An Inclusive Invitation

Les Jardins Secrets by Van Cleef & Arpels provides jewellery enthusiasts the opportunity to intimately experience exquisite pieces, including some from private collections

- Kiran Pillay

A project four years in the making, Les Jardins Secrets by Van Cleef & Arpels is a uniquely immersive experience designed for jewellery enthusiasts, nestled within the luxurious confines of the Raffles Hotel Singapore. This serene sanctuary invites visitors to delve into some of Van Cleef & Arpels' most iconic collections, including Alhambra and Perlée creations.

Beyond its elegant boutique façade lies a mesmerising exhibition space concealed behind a hidden doorway. Stepping into "The Secret Garden," visitors are treated to an exclusive peek into the maison's haute joaillerie heritage collection, archival documents, and rare acquisitions from private collectors.

"We aimed to create a distinctive space where we could welcome not only our loyal clients but also the broader public from Singapore and around the world to the national monument that is Raffles Hotel Singapore, to explore our creations in a setting different from the traditional boutique experience," explains Hugues de Pins, managing director of Van Cleef & Arpels, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

"This is not really a boutique but a place for enlightenment and enchantment. This space is truly unique and will remain the only one of its kind in the world for Van Cleef & Arpels."