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S14 E05: Jean-Bernard Forot, Head of Patrimony at Piaget
Manage episode 474501378 series 2663828
Piaget is among the most recognized luxury watch and jewelry brands in the world. Scott Kerr is joined by Jean-Bernard Forot, head of patrimony at Piaget, to discuss how the 150-year-old Swiss company evolved from being a movement manufacturer for established watch brands into a renowned luxury watchmaker and jeweler. Jean-Bernard also talks about his role as gatekeeper to Piaget's archives and how new collections are brought to life, celebrating 150 years with a record-setting ultra-thin tourbillon watch, honoring Piaget's enduring friendship with Andy Warhol by re-releasing his favorite timepiece, and how the jeweled Polo watch became a tangible emblem of luxe elegance in the 1980s. Plus: The launch of 'Piaget Society' magazine
Featuring: Jean-Bernard Forot, Head of Patrimony at Piaget (piaget.com)
Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast: It's a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected: [email protected]
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
155 episodes
Manage episode 474501378 series 2663828
Piaget is among the most recognized luxury watch and jewelry brands in the world. Scott Kerr is joined by Jean-Bernard Forot, head of patrimony at Piaget, to discuss how the 150-year-old Swiss company evolved from being a movement manufacturer for established watch brands into a renowned luxury watchmaker and jeweler. Jean-Bernard also talks about his role as gatekeeper to Piaget's archives and how new collections are brought to life, celebrating 150 years with a record-setting ultra-thin tourbillon watch, honoring Piaget's enduring friendship with Andy Warhol by re-releasing his favorite timepiece, and how the jeweled Polo watch became a tangible emblem of luxe elegance in the 1980s. Plus: The launch of 'Piaget Society' magazine
Featuring: Jean-Bernard Forot, Head of Patrimony at Piaget (piaget.com)
Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast: It's a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected: [email protected]
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
155 episodes
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