Fossil Watches worn by Gossip Girls Blake Lively
Fossil Watches
Fossil was founded in 1984 as a watch making outfit, selling vintage inspired wristwear. Since then the company has expanded beyond imagination and not only design their own Fossil watches, accessories and clothing, but also hold licences to design and manufacture watches for very high end brands such as Michael Kors, Burberry and Armani.
Whether you’re seeking a delicate, bejewelled dress watch for a glamorous evening out, or you need a rugged, chunky timepiece for a weekend in the wilds, the Fossil watches range comfortably covers all bases.
It’s difficult to find a more exposed trend-setter than Blake Lively at the moment. Blake has been ‘papped’ about town showing off the same Square Silver White Face Watch with Tan Leather Strap from Fossil that she is regularly seen wearing in the hit TV show, Gossip Girl.
Followers of the latest movies and pop culture will doubtless be aware of the Collectibles range from Fossil, providing sought after memorabilia based on characters ranging from Star Wars to the latest Chronicles of Narnia blockbusters.
And Fossil are not without well deserved recognition from inside of their industry, having picked up “Most Effective Use of Online Creative” and “Best of Show” awards at the 6th Annual DFWIMA Excellence in Interactive Marketing Conference.
Fossil watches may not be on your Christmas radar yet, but why not check out the expansive range on Shade Station’s dedicated Fossil shop page, for all round excellent gift ideas.
A Look at the New Fossil Watch Styles
A Look at the New Fossil Watch Styles
The collection of Fossil watches are undoubtedly one of the most diverse ranges in the watch industry. Whether your style is vintage inspired, eclectic, sporty, contemporary or traditionally elegant, there is sure to be a Fossil watch to appeal.
The brand is constantly wowing us with their new designs and just in time for the festive season, there are a few that we feel definitely deserve a mention.
First up, we have the new CH2537 Fossil watch for men. This design is incredibly unique and ticks all the style and function boxes. The strap is a combination of brushed stainless steel and carbon coated stainless steel to create extra texture and dynamic. The round dial is then brown with vibrant time markers – providing a retro inspired look but with modern technical features including a sub dial chronograph and a date window.
For something that exudes elegance and glamour, the new ES2643 Fossil watch for ladies is the perfect option. Boasting a slim polished stainless steel bracelet strap, the centre of the strap and the exterior horizontal edges of the case are adorned in beautiful diamante stones. The Mother of Pearl toned dial then injects a luxe finish to this alluring design.
If you’re into your trend inspired accessories, then the new ES2436 Fossil watch for ladies is sure to appeal. Featuring a black polycarbonate bracelet strap, a 
diamante embellished bezel and a dial incorporating an eclectic fusion of green and purple merging colour tones, this watch is edgy and unusual but incredibly trendy and fashion forward.
Fossil watches are renowned in the industry for their high quality materials and mechanisms and are all priced extremely reasonably taking into account the unique designs and overall quality.
Definitely check out the entire Fossil watch collection as we’re sure you’ll find something that will catch your eye!
Start Autumn in Style with Fossil Watches
New Fossil Watches for Autumn/Winter 2010
Fossil watches are a sure favourite among many, with fans of the Fossil brand loving the highly varied and unique styles of watches available that vary from vintage influenced through to eclectic and unique in addition to a great selection of trend inspired options if you like to be on top of the fashion game!
Fossil regularly launches new and exciting styles and we have a stunning selection of new Fossil watches for you to kick off the autumn season.
An ultra bold, visually striking and statement Fossil watch for men is the new JR1202 watch. This design is 
masculine and very much on-trend with its carbon coated stainless steel case, black leather strap and prominent round dial. The description ‘industrial inspired’ springs to mind with this watch and it certainly has that wow factor appeal!
Something more demure for the ladies, the ES2681 Fossil watch is a further trend orientated style and appears similar the watches that are highly fashionable at the moment with polycarbonate bracelet straps. However, Fossil has adapted this look slightly and this watch instead of a polycarbonate or acetate strap, features a highly polished stainless steel bracelet strap along with a silver dial and a beautiful diamante embellished bezel. Though very chic due to the aesthetic style, this watch is incredibly adaptable and would look great teamed with your little black dress as well as glamming up a casual outfit of a jeans and blazer.
