UltraLuxe 2022: 8 Reasons to Visit the Festival in Singapore

Wonders & Passions will run from October 26-30 and spotlights immaculate creations inspired by nature. Renee Jewellers, DeJade, Leonori, DeJade, Morcha, and more present their out-of-this-world artistry which illuminate the beauty of rare and unique gems.

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Jewellery and timepieces often go hand-in-hand, so the wide selection of jewellers at UltraLuxe will also showcase their ranges of watches at the Singapore Watch Fair from October 26-30. Local and international watchmakers, L’Epée 1839, Singer Reimagined, Furlan Marri, Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, Bianchet, Ophion, Phillips Watches and Behrens, will also be participating with pieces to add to your collection. 

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“I am pleased to launch Singapore Watch Fair as part of our roadmap in creating a dedicated platform to celebrate the art of watchmaking in and out of Singapore. We are proud to welcome Ali Nael, founder of 2ToneVintage, into this journey and partnership where he’ll lend his knowledge and expertise in the art of horology to Singapore’s first independent watch fair,” says Nelson Lee, founder of Singapore Watch Fair.

For those looking to meet like-minded people in the watch community, you can look forward to Talking Time, a line-up of masterclasses to allow guests to gain insights from leading curators, designers, watchmakers, and experts. Panelists include well-respected personalities such as Carson Chan, chief advisor to the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, and prominent female watch collectors such as Sumei Shum, Emy Lee and Stephanie Soh.

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Also for sale will be secondhand and vintage collectible timepieces curated by 2Tone Vintage Watches. Two stand-outs to look out for are the A Patek Philippe Ref.2499/100 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph double-signed Gübelin from 1982 as well as the vintage Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref.3800-001, known for its distinct case shape and diamond markers. 

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There will be ample opportunity for you to enrich your technical knowledge of jewellery and watchmaking. For instance, The Savoir Series will feature live conversations between Angela Loh, founder of UltraLuxe, and an expert guest.

On October 21, internationally renowned influencer Katerina Perez will speak on the value excellent craftsmanship can add to jewellery pieces. The next day, journalist Richa Goyal Sikri will share how to identify a quality jewellery purchase with a special focus on coloured gemstones, IP design, and value appreciation. 

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For watchmaking enthusiasts, there will be a fascinating Talking Time deep dive into the Calasys System which eliminates defects of the hairspring in the watch, led by its creator, the self-taught Italian watchmaker Vincent Calabrese. 

Loh has noted the shift in perception when it comes to consumers of watches and jewellery, as they rally behind niche brands and independent talents for exclusive, unique creations in their search for purpose and meaning in craft. She adds: "UltraLuxe is the culmination of this trend, converging talents and passions around the world to present the concept of 'purpose-focused' luxury that extends beyond jewellery and timepieces to include fashion and living."

That is the rationale behind its new exhibition, The Advocacy Show, which presents a new vision of luxury for a new generation of shoppers by featuring brands imbued with meaning and purpose. The exciting line-up is as below: 

• Duchess & Queen, a celebration of Bridgerton-era fashion from Paris-based designer label Anne Fontaine, handcrafted hats by Singapore homegrown milliner Eskpade Millinery, and elaborate jeweller in the style of European royalty
• Urban Manifesto, a collection of brands which promote and protect cultural natural heritage
• NeueLuxe, the fashion and jewellery brands like Triologie by Sylvia Lim who are breaking the rules of design and embracing their creativity and imagination
• The New Modern, a retrospective on Singapore’s famous Orchard Road, curated in collaboration with shophouse.com, Chinese Women Association, and Laichan
• The Studio, a space for jewellery lovers to gleam insights from bespoke designers, such as An Order of Bling and Calla Lily

As part of The Advocacy Show, you will be able to see the latest fashions designs come to life on the catwalk, as they are paired with the most dazzling jewellery that UltraLuxe has to offer.

From the front row, you will be able to see the beautiful lace, frills and ruffles of Anne Fontaine's feminine pieces, beautifully complemented with spellbinding diamond creations by European designers during the Duchess & Queen show. 

The New Modern is also highly anticipated as it will feature veteran Singaporean fashion designer Laichan's timeless, elegant designs. Expect his gorgeous garments to be the perfect canvas to the dazzling jewellery from Caratell, An Order of Bling, La Putri and more. 

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A beautiful and comfortable home falls within the ever-expanding definition of luxury. Since 1993, MM Galleri has been creating truly remarkable furniture and art objects from rare natural stones using innovative and revolutionary bended marble technology. At UltraLuxe, you can discover exactly how to elevate your living style in every way. 

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