The vision of authenticity
by creators of luxury crafts
In these exclusive contents, exceptional creators unveil themselves and give you their unique vision of authenticity. Articles issued from high-quality interviews that I conduct all over the world, meeting enthusiasts of authentic luxury in all disciplines of Art, Crafts and Flavors.
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Vincent Breed, the artist of a link creator glass
“ Authenticity is first and foremost a relation to reality. Everything exists thanks to the light, and the glass in particular, insofar as it is transparent and more or less translucent. This brings…
Claude Aïello, the art ceramist
“ We are more genuine today because the trade has changed, and the customer relationship too. Before, one used to become a potter in the pure tradition, making a production of small series in the…
Xavier Aubercy, the romantic bespoke shoemaker
“ I’m a great romantic. I used to read Balzac when I was young and I loved human comedy. I loved those feelings. Then as a psychoanalyst, I saw people get transformed into therapy. What a joy when…
Edouard Hirsinger, Master Chocolatemaker & Best Craftsman of France 1997
“For me, the most important thing is to lead a high-end chocolate house that does not sleep on its achievements, doing the same thing for 100 years. To be authentic is to be entirely in the moment,…
Thierry Vendome, the artist who invents a modern jewelery
“Truth arises when we return to the essence. In my trade, it is practice that enables to master the codes and only then, you can learn to create. I was taught my handcraft work in a very classical…
Vittorio Serio, the Master Cabinetmaker, awarded Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite
“ Authenticity is acquired by becoming aware of the greatness of his profession. I am lucky to have in my hands a knowledge that is mine. And it is unique, a living heritage that is transmitted…
Aïdee and Florian Sirven, in the intimacy of a great suit
“ On approche l’authenticité par la quête de la perfection. Faire la veste parfaite, sans défaut du tout, réussie du premier coup au niveau des essayages. C’est notre rêve ! Et ainsi de pouvoir…
Natacha Pons, in the elegant world of embroideries
“ It always starts with something which is related to dreams and even of feeling. Our customers want to get into the world of the fashion designers, through our meetings. A mundane side that brings…
Bernard Blaizeau, the couturier who promotes the art of Couture blur
“ We are authentic when we live what we do, when we talk about something we know, and we live it simply day by day. It’s not about showing off, about impressing others, but about respecting people…
Sara Bran, the secrets of real gold
“Authenticity is in Nature, and we stand more firmly on our own ground when we get closer to Creation. The details of nature are everywhere, if we only sharpen our eyes and open our heart. We will…
Mickaël Ourghanlian, the access to the aesthetics of existence
“ When performing a work on a musical instrument, one must be measure and carry out every detail with finesse and delicacy. And to do so, accept to retouch only what is necessary to keep the…
Sylvie Facon, an ode to feminity
“ The real luxury is to have the privilege of living off one’s passion and to be able to create everyday pieces, but also the outlines of one’s profession. We then have immense freedom to become more…
Kyoko Sugiura, the creator of inspirational and contemplative embroideries
“ From my upbringing, I kept a way of thinking about Japanese life, where you always have to think about others first. Another difference with European culture is that in Japan, you don’t say what…
Jonathan Soulié, how to find your inner child
“ When searching for the root of the word luxury: “luxus,” we find the word light, and so our ancestors wanted to make a parallel between the brightness of light and what’s beautiful, respectable…