Following Fabergé’s re-launch last September - after a near-century hiatus - the historic Russian jeweller has recently opened the doors of its first boutique since 1917, on Geneva’s rue Pierre-Fatio 5.
The Fabergé boutique - located within a townhouse overlooking Le Jardin Anglais - encourages clients to browse the latest creations from artist-jeweller, Frédéric Zaavy - and also features a second-floor salon (reached by a private lift) where prospective purchasers can 'enjoy the jewels at their leisure'.
Katharina Flohr – the recently instated creative director of Fabergé – made an unanticipated choice of designer for the new Geneva base, picking Spanish creative Jaime Hayon for the job.
With a view to meld Fabergé’s craft-centric history with his own aesthetic, Hayon has combined minimal forms, understated tones and weighty materials throughout.
Featuring platinum-finished ceramic chandeliers, gem-shaped door panels, silk drapery and mirrors a-plenty, the boutique is all about luminosity.
Conceived by Hayon to embrace the Fabergé heritage, and to breathe a little joie de vivre into the brand - the boutique is Fabergé’s first new show space, some 90 years since the creation of Peter Carl Fabergé’s last masterpiece in 1917.
Read our interview with Jaime Hayon
Katharina Flohr – the recently instated creative director of Fabergé – made an unanticipated choice of designer in Jaime Hayon for the Geneva boutique
Hayon’s concept for the boutique was the complete opposite of the traditional jewellery shop mould: instead it was designed to be warm and inviting
Hayon has combined minimal forms, understated tones and super-luxurious materials throughout
The boutique plays host to a selection of platinum-finished ceramic chandeliers, oversized gem-shaped door panels, dense silk drapes and mirrors a-plenty
The Geneva boutique is open to clients eager to browse the latest creations from master jeweller, Frédéric Zaavy
The boutique is Fabergé’s first show space, some 90 years since the creation of Peter Carl Fabergé’s last masterpiece in 1917
One of Jaime Hayon’s preliminary sketches for the Fabergé boutique
Another of Jaime Hayon’s preliminary sketches for the Fabergé boutique
ADDRESS
Fabergé Salon
rue Pierre-Fatio 5
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
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