From SwissWatchExpo… Spotlight on: the watches of US First Ladies.
What do the FLOTUS wear on their wrists?
Women usually look to celebrities and models for style inspiration, but once in a while,
a First Lady redefines power dressing and becomes a style icon.
As public figures, First Ladies have many eyes on them, and in our lifetime, some have
made sophisticated and impactful statements with their sartorial choices.
We checked out the wrists of US first ladies and found that some of them do like to wear
watches! Here’s what to wear on your wrist to cop their First Lady flair.
Jacqueline Kennedy is considered by many as one of the most fashionable women to ever
live. Her being first lady to JFK catapulted her to fame, but she had been effortlessly
chic even before the role.
If you look closely at any photo of Jackie, you’ll notice one other consistency aside
from her classic style: a Cartier Tank watch on her wrist. The watch is made of 18k yellow
gold and was a gift from her brother-in-law, Prince Stanislaw Radziwill in 1963.
The rectangular watch was accompanied by the dedication “February 23, 1963, 2:05 am to
9:35 pm. Jackie to Stas with love and admiration.”
Jackie wore the watch constantly, it and was documented in many photographs.
Always classic and never trendy, Jackie’s style remains relevant until today – much
like the Cartier Tank, which at 100 years of production, remains ever popular among
men and women.
Hillary Clinton remained politically active even after her stint as First Lady to former
president Bill Clinton. From becoming Secretary of State to Senator, Hillary’s style was
all about boldness – from attention grabbing prints, to bright colors.
Her wristwatches are a different story, however. Hillary has chosen ever reliable watches to
pair with her impactful suits.
She wears a classic Rolex Datejust in Rolesor steel and yellow gold, the quintessential
watch for ladies.
The low-key and daintily sized timepiece only takes a peek under the cuff, and is the perfect
choice for when you want a watch that’s both elegant and modest.
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On certain occasions, Hillary has been spotted wearing the famous watch of US Presidents
– the Rolex President Day-Date. Perhaps she was inviting fate, but the Day-Date sure
spells ‘power’ no matter who wears it.
The White House Portrait is always heavily discussed, and Michelle Obama made waves when
her turn came. Her sleeveless dress not only showed off her famous fit physique, but also
her wrist watch – a Cartier Tank Francaise.
One of the modern iterations of the classic Tank, the Tank Francaise was launched in 1996
as a sportier take, with its chain link bracelet and sharper edges.
The Tank Francaise comes in steel and yellow gold, and even in diamond embellished models,
but Michelle chose the simpler stainless steel version with a silvered dial – a luxurious
and tasteful rendition that’s wearable for many occasions.
Current First Lady Melania Trump is no stranger to watches, having designed her own jewelry
line.
These days, she’s loyal to her own brand, but we have spotted her with a mesmerizing
Vacheron Constantin on her wrist.
The pave (pavay) diamond Vacheron Constantin is dressed entirely with white diamonds from
its bezel to its bracelet.
One of the oldest and most prestigious manufacturers in the world, Vacheron Constantin produces
only a small number of watches yearly – adding even more allure to their timepieces.
The FLOTUS may be an unlikely fashion icon, but they have consistently wowed us with their
excellent taste.
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