Style Edit: Richard Mille’s RM 07-01 & RM 037, created by and for accomplished women

For decades, women’s watchmaking was largely defined by aesthetics, with mechanics often taking a back seat to precious stones and decorative finishes. Richard Mille has taken a markedly different path. The maison approaches women’s timepieces with the same uncompromising engineering, technical innovation and performance-led philosophy that underpins its men’s collection, creating watches that are as mechanically sophisticated as they are visually captivating.

Rather than viewing femininity through a conventional lens, Richard Mille celebrates women who are ambitious, independent and fearless. This philosophy has shaped a collection that marries haute horlogerie with contemporary design, where skeletonised movements, advanced materials and exceptional gem-setting exist in perfect harmony.

The RM 07-01 encapsulates this vision. Recognisable for its tonneau-shaped case and architectural lines, it combines an in-house automatic movement with intricate finishing and a diverse palette of materials, from Carbon TPT to vibrant ceramics and precious metals. While dazzling gem-set editions showcase extraordinary craftsmanship, the technical integrity of the watch remains uncompromised. Every detail reflects the maison’s belief that mechanical excellence and artistic expression should coexist rather than compete.

Building on this philosophy, the RM 037 introduces a more expressive and playful dimension to the collection. Inspired by nature, its sculptural dial transforms gemstones and coloured materials into miniature works of art, while preserving the technical precision expected of a Richard Mille calibre. The result is a timepiece that blurs the boundary between contemporary art and haute horlogerie without ever losing sight of performance.

This distinctive perspective is also shaped by the women behind the brand. Figures such as Amanda Mille, brand and partnerships director, and Cécile Guenat, creative and development director, have helped redefine how Richard Mille approaches women’s watchmaking. Their influence extends beyond product design, shaping collaborations, creative direction and the maison’s understanding of what modern collectors seek today: authenticity, innovation and individuality.

That same spirit resonates through Richard Mille’s partnerships with remarkable women who embody excellence in their respective fields. The maison aligns itself with women whose achievements are driven by determination rather than constrained by convention, from Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr.