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The power of minimalism has truly revolutionized the fashion scene – and probably your wardrobe as well. Regardless of its high longevity, the lean closet movement is still thriving within the fashion and lifestyle sectors. But what is it in particular that makes minimalism popular in 2019? The answer is simple and obvious: Within the past decade, digital technology and globalisation have led us to experiencing higher levels of stress than ever. Hence, within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment people seem to look for more comfort and balance using minimalism to remove chaos and to focus on what’s actually important.Craving for a modern, clean aesthetic where basics such as your basically immortal denims or that clean-cut white shirt are timeless essentials, your watch is the centrepiece that adds more character and a touch of your own personality.Coming to the end of our big sample sale marathon, we selected the four all-time favourite classic styles remaining to create 4 key outfit ideas, embracing the best of 2019 minimalism.  Shop LJ Classic Norse    Shop LJ Classic Lugano   Shop LJ Classic Lugano Leather Shop LJ Classic Norse Leather

In light of International Women's Day, we will be catching up with some truly inspiring women in business throughout the month of March to bring you top tips on everything from time management and influences to women empowerment. All the women were speaking to are part of the Blooming Founders community; a platform designed to help early-stage female entrepreneurs so if you're looking to take the step in your career, go check them out!  Without further ado, we'd like to introduce Kaya, founder of Hachi Digital. Tell us a bit about you and Hachi Digital... Hachi Digital is an all-female creative content and sustainability focussed agency.  We work with brands by Consulting, creating key branded content and strategizing to support brands in their overarching awareness and ethical development.   What was important to you when you founded Hachi?  It was important to me that other women were inspired by what I was doing and that the clients we worked with are for the right reasons. I’m all about being honest and transparent – it’s something I talk to my team about every day.   How do you manage your time? A to-do list (old school I know), but nothing quite beats the feeling of highlighting something out.   How do you manage day to day distractions? Having set time aside for each task is absolutely key, but in the world of agencies things often crop up unexpectedly and it’s how you manage it that sets you apart.   What tools do you use to keep you on track, in the know and up to date? ASANA has a brilliant tracker and I also love SLACK.   Where do you look for inspiration? To my team and often at events. I enjoy attending events about entrepreneurs, business, digital trends etc by industry leaders but also events ran by SMEs, because you never know who you could meet.   Do you have a female role model? My mum – she’s my absolute rock. We’re polar opposites in our work mindset but really aligned with our core values & she’s always put her family first and said I should do whatever I want to in life.   Words of advice to women in business? Kill them with kindness.   Choose an L&J watch for each of the following looks - Work - CODE DOT MILANESE 38MM GOLD BLACK Weekend - AURORA LEATHER 26MM ROSE GOLD WHITE Date Night - AURORA MILANESE 26MM ROSE GOLD WHITE   One thing you can’t live without? My brain – It’s pretty important ;)   If you could change one thing tomorrow, what would it be? Global warming.   Upcoming dates and events that L&J audience can attend? We’re going to be running an event in April on the boss babes of sustainability – if you’d like to sign-up beforehand please drop me a line or even if you could be on of those boss babes involved: kaya@hachi.co.uk   Anything else you would like to add. Happy National Women’s Day – let’s keep going!!   To celebrate International Women's MONTH, we're giving away a free bangle with every full price purchase. To take advantage of this offer, add your chosen watch and bangle to your basket and use code: FREEBANGLE0319 to apply the discount.

