Denis Guidone's Minimal, Timeless Distortions for Nava Design

Sophistication and minimalism go hand in hand in these recessionary times. Leave it to the better sex to relish chandelier-esqe earrings and bulky Michael Kor's chain necklaces and divert your attention to the Denis Guidone and NAVA Design collaboration. Their union bears handsome hybrids of monotone black bands coupled with what appears to be Denis Guidone's untamed hand in designing the facade of these time pieces -- dots and delineated coils replace the hour and minute hands, and traditional circular silhouettes are subtly defaced with angular cuts. These Denis Guidone time pieces are quintessential accompaniments to spice up a dark suit and tie.

-- Francis Bea