LOUIS VUITTON UNVEILS AWAKENED HANDS, AWAKENED MINDS CHAPTER II
Following the shift from Awakened Hands to Awakened Minds, this High Jewelry collection orchestrates the progression of savoir-faire and science to renew the century’s cultural mobility and the advent of mechanization. Drawing on the malleability of precious metals and Louis Vuitton’s taste for remarkable gems, the jewelry presented here activates, interlocks, and animates the Maison’s unique ability to make artistry of technical mastery.
The second chapter of Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds resumes the journey through 19th century France’s innovations in craftsmanship and science with 7 themes and 50 extraordinary pieces inspired by the era’s visionary breakthroughs. Spurred by a deeper understanding of the world, and the advent of mobility, ateliers begin to experiment with other forms, materials, and techniques, broadening their skills and scope. True to the “awakened” ethos and Francesca Amfitheatrof’s unique ability to interpret and render the era’s industriousness and craft, the collection pulses with creative acceleration.
Befittingly, this testament to innovation introduces a men’s capsule that includes a compass, a pocket watch, and broaches, linking the era’s taste makers to the jewelry they inspired. Reflected in the wide-ranging designs, Louis Vuitton’s strong woman is ever-present and tantamount to the country’s evolution. Like the newly independent artisans who experienced a broadening of their scope and skills, the Maison’s vision continues to this day. From the LV Star Cut Elegance DiamondHeadband, to the extraordinary yellow diamonds and exquisite stones that light up the second part of this collection, France’s appreciation for beauty knows no bounds.
Rarely has a collection delved into a historical rendition so sensitively attuned to the real-life dynamics taking shape at the time. And in so doing set forth on a voyage of discovery that knows no bounds. Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds articulates the relationship of craft and science in a journey of iconic beauty. Envisioned by Francesca Amfitheatrof, Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches, the country’s patrimony is a jeweler’s legacy for the world.
