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Forbes
a day ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Jacob & Co., Lalique And Bugatti Unveil A $240,000 Artisan Table Clock
The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock created by Jacob & Co., Lalique and Bugatti Three well-known luxury brands joined forces to produce a limited-edition table clock that combines their heritage and artisan knowhow. The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock is the combined creation of luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Jacob & Co., high performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti, and French luxury glassmaker, Lalique. The research and development as well as the design of this piece took three years alone, the three companies said in a joint statement. The Bugatti Calandre is primarily designed by Jacob & Co., with the luxury brand translating a century of iconic design cues from Bugatti into an intricate timepiece. Lalique crafted the crystal case that helps in translating this tribute to past generations of Bugatti's artistry as well as the visionary future of the iconic automotive brand. Jacob & Co. first references the legendary Bugatti Type 41 Royale with two intricately sculpted Dancing Elephants, serving as an artistic tribute to Rembrandt Bugatti, the renowned sculptor and brother of Ettore Bugatti (1881 – 1947), the founder of Bugatti. In this artistic depiction crafted by Lalique, the elephants are leaning toward each other, a style that defined numerous Lalique clock designs. The name of the product, Calandre (meaning grille), is a nod to Bugatti's French roots and translates Bugatti's iconic horseshoe grille found on its vehicles. The Bugatti brand logo is located on the top part of the grille, in the Bugatti deep red 'macaron' color. In the center of the grille below the clock hands is a vertical flying tourbillon, which references Bugatti's newly released Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports car. Jacob & Co. has excelled at creating tourbillons over the years. In March, Jacob & Co. released Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon 'Fourth Dimension.' The first watch with four tourbillons. The JCAM58 table clock movement has an eight-day power reserve through the manually wound caliber. The time setting and winding are performed using a special key inserted into the clock's caseback. A close look of the Jacob & Co. vertical tourbillon on the Bugatti Calandre Table Clock Adding the final layer of exclusivity, and a tribute to the high jewelry side of Jacob & Co., the Bugatti Calandre is topped by a 30mm red gemstone. Its color is close to the Bugatti 'Macaron' red color. Jacob & Co. used its signature, patented 'Jacob Cut,' with its exclusive 288 facets in a near-perfect round shape. The case, including the two-elephant artwork was crafted by Lalique from French-made molded crystal, turning a timepiece into an objet d'art. The piece was handcrafted in Lalique's historic workshops in the eastern French town of Wingen-sur-Moder. The Bugatti logo in the Bugatti 'Macaron' red color on the Bugatti Calandre Table Clock The process in creating the case follows traditional methods that date back to the 19th century. Molten crystal is poured into an engineered steel mold, where it cools and solidifies into the sculpture. The clarity, purity and inner light of the crystal ensure that every detail is accentuated when light passes through. Once cast, artisans spent months refining every surface to sharpen edges, enhance textures and frost, and polish finishes. The process involves meticulous casting, cooling and hand-finishing by expert artisans. The intricate frosted and polished surfaces enhance the depth and dimension of the sculpted elephants, Lalique said. Lalique in the statement said there is common ground among the three partners. René Lalique (1860 – 1945) originally began his career as a jeweler, just like Jacob Arabo, the founder of Jacob & Co. René Lalique later became celebrated as a glassmaker and designer after inventing several innovative manufacturing processes that are still in use today. He manufactured numerous hood ornaments, and clocks. One of the Lalique clock styles was to have two figurines symmetrically leaning towards each other above the dial, framing it with their gracious lines. The company adds that René Lalique and Ettore Bugatti shared numerous traits. They were born outside Alsace; the easternmost region of France and they elected to set up their workshops in the area. Both entrepreneurs had found a special set of skills in Alsace. In addition, René Lalique and Ettore Bugatti were business partners in the Clos Sainte Odile, an exclusive venue established more than a 100 years ago that eventually became La Fourchette des Ducs, a Michelin two-star restaurant. The clock is packaged in a bespoke tan leather trunk, similar Bugatti's luxury interiors. The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock is available in a limited edition of 99 pieces. It retails for $240,000.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Glenturret MD Jennie Baernreuther leaves
