Alternatives: from Tatsuo Kitamura's Voutilainen to Teresa Helbig's artisan fashion

Voutilainen comes out with a prize per year, recognition of his great work in decoration, which even overshadows his mastery as a watchmaker.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
08 December 2022 Thursday 20:37
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Alternatives: from Tatsuo Kitamura's Voutilainen to Teresa Helbig's artisan fashion

Voutilainen comes out with a prize per year, recognition of his great work in decoration, which even overshadows his mastery as a watchmaker. Now, one of Japan's greatest artists, Tatsuo Kitamura, renowned for creating works of lacquer art that stand at the pinnacle of Japanese tradition, has intervened the most special of all his pieces. It is a unique watch, a world time valued at 365,000 Swiss francs -369,000 euros-, which has won the prize for craftsmanship at the latest edition of the watchmaking Oscars, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.

It brings to the present a craft that has existed for hundreds of years, exemplifying the passion to preserve the soul, spirit and identity of traditional Japanese culture as expressed in the Edo period. This superlative work, which takes several months to complete, is made from kinpun (gold dust), jyunkin-itakane (gold leaf), yakou-gai (big green turban shell) and awabi-gai (New York abalone shell). Zealand).

Stars like Halle Berry or Zendaya have already worn Teresa Helbig's creations. And, aware of her success, the Spanish designer has disembarked with all her positive energy in Los Angeles. She has her own showroom there to get to know the American market in person and show unique collections.

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Always putting the accent on its Italian genius, it has become a unique company capable of creating pieces of desire with an unmistakable design. Recognizable above all for its carefully selected gems in generous and spectacular colours, which, thanks to innovative cutting and setting techniques, have given rise to an iconic style. Pomellato style.

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