Van Cleef & Arpels has both a watch and jewellery history in themes relating to astronomy and western astrology. Although it will not be formally launched until later in 2018, earlier this year we had the opportunity to see some… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS : new CEOs for Jaeger-LeCoultre and Baume et Mercier
After a movement-filled 2017 for Richemont senior executives which started with both Board level and structural changes, not to mention a major departure, the South China Morning Post has reported that the Asia-Pacific President of Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Renier,… Read More ›
PHOTOS : SIHH 2018 Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium
You may recall an earlier post (at which you can read details) about the launch of a companion piece to the Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication, made in collaboration with astronomical watch specialist extraordinaire Christiaan van der Klaauw. in the form… Read More ›
PRE-SIHH 2018 : Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium
Many of you will no doubt recall the 2014 release by Van Cleef & Arpels of the stunning Midnight Planétarium Poetic Complication, made in collaboration with astronomical watch specialist extraordinaire Christiaan van der Klaauw. A miniature representation of the movement… Read More ›
NEWS : More Richemont management changes
Back in November 2016 we posted about some major management changes at Richemont, with the retirements of CEO Richard Lepen, CFO Gary Saage, and eight Board members, the abolishing of the CEO position, and a new structure in which the… Read More ›
Van Cleef & Arpels : Lady Jour des Fleurs
With the arrival of Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques in Australia (at present in Melbourne, the Sydney boutique due to open on Castlereagh St diagonally opposite to Westfield) and a change in the seasons we bring you the Lady Jour… Read More ›
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS : Lady Arpels Ronde des Papillons
First things first – for those who are in Australia Van Cleef & Arpels are coming very soon, with their first opening in Melbourne. So if you’ve ever been curious but not had the opportunity to look at the watches… Read More ›
FILM : Celebrating the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants
You may recall the announcement last year of a short film about the AHCI and featuring some of its members, retailers, and industry veterans, talking about the work of independent watchmakers both as individuals and in terms of their importance… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2015 : Opening Ceremony
With the CEOs and Managing Directors of participating brands in attendance, Fabienne Lupo, President of the Fondation de la Haute horlogerie and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board Dr Peter Lam welcomed guests at the opening ceremony of… Read More ›
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS : the ‘wow’ factor
At the end of SIHH 2015 I was asked, in a private conversation, what stood out for me during those four days. A part of the ensuing conversation was a comment by me that, upon further reflection a few weeks… Read More ›