Louis Vuitton Conquetes collection
Conquêtes
Conquête (kõ.ket), noun, French for “conquest”
— The process of taking control by force. Conquering a city or new territories.
— The process of taking control through means other than force. A peaceful conquest.
The conquest of power. The conquest of fortune. — The process of seducing, gaining sympathy, friendship or love.
Louis Vuitton’s new High Jewellery collection pays homage to a conquering, self-assured, seductive woman. Her conquests come to life in the Maison’s two emblematic signature motifs, the Monogram flower and the V, brought together for the first time in one collection. The two symbols fuse to create brand new designs, with exceptional gemstones at the heart, pulsing with graphic resonances and a rhythmic beat.
Conquêtes is a collection boasting three dazzling necklaces and some sixty pieces of jewellery. The first necklace takes from the language of heraldic devices, interweaving and diffracting the two motifs to evoke a contemporary family crest or a coat of arms. At the centre of this masterpiece a gemstone gleams, symbolising power: the 37.07-carat imperial topaz, initiating a link between the V and the diamond flower. Its unique orange and pink hues are heightened and complemented by pastel tones in the opals.
Like weapons of seduction, every piece in the Conquêtes collection celebrates the Louis Vuitton woman, her allure and charisma. A mysterious power emanates from a blue 54.30-carat tourmaline suspended on a long chain of pearls and diamonds. Placed as the centrepiece of a medallion, the gem becomes a talisman, drawing us towards a more spiritual quest. The V and the Monogram flower conjure in a romantic conquest as they curl together in an abstract and poetic heart shape. Infinitely repeated, the design forms links that make up the contours of a necklace set with a 16.82-carat mandarin garnet.
More than ever before it, this collection showcases the breadth of expertise exhibited in Louis Vuitton’s workshops. The highly complex chain designs give full expression to the jeweller’s virtuosity. Baguette-cut diamonds are hewn to perfectly fit their setting and follow every curve of the design, drawing the eye to the Maison’s gems of predilection:
Paraiba tourmalines, mandarin garnets, tsavorite garnets, opals and imperial topazes, to name but a few.
The Conquêtes collection picks up where the previous collections left off and follows their explorations, particularly those of Acte V and Blossom. It reflects the power of style in honour of the Louis Vuitton woman: free and independent.
About the Responsible Jewellery Council
In 2012, Louis Vuitton has obtained RJC certification confirming the everyday application of the moral, social, societal and environmental principles championed by the Responsible Jewellery Council, throughout the lifespan of its watches and jewellery products, from the extraction of the precious stones and metals to their distribution, through their transformation by our craftsmen.
For further information: www.responsiblejewellery.com
About Louis Vuitton
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always aiming for the finest quality. Today, the Maison remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical. Since then, audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton.
Faithful to its heritage, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers across the years, all the while developing disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, jewellery and stationery. These carefully created products are testament to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.
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