Design-focused and feather-light, Rado True Thinline Nature Collection watches are really rather special.

In the current chaotic timeframe where everything is changing, humans feel the need for lightness as well as light in the sense of illumination, enlightenment and serenity. The remarkable lightness encapsulated in Rado’s timepieces is derived from the use of ceramic materials, which, interestingly, are archaic and futuristic at the same time.” So says Li Edelkoort, renowned trend forecaster and one of the many luminaries in the design world that have collaborated with Rado over the years.

Rado started to experiment with using ceramics as a watch-making material back in the ’60s, and since then has developed ground-breaking designs that feature both matte and polished finishes and even plasma high-tech ceramic, whereby white ceramic is transformed into a material with a distinctly metallic finish without using any metal at all.

The True Thinline Nature Collection (with watches retailing at about R27 000 each) incorporates elements from the natural world into a high-tech ceramic design.

Recreating the colours of nature is no mean feat, but Rado has nailed it with watches in earthy brown, foliage green and a shade of blue that’s reminiscent of the colour of the sea under a dark sky. Unsurprisingly, the Rado motto is, “If we can imagine it, we can make it.”

For more information, visit rado.com.

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Whether you’re looking for a simple, classic design to last a lifetime or an uber-trendy watch just for the season, we’ve found 10 stylish watches for her, gorgeous options worth considering.

1. Baker Watch R3 799, Marc by Marc Jacobs at The Handlers

2. Retro B640WC-5A Unisex Watch R949, Casio

3. Anita Watch R2 799, Skagen at Watch Republic

4. True Thinline Diamonds Watch With Rose Gold R36 700, Rado at Arthur Kaplan

5. St Andrews/Mawes Ladies Watch R2 499, Daniel Wellington at Watchfinder

6. Pop Watch R2 999, Karl Lagerfeld at Watch Republic

7. Helvetica No1 Regular 40 Watch R5 499, Mondaine at The Handlers

8. Estelle Cutout Watch R1 299, Komono at Superbalist.com

9. Kensington Watch R1 999, Nixon at Spree.co.za

10. Chelsey Watch R2 899, Fossil at Watchfinder

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From an upcycled coffee pod chandelier and a rose gold Tom Dixon watch to a stylish lamp and an innovative learning tool, here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 81.

1. Steunpilaar by Jan Douglas

“Jan Douglas’s new ‘Steunpilaar’ leaning lamp (with adjustable lampshade) is not only functional, it’s pretty to look at too,” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: jandouglas.co.za/die-steunpilaar

2. Tom Dixon Rose Gold Block Watch

“I’ll take one of these for Christmas please!” says features editor Tracy Greenwood.

Image credit: Dezeenwatchstore.com

3. Suzelle DIY: How To Make a Christmas Tree

Suzelle is back with more handy tips. Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink thinks this is quite an innovative idea!

Image credit: SuzelleDIY

4. Coffee Pod Chandelier

Deputy Editor Annemarie Meintjes thinks this chandelier made from 1118 coffee pods by Dahlia Fox Moss is a brilliant way to be creative and look after the environment.

Image credit: Supplied

5. RADO World Design Capital Star Prize Winner

Managing editor Lise Avis believes Monica Monsato’s Mbari Dolls project is definitely an inspiring winner. This clever mould creates dolls for children living in low income areas.  

Image credit: Supplied

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