At the Vogue Scandinavia lounge at The Aurora, artist Clara Hallencreutz and actor Fares Fares joined Tiffany & Co. for an intimate breakfast conversation on creativity, resilience and the enduring partnership that underpins both their work and their life together
“My grandmother told me not to show too much affection,” artist Clara Hallencreutz says with a smile, gazing at her husband, actor Fares Fares. “But, I do the exact opposite. I shower him with love, and he showers me with love.”
It is a beautifully simple sentiment, one that speaks not only to the relationship Hallencreutz and Fares Fares share but also to the power of their generosity, trust, and everlasting connection. During an intimate breakfast hosted by Tiffany & Co. at the Vogue Scandinavia Aurora lounge, those values surfaced again and again, something so incredibly apt as such echoes the jewellery House’s own design language and commitment to love.
For Tiffany & Co., jewellery has long been more than an expression of style. The House’s iconic Knot collection celebrates the ties that bind us, be that romantic, familial or deeply personal; whilst HardWear, with its bold sculptural links, has become a symbol for resilience, strength and the confidence to forge your own path. Together, the collections reflect a modern understanding of luxury: one rooted not only in exceptional craftsmanship, but in the stories we carry and the people with whom we share them.
Clara Hallencreutz and Fares Fares at the Vogue Scandinavia lounge for breakfast with Tiffany & Co. .
For Hallencreutz and Fares Fares, those ideas are not abstract and idealistic; they shape the way they create, the way they support one another, and the life they have built together. “I think we’re too mature to play games,” explains Fares Fares. That sense of ease extends into their creative partnership. When asked how two artists navigate life under one roof, neither speaks of competition or jealousy. Instead, they describe admiration. “When it comes to all of that stuff [interiors], Clara is just beyond what I can ever reach in terms of taste,” the actor explains, his statement in reference to many of Hallencreutz's creative outlets, but most specifically her recent venture into wallpaper with her hand-painted designs. “For me, it’s just sit back and enjoy.”
Hallencreutz, meanwhile, has built a practice defined by curiosity, rather than limitations. “My degree is in photography, but I think an important thing when working with something creative is to always be open to any way to express yourself,” she says. “Being an artist is a huge umbrella term. You can fit pretty much anything into it.” To her, the sky is the limit. “I also think that pretty much everything can be a canvas,” she admits. “I’ve painted on walls, I’ve painted on lobsters – anything!”
That willingness to evolve feels closely aligned with Tiffany HardWear. Like the collection’s links, resilience is not presented as something rigid, but something shaped over time, through confidence, persistence and the courage to embrace change, a journey Hallencreutz knows oh-so well. “To work with something that is your passion is a privilege, it’s a luxury,” she reflects. “But, it’s also taking something that you purely love and putting a lot of pressure on it.” Returning to painting the walls of her summer home allowed the Swede to discover a new joy in creating. “I wanted to get rid of all the metaphors and symbolism, and just paint something that I thought was beautiful.” It is, in essence, a quiet form of resiliency.
Clara Hallencreutz wears the Tiffany Knot collection.
For Fares Fares, that same confidence comes from knowing where his priorities lie. Although the actor's career continues to take him around the world, family has become the deciding factor when choosing new projects, especially as the couple now share two sons. “Nowadays, it’s actually the first thing I ask,” he says. “‘Where is it shooting?’ If it’s too far away, I’m not going to do it. I need to be able to travel home at least every other week.” Such is one of the foundations of why their bond is so strong, despite both being equally busy.
Hallencreutz is equally matter-of-fact about what makes their partnership work, especially when this involves managing their careers and parenting. “We do have very similar minds,” she says, “but we have many differences as well.” Those differences, rather than pulling them apart, strengthened the foundation they have built together. It is an idea that resonates naturally with Tiffany Knot, the collection worn by Hallencreutz throughout this conversation. It is a collection that celebrates not only romantic love, but the ties that deepen with time, between partners, families and the creative lives they shape together.
When the conversation turns to dressing for a premiere, celebration or perhaps the gala later that evening at The Aurora, jewellery – particularly Tiffany & Co. – becomes far more than an accessory. “I don’t wear jewellery when I work, because it's such a messy job,” Hallencreutz notes. “When I put jewellery on, it tells me: ‘Now you’re off. Now you’re about to have a good time.” It is a simple observation, but one that captures what Tiffany & Co. has long understood: jewellery is woven into life's most meaningful moments. It marks milestones, celebrates relationships and, with every wear, becomes part of the stories we carry long after the occasion itself has passed.