THE POWER OF WOMEN

Through an illustrative and theatrical spectacle, Cartier is echoing the importance of women's influence.

- SYAMEEN SALEHALDIN

Jewellery has always been perpetually engaged with the past. Nowhere is that more evident than at Cartier, where the Maison is actively working in creating dialogues with their history, archives, and female influences. Their quest for crafting perfect silhouettes has led the Maison to create some of the most iconic and recognisable designs in the world.

To celebrate the history of women and jewellery, Cartier has assembled their most iconic collection-a harmony between the classics and the new emblematic of the Cartier experience-under one roof. Illuminating the substantial collection of archival jewellery and accessories, their new exhibition titled "Cartier and Women" will allow visitors to trace and learn about women's influences and power by meandering through the curved walls of the exhibition. Celebrating an infinite vast of creative imagination, the exhibition will warrant both the attention of fashion darlings and art lovers alike.

We recently chatted with the Image, Style, and Heritage Director of Cartier, Pierre Rainero about the "Cartier and Women" exhibition.

Tell us a little bit about the "Cartier And Women" exhibition.

The "Cartier and Women" exhibition is a jewellery exhibition at The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). The exhibition does a beautiful job of drawing out the role and influence of women in Cartier's history that were in the air at the time of some of Cartier's most iconic creations. This exhibition features approximately 300 stunning treasures created by Cartier, including jewellery, timepieces, precious objects, accessories, and archival records from the 19th century to the present day.

Can you tell me more about the themes of the Cartier and Women exhibition?