Promenade pour un Objet d’Exception enchants Avenue Montaigne

Rudolph Stingel is a major artist on the international contemporary scene. The principle of this painting is that it reproduces the motif of a classic carpet. The carpet is an object of luxury and refinement, which is here completely reinterpreted in something definitively more modern and radical, thanks to the black monochrome and the painting support.
The confrontation between refinement and modernity allows us to draw an explicit parallel with Zadig&Voltaire through the illusion of textile. Reinventing a luxurious, classic material, as seen in the overdye revisited in the winter collection, through authentic pieces and the workmanship of the material.
A graduate and passionate collector, founder Thierry Gillier draws inspiration from art for a resolutely modern and rock style. In his offices, in the décor of his boutiques and in his home, his fetish works shape the spirit of the brand, permeating the collections and inspiring new collaborations.
This is a rather sophisticated approach, emphasizing luxury and timelessness. We’re dealing with an ultra-safe bet in contemporary art, with a world-renowned artist and a long-term body of work of extreme richness and diversity. Finally, this work is exclusive, as it has never before been shown in our collections.

Originally inspired by a brooch in Cristobal Balenciaga’s archives, the Fall Winter 14-15 collection is packed with this precious, sophisticated embroidery, which is found on the cuffs and necklaces punctuating the silhouettes.

This year Barbara Bui dedicates its exceptional
object, a “Back to Black” mini bag,
to the “Paris Tout P’tit” association.
This exceptional model takes up the codes of the
Winter 2014 collection. The know-how
and originality of the Barbara Bui house are
highlighted in this model, which required
500 nails to be set by hand at
.
All the rock DNA of Barbara Bui can be found
in this bag: the black color, the leather, the metal
and a lining with a “tartaruga” motif that creates the
surprise and softens this bag with its assertive character.
Madame Barbara Bui will donate the profits from the
sale to the “Paris Tout P’tit” association dear to
her heart.

Bvlgari has created a splendid Haute Joaillerie Serpenti necklace, an exceptional piece that celebrates the snake and its eternal sensuality.
The necklace’s diamonds link up along the snake’s tail, forming an ensemble of over 76 carats resplendent with precious beauty. Two 0.80-carat pear-cut diamonds form the snake’s eyes. This necklace has all the makings of a reptile, with a white gold structure that is supple and sinuous.
Serpenti jewelry embodies Bulgari’s classic heritage. Since ancient Egypt, the snake has always been a strong symbol, guaranteeing protection and power to its wearer. Cleopatra, closely associated with the Roman Empire through her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, made her first appearance in Rome in 46 B.C. before a crowd of amazed spectators, her beauty sublimated by sumptuous gold snake bracelets. Nearly two millennia later, in the 1960s, Elizabeth Taylor succumbed to the snake’s charms and asked her favorite jeweler at 10 Via dei Condotti in Rome to make a Serpenti bracelet especially for her: this was the famous jewel the star would wear on the set of the peplum Cleopatra as the new Queen of the Nile.
Today, the snake evokes a return to magic and mythological symbolism. Beyond the extraordinary ornamental functions provided by its long cylindrical silhouette and sinuous, feminine curves, the snake is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of modern times, banishing the temporal boundaries that Bulgari has always happily transcended. Today more than ever, the reptile symbolizes the ability to reinvent oneself and assert one’s personal style, essential values in an age of identity worship.

Stylo Plume D’Exception Décor Tigre – Maison Cartier
“Like an animal sculpture, this tiger-decorated fountain pen, the hero of Cartier’s precious bestiary, is captured here in all the fullness of its repose. An animal from Africa, a new land of inspiration for Cartier, which uses precise molding to create the silhouette of the elongated feline on a rock crystal base, a true masterpiece of jewelry-making.
More than 100 hours of work went into the creation of this pen, all in chromatic contrast. It takes more than ten hours to set the hundreds of stones that make up this prestigious pen. The lacquering technique used to create the tigrures requires very special care: the lacquer is applied with a syringe, tigrure by tigrure, then patiently polished to obtain a perfect result. The solid gold nib is engraved with a tiger’s head. The base is made of rock crystal, carved from a block of crystal. This highly delicate operation requires rare expertise, the privilege of only a few workshops in the world.
With this exceptional fountain pen, writing becomes an integral part of the setting, making its jeweled presence felt through details of excellence: head paved with white and yellow diamonds, emerald eyes, onyx nose, black lacquer spots, solid gold nib…
A precious object in a limited edition of 5, whose aesthetics and energetic lines reflect the power of the feline and the art of Cartier, jeweller of the animal.”

