B.Blossom: the new high jewelry collection from Louis Vuitton jewelry
It is well known that the children of the wealthy and of famous personalities rarely achieve the same success as their illustrious parents. There are always exceptions to the rule, and in this case, Georges Vuitton is a good example.
From Louis Vuitton to Marc Jacobs
The son of Louis Vuitton, creator of the famous luxury brand, left his mark on the brand in many ways. Indeed, shortly after his father's passing in 1892, he began manufacturing many pieces incorporating the stylistic elements that would become Louis Vuitton's trademark.
Before his passing, Georges Vuitton had already created the famous LV monogram (set with diamonds, and incorporating floral and circular motifs), which allowed the house to differentiate itself in a rapidly expanding luxury market. He also offered a functionality that other luggage manufacturers were unable to provide: an unpickable lock. According to the brand, he "revolutionized the world of luggage locks with an ingenious closing system that transformed suitcases into veritable safes."
It was also Vuitton Junior who opened the Louis Vuitton store on the Champs-Élysées in 1913. At the time, it was the largest luggage store in the world. One of its illustrious clients was none other than Coco Chanel. During the early 20th century, the brand created luggage and bags in a classic style that would remain relevant until the end of the millennium. Among these, let's mention the Steamer, the Keepall, the Noe, and the Papillon, the latter having appeared in the mid-1960s.
Louis Vuitton: From Trunk to Fashion House
To take Louis Vuitton to the next level, a new genius was needed. He appeared at the house almost a century later. In 1997, Marc Jacobs became the creative director of the house. He quickly made his mark on it. It is notably thanks to Jacobs that Louis Vuitton launched its very first ready-to-wear clothing line. From a house specializing in bags and luggage, Louis Vuitton became a complete luxury brand.
During his 16 years at Louis Vuitton, several highlights marked his career. There was his very first minimalist collection, led by Naomi Campbell in 1998. The famous 2012 fashion show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which showcased the brand's Parisian heritage, was also memorable. Apropos of this, Marc Jacobs declared: "New York and Paris offer very strong, though diametrically opposed, sources of inspiration. When I'm in New York, I'm inspired by my friends, the films I watch, the music I listen to. When I'm in Paris, I can give free rein to my designer's fantasy of living in the City of Light." In addition to his now legendary collections, Jacobs also contributed to the modernization of Louis Vuitton through partnerships with international celebrities.
Louis Vuitton Jewelry
It was in 2001 that Marc Jacobs launched the very first collection of Louis Vuitton jewelry. The spearhead of this collection was a charm bracelet that quickly became one of the most popular Louis Vuitton jewelry pieces. During his last years at the brand, Jacobs contributed to the development of the Louis Vuitton jewelry collection, which eventually became a full-fledged division of the house in 2013.
In less than 20 years, Louis Vuitton managed to go from a blank slate to creating the most beautiful high jewelry pieces in the industry. The Blossom collection appeared in 2016. It appropriated the Monogram floral motif that was created by Georges Vuitton at the very end of the 19th century. This incredible collection of luxury jewelry featured a flower in various stages of its development.
- Louis Vuitton Spirit
The Blossom jewelry collection was such a success that the house decided to do it again by launching the B.Blossom collection in 2019. The inspiration is again drawn from Georges Vuitton's original design, but it has been reinterpreted to appeal to the current generation. According to the house, the gold and diamond jewelry in this collection was inspired by "strong and bold" women who habitually wear Louis Vuitton jewelry. This new collection is an "emblem of feminine independence and the essence of femininity."
New Louis Vuitton B.Blossom Rings
The B.Blossom collection is particularly distinguished by a set of new rings that can be worn individually or stacked. Many variations are available:
- Louis Vuitton malachite ring
- Onyx ring
- Pink opal ring
- Diamond ring
- Simple Louis Vuitton gold ring (yellow or rose gold)
Signet rings also make their appearance in this 2019 Louis Vuitton jewelry collection. Among the more classic pieces that complete it, we can mention a beautiful gold bracelet with diamond or onyx set beads. For those who like geometric shapes, which are currently trending, the necklaces (available in long or short versions) as well as bracelets with the Monogram are worth discovering. The collection also includes minimalist earrings that can be worn as a complement to other pieces, or alone.
"The new B.Blossom collection derives its beauty from a gentle metamorphosis between the original style and its reinterpretation based on a daring attitude that aims to honor Georges Vuitton's legendary collection," a spokesperson for the house stated.
