Harper's Bazaar (commonly known as "Fashion Bazaar" in Chinese) is an authoritative publication in the international fashion field, published in dozens of countries and regions around the world. Recently, its Singapore version of Harper's Bazaar Singapore published a watch special "Singapore watch brands that should be on your radar", placing BLACK BY BLUE BRAVE (4B) at the top of the list.
In this list that focuses on local watch brands in Singapore, 4B ranks first. The report uses cherry blossom hands as the most recognizable design of 4B, introduces its iconic products and design language, and integrates natural stories into time. The original words of founder, managing director and designer Wei "Leo" Wang are included in the article:
"I have always believed that the hands of a watch should be more than just a tool to tell time. They can also express emotions and tell meaningful stories. The birth of Black By Blue Brave came from our desire to transform these subtle mechanical movements into meaningful, wearable works of design."
—— Wei "Leo" Wang, Founder of BLACK BY BLUE BRAVE (Originally published in English in Harper's Bazaar Singapore; the Chinese reference translation was approved by the brand)
This has been the design philosophy that 4B has adhered to since its founding in Singapore in 2020: to integrate cultural imagery into the structure of hands and dials, allowing the watch to continuously generate new visuals as it keeps time. Starting from the Cherry Blossom collection, this concept has been extended to series including Butterfly Lovers and Singapore Design, translating Asian sentiments and cross-cultural experiences into original Motion Design.
This recognition from the fashion industry confirms what 4B has always adhered to: original design is what sets luxury apart from mere expensiveness. Now, let's turn our attention to two of its signature works.
【Butterfly Series · Butterfly Lovers】【Poster Slot: Butterfly Series Key Visual】
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Butterfly Lovers is inspired by the legend of Liang Zhu transforming into butterflies. As the butterfly-shaped hands move, they draw near, part, then draw near again, with time becoming the distance between two hearts. The three colors of pink, blue and green correspond to three states of love: love does not need to be grand to last long.
The butterfly jewelry from the same collection extends this story from the wrist to everyday life: the open-heart design combines zircon, malachite and ceramics, with a butterfly alighting in a ever-growing garden, celebrating that "love that stays behind" — free, gentle, and continuing to grow with time.
[Poster Slot: Model Wearing Butterfly Collection Jewelry]
【Learn More】Explore Butterfly Lovers
【Cherry Blossom Series · Cherry Blossom】
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Cherry Blossom marks the starting point of 4B's original design. Its petals are transformed into the hour and minute hands, opening and closing with the passage of time on the wrist; with every rotation, a distinct flower takes shape. It embodies the very essence of "bloom" within its timekeeping — tenderness, constant change, and the quiet strength nestled within softness.
【Learn More】Explore Cherry Blossom
