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Hype Malaysia
30-04-2025
- Hype Malaysia
2 New Drops From Louis Vuitton & M.A.D.Editions That'll Blow Up Your Adventure Game
Whether you're hiking, diving, or simply navigating daily life, these durable timepieces are built to withstand it all. From rugged outdoor designs to vintage classics brimming with history, these watches offer more than just the time – they're designed to endure. Here are our top picks for the toughest watches. Louis Vuitton x Kari Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6 The Louis Vuitton x Kari Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6 is the epitome of luxury, craftsmanship, and travel-inspired design. This collaboration between Louis Vuitton and the master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen is more than just a timepiece; it's a piece of history, blending artistry, tradition, and innovation. The LVKV-02 GMR 6 combines Louis Vuitton's travel heritage with Voutilainen's expert craftsmanship. Its 40.5mm case, made from tantalum and platinum, showcases the high standards of both brands. Inspired by Louis Vuitton's iconic trunks, the 'Escale' case adds a touch of travel elegance. Each lug is hand-polished, and the case side takes four hours to satin-finish, creating a smooth blend of matte and shiny textures. The gold dial blends both brands' artistry, featuring a diamond-polished hour circle by Maryna Bossy and hand-guilloché detailing. It includes miniature painting, engraving, and enamel work with a day/night disc in Louis Vuitton's signature saffron and blue. A hidden Monogram flower in the enamel adds a refined touch of elegance. The LVKV-02 GMR 6 features a manual-winding mechanical movement, hand-finished and assembled in the Voutilainen workshop. Known for its two direct-impulse escapement wheels, the movement enhances energy efficiency, longevity, and accuracy. It also includes a retrograde power reserve display and a second time zone with a 24-hour format – perfect for global travelers. Limited to just five pieces, the LVKV-02 GMR 6 is an extremely rare creation. Each watch is paired with a bespoke Louis Vuitton travel trunk, handcrafted using the Maison's signature techniques. The trunk, designed to store the watch, doubles as a work of art, further enhancing the collection's exclusivity. The Louis Vuitton x Kari Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6 isn't just a timepiece; it's a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, elegance, and functionality. With only five pieces in existence, this collaboration represents the pinnacle of artistry in watchmaking. Discover the artistry behind this rare masterpiece – explore the Louis Vuitton x Kari Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6 now at Louis Vuitton Malaysia. M.A.D.2 by Eric Giroud The M.A.D.2 by Eric Giroud is a stunning evolution of the M.A.D.1, blending horological craftsmanship with a striking design inspired by the electric energy of the 1990s club scene. The M.A.D.2 carries forward the legacy of its predecessor, the M.A.D.1, but with a new twist that pushes boundaries even further. The M.A.D.1 made MB&F watches more accessible, but the M.A.D.2 takes things up a notch with bold design and no limits on creativity. Designed by longtime MB&F collaborator Eric Giroud, it's inspired by the vibrant club scene of 1990s Lausanne – specifically MAD and Dolce Vita – where music, culture, and imagination ruled. That same energy is captured in every detail of the M.A.D.2. The M.A.D.2 stands out with its sleek, almond-shaped stainless steel case that feels as smooth as it looks. Its hour and minute subdials resemble DJ turntables, while the centre dial mimics vinyl grooves – a clear tribute to music. Even the stroboscopic band nods to the iconic Technics SL-1200, capturing the spirit of classic club gear. One of the most unique features is the bi-directional jumping hour complication, which adds an element of surprise for the wearer. The watch also features a gyroscopic off-centred rotor that can be seen from both the front and the back, offering a 360-degree view of its intricate mechanics. There are two versions of the M.A.D.2: an Orange edition, reserved exclusively for MB&F's loyal 'Tribe' members and friends, and a Green edition that will be available through a raffle system. This follows the same strategy used for the M.A.D.1, where access to these exclusive timepieces is highly sought after and, inevitably, highly competitive. Eric Giroud's M.A.D.2 design is a tribute to the vibrant '90s club scene and vinyl culture. From turntable-inspired dials to nods to Technics gear, every detail echoes that era's energy. A custom track by DJ Mandrax completes the nostalgic vibe. The M.A.D.2 is a bold step forward for marking a shift from its original concept as a one-time project. After the unexpected success of the M.A.D.1 and its raffles, the brand has entered a new phase. Created by Giroud, the M.A.D.2 moves away from Max Büsser's original vision, signaling a new era for the brand. The future looks promising, with more surprises likely to come from this experimental brand. In summary, the M.A.D.2 by Eric Giroud isn't just a watch; it's a celebration of creative rebellion, 90s nostalgia, and the electrifying pulse of club culture, all wrapped up in a visually striking timepiece that merges cutting-edge design with horological innovation. The orange edition is exclusive to 'The Tribe' for CHF2,900 (RM13,891) + VAT. The green edition, available via raffle with 2,000 pieces in the first batch, will be drawn soon – check Instagram for updates! For more info and to secure yours, click here.
