Tastemakers and industry insiders have bought into latte dressing big time. What started as a summer beauty trend in 2023 has gradually seeped into ready-to-wear styling, when shades of mocha, cappuccino, and iced caramel were effortlessly layered into full looks. “Pay close attention to a styling trick I’m hereby dubbing the which translates to wearing espresso-brown pieces below the waistline and creamy layers above, mimicking the colours (and proportions) of the famed Spanish beverage,” said fashion features director Julia Hobbs last summer, when the fashion industry became preoccupied with resembling their piccolo.
Now, the world of watches has caught up, and the latte look is permeating our wrist styling, too. Leading the charge is Piaget and the Swiss house’s 150th anniversary limited edition of the Polo, the maison’s chic and stylish sports watch, complete with buff rubber strap. While the Polo may be a practical sports watch at heart, its elegant camel shade will complement a preppy polo shirt just as easily as an evening dress and lashings of diamonds.
The Hermès Cut similarly exudes this where-me-everywhere elegance; its rounded square case and classic cream dial are complemented by a changeable rubber strap available in eight signature Hermès hues. The one we all want? “Capucine” - the perfect keystone for a latte-like wrist stack. Those seeking a bolder hue may be enticed by the timepieces channelling black coffee, such as the new Rolex Oyster Pe.
