What Makes An Icon
Nov 03, 2021
4 minutes
An icon, by definition, is someone or something regarded as a representative symbol worthy of emulation or even veneration. It connotes a sense of importance, as well as permanence—that it can outlast seasonal trends and withstand the test of time.
For Cartier, four main principles define what makes their designs iconic: purity of lines, accuracy of shape, precision in proportions and intricate details. Put together, these pieces are both eternal and essential, distinct heirlooms that have sealed their place in the world of watches and jewellery.
Photographer Mark Nicdao, designers Rajo Laurel and Vania Romoff and entrepreneur Kimberly Yao likewise continue to make
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