Forbes
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Louis Vuitton X Kari Voutilainen Team Up For A Special Edition
Louis Vuitton's commitment to independent watchmaking involves collaborating with some of the best of those independents. In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques. The Escale collection was originally launched as a world time design, with a dial ring marked with 24 city locations and decorated with miniature hand-painted versions of the colorful blazons historically used to identify the owners of Louis Vuitton's iconic trunks. Escale means 'stopover,' in honor of Louis Vuitton's heritage as a maker of luxury travel trunks. The new LVKV-02 GMR 6 collaboration is a GMT, with a dial that tracks a second time zone on a 24-hour scale. The hour circle is decorated with miniature painting, which involved using 28 different colors, and took 32 hours for the painting and eight hours of firing in a kiln. It references the design of ancient stained-glass windows. The same motif is painted on the mainspring barrel cover Voutilainen's workshop handled the hand guilloche at the center of the dial and the sun and moon decoration on the day and night indicator on the second time zone subdial. It was hand engraved and then decorated in the Louis Vuitton colors of saffron and blue. On the dial, the LV logo is combined with the Voutilainen signature. The case is made of tantalum, with a platinum bezel, caseback, lugs, crown and buckle. The case, bezel and lugs are hand finished. The caseback is hand engraved 'Louis cruises with Kari.' Each of the five watches will be delivered in a bespoke Louis Vuitton travel trunk, hand-painted with a design that mirrors the decoration on the dial.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Louis Vuitton Unveils Collaboration With Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen
PARIS — For its second collaboration with independent watchmakers, Louis Vuitton has unveiled Thursday a travel-inspired timepiece with Finnish-born, Switzerland-based Kari Voutilainen. 'Kari Voutilainen stands as one of the most prolific watchmakers of his era, and notably one of the pioneers of independent watchmaking,' said Jean Arnault, Louis Vuitton's director of watches. 'It is my hope that this timepiece will be recognized as a celebration of independent watchmaking that will make it possible to support the movement in the years to come.' More from WWD Shein, Chanel, Hermès Buck Apparel Market Slowdown Adriana Lima Stars in the Stephen Sprouse x Marc Jacobs Tote Bag Reissue Campaign With Fresh Pink Colorway NYX Professional Makeup Partners With 'A Minecraft Movie' for New Collection of Game-inspired Beauty Essentials Dubbed the LVKV-02 GMR 6, the watch is available in a limited run of five pieces, priced at 550,000 euros each. It is part of a five-year run of collaborations between the French brand and independent watchmaking labels. As with the model cosigned with Atelier Akrivia, proceeds of this watch's sale are earmarked to fund the biennial Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives launched in 2023 and now on its second edition. Trained at the renowned Kelloseppakoulu watchmaking school in Finland, the master watchmaker moved to Switzerland in 1989, where he completed the WOSTEP complicated watch course at the International Watchmaking School. Spotted by Parmigiani Mesure et Art du Temps, he spent almost a decade restoring rare pieces and creating one-offs designs before a three-year stint teaching at the WOSTEP School of Watchmaking. In 2002, Voutilainen opened his eponymous workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, the same year Louis Vuitton launched its inaugural Tambour watch. Over the years his work has since garnered a number of awards, including 11 gongs at the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève, considered the Oscars of the watchmaking world. Voutilainen also serves as a member of the expert committee of the prize. Calling the endeavor 'a genuine collaboration that is remarkably coherent for both houses,' the master watchmaker said the timepiece 'embodies the identity of Louis Vuitton while also capturing the spirit of our workshop.' Based on Louis Vuitton's redesigned Escale launched in 2024, it features a case made of tantalum, a metal that is complex to utilize due to characteristics that include gold-like density and a high melting point, while the bezel, back, lugs, crown and strap buckle are made of platinum. Epitomizing the collaboration between the two watchmakers is the dial, which features the portemanteau 'LVoutilainen' moniker blending their names. Under gold Roman numerals is a striking multicolored hour circle that was hand-decorated by Maryna Bossy, a skilled artisan in the Métiers d'Art workshop of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. It required 28 different colors, 32 hours of painting and a total of eight hours of firing. Also taking pride of place on the center of the dial is the hand guilloché engraving by Voutilainen's workshop, in an intricate pattern nodding to the French house's Damier motif. They're also behind the sun and moon used on the day-and-night indicator, delicately engraved and then enameled, where stars turn out to be minute Monogram flowers. The case back is engraved with 'Louis cruises with Kari' while its sapphire gives a peek of the watch's manual self-winding movement based on Voutilainen's GMR 6 caliber. In a nod to Vuitton's travel heritage, it is a GMT complication with a day-night indicator and a power reserve indicator. The second timezone is indicated at 6 o'clock. A major feature of this movement is its innovative construction with two escapement wheels, which improves efficiency and gives it increased longevity, stability and a longer power reserve. It also has a unique balance-spring system, pairing a typical Philipps overcoil with the little-known Grossmann curve. Each watch comes in a bespoke Louis Vuitton travel trunk, bearing a hand-painted rendition of the dial and edition number on the front as well as the signatures of Voutilainen and Arnault inside. Best of WWD Watch Industry Tastemakers on Their Top 10 Timepieces and What Makes a Collectible Zenith Releases Two Timepieces Blancpain Expands Air Command Range
