Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Displaying over 400 objects from their archives, Tiffany & Co. is launching its debut exhibition titled Vision & Virtuosity at London’s Saatchi Gallery. Celebrating its foundations in New York City from 1837 all the way up to now, the house of the world’s finest diamonds aims to tell its story in a unique way.
Anthony Ledru, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tiffany & Co. shared, “Vision & Virtuosity tells the extraordinary story of one of the oldest luxury jewelers, through its nearly 200-year history of pioneering creativity, legendary craftsmanship and sourcing of the world’s most extraordinary diamonds and gemstones.” He added, “This exhibition perfectly captures our long-standing heritage in bridging tradition and modernity. We are thrilled to share the world of Tiffany & Co. and our unique high jewelry style with London.”
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From high jewelry designs to the brand’s recently acquired Empire Diamond nearing over 80 carats, the exhibition takes guests on a journey of 185 years of its vision and virtuosity that is central to its values. The brand exhibition will also feature Tiffany’s famed window displays and important odes to popular culture, such as the original script from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the 1961 romance comedy film which centers around the character Holly, who loves the brand store very much.
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Separate themes will be explored throughout the exhibition’s seven chapters, that place front and center Tiffany’s brand identity, heritage, and creative influence. “Since its inception, Tiffany & Co. has held a unique position within culture,” says Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President, Product & Communications, Tiffany & Co. “Vision & Virtuosity celebrates the House’s most defining moments, showcases the incredible collection of archives and exemplifies why Tiffany & Co. is such an iconic brand.”
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Stepping into Saatchi gallery, visitors will dive into the rich history and legacy of founder Charles Lewis Tiffany while also gaining knowledge on the House’s creative forces, such as Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti in the following chapter. The third chapter showcases the Blue Book High Jewelry collection, while the fourth chapter focuses on the heritage of the brand, highlighting the iconic Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886. The fifth room is especially dedicated to Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the subsequent chapter offers a range of diamonds devoted to Tiffany’s creations. Finally, the legendary 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond will also be available for viewing.
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A catalogue published by Assouline New York, available in two sizes, will also accompany the exhibition’s gift shop from June 10, 2022. The 160-page text will feature the highlights of the exhibition as well as showcase creations by everyone involved including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Gene Moore, Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso, and John Loring.
The “Vision & Virtuosity” exhibition will run from June 10 to August 19, 2022. Tickets will be available from May 2, 2022 on the Tiffany & Co. Exhibition app, on iOS and Google Play app stores, and at the exhibition.
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