{"id":2394,"date":"2024-09-17T18:15:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T16:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaphoremagazine.com\/?p=2394"},"modified":"2024-09-17T18:15:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T16:15:38","slug":"the-signature-louis-vuitton-checks-now-shape-its-high-jewelry-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaphoremagazine.com\/fr\/the-signature-louis-vuitton-checks-now-shape-its-high-jewelry-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"The signature Louis Vuitton checks now shape its high jewelry collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an exclusive interview with Vogue, Francesca Amfitheatrof, the artistic director of watches and jewelry at Louis Vuitton<\/a>, unveils a new collection of fine jewelry inspired by the iconic Damier pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What happens when you take Louis Vuitton\u2019s classic Damier design \u2013 the checkered pattern created by the brand\u2019s founder in 1888 \u2013 and apply it to a high jewelry line? The result is Le Damier by Louis Vuitton, the new collection presented by Francesca Amfitheatrof, the creative mastermind behind the brand\u2019s watch and jewelry division. This collection features 12 pieces, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, reinterpreting the iconic geometric motif in precious metals and stones. \u201cIt transcends generations and genders,\u201d says an enthusiastic Amfitheatrof. \u201cLe Damier by Louis Vuitton embodies everything modern jewelry should be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pivotal cultural moment in jewelry history served as the starting point for the designer. In 1978, when tennis player Chris Evert\u2019s diamond bracelet flew off her wrist during the US Open, the match paused until the jewelry was found. Thus, the “tennis bracelet” was born. Amfitheatrof, celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to high jewelry, decided to push the boundaries of this classic piece: “I wanted to reimagine the fluidity of the traditional tennis bracelet and create modern, continuous pieces that move effortlessly with the skin.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This vision gave birth to the Le Damier tennis bracelet, a pure lesson in everyday luxury, featuring two rows of diamonds set in either yellow or white gold. The exquisite craftsmanship is no surprise, but the true wow factor lies in its fluidity\u2014an almost liquid-like flexibility not typically associated with metal. The bracelet is designed to mold perfectly to the wrist, feeling like a second skin. It\u2019s a tennis bracelet, yes, but one that is truly unique: \u201cWe\u2019ve taken this delicate classic and transformed it into a modern, always-moving piece that sits on your wrist, genderless, ageless, with a touch of avant-garde. These are pieces you\u2019ll never want to take off, even when you\u2019re naked,\u201d Amfitheatrof explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 24\/7 spirit \u2013 reflected in both the design\u2019s continuity and its wearability \u2013 runs throughout the Le Damier collection. The rings, luxurious pieces aspiring to become the new Eternity bands, come in two distinct models: one with two rows of diamonds, and another, more geometric, featuring four. The round pendant, also adorned with diamonds, hangs from a delicate yellow gold chain, while the earrings, seemingly simple yellow gold hoops at first glance, are embedded with alternating diamonds arranged in the signature Louis Vuitton checkerboard pattern. \u201cAlthough it\u2019s a diamond collection, the stones aren\u2019t the main focus,\u201d the designer clarifies. \u201cWhat matters is the pattern they create. If Louis Vuitton were alive, I think he\u2019d be proud to see his 1888 creation turned into gold and diamond jewelry. The fluidity of the house\u2019s Damier pattern now lives on the skin. It\u2019s a timeless modern classic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, while Amfitheatrof clearly envisions Le Damier as a family heirloom \u2013 the impeccable craftsmanship alone makes these pieces worthy of being passed down through generations \u2013 the way they are worn doesn\u2019t require such careful attention: \u201cThese pieces are sensual yet casual. And they\u2019re for everyone.\u201d So how does she suggest wearing them? The designer is all about layering: \u201cLong live layering! I love bracelets. They\u2019re so thin and sensual, they feel great on the skin, so they\u2019re perfect for stacking and mixing different colors and sizes of gold.\u201d This contemporary, inclusive vision brings a breath of fresh air to the often tradition-bound world of high jewelry. For Amfitheatrof, the key is looking to the past to move forward: “Le Damier by Louis Vuitton is a creation for a new era. It\u2019s a modern collection, yes, but one designed to endure forever.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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