Winter is slowly coming to an end and what better way to celebrate than by planning an adventure to one of Europe’s most charming capitals? Stockholm, with its quiet, confident charm and a perfect blend of nature and city life, personifies a lagom approach to life -  a Swedish philosophy of ‘not too little, not too much - just right’. Surprisingly underrated as far as European capitals go, the lack of crowds in Stockholm will certainly act in your favour as you navigate the city on your next Swedish adventure. So, if you need a little escape from it all, remember that paradise doesn’t have to be tropical - sometimes all you need is a cinnamon bun and a sense of adventure! Without further ado, here are the top 5 things to do on your next trip to Stockholm. Visit Monteliusvägen View Point  Begin your adventure at Monteliusvägen in northern Södermalm. Once considered a notably poor area, Södermalm has undergone a major overhaul in the past decades and is now considered one of the most hip (or shall I say, hipster) parts of the city. But before you get your hands on that vegan coffee and set off on a vintage shopping spree, be sure to pay a visit to Monteliusvägen, one of Stockholm’s most beautiful viewpoints. Don’t forget to stop by at Ivar Los Park which is right at the back of the viewpoint. It’s usually much quieter and boasts equally stunning, if not more beautiful, views. Have a fika at Ritorno Konditori  Fika, which can be roughly translated as ‘coffee break’, is pretty much institutionalised in the Swedish mentality. However, fika is much more than just your usual coffee break. It’s all about taking the time to reconnect with your friends, colleagues or loved ones - with a warm drink and a little something sweet to eat to mark the occasion. It’s less about what your drink and more about who you share the time with. The best way to embrace fika is by heading to your local cafe. Seeing as kanelbulle (cinnamon buns) and coffee are the most popular fika combos, go to a place where you can enjoy both. There are plenty of wonderful cafes in Stockholm, but my personal favourite is Ritorno Konditori opposite Vasaparekn in Vasastan. The cafe remained practically unchanged since the 1950s and is often a meeting spot of a local literary crowd. All for a good reason, as Astrid Lindgren used to live just around the corner. So, grab your kanelbulle, pair it with a cup of coffee and fika away! Stop by at Stadsbiblioteket (Stockholm Public Library)  Bookworms and architecture lovers shouldn’t miss out on Stadsbiblioteket. Its unique, rotunda-like shape, designed by Gunnar Asplund, makes it one of the most unique buildings in the city. If you like the idea of wandering amongst 2 million books covering the library walls from top to bottom as they circle their way around the rotunda, then you have to pay the city library a visit.  Stadsbiblioteket is nested inside Observatorielunden Park, so once your inner bookworm is satisfied, take a stroll up the hill where you can enjoy views of Vasastan or perhaps even an impromptu picnic! Unwind at Rålambshovsleden in Kungsholmen Few capitals manage to blend nature with a busy city life as seamlessly as Stockholm. From forrest, parks and city beaches to the archipelago with its 30,000 islands, a huge part of the Stockholm’s charm lies in its closeness to nature. While Hagaparken and Djurgården may be the city’s biggest parks, I recommend starting your nature adventure at Rålambshovsleden in Kungsholmen. Sat on the edge of Riddarfjärden bay with its tiny beach nooks overlooking the Old Town, the park looks beautiful regardless of the season. It’s also only a few minutes walk from Smedsuddbadet, one of Stockholm’s city beaches. While spring is definitely not an ideal time for a swim (although if you’re feeling brave - go ahead!), there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting by the beach with a coffee and cinnamon bun, watching the ships lazily making their way towards the Baltic sea. So, sit down, relax and enjoy, one cinnamon bun bite at a time!  Embrace Scandi fashion and shop till you drop  It’s not all nature walks and coffee breaks - Stockholm is a bustling capital city and, with Swede’s undeniable fashion sense and appreciation for quality, you won’t be short of opportunities to shop till you drop. Drottiningattan, Stockholm's major pedestrian street, is a perfect place for all things high street, however, those of you looking for a more sophisticated shopping experience should head towards Stureplan. Stop by at NK on Hamngatan - Stockholm's most upscale department store, stroll through Biblioteksgatan and finish off at Sturegallerien in Stureplan. Enjoy a lunch break at Sturehoff or Riche and celebrate a successful shopping spree with a glass of bubbly at Brasserie Vau De Ville at Norrmalmstrog. And there you have it - 5 perfect ways to kick start your Stockholm adventure. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do every time I visit. Be sure to comment and let us know which of the 5 tips you enjoyed the most. About the author A lover of all things Scandi, Marta is a travel and lifestyle blogger and a Girl Who Travels, where she inspires her readers to live unapologetically passionate lives. To learn more about Scandinavian lifestyle, head to her latest post on Embracing Happiness the Lagom Way. Marta wears LJXII Lugano Milanese in Gold White - Shop the look here.  

