Author(s): Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter (Text by); Sophie Motsch (Text by); Julie Verlaine (Text by)

Fashion

The renowned fine jeweler Chaumet, established in 1780, is one of the great treasures of Place Vend me. For Fall 2018, Assouline introduces a third slipcase set of M moire volumes on themes viewed through the lens of more than two centuries of history and the artistic evolution and technical innovation of the house of Chaumet. Figures of Style: Chaumet jewels offer remarkable insight into history, and the maison's celebrated clients illustrate the historical evolution of women--their social emancipation, sartorial liberation, and aesthetic expression. Crown Jewels: Chaumet has created grand jewelry parures for royalty and nobility, and these jewels live on today, passed down through generations or displayed by great museums. Les Mondes de Chaumet: Highlighting the varied stylistic influences on the design development of Chaumet high jewelry, from ancient civilizations to grand world cultures.