Fossil is the perfect brand if you are seeking a watch that is elegant and demure. The ES2654 ladies Fossil watch is a fine example of this; boasting a gold plated stainless steel ID style bracelet strap (balancing the elegant factor with edgy!) and a petite and minimally styled gold square dial. Gold is a must-have watch colour for 
autumn/winter but as it may not always appeal or suit every skin tone, the same watch is available in silver.
Another new design for the men and combining sporty with sophisticated, the CH2626 Fossil watch is an easy to wear style and is ultra versatile. With a sleek black leather strap and a round vibrant dial with an amalgamation of black, gold, red and silver accents, this watch also features three hand movement, sub dial chronograph and a date window. Statement without being too overstated!
Fossil is one of those brands that you can always rely on for great quality watches and flawless, unique and innovative style – always injecting its own quirky features with some watches more bold than others and therefore catering to as wide a range of style preferences as possible. Fossil watches are affordable and are highly respected for their fine quality materials, movements and all-round reliability.
Make sure you check out the new Fossil watch additions for autumn – we’re certain you’ll be spoilt for choice!
The Hot New Fossil Watch Styles!
The Hot New Fossil Watch Styles!
The most striking factor about Fossil watches is that the collection always comprises of highly varied styles to appeal to a wide range of style preferences. From edgy to eclectic, elegant to sporty and everything in between, Fossil watches are creatively unique in style with surprising and exciting aesthetic features and are always renowned for their exceptional high quality.
There are some hot new Fossil watch styles to look out for this season with one of our personal favourites being the CE1004 Fossil unisex watch. White watches with ceramic bracelet straps are a huge look this season (in addition to being highly durable) and don’t think that they are just a summer style – many brands including Fossil have only just released their 
white watches with the intention of them going through to autumn/winter whereby the style will still be a strong look. This version also features gold accents for an ultra fresh look and incorporates sub dial date windows.
Fossil is great at fusing traditional or vintage looks with contemporary twists and the CH2559 Fossil watch for men is the perfect example of this. With a sleek brown leather strap, subtle brown stitching and a dial that boasts an antique quality but with modern functions including a date window and sub dial chronograph, this watch is a real statement piece and oozes sophistication!
Charm bracelets are big news on the accessories scene and Fossil have taken this idea and incorporated it into one of their new watch designs. The result is the ES2147 ladies Fossil watch which features doubled stranded 
chain links and a series of striking charms – some of which are embellished in diamante stones for extra dazzle and include hearts, flowers and keys. The petite round dial is positioned just off-centre and this watch is the perfect way to combine two accessories in one!
These are just three of the new styles to look out for, so make sure you check out the whole Fossil watch collection to see which design catches your eye. The great thing about Fossil is that due to its incredibly unique, detailed and creative styles, the watches have a completely timeless quality and are trendy and stylish yet able to transcend through the fashion seasons. Fossil watches are renowned in the industry and by customers for their high quality and individuality and are always guaranteed to impress in every way.
Shade Station Heads to the Clothes Show London
LTD Watches – A Hot Favourite!
On Saturday, despite the raging sunshine, fashion prevailed and we took the opportunity to head out to Earl’s Court in London to the Clothes Show event which saw a number of designer brands and boutiques on show in addition to designers and stylists providing their fashion pearls of wisdom.
The event also involved a Fashion Show in the main theatre which used the theme of fashion inspired by countries including France, Italy, USA and England and presented this with a fusion of music, a dance troupe and models which really made it more 
of an all-round performance as opposed to just a catwalk show. The show was full of energy, fantastic choreography and amazing outfits – all accessorised of course with sunglasses, watches and jewellery in some of the hot styles of the moment!
We were very pleased to see an array of our brands exhibiting their products including Ray-Ban, Zodiac, Fossil, Diesel, Superdry, Adidas, Guess and LTD Watches. The Ray-Ban Wayfarers were definitely a hit with the eager style spotters – particularly the new and revamped colourful versions. Guess watches and Guess jewellery were also proving incredibly popular. The watch look that all the fashionistas are sporting this season are white or light toned chunky watches – polycarbonate bracelet straps are a key look and especially with glitzy diamante embellishments to add that bit of sparkle to a casual yet statement watch! Check out this Guess Prism watch which is the perfect choice to
capture the desired look!
I could hardly get a glimpse at the LTD Watch stand which is testament to how popular these strictly limited watches are. LTD Watches are highly trend inspired and the particular model that definitely seems to be a must-have this summer is the Maximo LTD Watch; available in a variety of vibrant colours and boasting a sleek yet chunky aesthetic. The Maximo watches were selling fast so make sure you check out the range here and get yours before they all go!
