Montblanc Haus creates space meant to move you to get out and write more

MontblancHaus, 2022. A place to celebrate writing and luxury writing instruments. Now open.

Montblanc Haus was built to inspire writing, a destination that tells the story of Montblanc from its founding days to the present, of the women and men that craft Montblanc’s writing instruments and of those who have used them to share their imprint on humanity.@instagram.com/montblanc/

Montblanc Haus: Hamburg’s newest landmark opens its doors.

Montblanc, the German manufacturing company of luxury goods, created a place to celebrate writing. A place where you experience writing from A to Z.

Montblanc is a prestigious brand celebrating the details. The luxury brand loves to put things here and there that at a glimpse could go unnoticed, but everything was perfectly thought. Like the façade of the new Montblanc Haus in Hamburg, Germany, inspired by Montblanc’s writing instrument box and celebrating the Mont Blanc.

Writing with your hands, which is different from writing with your computer, transmits a very personal feeling about the idea you are writing. Your hand will tell the truth.” – Enrique Sobejano, Architect in charge of Montblanc Haus.

Passion is what moves us to create the world we envision. It is only with passion that everything can become great. @instagram.com/montblanc/

Montblanc celebrated the official opening of its new Montblanc Haus as a destination built to inspire writing and celebrate the role Montblanc has played in shaping the culture of writing, with a special event attended by VIP guests from around the world.

Guests including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Peggy Gou, Daniel Brühl, Emilia Schüle, Feng Tang, Waris Ahluwalia, Reggie Yates, Dree Hemingway and Isaac Hernandez explored the immersive premium brand experience that tells the story of Montblanc from its founding days to the present, its high-end writing instruments and those who craft them.

“No matter who comes here, we want for them to feel the desire to put pen to paper and write” shared Alexa Schilz, Director of Brand Heritage and Sustainability, on the mission of Montblanc Haus.

Montblanc Haus is open to the public from 16 May 2022 in Hamburg. @instagram.com/montblanc/

Montblanc Haus explores different themes including Montblanc’s Legacy and Vision, a look at the richness and diversity of Handwriting from around the World, Craftsmanship and Innovation, Montblanc Collections, and Mark Making.

Under the banner of Montblanc’s luxury brand purpose Inspire Writing, the permanent exhibition at Montblanc Haus explores different themes, including Montblanc’s Legacy and Vision, a look at the richness and diversity of Handwriting from around the World, Craftsmanship and Innovation, Montblanc Collections, and Mark Making.

Additionally, “30 Years of the Patron of Arts“ is Montblanc Haus’ first temporary exhibition, celebrating the Patron of Art limited edition over the past 30 years and promoting the idea of “collecting“. The exhibition will be open to visitors until October 2022.

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RH is introducing one of the largest fully integrated collections of luxury furnishings

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Bulgari is unlocking the door to its metaverse with 140 real high jewelry masterpieces

Over 100 spectacular Bulgari high jewelry masterpieces unveiled with first Bulgari High Jewelry NFT Capsule.

@Zendaya for @Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders

On June 6 at the Italian embassy in Paris, Bulgari presented “Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders”, a spectacular collection of more than 140 high jewelry creations and high-end watches. Wonder and excitement marked the evening hosted by Bulgari Group CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and Italian Ambassador to France Teresa Castaldo.

A high jewelry runway show with an enchanting ambiance opened the festivities. Models including Blesnya Minher, Faretta, and Greta Hofer joined by Special guest Carla Bruni walked a curvaceous catwalk evoking the entrancing metamorphosis of Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti.

@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders

During a four-handed dinner created by Michelin-starred chefs Yannick Alleno and Emanuele Scarello, offering a delectable meeting of French and Italian culinary traditions, Carla Bruni and Mario Biondi took to the stage with solo performances, plus a duet.

The A-list of VIP guests for this exceptional gala evening included Olivia Wilde, Serenay Sarikaya, Tina Kunakey, Vincent Cassel, Adèle Exarchopoulos and François Civil among others, joined by Global Brand Ambassadors Anne Hathaway, Lalisa aka LISA and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Shot in Rome, Bulgari’s eternal source of inspiration, the Maison’s movie “Unexpected Wonders” – directed by Academy Award winner Paolo Sorrentino – stars Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, the perfect duo to take a joyous journey through pure beauty.

