Watch & Learn: Solange Knowles’ Q&Q
by Natasha Wolff | May 9, 2014 6:03 am
Solange Knowles is not only a talented DJ and singer, she’s also one of the most influential street style icons. At the U.S. launch for the Japanese watchmaker Q&Q[1], Knowles was spinning reggae classics while decked out in a sunny white and yellow retro ’80s ensemble which she accessorized with a unisex SmileSolar timepiece. While we normally obsess about haute horology, most watch aficionados will admit a weakness for certain styles of pop watches, and the throwback vibe of the SmileSolar collection caught our eye.
The Q&Q SmileSolar
For those of a certain age, the SmileSolar will recall the colorful plastic Swatch and Baby G watches of the 1980s and ’90s. But Q&Q’s fun and functional watches also look to the future—the 40mm resin cases and fabric straps are made from both virgin and recycled materials and feature a solar-powered system that keeps them powered for up to 3.5 months after a single charge. And Knowles is not the only celebrity fan; Katy Perry also wears a SmileSolar in her new “Birthday” video. The series is currently available for purchase at smile-qq.com[2].
MORE WATCH & LEARN:
Paul McCartney’s Patek[3]
Courtney Cox’s Rolex[4]
Naomi Watts’ Bulgari Serpenti[5]
- Japanese watchmaker Q&Q: http://www.smile-qq.com/
- smile-qq.com: http://www.smile-qq.com/
- Paul McCartney’s Patek: http://dujour.com/article/paul-mccartney-watch-patek-philippe-aquanaut
- Courtney Cox’s Rolex: http://dujour.com/article/courtney-cox-custom-rolex-president-day-date
- Naomi Watts’ Bulgari Serpenti: http://dujour.com/article/naomi-watts-bulgari-sepenti-watch
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