An Exercise in Style, Van Cleef & Arpels

By Edition Gallimard

Book Overview

This book is a gem polished by two houses, never once forsaking the ideal of excellence they embrace in their respective endeavors, chiseling stones and metal for Van Cleef & Arpels, whittling words for Gallimard. The book presents Van Cleef & Arpels through a selection of 25 words chosen for their emblematic dimension. For each word, a dictionary definition, a lyrical definition by Van Cleef & Arpels, and an artistic interpretation by a friend of the Maison: artists, designers, writers, philosophers, chefs, photographers, poets. Each chapter (savoir faire, feminity, Place Vendome, enchantment, style) is opened by a poetic "theater" in laser cut paper. The book captures a poetic and literary happenstance, tell a story about beauty, about poetry, unleashing creation and unbridling the imaginary realm's might.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2072625785
• ISBN13: 9782072625787
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Editions Gallimard
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.4" x 1.3" x 8.4"