Choose your style. Pair your Larsson & Jennings timepiece with a new strap from our collection to accent your individuality. 

IDENTITY In partnership with tmrw  Individual style can be difficult to define within the boundaries of the contemporary fashion industry. It must be said that the terms fashion and style have never described the same thing. With major brands pulling tighter the seams that divide a trend from its appearance on a shop floor, contemporary fashion has become defined by speed. Haste has encouraged us to buy into fleeting fads and trends. We’ve become aware that what appears on the runway, on the social media feed and in the columns of magazines will resurface, duplicated, in a matter of days on a sales floor near you. They appear at cheap prices, but only at the expense of cheap labour and cheap materials. These imitations don’t say much about us, but as we’ve become whisked up in the speed at which trends fall in and out of vogue, we’ve become terrified of being left behind. So, in an age defined by immediacy and capriciousness, finding an identity within contemporary fashion can prove difficult. It would seem we’re being told what to wear. Maybe we can see individual style as rejecting what we’re being told. It doesn’t necessarily mean closing yourself off from the trends and the trendsetters, but it’s the mindfulness and ability to define for yourself the difference between inspiration and instruction. Investing in garments built to last and age alongside you may be one way of developing the identity of your style. It was Yves Saint Laurent, in reference to time, who famously proclaimed “fashion fades, style is eternal.” Perhaps we might see individual style as clothing yourself with items that tell your own narrative; wearing articles that reflect who you are as a person rather than who that influencer, that fashion house or that columnist is. So maybe all it comes down to is the ability to take a moment, douse those burning pennies in your pocket and wait for the right items, clothes, and accessories that will not only represent who you are now, but who you will be in years to come. Source: tmrw WORDS BY GEORGE ELLERBY / MODEL BY LIZA MOLNAR / PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM HENRY THOMPSON /PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE BY TOM FRY & GEORGE ELLERBY / STYLIST BY ELLA TYSON / STYLING ASSISTANCE BY SOPHIA ALONGE / HMUA BY DAVID LAWRENCE  

Larsson and Jennings bangles; designed to be the perfect accompaniment to your timepiece, as well as a stand alone accessory.  They’re perfect for gifting this Valentine's day so we’ve introduced an offer to help you treat them (or yourself) on February 14th. We believe gifting should be as unique as the individual so we've introduced a special Valentine's offer to add a personal finishing touch. Choose a free second strap or bangle with watches over £200.Add your chosen watch and strap or bangle to your basket and use code: FREEGIFT to apply the discount. The only question is, how will you style yours? Wear alone, mix metals for a dynamic look or with your favourite Larsson and Jennings watch. Here's a few of our favourite looks to get you inspired.  Shop to create your look here.

Why can’t you be you? Every day we are pulled in so many different directions, our moments are defined by how we look or what we might say. But truth be told our code and identity is our own, and should be defined as such. So why can’t you be you? Whether you wear your business armour in the week and break free at the weekends or you can never be restrained to one definition of style, Larsson & Jennings presents Code, unique watches that always make time for your individuality. Our new Code collection features two differing styles; Classic and Dot. Duality has always been in the foundations of Larsson & Jennings, with the fabric of all of our products etched into inspiration from our founding cities Stockholm and London. This new set of watches explores duality and being individual, allowing you to accessorise yourself with unique timepieces that make you feel exactly that; one of a kind. The collection features Swiss Movement and stainless steel alongside a variety of colours and straps in 33 and 38mm. Inspiration is everywhere, to coincide with the launch of Code, these are our picks of people, brands and products that cultivate a feeling of independence from the norm. Brands TROUVA Champion of independents, Trouva offers a unique shopping experience by curating the best boutiques and products in one place. Check them out here. LE LABO One of the finest modern French fragrance houses, Le Labo scents are truly captivating, and feel that extra bit special as you can personalise the bottle meaning each drop feels uniquely you. Check them out here.STEPNEY WORKERS CLUB This East London based brand takes inspiration from the working clubs of eras past to make a modern product that is gender neutral and timeless.Check them out here. PATCH Combining ease of technology and the millennial love of plants means PATCH has gone from strength to strength. Find the perfect plant for you and get it delivered within a click. Check them out here.People CHARLES JEFFREY The man and designer who continues to galvanise LFWM and beyond. From club kid beginnings to product that transcends gender boundaries, he is putting British style on the map.Check out his Instagram here.JONAH HILL The actor turned director is truly a champion of street style and has become somewhat of an icon for the unique, he even has his own celebration day in Brooklyn.Check out his Instagram here.GRAYSON PERRYPerry’s art and cross-dressing is distinctive and he continually pushes the boundaries of perception and understanding our own culture.Check out his Instagram here. VIVIENNE WESTWOODA true fashion legend would normally be enough to describe this British icon however her continual work to push the perceived norm around her and her brands charitable efforts, raising awareness of causes that truly matter. Check out her Instagram here. Check out our CODE collection here.

