Visionary jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof celebrates the launch of her new monograph, a privileged look at her unique approach to creating collections of high jewelry for Louis Vuitton. In conversation with Stellene Volandes.

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A privileged look at visionary jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof’s unique approach to creating collections of high jewelry for Louis Vuitton.

Working in the heart of Paris, Francesca Amfitheatrof 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. She approaches each collection following a theme, as a storyteller would approach a novel, but written in the oldest materials on our planet—diamonds and gold.

This book is a fascinating look at four extraordinary jewelry collections, exploring the designer’s alchemical process from raw materials and inspiration to polished jewelry. Journal-like in style, and 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. The book also reveals how Amfitheatrof’s personal journey, and her creativity, are perfectly matched with the pioneering and visionary spirit of Louis Vuitton, a house with its roots in luggage and travel. Amfitheatrof, working together with renowned art director Fabien Baron, has created a stunning and highly personal volume that beautifully reflects her singular artistry, within a unique and luxurious package that features a ribbon tie closure and vellum inserts.

Francesca Amfitheatrof is the Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches at Louis Vuitton—the first person to be given this role at the fashion house. Prior to her appointment at Louis Vuitton, she was the first ever female design director of Tiffany & Co. from 2014 to 2018 and has created jewelry for brands including Marni, Fendi, and Chanel.

Stellene Volandes was named editor-in-chief of Town & Country magazine on March 8, 2016. In 2020 she was also named Editorial Director of Elle Decor.

Before her appointment at Town & Country, Volandes had been style director at the magazine since March 2012, shaping the fashion and society features each month in a role that gave her a significant hand in developing the magazine’s journalistic range and stable of contributors. Prior to being named style director, she served as jewelry & accessories director since April 2011.

Previously, Volandes was style editor for Departures magazine, where she assigned and edited all fashion and jewelry features, having held increasingly senior roles since 2003.

Volandes is a graduate of Vassar College, with a Master’s degree in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University. She is the author of two books on jewelry history and lectures often on the topic.

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