Today we’re excited to be connecting with Martine Ilana again. We’re excited to feature one of their products in our gift guide – learn more below and we encourage you to use your gift budget to support small businesses & creatives whenever possible.

Martine, so thrilled to have you joining us again, this time to talk all about products and so let’s jump right in. Please give our audience some background on the product side.
La Lune’ means ‘The Moon’ in French, and it symbolizes the power of the moon and our connection to the vast universe. La Lune’s collection revives the elegance of pre-digital watch design, creating timeless, ethically made, and empowering timepieces & jewelry, that bring joy and balance to everyday life. A La Lune watch is a lasting heirloom passed down from generation to generation, telling a unique, personal story through exquisite craftsmanship and a blend of vintage and modern styles. The 1886 Vintage Eclipse Watch is the centerpiece of the brand; Inspired by a vintage watch that I discovered manufactured in1886! The year of an unique lunar eclipse, it represents a timeless design rooted in history.

La Lune is designed specifically for women, focusing on creating elegant, empowering, and ethically crafted watches for the modern woman. Our customers value authenticity, self-expression, and style that lasts beyond trends. Each watch is meticulously crafted with vintage-inspired designs, made to inspire freedom and personal expression through time.
The 1886 watch can be personalized with Galaxy Charms, handcrafted symbols of life’s special moments. These charms can be added to the 1886 Eclipse Watches, Solar Necklaces, or worn separately as unique jewelry pieces, each representing a personal memory or milestone.

La Lune’s watches are delicate and meant to compliment your other jewelry, not compete with it and allow you to express your unique style, while also having a gorgeous watch on you at all times.

What’s been the most exciting part of the journey of taking this product from idea to real life?
I’ve always been passionate about collecting vintage items—whether it’s jewelry, furniture, books, art, or even cars. This love for the past inspired me to create the perfect ‘vintage-inspired’ watch. Working with an amazing team of creatives and experts to bring this vision to life has been such a rewarding experience.

When designing the watch, my goal was to create something that felt like a piece of jewelry—timeless and meaningful enough to be passed down to my daughter one day.

The launch of La Lune’s 1886 Vintage Eclipse Watch, or simply the ‘1886,’ has been incredibly fulfilling. I believe there is a real gap in the market for a timepiece designed specifically for women, that seamlessly combines style, functionality, and personal expression. It is exciting to see something that resonates so deeply with women who want a watch that reflects both form and meaning.”

If you had to boil your product or brand down to one core message – what would that message be?
La Lune is reviving the elegance of watch design from the pre-digital era with a focus on crafting timepieces that are timeless, ethically made, empowering, and bring happiness and centering to your everyday life. A La Lune timepiece is handed down from generation to generation with exquisite craftsmanship, each uniquely created to tell a personal story. La Lune’s brand ID embodies vintage and artistic style, with modern design, and where global influences combine.

What are you most thankful for?
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to bring La Lune to life. It is a brand that celebrates timeless elegance, unique vintage design, and the power of the moon. I am thankful to see it resonate with women who appreciate craftsmanship and personal expression. La Lune’s presence in the market is a dream come true, and I look forward to continuing this journey of creating pieces that will last a lifetime.