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Cartier

(卡地亚)

Cartier

卡地亚

Current insight on the French luxury goods brand that designs and creates high jewellery and watches

Chairman / President

Cyrille Vigneron

CEO / Managing Director

Louis Ferla

CFO / Finance Director

Thierry Savouyaud

Industry

Luxury Goods

Website

www.cartier.com

Stock Code

CFR.SW

Year founded

1847

Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Convergence in rose gold. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

Jump-hour watches are making a comeback thanks to Jaeger-LeCoultre and others

These artfully mechanical timepieces are experiencing a renaissance, blending vintage charm with modern precision to captivate a new generation of watch collectors.

26 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

Icons and Influencers

Meet artist Rama Duwaji, wife of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

25 Jun 2025 - 6:07PM

Crime

Jewel thief pleads guilty to US$260,000 Tiffany, Cartier heists in New York

24 Jun 2025 - 12:09PM

Jewellery

How Japonisme still influences modern jewellery by Lalique, Cartier and Chaumet

Iconic Japanese themes continue to be reinterpreted by jewellery designers today, weaving stories of the country’s culture and nature into contemporary collections.

23 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa has inspired Simone Jewels’ Romance de L’Art Nouveau jewellery. Photo: Ran

Timepieces

Meaningful milestones or marketing run amok? A closer look at anniversary watches

Anniversary editions hold value if the stories behind them are relevant – see the likes of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot, Zenith, Patek Philippe and Tag Heuer for good examples.

6 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The new Santos de Cartier Petit Modèle timepiece

Over the years, the Santos de Cartier has been worn by everyone from pilots to the character Gordon Gekko in the 1987 film Wall Street: its latest incarnation recognises that small is beautiful.

2 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

High Jewellery

Cartier unveils En Équilibre high jewellery collection in Stockholm

The range is guided by the principle of ‘not too much of anything’, blending minimalist designs with rare stones; this shines through in pieces such as the Tsagaan necklace, depicting a snow leopard.

28 May 2025 - 10:29AM

Newly named Cartier ambassador Gemma Chan in pieces from the En Equilibre high jewellery collection. Photo: Kayla Connors

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise’s luxury watch collection, from rare Rolexes to Cartiers

The Top Gun star boasts a number of holy grail timepieces – among them a Vacheron Constantin favourite he has worn everywhere, from red carpet premieres to black tie galas.

26 May 2025 - 10:56AM

High Jewellery

Why auction houses are curating their jewellery collections for investment value

Storied brands and rare gems that blend heritage with vibrant aesthetics are enticing collectors on the hunt for solid investments.

20 May 2025 - 5:10PM

Fashion

Statement aviator sunglasses, à la Tom Cruise and Pedro Pascal

Louis Vuitton LV Hit and Cartier Eyewear bring big-name recognition, while glasses like the Jarvis from eyewear specialist Linda Farrow show the lasting appeal of the aviator look.

16 May 2025 - 5:00AM

Tom Cruise wore Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses in the 1986 film Top Gun and its 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, showing how the classic look has lost none of its appeal over the decades. Photo: TNS

Timepieces

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

15 May 2025 - 3:31PM

From left: Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs which may cause watch prices to soar; Roger Federer was spotted wearing the Rolex Land-Dweller prior to Watches & Wonders; MB&F and Eric Giroud release the M.A.D.2. Photos: Reuters, Rolex, Handout

High Jewellery

Explainer | What are torque necklaces, and how are celebrities reviving them?

Messika, Pomellato, Repossi, Jessica McCormack, Lalaounis, Tabayer and Laura Vann are among the other high and fine jewellery brands bringing their own twist to the classic torque design.

6 May 2025 - 6:00PM

Art

Discovering calligraphy: how a traditional art is experiencing a resurgence

From traditional scripts to modern styles, this art form offers a creative outlet and a chance to connect with history – here are tips from Hong Kong artists Samantha Cheung, Kalo Chu and Kaye Shu.

2 May 2025 - 11:00AM

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials

The CEO of Aman Essentials tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more.

29 Apr 2025 - 1:00PM

Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials, tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier reshapes its heritage horological icons

The 2025 Tank Louis Cartier is larger and has a new in-house mechanical movement with automatic winding, while the new Tank à Guichets uses the hand-wound 9755 MC calibre.

