Lou Doillon, the French-British artist, captures the refined elegance that resonates with Cartier&rsquo;s storied creations.

French-British artist Lou Doillon is the embodiment of French elegance, having much in common with Cartier and its many splendid creations. Both assert their singularity by way of the diversity of their output. Enduring and multifaceted, Doillon&rsquo;s creative spectrum as a writer, illustrator, musician, actress and model echoes Cartier&rsquo;s versatility and consistency as a jeweller and watchmaker.
Imagined with endless possibilities by Cartier, the Baignoire watch reflects Doillon&rsquo;s effortless sophistication. A chic chameleon with an iconic oval shape, the Baignoire&rsquo;s ability to reinvent itself affirms it as the perfect accessory for day or night, from completing an everyday ensemble to putting a sparkling finish on a special occasion outfit.

Evolving from the Ovale cintr&eacute; watch in 1958, the watchmaking classic was birthed in 1973 with the name of Baignoire, defined by a dome-shaped crystal, a dial with Roman numerals and a smooth gold bezel. From petite interpretations that spell delicate understatement to more substantial editions, the Baignore has borne out-of-the-box offsprings, such as the striking and elongated Baignoire Allong&eacute;e and avant-garde Baignoire Crash with an intentionally distorted silhouette.
Juxtaposing balance and proportions, the Baignoire never fails to be true to itself in the process of being transformed. Case in point: the Baignoire&rsquo;s recent incarnation in the form of a bangle illustrates its adroit ability as an agent of change, morphing fluidly and harmoniously from one radiant incantation to another.

The jewel in the crown of this Baignoire series is the pinnacle of refinement, a bejewelled Baignoire featuring a mother-of-pearl dial in the centre of its paved yellow gold bezel, along with a slightly domed effect for extra depth and texture.
With the Baignoire watch, the distinction and lines between watchmaking and jewellery are beautifully blurred. The seamless effect it invokes when complemented with the Maison&rsquo;s other icons, such as the Juste un Clou and Love bracelets, is a testament to the Baignoire&rsquo;s gentle power of ambiguity and transcending design. Elegant, timeless and refined, Cartier&rsquo;s signature watchmaking classic is here to stay as the essence of French chic &mdash; then, now and forever.

Cartier riffs on the sophistication and grace of the Baignoire with new iterations

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