“Bird cage” – CHANEL Joaillerie
In the living room of Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment on rue Cambon, a precious cage sits on a coffee table, housing two inseparable mother-of-pearl birds.
Freely inspired by this miniature cage, the “Cage à oiseaux”, an exceptional one-of-a-kind piece, combines the skills of Haute Joaillerie and Horlogerie: sculpture, mother-of-pearl marquetry and gem-setting, all crafts that enhance this collector’s item.
This graceful tête-à-tête takes place in the heart of a décor where camellia flowers, feathers, quilting and contrasting black and white echo the stylistic codes dear to the Maison.
Birdcage” clock in 18-carat white gold set with diamonds, tsavorites, moonstones, rose quartz, rock crystal, white and black mother-of-pearl.

The CHANEL shopping basket
For CHANEL’s Fall-Winter 2014/15 Ready-to-Wear collection, Karl Lagerfeld
mixes the codes of everyday life with those of the House. “Freedom is the spirit of the
collection”, declares the designer.
The shopping basket thus becomes a fashion accessory. Made entirely of
silver-plated metal chains interlaced with black leather and adorned with a brass CC pendant,
it reflects Karl Lagerfeld’s unceasing audacity and creativity
The CHANEL shopping basket will be on display, embellished with a bottle of N°5, in the
CHANEL boutique at 42, avenue Montaigne during the “Promenade d’un objet
d’exception” event taking place from September 11 to 13, 2014.

Aigrette colibri
Gold, silver, rubies and diamonds
Joseph Chaumet, circa 1890
Collection Chaumet Paris
Nature was one of Joseph Chaumet’s main sources of inspiration during the Belle Epoque. This moving hummingbird is a rare and delicate example of his art. A unique piece, it can be worn as a brooch or aigrette, embellished with feathers.

Before he became the couturier everyone knows, Christian Dior was a gallery owner. Between 1928 and 1934, he opened two galleries, the first with Jacques Bonjean, the second with Pierre Colle. Together, they exhibited works by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Giorgio De Chirico and Man Ray, and introduced Salvador Dalí, Leonor Fini and Alberto Giacometti. As a couturier, Dior never ceased to pay tribute to his artist friends through his creations.
The House of Dior perpetuates this close relationship today with the Lady Dior As Seen By exhibition, which gives contemporary artists carte blanche to express their vision of the iconic Lady Dior bag. Among others, it is the work of Swiss artist Olympia Scarry that Dior has chosen to present today in the Avenue Montaigne boutique; an exceptional piece crafted in Carrara marble.

On September 11, Salvatore Ferragamo will present its new “Objet Spécial” at its Avenue Montaigne boutique, the Fiamma handbag created in honor of Fiamma Ferragamo, the first daughter of the founder of the Florentine house.
A fashion show will also present the new Autumn-Winter 2014 collection, with a special focus on the Fiamma bag and its harmonious blend of refined materials such as cowhide, python, ostrich, crocodile and pony-style, adorned with polished metal details.
During the evening, the handbag can be customized on request.