Today we launch our newest product offering, the Larsson & Jennings classic bangle. Designed to be the perfect accompaniment to your timepiece, as well as a stand-alone accessory.As with all of our products this collection takes inspiration from our duality; the British flair of our hometown of London works in juxtaposition of the sharp lines of modern Swedish architecture complimented in angular and hexagonal shapes to be paired with the links of your watch. Three different colour ways of silver, gold and rose gold with a subtle engraving mean there is something for any occasion and can be mix and matched depending on how you wear it. This chic new product is catered to the uniqueness of each individual and we can’t wait to see how you style yours.How to Wear: The art of a stylised arm is no mean feat; layer up with your classic watch and whatever arm trinkets you already hold dear, our bangles go with any look, you’ll be instagram ready in no time. Nervous to try something new? Keep it simple with matchy matchy tonal accessories. Sometimes a watch just isn’t enough. Add volume to an otherwise straightforward wrist look by stacking a few options together, pair mix and matched textures to stand out from the crowd.Shop the full collection now.

Here at Larsson & Jennings we give you the run down on one of the biggest activations you may have never heard of, and our perfect way to spend it. We are celebrating Singles Day, a dynamic holiday from China that celebrates something truly great - you.   Rooted in Asian tradition, it revolves around the increase in the number of single people in China due to the one-child policy. Society now encourages those who are technically ‘alone’ on 11.11 to treat themselves and purchase products that make them feel good.  Singles Day is a great way to start your gifting early, whether it be for you or to share with the loved ones who make you feel special.  As a brand we know how important it is to invest in a global customer rather than typical western sales practices hence the amazing deals you’ll get today on 11.11. We’ve linked this back to our hometown London to give you some food for thought –with some top tips to make the most of being single or having a day to yourself to spend with the one person you can always rely on, you. And of course, once you’ve enjoyed a day to yourself, the best of our product for you to treat yourself with. A DAY WITH YOU Pick the best of (free) culture A cultural capital of the world, London has so many free spaces and culturally important locations that you can take in on a journey along the iconic tube system.  The British Museum  We couldn’t discuss some of the best free spots in London without mentioning a space that holds endless inspiration for us. If the iconic roof isn’t enough to take in for hours then make sure to delve into Pantheon scriptures, mummies and over two million years of history in one space. East London The home of Larsson & Jennings HQ has plenty to offer. Get to grips with some of the best new and established food vendors and pop ups at the OG Boxpark followed by a visit to the iconic Columbia Road Flower Market. Make your way through a kaleidoscope of plants and flowers with an essential pit stop at one of the many pubs. Visit a market London has some of the best markets in the world, and they are in plentiful supply over some really interesting parts of the city. Choose from Portobello, Camden, Spitalfields, Brixton and Covent Garden for a mix of fashion, flowers, food and get to grips with one of the best things about London - the people. Whether your ends are North, South, East or West, each patron has a story and you won’t feel alone. Wine and dine yourself  All by yourself and want to get down with some amazing fare? What could be better. A lot of niche and new restaurants around London are walk in only. Being just one person means you’re more likely to get a table and enjoy the amazing culinary experience, eat in peace and absolutely no sharing, what could be better?  Padella This tiny Italian in Borough Market is worth the queue. Get to grips with the length and breadth of Italy with a mix up of classics and lesser well-known dishes. You can easily sample one or two and enjoy a glass of wine with a bill of under twenty pounds.  40 Maltby Street Another South London gem, this walk-in wine bar serves food to accompany their selective offering. There is an ever-changing seasonal menu and knowledgeable waiters means you won’t feel isolated but immersed in relaxed vibe over British fare. Go at the weekend and check out the market too.  