“If you are open to the joy and beauty of simple emotions, everything seems possible. To travel without moving, to enjoy what is precious, to look to the future. And above all, to discover unexpected wonders.” – Bulgari.

@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders at @Bulgari showroom
@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders

Displayed at the astonishing boutique in Place Vendôme in Paris, the exuberant masterpieces from the Bulgari Eden The Garden of Wonders High Jewelry collection feature in a new showroom. Located at the global epicentre of high jewelry, the vibrant showroom is designed by Azuma Makoto — a Japanese artist whose astounding use of flowers and plants brings Bulgari’s garden of wonders to life.

@Bulgari Tribute to Paris high jewelry necklace

Bulgari Tribute to Paris high jewelry necklace
Inspired by the opulent shape of the Tour Eiffel, the Tribute to Paris high jewelry necklace features individual elements hand-crafted by Bulgari artisans — sculpted to emulate the feminine silhouette of the French icon. An idyllic marriage between a sublime oval emerald of 35,53 carats and expert craftsmanship, the statement piece required 2000 hours of work.

@Bulgari Emerald Glory necklace

Emerald Glory necklace
Eleven magnificent pear-shaped Colombian emeralds, totaling 42.02 carats, have been painstakingly assembled by Bulgari’s gem hunters into a stunning set, with a balance of clarity, color, shape and size which is seldom achieved. The necklace embodies the concept of uniqueness in the realm of High Jewelry: rich in sparkle and radiance, the creation features individual elements that have been ingeniously connected, one by one, to achieve its remarkable wearability. Each white gold element is individually molded to best frame the 73 pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds (110.39 carats) and exalt their exquisite radiance and delicate grace.

Emerald Venus High Jewelry necklace
Infusing each branch with a life of its own, a stunning flow of 62 emerald beads totalling 130,77 carats merge with 70 diamond carats and make up the Emerald Venus High Jewelry necklace. Challenging Bulgari artisans with its refined proportions and precious movement, meticulous gem-setting and 1600 hours of work forged the harmonious composition of this intricate piece.

@Bulgari Eden Enchantment necklace

Bulgari Eden Enchantment necklace
A dive into enchanting hues of the Mediterranean sea and its reflective waters, the Eden Enchantment necklace reflects Bulgari’s intensely individual approach to gem color and innovative spirit in its High Jewelry. Nature’s most joyful, lavish and evocative nuances are interpreted through a rich and highly contemporary gemstone palette, bringing to light Eden’s wondrous and bountiful beauty. The Eden enchantment necklace design is inspired by a Bulgari necklace from the 1930s, featuring a double festoon structure offset perfectly by the thick, diamond-set chain on the back.

Ultra-modern watchmaking.
Introduced in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the trailblazing Octo watch saga, the Octo Finissimo Ultra watch bridges the gap between digital and physical worlds. Each timepiece features an engraved QR code providing its owner with exclusive access to an NFT artwork — merging real and virtual worlds and transporting Bulgari’s creativity into the future.

@Bulgari Metaverse details

The first Bulgari High Jewelry NFT Capsule.

Obsessed with pioneering the luxury experience, the Maison reveals an exclusive three-piece NFT High Jewelry collection that includes Beyond Wonder — the first NFT jewel ever created by Bulgari. The splendid jewel is an ode to the brand’s boundless innovation and creative flair and was first revealed at the Place Vendôme showroom in Paris, later being presented at this year’s Viva Technology, Europe’s largest tech event for for digital transformation and growth.

@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders
@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders
@Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders

Henge at Salone del Mobile – the embodiment of beauty that will remain unaltered over time.

Henge offered the rarest and most valuable materials at Salone del Mobile. In the pulsating heart of a particularly vibrant Milan, in the luxury fashion design district, in Via della Spiga 34, a new Henge prestigious design showroom of over 750 square meters opened its doors presenting the superb new collection, conceived with the inspiration … Read more

Startup providing sustainable solution for luxury brands wins 2022 LVMH Innovation Award

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The Purosangue SUV is only the beginning for Ferrari. The luxury brand announced 15 new launches

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