So, that is the rundown of some of the key looks and styles that were prominent at the Clothes Show London event which also clearly demonstrated that accessories in general are a major look of summer 2010. All of the brands mentioned above are available here at Shade Station so make sure you take a look to see what ultra fashionable designs we have, and make this summer your most stylish one yet!
Fossil Watches – Your Own Unique Vintage Style
Fossil Watches-What Vintage are you?
As well as creating a collection of beautiful and funky watches for men and women, Fossil is one of the most renowned watch manufacturers in the world. They are considered an exciting and innovative brand and many of the Fossil watches have that wow factor that you want to see when investing in a watch.
If you look at the collection of Fossil watches you will notice the range is extremely eye catching, contemporary and funky. The male collection features watches with chunky leather straps and bold faces as well as some more low key, smart and traditional styles. Many men love Fossil watches because they add a real sense of style to your look without being too over the top or elaborate. For women, the ranges of Fossil watches are beautiful and combine that with an added sense of edginess. Again, the designs are funky and some are very similar to the male styles if 
you’re not a girly girl but some of the super girly timepieces feature subtle diamantes in fresh colours such as pink and white. These are perfect of you still like that chunky watch look with a hint of femininity. The boyfriend look is very popular and Fossil have a superb range of boyfriend style watches which feature oversized dials and straps which has been adapted for women to fit their wrists. If you are looking for a watch which is eclectic and perhaps even a little eccentric, Fossil also caters for this style taste also. The brand likes to experiment with different designs and you are sure to find something that is reflective of your personal style.
As a brand, Fossil is a great example of moving beyond conventional trends and processes and has always being keen to try new and innovative ideas as opposed to playing it safe. Fossil were the first watch manufacturer to design a fully functional PDA watch which was actually quite unsuccessful from a sales perspective. Instead of standing defeated, this allowed Fossil to understand what consumers really wanted and therefore they had a more specific idea of what types of designs to create. It was this almost trial and error way of working which has led to the brand becoming so successful today and it is now of course, one of the largest watch manufacturers in America.
Fossil has a strong belief that each person has their own past, present, a significant time, a person and a place that inspires their imagination and makes them unique. Fossil watches also represent this theme and the various styles are classic, but with contemporary twists which makes for a sense of modern vintage style. Fossil successfully takes inspiration from the mid-century modern art and architecture and combines this with the designs and fashion from today which appeal to current consumers. The final product is therefore extremely unique and representative of emerging trends. The collection of Fossil watches are incredibly trendy but retain that vintage appeal that can really convey your own personality and inspiration.
Fossil Watches – The Fashion Forward Investment
Watches are one of those accessories that you want to be a staple piece that defy trends and compliment a variety of looks. A timelessly stylish watch is an effective and worthwhile investment and can enhance your personal style in the simplest form. Fossil watches were founded in 1984 and the purpose of the brand was to create watches that people from a wide range of fashion and financial backgrounds could wear and enjoy, appropriate to their personal style and budget.
The collections of Fossil watches are varied and unique in the sense that the aesthetic designs are incredibly different from one another. The quality and high standards of manufacturing always remains consistent however, which is why the brand is also favoured on a global scale proving that great quality doesn’t have to break the budget. The durability of Fossil watches make them an attractive and worthy investment and the brand prides itself on combining affordability with fantastic and unique style.
Fossil watches can be applied to a number of looks for a variety of occasions. Let’s take a look at some of the styles that you may opt for.
Casual and Everyday Use-:
ES2439-: This is a contemporary and highly on trend design by Fossil for ladies and features a white polycarbonate bracelet strap and round dial with striking black, white and diamante detailing in a floral style pattern. This is a great everyday watch but also adds an element of high style glam factor that will sharpen up the most casual of looks.
Classic and Sophisticated-:
FS4352-: Something for the men, this Fossil style features a sleek brown textured leather strap and large rectangular cream dial with the Fossil logo. Smart, chic and the perfect option for a staple watch that can take you from day to night and compliment any look.
Edgy and Trendy-:
JR1008-: This cuff style Fossil watch for ladies captures a 2009/10 key trend with the masculine look and features a wide brown leather strap with a distressed finish and a layered section where the dial is placed. This is a great option if you like your style to represent and edgy and cool vibe. These cuff style Fossil watches are also available in men’s styles.
