Chalonne: Sophisticated, Unique, Luxury Apple Watch Bands
The Denarius by Chalonne, 14k solid yellow gold ‘coins’ on premium khaki green calfskin leather
The first wristwatch was invented at the end of the 19th century and ironically was considered an accessory that only a woman would wear. That changed with the advent of the first World War, when soldiers found that wristwatches were infinitely easier to use in the midst of battle. When they returned home, wristwatches became de rigueur. Watch companies took advantage of the new trend and focused on improving the mechanics and creating artistic watch faces and bezels. In 2015 when Tim Cook unveiled the first Apple Watch, it forever changed the watch industry. Smartwatches are now essential pieces of technology, but with it, wristwatches have become homogenized into standardized, utilitarian devices.
So how do you stand out and make a style statement when you are wearing a watch that looks exactly the same as everyone else’s? Meet Chalonne, the brand that has been making stand out, luxury Apple Watch bands for women since 2019. They incorporate luxe materials like solid 14K gold, diamonds, gemstones, pony hair, denim and even shearling which are intended to soften and personalize the technology.
Carlye Morgan, the company’s Founder and CEO, agreed to talk to us about how Chalonne is helping consumers customize their Apple Watches and make them true statement pieces. “The smallest of details can make the biggest fashion statement. If you are a fashion-forward woman who wants to curate every accessory, switching out your watch band can help to complete a look.”
The Story of Chalonne
As Apple Watches increased in popularity, Carlye identified a need for fashionable watch bands for women. “When I bought my first Apple Watch, I immediately loved the tech and having easy access to apps, however, I disliked the silicone band it came with,” Carlye says. “I did some research and couldn’t find any high-quality Apple Watch bands out there. I didn’t want to sacrifice my personal style to sport the latest tech, and I knew other women must have felt the same way. I had been wanting to start my own business for a while and I had so many design ideas, so I decided to solve the problem myself.”
Chalonne’s goal is to create stylish, luxury watch bands by focusing on original design, the highest quality materials, and artisan craftsmanship. “We want to offer our customers a premium option that can be easily switched out on a daily basis depending on the occasion and your personal style.”
They even have the ability to create truly custom, bespoke bands in every size and color imaginable. One just needs to reach out to their customer service team to discuss the specific requirements.
Every Apple Watch Band Is of High Quality
Carlye explains that Chalonne’s collection of luxurious Apple Watch bands offers an elegant way to express individuality and style every day.
The company is passionate about providing customers with superior quality. “We’ve partnered with the very best in the field and manufacture all of our Chalonne bands in France,” Carlye explains. “After an extensive search, we found the perfect partner with 65 years of expertise and artisanal heritage who we work closely with to achieve the quality and aesthetic that Chalonne requires.”
“One thing that makes us unique is the attention we give to the creation process,” she says. “All our bands are designed in Bel-Air, California, and meticulously crafted by artisans in France.” Once a design is ready, a dedicated team of skilled artisans gets to work, handcrafting each band. “That is my favorite part of the process: watching my designs become a reality and also knowing the attention to detail and care that goes into creating every band.”
Carlye states that it was important to ensure the jewelry would withstand daily use. “No matter how beautiful a watch band may be, it needs to be functional, so we did extensive research to develop a technology to lock the jewels inside the lining of the band, which ensures stability while maintaining suppleness and comfort.” Chalonne designs are made with the finest materials possible, including responsibly sourced diamonds, solid 14K gold, and leather rich in European detailing.
The Sept Mers by Chalonne
Freshwater pearls set in 14k white gold on premium black Nappa calfskin leather
CEO and Founder, Carlye Morgan
Carlye is a passionate world traveler and has traveled abroad in Europe, including in France and Italy. After studying art history at the University of Pennsylvania, she spent a semester abroad in Rome to study Renaissance and Baroque art.
“Each design is a metaphor of my personal experiences through travel.” she says. Evoking pristine beaches, the scent of dried grass, Venetian architecture or the relentless desert sun, all of Chalonne’s designs are imbued with a sense of time and place. “Specific moments in my travels, throughout my life, have such a visceral quality to them that my designs simply become an expression of those experiences.”
The future of Chalonne, Carlye believes, will be strong. “We are tapping into a universal desire that people have to express themselves through fashion in a unique way,” she says. “We are giving people the power of choice and we hope they will revel in the beautiful options that Chalonne has to offer.”
The Waiheke in cream by Chalonne
Genuine shearling cream cuff with a taupe, pebbled calfskin leather strap
About Chalonne:
Welcome to the new luxury. Chalonne luxury Apple Watch® bands are hand-crafted in France with the finest leathers, gemstones, 14k solid gold and sublime craftsmanship. At the heart of the brand’s commitment to giving back. For every band sold, Chalonne donates 4% of the purchase price to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Chalonne luxury Apple Watch bands are compatible with all series 1-7 and sizes 38mm- 41mm and 42mm – 45mm. For more information or to enjoy a Chalonne band visit https://chalonne.com or follow the brand socially via @chalonne.la.
About Carlye Morgan:
CEO and designer Carlye Morgan founded Chalonne in her mission to evoke artistic expression in a technological market. Her wanderlust has allowed for visionary inspiration while studying abroad in Rome, as well as her years of experience drawing and painting. Each band is a metaphor of her personal experiences through travel. All of her designs are imbued with a sense of time and place, starting with the locale of inspiration, to the design in Los Angeles, to the artisan craftsmanship in France.
