Creating infinity: The worlds of Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama collide once again. From humble beginnings in rural Japan to internationally renowned artist, Japanese avant-garde rtist Yayoi Kusama determinedly transformed her own life, spinning enchantment from the power of her art. Totally unclassifiable, she has emerged as the most influential living female artist today. For … Read more
The natural elegance and beauty of the new Sicis x Bakst Capsule Collection is perfect for any modern ambience. Ravenna, the birthplace of Sicis-the biggest artistic mosaic laboratory in the world, is a Italian city rich in history and culture, which boasts 7 UNESCO cultural heritage monuments. From this region Sicis has been able to … Read more
The city of Dakar was chosen as the location for the 2022/23 Métiers d’art CHANEL – DAKAR collection, following meetings over the past three years between Virginie Viard and friends of the French luxury brand who have either lived there, are carrying out artistic projects there, or who are drawn to the city’s creative effervescence.
An influential artistic capital on the international scene, particularly in fields dear to CHANEL, such as fashion, cinema, dance, literature, contemporary art and music, Dakar marks the beginning of an ongoing exchange between the luxury House and Senegal.
Against the majestic backdrop of Dakar’s former Palais de Justice, with its rhythmic columns and sunlit inner garden, the 2022/23 Métiers d’art CHANEL – DAKAR collection celebrated the spirit of the 1970s with silhouettes with vibrating colours and richly ornate embroideries of beads and sequins, Chanel’s textured tweeds and floral motives.
“It’s first and foremost a story of encounters,” says Bruno Pavlovsky, President of CHANEL SAS and of 𝘭𝘦19M, about the presentation of the Métiers d’art 2022/23 CHANEL – Dakar collection.
Imagined by Virginie Viard and crafted between the CHANEL Ready-to-Wear ateliers in Paris and the Maisons d’art of 𝘭𝘦19M, the 2022/23 Métiers d’art CHANEL – DAKAR collection is the result of multiple meetings over the past three years between Virginie Viard and artists of all backgrounds: the choreographer Dimitri Chamblas who called on Germaine Acogny’s École des Sables dancers, but also directors, musicians and writers, all together with friends of the House.
The show is part of a vast cultural programme and the starting point of an ongoing exchange between the luxury fashion House and Senegal.
On December 7th, 2022, the day after the show, the House organised a talk in Dakar’s former Palais de Justice, in Senegal, in front of an audience made up of pupils and students, artists and local and international guests. This discussion also brought together the ambassador of the House, Pharrell Williams, the architect and scenographer Mamy Tall, as well as several artists that collaborated with Virginie Viard on the artistic programme surrounding the show: choreographers Dimitri Chamblas and Germaine Acogny, founder of the École des Sables, and musician and rapper NIX.
2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR show; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR show; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.
Together, they discussed the artistic creation in Senegal and the transmission of savoir-faire.
Bruno Pavlovsky also evoked CHANEL’s approach and its first fashion show in West Africa, with a collection imagined by Virginie Viard which aims to pay tribute to the virtuosity of the CHANEL Maisons d’art.
It was also an opportunity to announce the first international exhibition of 𝘭𝘢 Galerie 𝘥𝘶 19M in Dakar, which will be held from January 12th to March 31st and designed by the scenographer Mamy Tall, at the heart of IFAN (Théodore Monod-Institut fondamental d’Afrique noire). The general public will be able to discover a series of initiatives in collaboration with Senegalese artists, craftsmen and cultural institutions.
2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR show; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR show; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.2022/2023 Métiers d’art @CHANEL – DAKAR; Images by Malick Bodian with Ibrahim Kamara.
Tiffany & Co. pop-up store and café lights up Miami
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This unique space in Miami offers an ideal showcase for the exceptional jewelry and elegant lifestyle synonymous with the Tiffany & Co. House.
Tiffany & Co. has opened a holiday pop-up store and café in the heart of the Miami Design District, just a few steps from the jeweler’s iconic boutique. Artists Kai & Sunny transformed a façade in emblematic Tiffany Blue with vibrant colors, inviting visitors to discover a selection of the House’s jewelry creations and enjoy coffee served in Tiffany & Co. cups. The pop-up and café remain open through January 31, 2023.
