"The work of Francesca Amfitheatrof, lavishly chronicled in the pages of T&C over the years, is now captured in a lush, 264-page, 1.25-pound coffee table book that's a must-buy for jewelry lovers and design aficionados alike. As artistic director of jewelry and watches at Louis Vuitton, Amfitheatrof brings the weight of history and her own intellect to create modern collections that astonish the eye. Conceived in collaboration with Fabien Baron, the volume also carries a foreword by none other than Cate Blanchett." ~TOWN AND COUNTRY "Louis Vuitton's new coffee-table book, Fantastical Jewels , is an ode to its crafted and sculptural fashion pieces. Over 263 glossy pages, we get a peek into Amfitheatrof's artistic vision, showing the process of diamond cutting, sketches, and more. The book tells a story of the jewelry piece by piece, analyzing the details and techniques of making these works of art. If you're mesmerized by craftsmanship, absolutely yes [the book is worth it].
The diamonds, rubies, and other jewels are some of the rarest and most brilliant in the world. If you aren't as interested in jewelry but like storytelling, we also get to understand Amfitheatrof's journey with the brand through her craftsmanship, starting in 2018 with the first-ever piece Amfitheatrof created for Louis Vuitton -- the Royaume necklace, which paid homage to medieval times." -- The Cut "The world of jewelry can be quite mysterious, especially high jewelry. Many one-of-a-kind pieces require massive amounts of artistry and craft to create. And getting a behind-the-scenes look at how these works are produced can be both fascinating and dazzling at the same time. The just-released tome, "Francesca Amfitheatrof: Fantastical Jewels" unveils the world of the Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches at Lous Vuitton in a scrapbook-like style. And for those in the know, the book was designed by famed art director Fabien Baron, with a foreword by Cate Blanchett, who is an ambassador for the Vuitton's high jewelry and has starred in the house's campaigns." -- The Grand Tourist "Louis Vuitton fans, this one's for you.
A foreword by actress Cate Blanchett sets the stage for a deep dive into the work of Francesca Amfitheatrof, the fashion house's first-ever Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches (and former design director at Tiffany & Co.). Presented in a collage-filled scrapbook format, Francesca Amfitheatrof: Fantastical Jewels focuses on four of the designer's collections in particular, documenting her storytelling process from first-take sketches to the incredible diamond creations that they become." -- Only Natural Diamonds "Working in the heart of Paris, the author brings a new perspective to the ancient art of jewelry design, translating her love of fashion into the jewelry collections she creates for Louis Vuitton. Journal-like in style, featuring unique sketches, gouaches, collages, and personal photographs, the book highlights how Amfitheatrof and Louis Vuitton have given the ancient craft of jewelry-making a modern approach. Working together with renowned art director Fabien Baron, this elegant book is a deeply personal volume that beautifully reflects her singular artistry, offered in a unique and luxurious package that features a ribbon tie closure and vellum inserts." -- Curated Texan.