As the season shifts towards richer tones and more considered dressing, APM Monaco is setting the mood with its new Automne 2026 Collection, a striking exploration of light, movement and architectural form.
Unveiled on 7 September, the latest collection presents the Monaco jewellery house’s interpretation of autumn through a contemporary lens. Rather than leaning into traditional seasonal motifs, APM Monaco takes inspiration from the fan, exploring its openings, movement and the way light passes through its structure. The result is a series of fluid, openwork designs that feel at once airy and sculptural.
Fronting the new season are APM Monaco’s global brand ambassadors Yang Zi, Charles Leclerc and Eva Longoria, alongside Asia Pacific brand ambassador Zhou Yiran. The campaign imagery plays with the collection’s autumnal palette, with deep Bordeaux tones providing a dramatic backdrop to the jewellery.
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Jewellery as Architecture
At the heart of Automne 2026 is the idea of jewellery as “architecture to wear”. Shadow and light become integral parts of the designs, with negative space, geometric lines and colour working together to create pieces that make a statement without feeling overly ornate.
It is an approach that gives the collection a distinctly modern character. Strong silhouettes are balanced by lightness, while polished surfaces and intricate detailing lend the pieces a refined finish. According to APM Monaco, the collection brings colour, light and line together in an aesthetic that is fashionable, graphic and sophisticated.
Three key jewellery stories define the collection: Les Éventails, Graphique and Couture.
Les Éventails: A Modern Take on the Fan
Perhaps the most distinctive expression of the collection’s inspiration comes through Les Éventails.
Drawing directly from the form of a fan, the designs feature openwork structures that reinterpret its radiating lines in jewellery form. Bordeaux cabochon stones bring warmth and depth to the pieces, while the interplay of open space and metal creates changing patterns of shadow and light as the jewellery moves.
The rich Bordeaux accents are particularly fitting for autumn, giving the collection a moodier, more opulent feel without losing APM Monaco’s contemporary edge.
Graphique: Clean Lines, Strong Impact
For those drawn to a more streamlined aesthetic, Graphique takes the architectural concept even further.
The designs focus on line, form and repetition, transforming simple geometric elements into jewellery with a strong visual identity. The result is sleek and polished, with APM Monaco describing the pieces as wearable architecture where colour, light and line converge.
The collection imagery showcases pieces including a fluid gold-toned necklace and matching bangles, demonstrating how minimalist forms can still make an impact.
Couture: Made to Sparkle
Couture brings a more glamorous dimension to Automne 2026.
Here, delicate pavé lines intertwine to create luminous, graphic forms. Designed to catch the light, the pieces can be worn individually for a more understated effect or layered and stacked for maximum impact.
It is also perhaps the easiest part of the collection to take from day to evening, offering just enough sparkle to elevate a simple outfit while retaining the clean, contemporary aesthetic that runs throughout the season.
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With Automne 2026, Bordeaux hues, graphic lines, pavé detailing and openwork silhouettes capture autumn without resorting to the expected. Instead, APM Monaco turns one of the simplest objects, the folding fan, into a study of movement, shadow and light. The result is a collection that feels distinctly of the season while remaining versatile enough to wear well beyond it.