Tiffany & Co. has been intimately linked with the art world since the very beginnings of the famed jewelry house. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany was one of the first patrons of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and his son Louis Comfort Tiffany was a pioneer in the American Art Nouveau movement. Tiffany & Co. carries on its long tradition of dialogue with artists by commissioning British duo Kai & Sunny to decorate the façade of its holiday pop-up. Their colorful palette of fluid and dynamic lines evoke freedom, renewal and change, transforming the building into a full-fledged artwork. Inaugurated during Art Basel, the space is a must for all those who share a passion for artistic creativity.
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Inside, visitors discover this year’s Christmas campaign featuring designs by Andy Warhol. Busts showcasing high jewelry creations are accompanied by a display of his quote: “More than anything people just want stars.” His words certainly resonated at the opening, attended by friends of the brand including Hailey Bieber, J Balvin and Pharrell Williams. The stunning Tiffany & Co. jewelry presented includes the Tiffany Lock collection, a new icon for everyone which guests can try on before or after enjoying delectable delights from the café.
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Tiffany & Co. pays homage to Andy Warhol for holiday season
In 1957, Tiffany & Co. commissionedAndy Warhol to illustrate a series of greeting cards, an artistic collaboration that continued until 1962. Sixty-five years later, the storied jeweler renowned for its exceptional collections and luxe art de vivre has delved into its archives, taking inspiration from the artist’s colorful creations for an exceptional limited-edition gift collection.
A true ode to beauty, this year’s Tiffany & Co. gifts, wrapped in the iconic blue boxes, fuse the celebration of the art world with the art of giving. Dessert plates, porcelain vide poches, playing cards, greeting cards, the ornaments feature Andy Warhol’s original illustrations for the American Maison. Fir trees, magic stars, boughs of holly and bottles of champagne invite you to gather and celebrate.
“This holiday season, we wanted to celebrate Andy Warhol by taking inspiration from the iconic greeting cards that he created for our clients in the ’50s and ‘60s,” says Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President, Product and Communication. “The campaign video brings these elements together by paying homage to our longstanding relationship with one of the world’s most celebrated artists.”
For the launch of this Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol campaign, the luxury brand also collaborated with contemporary artists. Mario Sorrenti, a well known contemporary art photographer, directed the campaign film, paying tribute to the Downtown Factory, and captured the campaign imagery featuring Brand Ambassador Hailey Bieber. A mountain of Blue Boxes reveals dazzling diamonds, an Elsa Peretti Bone cuff or a Bird on a Rock brooch by Jean Schlumberger, all sparkling in the night in a tribute to Andy Warhol’s boundless creativity.
@Tiffany & Co. pop-up store and café Miami Design District@Tiffany & Co. pop-up store and café Miami Design District@Tiffany & Co. pop-up store and café Miami Design District@Tiffany & Co. pop-up store and café Miami Design District
Rolls-Royce has unveiled Bespoke series Phantom The Six Elements with unique Gallery artworks. Each new car includes a unique Gallery artwork, hand-painted by British artist Sacha Jafri, inspired by one of the five traditional elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air – plus a sixth, Humanity. Rolls-Royce has unveiled its unique Bespoke series Phantom ‘The … Read more
ELLE and LVMH announce the four winners of Prix des Artisanes 2nd edition.
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Following the success of the first edition of the Prix des Artisanes in 2021, the magazines ELLE, ELLE à Table, ELLE Décoration and LVMH have once again joined forces to put the spotlight on women in the craft industry. The award ceremony of the Prize at the end on November at LVMH’s headquarters in Paris, to celebrate the unique journeys of women entrepreneurs spanning the fields of Fashion, Design & Fine Tableware, Preservation of the French Heritage and Winemaking.
Selected among 600 applicants, four winners were awarded by a prestigious jury composed of Laure Prouvost, artist and President of the jury, Chantal Gaemperle, Executive Vice President Human Resources and Synergies, LVMH, Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director, Dior Joaillerie, Antoine Arnault, Image & Environment, LVMH, joined by Inès Mesmar, Executive Director of La Fabrique NOMADE (partnered by LVMH), Anne-Sophie Duroyon Chavanne, Executive Director, Institut National des Métiers d’Art, Aude Augais, Co-founder of the Artisans d’avenir network, Valérie Salomon, CMI France President, Véronique Philipponnat, ELLE France Director, as well as editors in chief of ELLE magazines.
