Refined and stylish: Kersti Toots

We asked how watches fit into her feminine style.

Kersti admits that jewellery and accessories are an inseparable part of her everyday look. ‘It does not matter whether I am going to the office, a business meeting, the theatre or a restaurant. With the right piece of jewellery, you hardly need to make much effort elsewhere!’ Kersti laughs with a knowing smile, adding: ‘As in life, the whole is made up of details, and for the overall picture to look good, those details need careful choosing.’

Kersti sees watches as one possible accessory: ‘A watch can beautifully complement a formal dress or an everyday office outfit. One timeless, classic watch is certainly better than several pieces of fast-fashion jewellery, although that does not mean abandoning trends. Although a watch is primarily jewellery to me, I also appreciate its practical side in a busy life.’

Finally, we asked what Kersti thinks of watches in men’s style. ‘A man’s watch and shoes undoubtedly catch my eye: the classics! A watch is an expressive accessory that offers some insight into a person’s character. Of course, you cannot take that literally, because a watch can deliberately enhance or adjust your outward image, but the charm lies in the details.’

To finish, Kersti recalls a thought attributed to Coco Chanel: ‘Fashion changes, but style remains.’