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Luxury watch collection from Chopard | XP Urushi

Editor — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:17:56 +0000

The luxury Swiss watchmaker Chopard presents a unique collection of watches called XP Urushi. Kiichiro Masumura, a Japanese artist, has supervised the creation of nine unique dials based techniques Urushi. The Urushi is the ancestral Japanese art of lacquering. The varnish is made from the sap of the tree Urushi, a tree which is mostly found in Japan or China. The harvesting of the resin can be done only once a year and in very small quantities. Three to five years after harvest, the resin is processed to make highly resistant honey textured lacquer. Applied in extremely thin layers sequentially. The Maki-e is a specific Urushi technique that consists of spraying lacquer with metal powder to accentuate the silhouette. The gold dust is applied using bamboo tubes and small brushes made from rat hair, for extremely fine lines. This art requires extreme expertise and only a few Urushi Masters including Kiichiro Masumura, still practice it today with craftsmanship.

Chopard L.U.C. XP Urushi

The Chopard presents a collection of nine different techniques, which were supervised by Kiichiro Masumura, designed, painted and decorated with glitter from the company Yamada Heiando. These works represent the five basic elements of the universe, according to ancient Chinese philosophy of natural science and a illustrates the universe itself. The five legendary creatures, the dragon with a blue horn, the phoenix, the qilin in the moonlight, the tiger bent and genbu respectively cause the wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The final three tables feature a peacock, a red fish and a jungle. Each meticulously painted unique model reveals a wealth of original details imbued with a deep sense of poetry.

Chopard L.U.C. XP Urushi

By Nicole P.

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Tiffany & Co’s new Atlas jewellery collection

Editor — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:48:46 +0000

Tiffany & Co. celebrated its historic collection Atlas bringing forward the models that have made it famous all over the world with a new even more precious jewellery collection. The brand, created in 1995 by the designer John Loring, celebrates its 18 years and new creations inspired from the simple and strong, clean lines of the initial Atlas collection. New bracelets, rings , necklaces and earrings that take roman numerals turn this into an emblem collection and reach new levels of beauty. The revival of the collection of Atlas is made with inspiration, care and elegance.Tiffany has succeeded in combining the timeless elegance of diamonds and jewellery with other precious materials that have made history, winning the hearts of women from all over the world.

Tiffany’s new Atlas collection

Some Tiffany jewellery have become symbols especially for those seeking for a precious gift in the perfect love story. Among the many collections of the fashion house, Atlas is one that has been able to tell the universe that Tiffany means luxury and elegance, precious materials along with the minimalism of the forms and symbols chosen. The initial idea of the designer John Loring was born from the historic clock above the door of the New York store in the Fifth Avenue in which Atlas , the mythological Atlas was supposed to keep the sky from falling on earth. The first collection was presented in 1995: the Roman numerals became ever since the leitmotif of the collection with rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings that impress with their clean lines.

Tiffany’s new Atlas collection

18 years later, Tiffany has relaunched the collection to which he added other, new jewellery with elegance and sobriety. Yellow gold, white and pink have been chosen as the main colours for the new jewellery collection and they are combined with rows of diamonds for models even more valuable. Roman numerals add a vintage flavor that combines the atmosphere of the new and the past collection. Classic elegance with a touch of modern spirit.

Tiffany’s new Atlas collection

Geometric forms were also used to enrich the collection which is a beautiful combination of minimalistic lines and precious materials that are beautiful to look at, expensive to buy but easy to wear, even in everyday life. If you are looking for the perfect present to your beloved ones -women of course-, this collection allows you to choose the best. If you loved the old Atlas collection you will adore the new one as well. Atlas is here again to steal your heart.

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Signature for Good collection by Montblanc | An education charity

Editor — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:28:44 +0000

The luxury often binds to charitable initiatives, such as the collection “Signature for Good” by Montblanc, with which the brand of the white star (best known for the production of writing instruments, watches, jewelery and leather goods) wants to support the cause of education in the world, in partnership with UNICEF. A portion of the proceeds made between 1 March 2013 and 31 March 2014 will in fact be donated to the worthy cause with a special focus on Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Signature for Good collection by Montblanc

The dream of the German fashion house is to raise at least $ 1.5 million for the noble purpose. The line chosen for the purpose shall consist of a series of pens and precious accessories with unique design, combined with the presence of stylized brick, symbolizing the common effort to build a better future for children and increasing access to quality education. The project also includes the construction of schools.

Signature for Good collection

The theme of the dissemination of knowledge and literacy has always been at the heart of Montblanc which has already raised several million dollars in the past aimed at this target. Now the philanthropic experience is repeated.

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