A Cut Above

Natacha Vassiltchikov, international deputy heritage director of Van Cleef & Arpels, speaks to Tatler about the history and importance of jewellery in fashion—and how world events dictate the way high jewellery is designed

By Amrita Katara

FEATURE Born from the union of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels quickly built its foundations at the prestigious 22 Place Vendôme and became synonymous with Parisian luxury and craftsmanship. As the first Van Cleef & Arpels boutique opened its doors, it marked the beginning of an era: a time that would come to redefine the aesthetics of high jewellery. The maison’s journey through the early 20th century was nothing short of a fairy tale written in diamonds and precious stones. By the time the art deco movement swept through Europe, Van Cleef & Arpels was already at the forefront of this new aesthetic wave. The 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was a defining moment for the brand. Here, it…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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