WHERE IT ALL BEGAN:
Gabrielle Chanel made her debut in Comoedia Illustré wearing a hat adorned with a single striking white feather on October 1st, 1910. Little did the world know that this feather would flutter its way into the annals of jewelry history.
Fast forward to 1932: the feather takes center stage again, reimagined in Mademoiselle’s first High Jewelry collection, “Bijoux de Diamants.” This wasn’t just a brooch; it was a masterpiece—articulated, diamond-encrusted, and designed to move as freely as the women who wore it. Whether draped over a shoulder, encircling a finger, or perched like a diadem, this creation was the epitome of Chanel’s vision: bold, elegant, and endlessly versatile.
2024: THE FEATHER TAKES FLIGHT AGAIN.
In a stunning homage to the original, Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the CHANEL Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, breathes new life into the iconic feather with the “Plume de Chanel” 2024 collection. Featuring six ethereal jewelry sets, the feather is reimagined to capture movement, lightness, and modernity.
- Airy Aesthetics: Like a gentle breeze caught mid-flight, these feathers boast undulating barbs and a disappearing central rachis, creating an illusion of weightlessness.
- Transformable Treasures: From asymmetrical earrings to necklaces with detachable feather elements, these pieces are as versatile as they are breathtaking. Whether worn as a brooch, hairpiece, or open ring, they’re made to adapt effortlessly to your style.
- Spherical Emmaillement: Cutting-edge craftsmanship meets timeless elegance. The barbs’ subtle articulation, thanks to spherical emmaillement, enhances the feather’s fluidity, making it appear as though it’s floating on the skin.
- A Burst of Color: Diamonds meet vibrant gemstones, creating compositions that are as dazzling as they are dynamic.
With each piece, the Plume de Chanel collection reminds us of Gabrielle Chanel’s audacity and innovation, her ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Delicate, light, and full of life, these jewels don’t just adorn the body; they dance with it.
