IN CONVERSATION WITH OLIVIA DEAN, WITH CARTIER
As Cartier continues to expand its Clash de Cartier, the Maison turns once again towards personalities that embody the same effortless duality of the collection. Among them is Olivia Dean, whose warm, emotionally sharp songwriting and ever-so elegant sense of style have quickly made her one of the most exciting voices in contemporary British music.
Fresh off the release of her second album The Art of Loving, Dean joins the world of Clash de Cartier, bringing her own sense of self into the collection defined by movement and playful details. Ahead of her shows in Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on 9th May and 14th June, Dean talks about Cartier, personal style and jewellery with emotional meaning.
all images courtesy of CARTIER
What do you love most about the Clash de Cartier collection?
What I love most is how playful it is. The movement in the beads gives everything this cool, tactile feel. It’s bold without trying too hard. I also really love the newer pieces, they’re bolder in scale or have unexpected pops of colour, which makes them feel fresh and fun to wear.
Do you find yourself drawn more to Onyx, Pink Chalcedony, Red or Green Agate - or do you lean toward an all-gold look?
I love colourful moments but I always reach for an all gold look — I think it goes with everything. It’s iconic and timeless.
What is your earliest memory of jewelry, that holds special mening for you?
All the women in my family have a bangle with gold from Guyana. I wear it every single day and have matching with my mum and my auntie. I love feeling connected with jewellery.
How do you like to style your jewelry in everyday life or on special occasions? Do you have a go-to piece that you never leave the house without? Why that one?
Day to day, I keep things simple — usually a few rings or small hoops, layered in a way that feels like me. For something more dressed up, I’ll go for a bolder piece to elevate the look, but I still want it to feel natural. I always wear gold earrings though. They’ve kind of become my signature — they just tie everything together.
What’s it like working with a Maison as legendary as Cartier?
It’s such a special experience. Cartier has this amazing mix of history and creativity — they honour tradition but still feel modern. I love that they really celebrate individuality. It feels like a genuine fit, and I’m proud to be part of it.
Can you share a bit about the creative projects you are currently working on?
I’ve just released my second album The Art of Loving, and I can’t wait to tour it around the world and connect to people for music.