Something a little Different-:
If quirky and eclectic is a little more your style, the exclusive ME1033 men’s Fossil watch is the perfect choice. With its brown leather strap 
and statement dial whereby you can see the mechanisms of the watch in the form of a power gauge, the aesthetic style of the watch provides an antique appeal and the design innovation certainly adds a unique area of interest. If you prefer something a little more contemporary looking, this style is also available in silver with a black dial.
Sporty-:
For those of you who like your watch to match a sporty on-the-go lifestyle, Fossil has a great selection of watches to compliment this. The ME1012 men’s watch for example with its smoke ion-plated strap and silver dial with multiple time displays, conveys attitude, confidence, charisma and perfect for smartening up a sporty look.
Of course, there are many other styles ranging from glamorous and elegant to under or overstated and there is definitely a Fossil watch that will suit your personal style and encourage you to try out others! Fossil watches are the ultimate versatile accessory and the brand is regarded as highly on trend and also renowned for its exceptional high quality and innovation in terms of design.
The perfect investment accessory for 2010!
Step into 2010 in True Fossil Style!
Since 1984, Fossil has become one of the leaders in the watch industry, designing a range of watches that stretch from eclectic and edgy to classic and demure. There are a few hot additions to look out for which will be sure to see you launch into 2010 with a real piece of stylish arm candy!
Here is a rundown of some of the Fossil watches styles-:
Contemporary and Feminine-:
ES2440-: This is a new exclusive from Fossil. Designed for ladies who like to combine femininity with edgy and cool, this watch features a white polycarbonate strap, a diamante embellished bezel and a white and pink Mother of Pearl floral patterned dial. The feminine dial makes an effective contrast to the funky strap and the diamantes certainly inject a nice element of highly on trend bling!
Edgy and Statement-:
ES2157-: This style is for ladies and like the watch above, features a polycarbonate strap but in black. The round dial is also black and has a sub dial chronograph and a diamante embellished bezel. This watch is perfect for those 
who like a sophisticated look but with a trendy edge – the black tone of the watch also makes it a real statement accessory and versatile for a range of looks.
Innovative and Chic-:
ME1033-: One for the men, this Fossil style is perfect for those who like their style to represent a sense of combining vintage inspiration with a modern twist. The slim leather strap is sleek brown and the large rectangular dial has soft rounded edges and is a unique champagne tone displaying a power gauge and second sub dials in a striking design. The simple aesthetic draws the attention to the detail within the dial and this is definitely a watch that reflects a dynamic and thoughtful sense of style.
Classic and Smart-:
FS4156-: This men’s watch is timelessly stylish with its highly polished stainless steel bracelet strap with panelled links and ultra sleek black dial with a diamante positioned at the hour marker. Masculine with a sense of 
sophistication!
Something for Everyday-:
FS4458-: This men’s watch is incredibly versatile and practical for everyday use with its black leather strap and round black dial. Still retaining that typical Fossil individuality, the fine detail is evident with the heavy stitching featured on the outer edges of the strap and the funky design of the numbers on the dial.
These are just a handful of examples of the various styles from Fossil. If you are looking for something completely unique, the Philippe Starck watches range is also definitely worth a look with the watches comprising of futuristic aesthetics, dynamic designs and innovative technology. Fossil is a brand which always maintains great quality within its watches and exceptionally fine attention to detail. From a style perspective Fossil is always one of the hottest brands to be seen wearing and due to the fact that the watches combine vintage inspiration with modern twists, they are unique, striking and timelessly super stylish.
What’s Your Fossil Watch Style?
As well as creating a collection of beautiful and funky watches for men and women, Fossil is one of the most renowned watch manufacturers in the world. They are considered an exciting and innovative brand and most Fossil watches definitely have that wow factor that you want to see when buying a watch.
Where the Fossil Brand Began-:
Fossil was founded in 1984 and was actually the first American watch company who managed to achieve both fashion and function. Previously you would either find watches which looked great but were poor quality or made solely for function and didn’t look stylish upon the wrist. Fossil managed to combine the two yet sold their watches at prices which were very reasonable and affordable and attracted a wide range of customers of various ages and style tastes.
What’s Your Fossil Style?
