- A visually innovative exploration of the links between Chaumet and photography, showing how the global Parisian jewelry brand has contributed to the history and art of photography since its origins
- Highlights the historical and present connection between the Maison and photography
- Showcases the commissions to great photographers and highlights the brand's boldness
- Presents the richness of editorials on Chaumet by leading photographers and stylists in glossy print media
- Emphasizes the pioneering character of Joseph Chaumet, his early attention to photography
- Visual object including sophisticated crafting (3 different papers)
- Two covers for photography and Maison collectors
- Introduction by Carol Woolton, author of bestseller Vogue the Jewelry
The very first retrospective book showcasing the renowned high jewelry Maison Chaumet features a collection of iconic editorials and campaigns captured by major photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Peter Lindberg, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Richard Burbridge, and Paolo Roversi. Additionally, it presents previously unreleased autochromes from the early 20th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the Maison's historical archives. A photographic reference title authored by Carol Woolton, a leading authority on high jewelry at British Vogue, Sylvie Lécallier, director of the photographic collection at Palais Galliera Musée de la Mode in Paris, and Flora Triebel, a curator specialist in 19th-century photography at Bibliothèque Nationale de France, delves into the close ties Chaumet has woven with photography since its inception, revealing its innovative collaborations over the years. From the 1930s to the present day, the book offers a portrait of high jewelry and women, making it an essential read for photography and high jewelry enthusiasts worldwide.
