The watch world can be a confusing and difficult to navigate place, with trends coming and going quicker than most of us change our underwear! However, help is at hand with Shade Station’s fool proof guide to ‘up-to-date’ watch trends; everything from celebrity styles to what you are wearing out on the streets, you will fine anything you need to know right here. With the Autumn/Winter months fast approaching, the emphasis is shifting from designer eyewear to designer wrist-wear and it is important to any fashionista that what you are wearing is ‘on trend’. This coming season is not only about materials and quality but about shape and if you a man or a woman there is a definite trend appearing amongst those best in the know…celebrities!
Be a Square
Ladies, you have a huge selection for the winter months but the square faced watches are fast becoming the must have accessory for any discerning lady in the know. Here at Shade Station there are plenty of brands that produce these squared off watches, but a few of them really take the style to a whole new level. Hollywood’s little sweetheart, Zooey Deschanel for example is pictured on the left here wearing a Citizen Eco-Drive FD1053-00D Watch which features textured brown leather strap leading into a gold plated stainless steel case; beautifully encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The face is a striking Mother of Pearl effect and has a sub-dial chronograph and a sub-dial date window giving you efficient Citizen time keeping all year round. In this case, Zooey has combined her watch with her classic ‘girl next door’ autumn look with a jumper and jeans – proof that a watch like this can be worn as a day-to-day casual timepiece.
Citizen is officially the world’s largest watchmaker and this is a distinction they have upheld since 1986! From the world’s slimmest LCD watch to the first voice recognition watch and the world’s first professional dive watch with an electronic depth sensor, Citizen’s record of “world firsts” is unmatched. Citizen’s classic styling and fantastic company ethic has led them to create their ‘eco-drive’ watches. These are a range of light powered watches which work in both natural and artificial light which allows for a lifetime of perfect time keeping. If you are looking to keep on trend and have unrivalled efficiency; Citizen Watches are perfect for this season.
Next up on the ever growing list of square watch advocates is Australian model, Miranda Kerr! Kerr rose to prominence in 2007 
as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels. She is the first Australian to participate in the Victoria’s Secret campaign and also represented Australian fashion chain David Jones. In addition, Kerr has launched her own brand of organic skincare products, Kora Organics, and released a self-help book, Treasure Yourself. So it is fair to say that Miranda certainly has a foothold in the fashion industry and has some say on what is hot for the Autumn/Winter season! Pictured here on the left, Kerr is wearing the simply stunning Roamer Swiss Elegance DS75.10ROX 507845 Watch which features a highly polished stainless steel bracelet leading into a case of the same material. The face is also silver and the vibrant blue feature hands add a little more dimension to the appearance of this dainty yet bold timepiece!
Roamer Watches have been producing the highest quality timepieces for over 120 years and this experience has filtered through to their watches today. Roamer as a company aims to cater to people who like to spend their leisure time with friends and family and can synthesise traditional values with modern convictions; much like their watches can! Roamer Watches are crafted in Switzerland. The Swiss Made seal of quality has established itself worldwide as synonymous with premium production techniques and the highest product quality. For generations, Roamer has enjoyed an excellent reputation with clients and partners for its inimitable ability to combine functionality and elegance with a balanced, aesthetically pleasing design.
Remember, it is not just the watches pictured above that we have, there are also square faces available from the likes of Michael Kors Watches, DKNY Watches, Emporio Armani Watches and many, many more!
Back To The Beginning
Don’t worry guys, you haven’t been left out! Men also have a vast array of watches to be going at this season with massive names juxtaposed by relative newcomers to our watch market. The real trendsetters for the cold months have to be the retro inspired, classic looking timepieces that everyone is currently clambering to get their hands on! Celebrities and the public alike are all looking to get in on the act and have a household name emblazoned on their wrist. There are a couple of brands that spring to mind as classics; Hugo Boss Black Watches, Emporio Armani Watches, Calvin Klein Watches and Accurist Watches to name but a few and these big names demand big endorsement so what better way to showcase their popularity than by brandishing some celebrity photos!
Pictured here on the left, Jeremy Renner is showing off his understated Emporio Armani Marco AR1611 Watch – it features a textured black leather strap which leads into a high polished stainless steel case. The face is of a retro design and is a simple black colour palette to accentuate the original look. The Emporio Armani Watches collection is designed to have a unique feature which inherently outlines each person’s individuality and style. As said best by by Giorgio Armani himself – A watch tells more than time, it reveals something about the wearer. This quote could not be more true, which is why a wide assortment of classic styles in both round and shaped cases are available with both genuine leather straps and striking stainless steel bracelets. On top of pure unmitigated fashion watches, the Emporio Armani Watches collection also features sports watches and they are available in a variety shapes, styles and colours. They feature a reliable three-hand movement and chronograph feature to keep good time, all of the time!
Another big name with a big watch is Michael Fassbender; as you can see from the picture he is sporting an original Hugo Boss Black 1512906 Watch! Fassbender is best known for his on screen appearances, but this off screen one got many people rushing to get hold of his striking watch. The Hugo Boss Black 1512906 Watch has a Black leather strap which leads into a Carbon Coated Titanium Case. Although understated, as you can tell the materials used are unrivalled and you can be sure of the highest possible quality from any Hugo Boss Black Watch.
The Hugo Boss brand was founded by German designer Hugo Boss in 1923 and is an incredibly firm player in the fashion industry, famous for its sophisticated and sharp product ranges, luxe advertising campaigns and overall brand elegance. Hugo Boss produces a diverse range of clothing and accessories, including the collection of watches. Hugo Boss watches comprise of designs for men and women and are renowned for being one of the most luxurious watch brands in the industry, fusing classic aesthetics with rugged detailing and contemporary, chic twists.
Whatever you are looking for, whatever the trend or time of year – we have it covered here at Shade Station! Be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all of the latest views, news and releases from the fashion world…