Jennie Baernreuther has stepped down as MD of The Glenturret after just over a year at the helm of the Scotch whisky distiller. Baernreuther joined the Crieff-based business in March 2024 following 17 years with Speciality Drinks Group. In a LinkedIn post, she wrote: 'As I finish up my role as managing director at The Glenturret, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and pride. To be given the opportunity to lead this brilliant business, if even for a relatively short period of time in the long history of the brand, has been a privilege and honour. 'What I will miss most about The Glenturret is not the pretty location, Michelin star entertaining or even the delicious whisky, but the people who make the business so special.' Baernreuther said she is moving to the Cotswolds 'at the end of the summer', with plans to begin a new career chapter after a period of 'garden leave'. The Glenturret is jointly owned by Lalique Group and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss. The two parties formed a 50/50 joint venture in 2019 after Lalique chairman Silvio Denz acquired the site from Edrington via his wine company Art & Terroir. The distillery, known for its single malts, has not yet named Baernreuther's successor. The company's product range also includes The Aberturret gin. Just Drinks approached The Glenturret and Lalique for comment. Among Lalique's other assets is the French wine estate Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey. "The Glenturret MD Jennie Baernreuther leaves " was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hypebeast
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Jacob & Co. Unveils $240K USD Bugatti Calandre Table Clock with Lalique
Summary Jacob & teamed up withBugattiand French crystal masterLaliqueto create the Bugatti Calandre, a limited-edition table clock that merges high horology with automotive art. Inspired by the iconic Bugatti Type 41 Royale and capped by a 30-mm Jacob-cut red gem, the Calandre pays homage to both heritage and innovation. The 264 x 196 mm clock is crafted from Lalique crystal and features twin 'Dancing Elephants' as a nod to Bugatti's sculptural past. Underneath the signature horseshoe grille lies a hand-wound, eight-day JCAM58 caliber with a vertical flying tourbillon — mirroring the mechanics of Bugatti'sTourbillonhypercar. Encased in a bespoke leather trunk, the $240,000 USD piece blends artistry, precision and engineering across its 189 components. Only 99 units will be produced, making it a coveted collector's item.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Immigration May Stop But Foreign Brands Keep Coming
The exterior of the Chopard mansion that has become the new Lalique store in New York. The U.S. is the largest and most competitive retail market. Success here brings scale and validation in other markets. Especially in Asia, many consumers aspire to own products that are made by popular U.S. brands. America is often the great unlock for worldwide success and brand growth. While many non-U.S. brands have found success here, they're in the minority. For most non-U.S. brands, America is more graveyard than goldmine for their worldwide ambitions. It's a crowded, fast-moving and mercilessly competitive market that's hard to stand out in. It looks a lot easier to succeed here than it really is. But they keep coming because the promise is so great. So it is that three French brands have recently opened (or re-designed) new stores on expensive, prime real estate in New York. Each brings a unique approach and takes a different kind of retail gamble. One is the department store Printemps. Arriving with a big splash and written about extensively (including by me), its reviews are universally positive. Retail expert, advisor and investor Ken Pilot said about it, 'I can't remember the last time I walked into a store and was blown away.' He loves the displays, the merchandising surprises around every corner and the artful consistency of presentation across brands. As Pilot says, 'art, design and shopping converge seamlessly' in the new Printemps store. The other new store by a French brand is Lalique, the legendary French tabletop brand renowned for its crystal glass creations and iconic bottles and vases. Lalique was founded in 1888 in Paris by Rene Lalique and today the brand also includes jewelry and fragrances. The Lalique store is getting a lot less attention than the Printemps store. So let me show it to you. The outside (pictured above) could not be a more elegant New York entrance. It's a mansion owned by the Chopard family that is now leased to Lalique. When you enter there's a stairs (or lift if you're disabled). At least when I was there, a person greets you at the top of the stairs. The entrance to the store. The rear of the first floor. First floor main area. Second floor selling area. Second floor fragrance area The new store was inspired by the Lalique bar at the well-known restaurant Daniel where it allowed high-end customers and collectors of Lalique to see the brand in a new way. James Mun, CEO of Lalique, said previous U.S. Lalique stores were 'very traditional.' But 'we weren't seeing a lot of our collectors and die-hard fans' in the stores and we 'weren't seeing a lot of new next generation' consumers come in either. So Lalique decided to 'revamp the retail experience' to 'educate the next generation of Americans" about Lalique. The new store is right beside stores of the jewelry brand Graff, luxury brand Hermes and leather brand Goyard. Mun says they hope to attract those high-end customers to the Lalique store. Mun says the townhouse allows them to show other products including fragrance and interior designs which Mun says is the