Lalique 2024 UK Web

EDITORIAL

A n artist well ahead of his time when he founded our company in 1888, René Lalique’s revolutionary creativity took him from jewellery to decorative objects and interior design. Our new international headquarters at 30, rue de Prony bears the stamp of his innovative versatility. The Belle Époque was in full swing and this Parisian townhouse just steps from the Parc Monceau was home to Jacques Rouché. A patron of the arts and Director of the Paris Opera, he chose leading artists of his time to decorate this stylish abode. Parisian luminaries from Pablo Picasso to Jean Cocteau, Colette and Maurice Ravel thus rubbed shoulders under René Lalique’s Art Nouveau chandelier, ornamented with dragonflies and scarabs. We are delighted to have given 30, rue de Prony’s heritage a fresh lease of life, thanks to the brilliant work of the Lalique Interior Design Studio. This year, we also have the honour of welcoming a magnificent gift from James Turrell: the Eight Decades decanter, a genuine work of art conceived by this prodigious American artist to cradle an exceptional single malt whisky, aged in oak casks at the Highlands distillery The Glenturret established in 1763. The two are brought together at the Wingen-sur Moder factory in Alsace, where our artisans have crafted extraordinary pieces for over a century. After designing the Range Rider and Purple Sage perfume bottles in 2022, Turrell, who turned eighty in 2023, chose Lalique to celebrate his eight decades. Filtered through its pyramidal edges and rounded contours, this crystal decanter’s colours are entirely captivating. Another recent and momentous event is the release of a unique roadster. The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder, a jewel imbued with the retro charm of 1950s and 1960s racers, is Lalique’s very first collaboration with the luxury coachbuilder Ares Modena. Our artisans have handcrafted thirteen crystal elements, fitted to the car’s exterior and interior, in a direct line of descent from René Lalique, who had designed iconic radiator cap mascots for luxury automobiles. But the car also captures a futuristic feel. Conceived, developed and manufactured in Italy’s Motor Valley and seamlessly combining artisanal heritage and cutting-edge technology, the Ares Wami Lalique Spyder, with its handcrafted carbon fibre bodywork, perpetuates the spirit of Lalique. Among the many surprises to come, Lalique and rap icon Curtis“50 Cent” Jackson, are working on an exciting project to be unveiled next year. 2024 promises to be spectacular!

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Silvio Denz Chairman and CEO Lalique

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