English Version | Razzle dazzle

Christmas is coming. That means that sparkle and color, in all its dimensions, are (even) more necessary. Swarovski offers us a challenge: to unwrap the magic of the festive season.

Here we are finally arriving at that time of year when more is never too much. Everything is allowed, from the most unexpected combinations (XXL earrings, bunches of bracelets and chokers) to the most risky (multi-toned jewelry). The same goes for home decor, where the impact of Christmas ornaments can, and should, appear in every nook and cranny. This is precisely the premise of Swarovski's Open the Wonder collection: inviting the public to enter an enchanted world of glitter and magic, where crystals are the main protagonists.

The campaign for this ultra-special launch stars supermodel Bella Hadid, who was announced as the brand's ambassador earlier this year. It is she who appears, radiant, with the pieces from three distinct lines: Stella, Millenia, and Constella. Their (star) shape is easily recognizable, but they are anything but ordinary - the jewelry that makes up Stella is striking and unexpected. Risky, “chunky” but still timeless - the new pieces in the Millenia collection were intended as the perfect counterpoint to the outfits of the festive season. Inspired by the cosmos, Constella features a series of clear crystals - a tribute to stardust, and a way to bring the vastness of the universe into everyday life.

This year's Swarovski Annual Edition, or 'special ornament', is a gorgeous snowflake available in clear and gold crystal, a collector's item that can be added to other equally unique ones. Swarovski started this festive tradition in 1991, so there will certainly be many elements from past and present that you can combine for an even more intimate atmosphere... or for that razzle dazzle touch. Christmas surprises from Swarovski are just a click away at swarovski.com.

Translated from the original on "The Velvet Touch" issue of Vogue Portugal, published december 2022.Full stories and credits on the print issue.