company's fastest growing segement. He says the store is more of a 'home environment' and they are 'breathing Lalique life into it.' The Lalique store is gorgeous and it's a pleasure to be in such a beautiful environment. Mun is right to think about how to integrate their online presence with their store. Consumers want brands to speak with one voice and to shop interchangably between online and physical stores. He's also right to think about attracting younger consumers. If Lalique can't do that, their future is a big question mark. But when I consider the potential success of the store, it makes me wonder about a few things: - Will consumers find it? Lalique isn't big enough to have a giant advertising budget and while the Goyard/Hermes/Graff customer base might see it, few other casual passersby will. It can be fun to shop in a beautiful New York mansion but if you don't know it's there it's not worth much. - What makes retail interesting now? The Printemps store is fun to be in. What makes that true is hard to define exactly and it's a little different for each person. Printemps is offering clothing, footwear, fragrance and beauty but above all, food. Every area of the Printemps store has either a bar or restaurant or some offering where shoppers can sit and be part of the environment. And it has action. The merchandise is different from what you'll see almost anywhere else and the food keeps the people inside. All those elements make it more likely that a consumer will buy something. Lalique doesn't have that. Printemps has people that look like you or what you'd like to look like. It feels right as a customer to be in an environment where you feel like you belong. When I was in the Lalique store on a sunny, 70-degree day, there was one other customer on one of the floors. It makes a consumer wonder: why am I alone here? What does everyone else know? You might say that the private, exclusive, rarefied atmosphere is a key to success in luxury. But Hermes and Chanel do pretty well being on some of the most heavily foot-trafficked streets in New York with tons of traffic in-store. If the Lalique store is going to do well, it will take time for people to find out it's there; Lalique can't afford a blowout marketing budget. The store has to work. It will also take adaptation. They're planning events and there's no doubt that will help. But having a store on an expensive piece of real estate that isn't visible to the high-end consumers going by is kinda risky. If you build a store that looks like someone else's, it's not interesting and consumers don't come back. That's what's so interesting about the newly redone Longchamp store on Spring Street in Soho in New York. When you enter, you're looking at what must be one of the most interesting stairs in a public place in New York, here: Stairs at entryway of Longchamp store in Soho, New York And the view from the top of the stairs is just as interesting. It makes you want to walk on it. Top view of the staircase at Longchamp store in Soho, New York The store is on a busy shopping street with lots of pedestrian traffic, the window is inviting and the store is intriguing. But of course the product and the store experience are what will make it succeed or not and here Longchamp acquits itself well. Longchamp store shop floor area in Soho, New York There's no question when you're in the Longchamp store that handbags and small leather goods are the brand's identity, there's no mistaking it. The prices are accessible, you can buy a handbag for well under $200 and it's hard to find one more than $600. The sales staff is well trained, knowledgeable about the product and helpful without being overbearing. They are also keyed in to comment kindly on something about how you look. I was not told what the rent is or how much the improvements cost so I can't say if Longchamp is getting a good return on its investment. But the store works and it's both a great showcase for selling and a fun place to be. I'm not the only one who thinks so. The store is busy and there were many customers even though I was there on a rainy weekday afternoon. There are multiple events and activities going on in the store they'd like to try, like painting photography and refreshments. All three stores, Printemps, Lalique and Longchamp are unique in their own ways. That's important because consumers don't want more sameness. But uniqueness can be risky because American consumers can be fickle and often don't respond the way non-U.S. consumers do. If Printemps and Longchamp keep doing what they're doing it appears that their New York stores will be successful. But the Lalique store is less clear. They need to get more people in the store and the path to doing that is difficult and costly. It's one of the most vexing problems in retail: how do you adapt an established brand that works well abroad to what U.S. consumers want now? If you're successful in your home market, it's easy to believe you'll be successful in the U.S. and that motivates brands to try. But success in America isn't guaranteed by pedigree and it's a big investment to market in the U.S. For foreign brands, the formula requires deep consumer understanding, smart store design and often, a willingness to rehtink legacy. But it's also a big opportunity. And that's why, no matter what happens with immigration, the scale, status and singular challenge of retail success in America will keep the brands coming.