The winners of the Prix des Artisanes 2022 are:
Cécile Gray (Prix des Métiers – Fashion) / Textile Designer – Cécile Gray studio; @Prix des Artisanes 2022
Cécile Gray (Prix des Métiers – Fashion) / Textile Designer – Cécile Gray studio
After beginning her career as an architect, Cécile Gray switched to the textile sector. During her Master’s degree in Fashion Design at Atelier Chardon Savard, she developed her own technique of metal weaving by crimping.
Rebecca Fezard (Prix des Métiers – Design & Fine Tableware) / Material Designer – hors-studio; @Prix des Artisanes 2022
Rebecca Fezard (Prix des Métiers – Design & Fine Tableware) / Material Designer – hors-studio
Rebecca Fezard creates materials from production scraps and waste, using 100% biodegradable and natural glues. She founded her studio with associate Elodie Michaud, where they transform their “waste resources” into innovative design objects through a combination of artisanal techniques and new technologies.
Fanny Boucher (Prix des Métiers – Preservation of the French Heritage) / Rotogravure printer – Helio’g @LVMH Prix des Artisanes 2022
Fanny Boucher (Prix des Métiers – Preservation of the French Heritage) / Rotogravure printer – Helio’g
Fanny Boucher, who received the title of Master of Art in 2015, is specialized in rotogravure, a 19th century technique for photographic prints. She founded her workshop in 2000 to perpetuate this formerly extinct method.
Hélène Ponty (Prix des Métiers – Winemaking) / Winemaker – Domaine Ponty; @LVMH Prix des Artisanes 2022
Although her family has worked in the vineyard for generations, before becoming a winegrower, Hélène Ponty worked for a long time in a strategy firm in Boston in the United States, then left for China, where she rediscovered the wine industry. It was this trip that made her want to take over the family estate, which now has a team composed of 75% women.
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The winners presented their creations during 2022 SHOW ME, the LVMH Métiers d’Excellence Ceremony on November 29 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.
This year, the Group and the magazines ELLE, ELLE Décoration, ELLE à Table gave a special mention to 16 craftswomen working on the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris, in collaboration with the public establishment in charge of the conservation and restoration of the cathedral.
“What is particularly remarkable about the winners of the Prix des Artisanes is their commitment to excellence, a value we share within the LVMH group. The journeys of these women entrepreneurs perfectly illustrate the power of creativity when combined with virtuosity.” – Antoine Arnault, Image & Environment, LVMH.
“This second edition of the Prix des Artisanes only confirms the positive impact of the promotion of know-how for the transmission of métiers d’excellence. At LVMH, we are committed to preserving these rare professions and highlighting the careers of inspiring women such as this year’s four talented winners.” – Chantal Gaemperle, EVP Human Resources and Synergies, LVMH.
The applications for the 10th edition of the LVMH Prize are now open, announced LVMH luxury group. Applications must be submitted on the Prize website: lvmhprize.com. They will close on Sunday 29th January 2023.
The semi-final will take place on Thursday 2nd March and Friday 3rd March 2023.
It will be accessible to all on the Prize website and social media from Thursday 2nd March 2023, and will be an opportunity for the Prize Experts and the public to discover and select the competing designers.
Delphine Arnault declares: “Ten years after its creation, the LVMH Prize has become a benchmark, a key player in nurturing young designers. It has evolved over the years: the Prize reflects the developments and trends that drive fashion and, more broadly speaking, society. Many influential young designers have taken part in it over the last ten years, which shows the role the Prize plays in talent spotting.”
The LVMH Prize is open to designers under 40 from all over the world, who have created at least two womenswear, menswear or genderless collections. It rewards:
The winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, who receives a 300,000-euro endowment and enjoys a tailored mentorship by LVMH teams in many fields, such as sustainable development, communication, copyright and corporate legal aspects, as well as marketing, production and the financial management of a brand.
The winner of the Karl Lagerfeld Prize, who receives a 150,000-euro allocation and also enjoys a one-year mentorship by LVMH teams.
The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers aims to raise awareness among the winners of environmental issues in the design and production processes.
They each enjoy a specific mentoring programme as well as an allowance (20,000 and 10,000 euro) on the Nona Source platform, which aims to revalue deadstock materials from the Group’s Fashion and Leather Goods Houses.
Furthermore, each year, in collaboration with fashion schools, the Prize distinguishes young fashion school graduates. Applications for this Prize are open until 19th March 2023.
