【Japan】Chanel, Tasaki… What are the ‘Watches and Jewelry’ that Become Career Women’s ‘Business Card’?

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Editor’s Note

This profile of Kyoko Gascale highlights a modern professional’s journey from finance to entrepreneurship. Balancing roles as a founder, consultant, and business owner while raising two children, her story underscores the multifaceted nature of contemporary careers and the pursuit of diverse passions.

Kyoko Gascale (41 years old)

After working for a foreign investment bank, she became independent. She is the founder of the prenatal and postnatal care service “anzucco,” a consultant for an asset management company, and the president of a wine shop & school “Wine Experience” in Hiroo. Her professional fields are diverse. She is a mother of an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old.

Consciously styling to embody the ‘stature’ of a leader

Ring: HARRY WINSTON, TASAKI

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Watch: OMEGA

“For me, work is part of life. In my daily life, I multitask through all my roles—business leader, mother, wife—without particularly separating them.”
“For me, watches and jewelry are indispensable ‘impression-enhancing tools’ to communicate my position and personality to others and gain their trust. For instance, when I visit a client with a male subordinate who is older than me, if I’m not wearing something appropriate, a first-time acquaintance might not recognize me as the leader. Also, during dinners with foreign counterparts, gestures are an important part of one’s presence. In such situations, wearing impactful jewelry on my fingers helps to more strongly impress my intentions on the other person. Watches and jewelry are essential for career presence.”

For external meetings, she maintains a commanding presence with persuasive impact. The diamond ring from Harry Winston on her left ring finger was a gift from her husband, which she wears every day, 365 days a year. The Omega Constellation has just the right amount of elegance and pairs well with a navy jacket, making it a frequent choice for business occasions. The bracelet is from Bottega Veneta, and the pearl ring is from TASAKI, a Mother’s Day gift from her husband.

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Enhancing glamour and intellect for evening dinners

Ring: CHAUMET
Watch: CHANEL

“The Chanel Première Collection is an item I acquired in my 20s when I worked for a foreign investment bank. Back then, given my own position, I rarely wore it in business settings. But now in my 40s, it comes in handy when I want to add a touch of glamour.”
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The diamond ring on her index finger is Chaumet’s Joséphine.
Photography / Yuji Takeuchi (BALLPARK) Hair & Makeup / Tomoko Kawamura ※ All products featured in this project are personal belongings. Please refrain from inquiring at stores. Interview / Shigemi Asaoka ※ Information is as of the April 2025 issue.

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⏰ Published on: May 12, 2025