Vacheron Constantin, patron of the first edition of the European Artistic Crafts Days in London and the “Crafted – Makers of the Exceptional” exhibition...
As patron of the European Artistic Crafts Days, Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in uninterrupted activity since its founding, together with Walpole a not-for-profit organisation in the United Kingdom that plays a benchmark role in promoting the excellence of British luxury, hosted three hundred or so guests at the occasion of the exhibition “Crafted – Makers of the Exceptional”.
The inauguration was attended by Julia Carrick, Walpole CEO & Founder of How to Spend It, Guy Salter, Founder of the Walpole Crafted Programme and Juan-Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin.
In the course of this exhibition, guests were able to admire the work of twenty artistic artisans excelling in crafts such as glass blowing, jewellery, lapidary and knitwear, as well as watchmaking and enameling proposed by Vacheron Constantin.
On this occasion, Vacheron Constantin presented its new collection Métiers d’Art Florilège, a tribute to the time-honoured Genevan art of Grand Feu enamelled miniature painting
In his speech, Juan-Carlos Torres reminded listeners that the craftspeople and watchmakers of Vacheron Constantin “have been continually perpetuating their know-how, whereby the more experienced masters train the younger apprentices, thus enabling them to perpetuate an heritage and to transmit human values that have defined the spirit of the Manufacture since 1755”.
About Walpole
Walpole is a not-for-profit organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury industry by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources of the membership. Confirming its position as the voice of British luxury, Walpole leads an active programme of thought leadership, research, political engagement, initiatives and events to promote and inspire British luxury worldwide.
About Vacheron Constantin
Founded in Geneva in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest watch manufacturer engaged in uninterrupted activity for over 250 years. Founders of the very spirit of technical and precious Fine Watchmaking, the men and women of Vacheron Constantin continue to design, develop and produce exceptional timepieces true to the brand’s three fundamentals: perfectly mastered techniques, inspired and harmonious aesthetics, and an extremely high level of finishing.
Pursuing its longstanding ties with the world of art and culture, Vacheron Constantin is committed to fostering Artistic Crafts that play such a key role in contemporary creativity, while highlighting the excellence achieved by combining these talents with those of Design.