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Lalique Unveils Artistic Five-Story Flagship In Iconic Chopard Mansion
A house of crystal Lalique When is a store more than a store? But rather, an experience? When it's Lalique' s New York flagship location. After acquiring the iconic Chopard townhouse located at 21 East 63rd Street, the French legacy brand renovated the historic home. The brand's Artistic and Creative Director, Marc Larminaux, worked alongside Christos Prevezanos, Founder and Principal of the award-winning Studio Preveza to complete this extrodiary space which is a work of art in itself. Here's a look inside the extraordinary five-story space. The Chopard Mansion Exterior of the Chopard Mansion Lalique Built in 1884, the limestone Beaux Arts mansion took just under two years to renovate. Larminaux tells me, 'The launch of Maison d'Artiste marks a bold and visionary step for Lalique. It reflects our evolution from a heritage crystal house into a multidimensional lifestyle brand—one that not only preserves René Lalique's artistic legacy but also reinterprets it for today's world.' But the location is more than just about shopping. 'We are telling a story, offering a holistic experience that brings together art, craftsmanship, design, jewelry, fragrance, and hospitality under one roof. It's an affirmation of who we are and what we stand for,' notes the creative director. Everything Lalique Lalique The World of Lalique features a variety of curated spaces including a Salon d'Exploration, Jewelry Salon, Art Gallery, Veranda de'Essences, Lalique Interior Design Studio, and Bar and Lounge. House Of Lalique A touch of Chinoiserie Lalique Because the building was originally built as a home, the feeling is simply different than a converted vanilla box retail location. 'The inspiration behind the concept was to create a space that evokes the homes of art collectors and artists – a place to experience Lalique in a residential-feeling setting rather than a traditional retail environment,' reveals Prevezanos. 'We wanted guests to feel welcomed into a sophisticated private residence where they could discover Lalique's craftsmanship in an intimate atmosphere.' From a design standpoint, it's a true combination of old and new. From the custom chinoiserie wall covering on silk by Fromental, to the plaster walls, and a foyer wrapped in parchment-like paper squares—every element is a work on art in itself. With contemporary touches of crystal throughout—including crystal strips embedded in the foyer walls, as well as custom lighting pieces, each little detail has been carefully designed. The panels Lalique 'The wall of lit laurier panels was inspired by René Lalique's residence and workshop at 40 Cours la Reine in Paris, creating a direct connection to the brand's heritage. The fourth-floor lounge features a wall of Lalique pieces showing a range from catalog pieces to limited edition artist collaborations, demonstrating how the brand honors its past while embracing contemporary artistic expressions,' says Prevezanos. The Stairwell The stairwell Lalique One of the most interesting features of the space is the staircase, which is decorated with a hand-painted mural by New York City native Chris Daze Ellis, who was a pioneer of the early street art movement of the 1970s. With feminine figures, anemone flowers, butterflies, black birds, and raisins, it's a modern take on the symbolism of the brand. A New Era of Retail Bar area Lalique While there are no current plans to replicate this one-of-a-kind flagship, it marks the beginning of a new era in retail for the brand, explains Larminaux. 'Maison d'Artiste sets the tone for the future of Lalique—immersive, collaborative, and experiential. It embodies our ambition to create spaces that inspire and connect far beyond conventional retail. As we continue to expand globally, our focus will remain on crafting environments where people can truly live the Lalique experience. It also signals our growing commitment to design innovation and artistic partnerships, reaffirming Lalique's position at the intersection of art and luxury.'