Although La Maison Fouquet specialized in luxury groceries when it was founded in 1852, its business soon expanded to include confectionery and sweet delicacies.
Taking advantage of the mechanization of industrial techniques that appeared in the second half of the 19th century, Fouquet equipped himself with this candy rolling mill to produce the famous “acidulated Fouquet”.
The cast-iron frame and bronze rollers are engraved with the brand name.
More than 20 different kinds of candy are made on this rolling mill, from poppy to violet to jasmine….or patchouli!!!!
Until the beginning of the 20th century and the acquisition of a motorized tool operating on the same principle, Fouquet used this object for the production of gourmandises…. “

The Borgonuovo bag is the House’s iconic bag – named after Via Borgonuovo, in the heart of the artisanal district of Brera.
This street conveys calm, subtlety and timeless elegance.
The Borgonuovo bag is thus dedicated to this street – a place that is central to the history of the Maison and represents the meticulous attention it pays to its creations.
In blue crocodile with double handle and zipper, and light gold lining.

The gradient effect of the Giorgio Armani crocodile bag was achieved by hand-painting, with the darker parts concentrated on the edges.

Givenchy Haute Couture dress by Riccardo Tisci, Spring-Summer 2007 Collection Givenchy presents one of the most emblematic dresses in the house’s archives, from the Spring-Summer 2007 Givenchy Haute Couture collection by Riccardo Tisci. For this collection, Riccardo Tisci, Artistic Director of Givenchy, was inspired by the world of the sea. Through the creations in this runway show, he explores all the aquatic elements: shells and mermaids, rich in colors and textures that offer a subtle balance between structured and fluid, masculine and feminine. This taupe silk organza dress perfectly embodies the alliance between the modernity of Riccardo Tisci’s creative vision and the savoir-faire of the house’s Ateliers Haute Couture, like a new approach to the women’s wardrobe invented by Hubert de Givenchy in 1952. The silhouette, corseted at the top, is revealed through the origami folds that adorn the dress like a repetition of the internal skeleton of a nautilus. It is balanced by a voluminous skirt, revealing the transparent legs beneath another short ball skirt. The interplay between the delicacy of the skirt and the shape of the dress are the very embodiment of the romanticism Riccardo Tisci constantly reinvents for Givenchy. The creation of such a singular and meticulous dress is the result of several hundred hours of work by the Ateliers Haute Couture. This dress, the very symbol of Riccardo Tisci’s vision for the Givenchy Haute Couture line, has been exhibited many times around the world.

Angélique Lefèvre’s “ABCD” is a nod to the Haute Couture positioning of the Plaza Athénée. This sculpture has been exhibited by Maison Parisienne* in the Avenue Montaigne palace since the first show in December 2008. Entirely made of Organdi, this work represents more than 1,400 hours of work, and symbolizes the know-how required to create exceptional creations. Each letter refers to the emblematic tools of the fashion world, particularly Haute Couture. A for needle, B for bobbin, C for scissors or D for thimble. Like an alphabet book, the letters come together to form a perfect harmony and a unique rendering. This sculpture of savoir-faire reflects the shared values of the Avenue Montaigne luxury hotel, such as precision and made-to-measure. It will be on display for three days in the Salon Couture of the Plaza Athénée.

Jimmy Choo will present its new Sur-Mesure service cube, an on-demand service that offers customers a tempting selection of models to personalize in a multitude of colors, materials and finishes to suit every taste.
Made-to-measure shoes take us back to the very roots of the brand, and this tradition has continued discreetly throughout the evolution of the Maison: from a small London atelier to a world-renowned luxury house. Occasionally, and on request, a customer might order a pair of shoes in an exotic material or a unique color for a special event, mainly for the red carpet, where Jimmy Choo bespoke shoes have always been present.
To embody the House’s style, Creative Director Sandra Choi has chosen her favorite Jimmy Choo silhouettes for her Sur-Mesure service. Iconic and timeless models, such as the ANOUK pump, and the LANCE, XENIA and TITE sandals, with different heel heights, adored by international customers and perfectly suited to customization.
Dream shoes become reality thanks to a wide choice of materials and colors. Customers can choose from delicate suede calfs, shiny satins, precious leathers, sequins, crocodile or exotic snakeskin, and get creative with a vast palette of colors. For an even more personal touch, Sur-Mesure customers can personalize the soles of their shoes with their monogrammed initials.
“At Jimmy Choo, we have sought over time to continue to maintain the same level of personalized service and attention to detail as in the days when we made one pair of shoes at a time, for one customer at a time. By offering this customization service directly to our customers in our boutiques, we are able to faithfully preserve our tradition of made-to-measure, and give every woman the chance to acquire a unique pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.” Sandra Choi, Creative Director.
Ideal for shoe enthusiasts looking to build a made-to-measure wardrobe or brides preparing their wedding shoe wardrobe, this exclusive service blends Jimmy Choo’s signature Italian craftsmanship with the highest quality materials.

