Cartier's 'Grain de Café' Brooch Takes Center Stage in Wallpaper* October 2026 Issue
The October 2026 Guest Editors' Issue of Wallpaper* showcases Cartier's 'Grain de Café' brooch, originally designed by Jeanne Toussaint in 1938. This exquisite piece, available upon request, is made from yellow gold, platinum, and diamonds, and is part of one of Cartier's most iconic collections, adorned by celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. The collection features rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Styled with a black wool and mohair tuxedo from Caruso—priced at £1,790, with the shirt at £255 and the bow tie at £120—the brooch is photographed by Sam Nicklin, with fashion curated by Lucy Proctor and interiors by Olly Mason. The issue launches on 3 September, accessible in print, via the Wallpaper* app on Apple iOS, and to Apple News+ subscribers. Since 2019, Hannah Silver has been the Art, Culture, Watches & Jewellery Editor at Wallpaper*, leveraging over 20 years of journalism experience.
Key facts
- The 'Grain de Café' brooch is by Cartier and priced on request
- The collection was created by Cartier creative director Jeanne Toussaint in 1938
- The brooch is made of yellow gold, platinum and diamonds
- The collection includes rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets
- Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly have worn pieces from the collection over the years
- The Caruso tuxedo jacket is priced at £1,790, the shirt at £255 and the bow tie at £120
- Photography is by Sam Nicklin, fashion by Lucy Proctor and interiors by Olly Mason
- The Wallpaper* October 2026 Guest Editors' Issue is available from 3 September in print, on the Wallpaper* app on Apple iOS and to Apple News+ subscribers
Entities
Artists
- Jeanne Toussaint
- Audrey Hepburn
- Grace Kelly
- Hannah Silver
- Sam Nicklin
- Lucy Proctor
- Olly Mason
Institutions
- Cartier
- Caruso
- Wallpaper*
- Apple
- Apple News+