Design Adviser
Sou Fujimoto,
Architect
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Brand Adviser
Yoshiko Ikoma,
Fashion Journalist
HOSOO a Kyoto-based
textile maker
Ambiluna” by Citizen merges elegantly
simple and modern designs gaining
inspiration from the architect Sou
Fujimoto and supervised by fashion journalist Yoshiko Ikoma. This new luxury watch
collection embraces the concept of localmade craftsmanship and sharing traditional
skills and techniques with a new generation
of powerful women. Under the concept of
“absolute light.”, Sou Fujimoto combines
these two conflicting elements into this
watch through the use of light and design.
By purposely frosting sapphire crystal,
which normally features superior transparency, the “Moon-Glazed Sapphire Crystal”
is used throughout the collection. The case
is constructed of Super Titanium™, which
uses CITIZEN’s proprietary surface hardening technology resulting in an extraordinarily
scratch resistant surface. The “ Nishijin” material used for the watch strap is specially
designed for this collection and is crafted
by a 350-year-oldKyoto textile manufacturer
“HOSOO”, who also weave Nishijin fabric for
traditional Japanese Kimonos.
In addition to the Limited Edition strap
model the Citizen L Ambiluna collection also
includes an unusual bangle bracelet model.
This model features an “Urushi-Drop,”
crafted in the traditional Japanese lacquer.
Handcrafted so no two models are exactly
the same, the color and lacquer layers will
differ slightly, creating their own unique reflections of light. The varying brilliance created by the Moon-Glazed Sapphire Crystal
and the Urushi-Drop are blended on a simple
bangle. A diamond drop positioned between
the case and the Urushi-Drop at 12 o’clock
adds a touch of sparkle to the design. Retail
price will land right around $1,850
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