Facets of Light, Fall-Winter 2014/15 Collection
If Swarovski creations are so glamorous, refined and innovative, it’s thanks in no small part to the expertise that the House perpetuates and reinterprets with passion every season. For Swarovski is first and foremost a unique mastery of facets and the play of light. It is from the heart of this DNA that Artistic Director Nathalie Colin drew the inspiration for the Fall-Winter 2014/15 collection, Facets of Light: “This season I wanted to mark a link between art and light, which makes particular sense for a House whose crystal is the absolute benchmark for brilliance. This new collection links our heritage to another of the values we hold dear: the desire to always be part of renewal and modernity”. LED effects, holograms, kaleidoscopes and kinetic motifs are all part of this futuristic program, in which light is used in a variety of prisms to create pieces that are easy to wear on a daily basis, as well as stronger ones that are true fashion signatures in their own right.
First variation on metallic effects. An opportunity for Swarovski to reaffirm the mix of metals as a fundamental trend. Precious gold, delicate pink or stylish rhodium, metal mirrors itself, creating a geometry of minimalist lines on which crystal and its facets create dazzling reflections. In this urban chic spirit, new products and revisited Maison classics blend harmoniously.
The “Brancusi” necklace features an airy frame illuminated by baguette crystals, while the cuff in the same theme combines the purity of openwork gold PVD with the glamour of a central maxi crystal. By combining stainless steel and crystal links, the “Bonus” theme relies on a structured design, making the necklace and bracelet versatile pieces that lend themselves to different wearings.
For the “Spiral”, “Bolt” and “Tactic” cuffs, the purity of form is feminized by the application of pavé crystals, again offering the possibility of superimposing and mixing metals.
The nude of the metallic palette is followed by a highly colored ambience. Intense bursts of color sublimate the graphic lines of the pieces. The “Buzz” necklace features an incredible embroidery of crystals applied by hand using the Pointiage® technique, where the crystal stones compose an ultra-modern, sophisticated 3D effect.
In ruthenium paved with mini crystals, the “Blossom” cuff evokes a cage punctuated with crystal stones in shades of amethyst, ruby, emerald and gray. More fluid, the matching long earrings come to life under the reflections of mobile crystals, to be complemented by the “Billion” ring, with its generous, sleek lines.
With its XS-size crystals encapsulated in colored nylon tubes, the “Stardust” bracelet boasts unequalled brilliance, available in a variety of shades, each more vibrant than the last. Whether worn alone or in combination, day or night, this supple bracelet is the new wardrobe must-have for extra style.
Dark, mysterious and bewitching, a black light shines through the latest part of the Autumn-Winter 2014/15 collection. The pieces describe a romantic rock inspiration, with a spirit of oxidized filigree that recalls Swarovski’s peerless expertise. Spectacular and tinged with baroque flair, the “Blacklight” necklace is richly ornamented. Imposing medallions of faceted black crystals are embroidered with a gradation of hand-set clear crystals. The chain is equally elaborate, adorned with crystals that add a touch of light and changing reflections. Both rock and elegant, the “Blacklight” necklace lends itself to multiple uses: the main medallion can be detached to be worn as a brooch.
By blending the best of techniques and colors, Swarovski delivers a Fall-Winter 14/15 collection that fully highlights the brilliance and luminosity of crystal. Timeless, cutting-edge or classic, each woman will find her own style and be able to create personal mixes that reflect her desires.
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