28 Apr 2025 - 1:07PM

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, Cartier reshaped its horological icons, adding a new Tank Louis Cartier, Tank à Guichets – shown here in platinum – Panthère jewellery, and Panthère de Cartier and Tressage models. Photo: Handout

High Jewellery

All that glitters: 6 new jewellery launches to know this spring

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lucky Spring collection, Repossi’s ear cuff, Pascale Monvoisin’s collection inspired by a cigarette lighter and Dickson Yewn’s square rings complete our round-up.

22 Apr 2025 - 11:33AM

Timepieces

Gold watches from leading brands bossed it at Watches and Wonders

The ‘boom boom’ fashion trend saw glittering new Rolex and Patek Philippe releases, while Cartier returned to its famous panther, and Chanel evoked Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of braid.

15 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM

China property

Swire Properties bullish on mainland China despite tariff war’s pall

Hong Kong developer says it is on the hunt for retail investments in Shenzhen amid the ‘onshoring’ of consumption, CEO says.

15 Apr 2025 - 4:44PM

People walk through Swire Properties’ Taikoo Li Chengdu. Photo: Swire Properties

Fame and celebrity

Cartier jewels worn by stars and royalty on display in UK exhibition

Exhibition at London’s V&A explores Cartier luxury jewellery, watches and tiaras, with creations spanning decades of elegance and innovation.

11 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

Luxury brands

The V&A museum launches Cartier’s first London show in nearly 30 years

The wide-ranging exhibition explores Cartier’s influence on society when the brand was led by Louis, Pierre and Jacques, and includes pieces from the Royal Collection.

11 Apr 2025 - 12:00PM

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s newly discovered passion for luxury watches

Tay Tay’s style has evolved and she’s now embracing luxury timepieces – it’s a passion reportedly influenced by her boyfriend, who is also a known watch enthusiast.

4 Apr 2025 - 4:00AM

Taylor Swift, vintage Concord on a choker, at last year’s Grammy Awards. Photo: Los Angeles Times/TNS

Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2025: from thinnest tourbillon to most complicated watch

While expectations for 2025 are not particularly rosy, given the weaker China market and shifting global consumption patterns, top luxury watchmakers are holding little back in Geneva.

3 Apr 2025 - 12:19PM

Roger Federer poses for photographers at the Rolex stand during the opening day of the Watches and Wonders 2025 luxury watch fair in Geneva. Photo: EPA-EFE

Celebrity style

How to Style like … comedian and actor Kevin Hart

The 45-year-old was in his hometown of Philadelphia for a gig on his Acting My Age stand-up comedy tour.

1 Apr 2025 - 12:18PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: New Clash de Cartier pieces blend elegance and punk

Capturing the duality for which the Clash de Cartier collection is known, its new creations feature amplified volume, oversized studs – and some even have all-diamond clous de Paris.

24 Mar 2025 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

The luxury jewellery brands bringing artistry to the world of horology

Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.

19 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Piaget has achieved cult status in the world of haute horology, and last year relaunched several iconic timepieces including the Black Tie, now renamed the Andy Warhol. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka

The pavilion features art by Naomi Kawase, Mélanie Laurent, Hiro Chiba and Mariko Mori, while Toshiya Ogino did the landscaping and Chitose Abe designed the attendants’ uniforms.

8 Mar 2025 - 10:00AM

Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, designed by Yuko Nagayama and Es Devlin, is a call to action for global gender equality. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

7 watch moments of 2025 so far, from Tay Tay’s Cartier to Jay-Z’s Patek

The start of 2025 saw exciting – and unexpected – releases from the likes of Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, Richard Mille and Omega, plus some envy-inducing celebrity wrist checks during awards season.

10 Mar 2025 - 5:17PM

Timepieces

Tiny watches are big – just look at Tyler the Creator and Kendall Jenner

Blend vintage charm with modern fashion by wearing one of these tiny timepieces from marque brands – as the likes of Hailey Bieber, Paul Mescal, Jonathan Bailey and Emma Chamberlain are.

27 Feb 2025 - 12:00PM

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