Dynamic, pure and powerful
With its pure, unique design, innovative technology package, outstanding dynamics and excellent quality, the Huracán takes the super sports car experience to a whole new level, combining absolute performance with easy-to-drive roadholding in a luxurious, sporty finish.
The top speed of over 325 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 200 km/h in 9.9 seconds only partly describe the dynamic experience behind the wheel of the Huracán. With a dry weight of 1422 kg, it not only boasts an excellent power-to-weight ratio of just 2.33 kg per horsepower, but also guarantees racing-car precision and skilful rigidity.
Cutting-edge technology and top-level craftsmanship meet in a bold design with sharp edges, monolithic, sculpted volumes and precise surfaces. The starting point for the Huracán’s silhouette, born of the desire to create a car whose profile is defined by a single line that merges the front with the cockpit and rear of the car.

LOEWE was founded as a cooperative of leather craftsmen in the center of Madrid in 1846. Consolidated under his name by German entrepreneur Enrique Loewe Roessberg in 1872, it is one of the world’s leading luxury houses.
A commitment to innovative design emerged early on as one of the defining characteristics of the house, as evidenced by the modernity of the boutiques designed by architect Javier Carvajal for LOEWE in the 50s and 60s.
Renzo Zengiaro created the sculptural ‘Great Architects’ collection in 1992 as a nod to the LOEWE bags of the 40s. With a wooden shell covered by the world’s finest boxcalf – produced by the legendary Freudenberg tannery in Germany – the napa bag line celebrates purity of form without compromising functionality.
Useful and extraordinary, ‘Grands Architectes’ is in keeping with the renewed spirit of the house, as LOEWE reconfigures a 168-year heritage under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson.

Louis Vuitton exhibits the Albert Kahn trunk at
the second edition of the “Promenade pour un objet d’exception”
For this second edition of the “Promenade pour un objet d’exception” organized by the Comité Montaigne, La Maison Louis Vuitton has chosen to exhibit an object that is emblematic of its history: Albert Kahn’s special photographic trunk.
Named after the famous French humanist and philanthropist who commissioned it in 1929, this piece appears to have been completely unprecedented at the time. Exclusively imagined, designed and produced for Albert Kahn’s use, it reflects his travel habits.
A hermetically sealed trunk, made of red canvas edged with black hardware, with rope handles designed for expeditions. Lined with grey canvas, the interior is lightly padded and designed to hold the patron’s cameras and photographic equipment. Another sign of the trunk’s exceptionality is its signature, “envol”, which Albert Kahn himself wrote in calligraphy, and the three XXXs in white that identified his trunks the world over.
A veritable bridge between art and the world of fashion, the exhibition of this trunk bears witness to a unique savoir-faire that continues to inspire to this day. Witness Nicolas Ghesquière’s Fall-Winter 2014 fashion show, which revisited the famous “envol” signature, featuring it on the Petites Malles made for the occasion.
For 10 days, from September 11 to 21, 2014, the public will therefore be able to discover at 24 rue François Ier, this exceptional object, a symbol of the talent of La Maison Louis Vuitton. A vernissage will be held inside the store on Thursday, September 11, starting at 6:30 pm.
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has been offering unique creations, where technical innovation combines with exacting style, aiming for the highest quality. The House remains faithful to the spirit of Louis, its founder and inventor of the “Art of Travel”. His luggage, bags and accessories were as innovative as they were elegant and ingenious. Even today, audacity dictates the history of Louis Vuitton. Faithful to its heritage, the House has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers, while investing in new fields of expression such as Ready-to-Wear, Shoes, Accessories, Watches, Jewellery and Writing. These carefully crafted products testify to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to

