OBJECTS

Think back to the rag doll you carried everywhere as a child, the crumpled photo of the grandmother you never met, the friendship bracelet that encircled your wrist all through your teens, the boarding pass of your first solo trip abroad. Now think about what they mean to you. Simple, everyday objects have the ability to morph into something precious, sentimental, invaluable even – and few brands understand this as well as Cartier.

The luxury goods company has been interested in everyday objects since 1880, presenting everything from the earliest fragrance bottles to powder compacts, from inkwells to stationery through its own dedicated exhibition at Cartier New York. By the 1930s, shortly after the creation of the S for Silver department (intended for the creation of luxury gifts and useful objects such as lighters, pocket watches, and belts), Louis Cartier highlighted the importance he attached to accessories in an interview. “In fact, we do not only produce luxury jewellery,” he emphasised. “I would say, monsieur, that jewellery like ours is as capable of adorning a woman’s shoulders with a dazzling necklace as it is of filling her handbag with a powder compact, a mirror, a small comb and even business cards, all stamped with the same seal of originality and art.”

Today, Cartier is celebrating the launch of stunning new objects for babies, for the home, for writing, for playing –each promising to invoke joy and elevate the everyday. All four collections start with irresistible materials – think: metal, porcelain, leather, paper, cashmere – for both elegance and durability. They’re also linked by the maison’s emblematic codes (the panther, Double C, menagerie), these signatures echoing the history and universe of Cartier. So whether you’re looking to treat yourself, spoil a loved one, or mark a special occasion this holiday season, start here.