Almost Normal x Michael Lau Breaks Out Dangerously Stylish Timepieces
Matt Ho — September 24, 2011 — Life-Stages
References: colette.fr & freshnessmag
The world of designer toys and fashion watches has collided in the form of the new Almost Normal x Michael Lau collection.
The Almost Normal x Michael Lau collaboration brings two talents from Hong Kong who have brought a few new timepieces to the table. The actual name of the series is the 270 Degrees collection in reference to the owl, which can actually turn its head 270 degrees. The watches are made with a stainless steel face and leather wrist bands, and is finished off with embedded Swarovski crystals. The silver and gold watches are limited to 79 pieces, while only 39 pink gold watches in production. Each watch will be accompanied by a 16 cm high vinyl figure of Lau’s depiction of an owl.
The Almost Normal x Michael Lau collaboration brings two talents from Hong Kong who have brought a few new timepieces to the table. The actual name of the series is the 270 Degrees collection in reference to the owl, which can actually turn its head 270 degrees. The watches are made with a stainless steel face and leather wrist bands, and is finished off with embedded Swarovski crystals. The silver and gold watches are limited to 79 pieces, while only 39 pink gold watches in production. Each watch will be accompanied by a 16 cm high vinyl figure of Lau’s depiction of an owl.
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