Born in 1983, Fan Xiaoyan is a young Chinese artist who lives and works in Beijing. She made her name
for her sculptures of machine-women, a kind of hybrids or cyborgs, with which she
evoked “the advent of a new era, a new human race, a new power, a
surreal and virtual world”. With her new series, she continues her exploration of the influence of
technology on the evolution of Nature and its products, of today’s world that is becoming Kafkaesque. The
three works presented here, a shell, a product of the sea, and two products of the earth are
oversized, the first protecting itself, and the other two, conversely, trying to free themselves,
probably from this technology transforming nature. Fan Xiaoyan combines the soft, warm
flesh of fruit with solid, cold steel, playing with contrasts to reach us at both visual and psychological levels
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On the occasion of the “Promenade pour un objet d’exception”, part of the “Animal House” stand – presented at the Salon du Meuble 2014 in Milan (Italy) – will be presented live at the Marni Boutique at 57 Avenue Montaigne.
A festive caravanserai by Marni, where brightly colored metal and PVC animals will take over the outdoor space.
Marni has collaborated with a group of Colombian women to create new handmade pieces, each of which is unique, fashioned in different colors. The leitmotif of this year’s project is asymmetry, which generates spatial figures, potentially infinite thanks to the use of multiple shapes.
Launched in 1994, Marni is a luxury brand, the favorite of a discerning coterie of curious and sophisticated women, who don’t necessarily follow fashion but are gifted with a strong identity and personal vision.
In fact, Marni is above all a state of mind: slightly outside the box and subtly subversive. It’s an original and unpredictable visual language: graphic, rigorous, authored by Consuelo Castiglioni. This Swiss-born designer transmits her personal sense of elegance and experimental approach to materials and colors, her unique talent for blending prints and shapes into collections that are both irreverent and emotional, with eclectic yet consistent taste. Far from wanting to impose a diktat, Marni presents a whole range of possibilities. No limits, no impositions: that’s Consuelo’s vision of style. Her label is timeless, her approach avant-garde. In an ongoing dialogue with the art world, Consuelo involves established and emerging artists in special projects for both retail and production. A family affair in the best Italian tradition, Marni is an outstanding example of the qualities that make the Made in Italy label so important. Everything, from prototypes to finished pieces, is manufactured in-house in Milan, guaranteeing the highest level of quality, a point on which Consuelo accepts no compromise. In 2012, Marni joined the OTB Group. The core business revolves around women’s ready-to-wear, bags and shoes. Lifestyle product lines include jewelry, eyewear, menswear and accessories, children’s wear and fragrances.

In 2014, the Ralph Lauren 867 Diamond watch is reinterpreted with a diamond-covered bracelet.
Characterized by its exquisite arabesque-style architecture and abundance of precious stones, this work of horological art sparkles beneath an ocean of over 400 diamonds.
Housed in an 18-carat white gold case, entirely set with diamonds, the RL430 caliber guides two Breguet-style hands around a white lacquered dial that cleverly combines Roman and Arabic numerals, forming a fascinating geometry. The bracelet and buckle, in 18-carat white gold and paved with diamonds, complete the sculptural masterpiece of haute horlogerie.
Reflecting the watch’s outer beauty with sublime meticulousness, the movement is decorated with a Côtes de Genève and circular-graining effect.

Les Etoiles du XXIe siècle OBJETS VIVANTS D’EXCEPTION
12 soloists from the world’s leading dance companies will embody “Objets vivants d’exception” on September 12 & 13, 2014 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.
Since the creation of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring choreographed by Nijinsky in 1913, dance has been closely linked to the artistic vitality of this unique Parisian venue. From classical and contemporary dance to Flamenco and tango, the Théâtre’s stage is a showcase for the excellence of different choreographic styles.
What could be more exceptional than to see dancers such as Olga Smirnova and Semyon Chudin from the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet in Moscow, Lucia Lacarra and Marlon Dino from the Munich Opera Ballet, perform over two evenings in the unique setting of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées? Ashley Bouder and Amar Ramasar of the New York City Ballet, Ekaterina Kondaurova and Timur Askerov of the Mariinksi Theatre in St. Petersburg, Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside of the American Ballet Theatre, Manu Navarro and Gian Carlo Perez Alvarez of the Ballet Natioanbl de Cuba &. Erwan Leroux and Aurélien Houette of the Paris Opera!

