Tag: artisanal craftsmanship
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Biggest Luxury Group Acquires Italian Jewelry Producer To Significantly Increase Production Capacity
LVMH strengthens its position in jewelry with the acquisition of Pedemonte. LVMH Group announces the acquisition, from the Equinox III SLP SIF investment fund, of the Pedemonte Group, a jewelry producer present in Italy and France. This strategic operation for the Watches & Jewelry Division and its jewelry Maisons will allow the Group to significantly…
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German luxury brand Rimowa takes creativity to great heights with these cutting-edge metaverse techniques
From Germany to the metaverse, RIMOWA explores new realms with RTFKT. Faithful to its culture of innovation, the German house Rimowa continues its avant-garde itinerary, teaming up with RTFKT to merge the worlds of physical and digital craftsmanship. This latest collaboration connects with both Web3 enthusiasts and RIMOWA aficionados, featuring an NFT collection, a limited-edition…
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Loewe becomes the first major luxury fashion house to consign with Sotheby’s Buy Now platform
In collaboration with Sotheby’s, seven artist-embellished chestnut roasters featuring experimental weaving techniques by artists ARKO, Min Chen and Laia Arqueros from the LOEWE Weaves series are now available to purchase via the auction house’s online Buy Now marketplace. Spanish luxury house Loewe has teamed with Sotheby’s auction house to showcase its commitment to craft…
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Rolex unveils new watches that invite you on an adventure – be it geographical, technical or aesthetic
Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. These timepieces take us from the deepest caves to the highest mountain peaks, from the outer reaches of the solar system to isolated polar regions and from ultra-precise technology to exacting artisanal craftsmanship. Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought…
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Hand in Hand: Twenty selected Italian ateliers present unique interpretations of the Fendi Baguette
Each bag is unique, because the imperfections inherent to handmade craftsmanship are what express intrinsic beauty. Fendi celebrates Italy’s artisanal craftsmanship with ambitious “Hand in Hand” project. The talented artisans too often ply their craft without sufficient recognition. Italian luxury house Fendi invited 20 ateliers representing the Italy’s 20 regions to interpret the iconic…
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LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence, the biggest vocational training program in the luxury industry, announced major European expansion
LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence announces expansion and new courses for students and apprentices interested in careers in artisanal craftsmanship, creative and luxury retail. For its first class in 2014 the IME welcomed 28 apprentices. Since then, nearly 300 trainees have joined this unique work/study program. This growth reflects both an increase in the number of apprentices…