If you look at the collection of Fossil watches you will notice the range is extremely eye catching, contemporary and funky. The male collection features watches with chunky leather straps such as the JR9999 and bold faces as 
well as some more low key and traditional styles including the FS4356. Many men love Fossil watches because they add a real sense of style and class to your look. For women, the ranges of Fossil watches are beautiful. Again, the designs are funky and some are very similar to the male styles if you’re not a girly girl but some of the super girly timepieces feature subtle diamantes in fresh colours such as pink and white including the new ES2440. These are perfect of you still like that chunky watch look with a hint of femininity. The boyfriend look however is very popular and if you can work the style confidently it is actually a timeless trend. Therefore Fossil have launched a range of boyfriend style watches which feature layered straps and a chunky aesthetic which have been adapted for women to suite their wrist such as the JR1008. If you don’t favour this style there are also some super dainty Fossil styles for girls which are again, hugely popular. The ES2276 is the perfect watch for ladies who like to keep their look demure and elegant. If you are looking for a watch which is eclectic and perhaps even a little eccentric, Fossil also caters for this style taste also. The brand likes to experiment with different designs and you are sure to find something that is reflective of your personal style.
The Fossil Exclusives -:
There is a wide selection of exclusive Fossil watches that are sure to catch your eye, all of which have that unique and innovative Fossil style. The ME1027 men’s watch with its brushed stainless steel bracelet strap and sleek black dial is incredibly striking as you can see the mechanism so of the watch via the automatic view window. The ME1032 men’s watch is extremely contemporary in style with its prominent black red and silver dial which even displays a power gauge. The ME1033 is similar in function with the viewable power gauge but has a more classic and traditional aesthetic with a brown leather strap and cream/champagne toned dial which gives it a more antique style look.
Fossil watches are a perfect investment and the brand is consistently updating its collection with new and innovative designs which are exciting to wear and inject something high quality, polished and unique to your look. The wide variety of styles means that a Fossil watch will make the perfect Christmas gift for any friend or family member or even as a stylish present to yourself!
Fossil Watches – The Gift Choice at the ATP World Tour Finals
For all of you tennis fans out there, you will almost certainly have been aware of the ATP World Tour Finals which have recently taken place at the O2 Arena in London this month. The event was one which attracted a number of iconic and highly renowned tennis players including Britain’s very own Andy Murray, many of whom may now be sporting a sleek Fossil watch following the gift awarding process.
The event was quite the grand affair with each player turning up in London at the venue last Friday November 20th suited and booted and greeted with some fantastic gifts which included luxury items such as headphones, sunglasses and even a selection of Fossil watches. Don’t sports folk have all the luck!
Tennis is after all, a sport which is associated with an elite class and events such as Wimbledon see all manner of posh frocks, suits and hats with a great emphasis being placed on attire. This particular tournament has a reputation and tradition for treating the players well which includes elaborate gifts, a lavish hotel stay opposite the Houses of Parliament and a river boat to escort them to the arena whe
reby the tournament takes place. Fossil watches were chosen as part of the gift as they represent this high class and sought after appeal.
The collection of Fossil watches is incredibly diverse and the brand is renowned for its exceptional high quality products and innovative designs. The new ladies ES2157 is an addition to look out for and is extremely contemporary with its highly polished black acetate strap and diamante embellished bezel for just the right level of bling to keep the watch sparkling and glam. Some of the more edgy and on trend cuff watches include the JR9999 men’s watch with its double layers and the BG1079 with a funky lightening effect dial. What people love about Fossil is that it caters for every style preference whether you are after trendy and funky, sparkly and glam or classic and sophisticated, this brand has it all. The AM4089 men’s watch for example with its polished stainless steel bracelet strap and slick black dial with diamante time markers is perfect for the man who likes a classy, versatile watch with something that little bit special and chic. Fossil tends to produce to a variety of key styles but then injects its own edge to keep the watches unique and special. The new ladies ES2440 is perfect for girly glamour with its diamante embellished bezel and stunning mother of pearl floral patterned dial but the white acetate straps keep the design edgy, funky and current.
Fossil is highly regarded and respected as a brand and has a solid reputation that stems back to 1984. The brand is notorious for being one of the leaders in the industry and its high quality manufacturing methods and materials are equally matched by the unique and striking aesthetic of the designs. It comes as no surprise that Fossil watches are therefore a perfect choice of gift to be awarded at high profile events such as the ATP World Tour Finals. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled on the players to see which Fossil watch they are sporting!