True works of art: shapes, materials, colors and volumes.
“Max Mara Atelier” is a special project revolving around the heart of the Max Mara universe:
The Coat.
This winter, the collection is luxurious, the allure simply sophisticated, glamorous, timeless.
For the “Promenade pour un Objet d’Exception” we chose the pure cashmere cape coat.
Created using the traditional “double-face” technique, the colors contrast: red and fuchsia.
These exceptional pieces illustrate the versatility of the contemporary woman: Elegance / Businesswoman – Urban / Traveler – Day / Night

Founded in 1978, Gianni Versace S.p.A. is one of the world’s leading fashion brands. Under the artistic direction of Donatella Versace since 1997, Versace designs, manufactures, distributes and sells fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, watches, accessories, fragrances and furniture.
www.versace.com
Versace has chosen to showcase the Signature bag, a perfect representation of the House’s DNA, in its boutique on avenue Montaigne. This famous avenue is the heart of luxury fashion in Paris, the perfect place to express the Versace spirit.

Objet d’Exception: “Quatre Saisons” (“Four Seasons”) by Janine Janet, 1979
NINA RICCI is pleased to present four original medallions representing the four seasons, an ensemble created in 1979 by the artist Janine Janet.
Robert Ricci, who co-founded the house of Nina Ricci with his mother, was a great admirer of Janet, a sculptor, decorator and painter, and he entrusted her with renovating the image of the couture house when it opened its newest boutique on the Avenue George V.
During her childhood on the island of Réunion, Janet developed a baroque aesthetic and a taste for nature and found materials such as bark and plants, which are extraordinarily magnified in this collection of four oval medallions with resin inclusions depicting feminine profiles coiffed with flowers, illustrating by turns Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
The reigning queen of metamorphosis, the artist mastered the techniques of plastic art with this Surrealist collection in plaster and inclusions of organic matter that deftly mixes the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms; thanks to this technique, the artist’s work offers an original vision of luxury with a dreamlike, phantasmagorical lightness.
After decorating the charming and elegant Nina Ricci boutique on the corner of the Avenues George V and Pierre 1er de Serbie, this four-season ensemble graced the entrance hall of 17 Rue François 1er when the new headquarters moved to the heart of the Golden Triangle; it remained there until 1997.
In tribute to the Promenade for an Exceptional Object on the Avenue Montaigne, the House of Nina Ricci will unveil four accessories specially created for the occasion and directly inspired by the Quatre Saisons ensemble – a creative tie between past and present.
Technical specifications of each medallion:
Description: decorative object
Dimensions: 36 x 52 x 8 cm
Composition: resin incorporating organic materials

Yves Salomon, a Parisian furrier for four generations, has been known for almost a century as
“the” house of reference for the quality and diversity of its furs. To perpetuate this
unrivalled traditional know-how, Yves Salomon continues to combine technical prowess with
the use of its rare skins.
That’s why, in 2014, he agreed to put his studio’s skills to work on an original
artistic project, “Diagnostic”, created and developed by designers Deborah and Priscilla Royer.
Diagnostic is a personal installation presented at the Palais de Tokyo in February 2014.
Questioning the garment and the anarchic acceleration of its industry,
presents a hybrid experience between fashion and art, built around unique couture prototypes.
One of these pieces is a coat made of alternating furs and snakes, now available at
for the “Objet d’exception” walk.
Polymorphic by nature, this coat combines the most luxurious skins with the prerogatives of
sportswear. Dubbed “Scyzophrenia” by its creators, this exceptional design is available in a single
black version (mink, ondatra, marmot and snake skins) and a single white version (
mink, fox, rabbit and snake skins). It will not be reproduced industrially in any way.
Manteau ”