLE AND REVELRY 

 The weekend-long event focused on luxury brands 

...and a performance by world-renowned pianist, Lang Lang 

Over 100 VIP guests attended the opening celebration of Hing Wa Lee’s new San Gabriel flagship store on Friday. The evening began with an official ribbon cutting by San Gabriel’s mayor, Juli Costanzo, followed by a ceremonial Chinese Lion Dance. Guests were then invited inside to view the grand 15,000 square-foot expanses, followed by a performance by world-renowned pianist, Lang Lang, and a 10-course Chinese feast.

The festivities continued on Saturday and Sunday, at which time the public was invited to experience the grandeur of the new flagship for the first time.

In addition to VIP clients, top industry executives were on-hand to celebrate their brand’s partnerships with Hing Wa Lee. Hughes De Pinis, President of North America for Vacheron Constantin and Jan-Patrick Schmitz, President and CEO of Mont Blanc North America, among others, were in attendance for the historic opening. Adam Bossi, Brand Manager for Blancpain, displayed the Villeret, the world’s first Traditional Chinese Calendar timepiece, a one of a kind item brought in exclusively for HIng Wa Lee’s opening.

Audemars Piguet CEO, Xavier Nolot, commented, “We are amazed and very impressed by what David Lee has achieved with this new flagship. We are certain that our brand, and continued partnership, will be successful in this environment.”

“This is, by far, the most spectacular jewelry and watch store I’ve seen,” shared Ahmad Shariar, of Ulysse Nardin. “Each brand has it’s own identity but the overall effect is so harmonious. It’s evident that David Lee put his heart and soul into this project, fulfilling the dream of his late father.”

The European-inspired space features collections from over 60 brands, including Rolex, Franck Muller, and Richard Mille, Dior. In addition, the new location (the second flagship for the Hing Wa Lee Group) features a collection by Cartier—the store’s inaugural offering of the iconic luxury brand. Tudor, Hublot and Rado are also available for the first time at Hing Wa Lee.

David Lee, Chairman and CEO of Hing Wa Lee Group, noted, “The San Gabriel location was a project my father started 8 years ago. While he is not here to see his dream to come to fruition, we dedicate it in his memory.”

The new Hing Wa Lee store is located at 1635 S. Del Mar Avenue in San Gabriel, CA. It is open daily from 11am to 8pm Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 8:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

About Hing Wa Lee: The Hing Wa Lee story began in Hong Kong in 1965, where the company’s namesake started manufacturing of gemstone carvings and fine jewelry. Over the past 5 decades, the company has established a strong retail presence, becoming a major destination for luxury goods in Southern California. Hing Wa Lee’s stores offer a wide range of luxury products including fine jewelry, timepieces, crystal, art sculptures, leather goods, accessories, pens, luggage and high-end cellular phones. With Hing Wa Lee’s son, David, now at the helm to lead the company into the next generation, the company is poised for continued growth.

The opening of the company’s new San Gabriel location continues to fulfill Hing Wa Lee’s mission: providing great value for a vast variety of quality merchandise and excellent service to a culturally diverse clientele in a luxury setting. For more information, visit www.hingwalee.com

Introducing - ATHOMIE

ATHOMIE

[ A - THO - MEE ]

THE  SENSE  OF  BEAUTY

An international patent…in jewelry. A novel concept brought to life through Italian innovation and design.  Already a success in Europe and around world, Athomie is ready to make its mark in North America.

Athomie emerges akin to a space mission. Inspired by the fact that everything is comprised of atoms.  After all, nothing exists except atoms and empty space, everything else is opinion.Typically we experience jewelry through only one sense, our sense of sight. Athomie aims to change the way we experience

jewelry. 

These one of a kind pieces are not only beautiful to the eye, but to the touch as well. Patented technology of suspended sterling silver, diamond cut beads rotate 360 degrees to provide an addictive, sensory experience to the wearer.  The first generation features three distinct collections-classic, contemporary and innovative. With an array of 18k gold platings and finishes, the possibilities are truly infinite.

Italian jewelry house Dibi SpA in collaboration with designer Stefano Russo brings us Athomie. 

Russo spends his time between the fashion capitals of Milan and Paris; collaborating with prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, and Prada. Fascinated and inspired by combining science with art, Russo applies these concepts to create the perfect balance Athomie ‘the sense of beauty”, is certain to make its mark in the industry.