Louis Vuitton: two of the House’s iconic motifs merge in the new collection Conquêtes

During Haute Couture week in Paris, world-famous Louis Vuitton brand presented its new collection of High Jewellery – Conquêtes. It is dedicated to the woman-conqueror and seductress, with prevailing character, whose conquests are expressed symbolically through the game that the letter V embodies together with the monogram flower. The two iconic symbols of the house are combined in one collection for the first time.

The Conquêtes collection is a summation of and simultaneously a disclosure of the jewellery motifs from previous collections by the House: Acte V and Blossom. The sharp corners that characterise the first collection are harmoniously combined with the rounded forms of the second. Together, they incarnate the stylish image of a Louis Vuitton woman, so free and independent. 

63 items, including necklaces with medallions, chokers, bracelets, rings, earrings, and also a jewellery watch, are headed by 3 majestic ornaments designed for the neck. They give a clear picture of the message conveyed by the House in this collection. For example, on the first necklace of imperial topaz, the motif of the letter V and the monogrammed flower are closely intertwined. They appear to speak in a heraldic language, forming a modern coat of arms. The power and severity of the necklace softens its white-pink colour scheme with the notes of blue. The centre of the piece is decorated with pink-orange imperial topaz which weighs an impressive 37.07 carats, and is complemented with 17 opals with a soft pastel glow. 

The second key necklace is a pendant on a string of pearls and diamonds, accentuated by the green-blue glare of an African mint tourmaline. The centre of the medallion, this stone weighs 54.30 carat and is transformed into a talisman of sorts, as it seems to invite us to plunge into spiritual contemplation and fulfilment.

The third necklace, quite outstanding, reveals the theme of victories in love: a bright cushion-cut garnet weighing 16.82 carats in a passionate mandarin shade is surrounded by the motif of an abstract heart. It contains all the same familiar forms – the letter V and the flower monogram, but these initial motifs are repeated countless times, like links in a chain or a house of mirrors.