Explore different areas Only have a few hours to explore on your own? Why not discover new and upcoming areas that have a lot going on, ensuring you won’t be bored and lets you see a special corner of the city with its own charm and escape the hustle and bustle of the central London streets.  Coal Drops Yard Launched at the end of October, this new space is the epitome of the new Kings Cross. Carefully cultivated product offerings work seamlessly with the physical app pop ups alongside amazing food so you will never be bored. Sample lifestyle products such as Earl of East London candles in Bonds or get your nails and hair done at the Beautystack pop up. There are so many exciting corners in this elegant space.   Seven Dials  Since it’s the location of our flagship store we are slightly biased here at L&J HQ but the offering at Seven Dials is second to none and has such a quaint neighborhood vibe for London. Pick up your watch in person on Monmouth Street, try on the best glasses Amsterdam has to offer from Ace & Tate, or make your own scent with Le Labo, to you from you. SHOP NOW Singles Day Gifts for Him RALLY Our first chronograph, the Rally really stands out from the crowd. Inspired by the rich history of motorsport it is as precise as it is esteemed and represents the true nature of the modern classic as so encompassed by Larsson & Jennings.   VELO The new Velo seeks to bridge the gap between dress and sport watch; with London at it roots, it echoes the necessity for an all-purpose watch; a do everything and go everywhere companion will accompany you to work, to the gym and to dinner later the same day; then sleep, wake, repeat. Never a moment lost. Singles Day Gifts for Her AURORA Inspired by the beauty and movement of Northern Lights, the Aurora collection uses intricate dial detailing to reflect light and form a stunning visual effect. This is a modern interpretation of shapes and patterns that are designed to make a statement. NORSE  Our second watch, Norse takes pride of place in our LJXII collection. The refined square shape is a refreshed take on the renowned circular design, reimagining classic angular watches with modern finishes and details. The slim features are an ode to the dress watch of times gone by and the different guises works perfectly with any look. 

The watch you choose reflects you; so choose one that makes you feel comfortable but also stand out from the crowd, you are as unique as your chosen timepiece. That being said, not every watch will always fit in with the many events life throws at us; so learning to read the room and pick what works best is a tool worth having. At Larsson & Jennings, leaders in modern watch making, we are here to help. Each of our Larsson & Jennings watches are inspired by the notion of modern classic; something beloved from a time past reinvented for a contemporary consumer. Here we help you narrow down select time pieces for the occasions that shape our world and need an accessory to help celebrate them.   The show off – RALLY Whatever the function or dress code, this is a time to show off and with a classic chronograph you will never go wrong, whether you’re in a tux or dressed down, go all out and showcase this in the most stylish way possible.   The watch for a semi-formal occasion – AURORA It may be a trip to Wimbledon or a night at the theatre, when you want to keep it smart but understated this elevated yet traditional timepiece goes perfectly.   The watch for an interview – LJXII Impress your future boss with with a sleek and minimal piece that’s unpretentious but shows you mean business.   The watch for a date – BERNADOTTE Paired back but with an air of confidence; this shows off your personality as well as great taste, and the striking face may even start some conversation!   The watch for travel – MERIDIAN The perfect companions for discovery – take this on any adventure, a day at sea, walk on the beach or a night on the tiles – you may want to switch off and lose track of time but will always look good while doing it.   The commuter – VELO Whether you walk, run, cycle or spend hours on the tube, from meetings to dinner and drinks; keep yourself in check and run like clockwork all day while never compromising on style. You’ll need something easily adaptable from a busy morning all the way into the night.