“FRED, Jeweler Creator Since 1936”, Maison FRED Presents First-Ever Retrospective Exhibition

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FRED is presenting a retrospective exhibition entitled “FRED, Joaillier Créateur depuis 1936” on the Palais de Tokyo in Paris till October 24. This immersive journey brings collectively almost 450 iconic jewels and objects, together with 300 archive paperwork from the jeweler’s heritage, non-public collections and pals of the Maison, culminating a passionate quest impressed by a need to share the key’s of the Maison’s masterpieces.

FRED’s magnificent experience and creations unfold all through twelve themed rooms. The journey begins with the period of the well-known Soleil d’Or, a yellow diamond of over 100 carats, displayed in public for the very first time. The go to continues with different emblematic items from the Maison, from treasured stones and pearls to the celebrated gold and metal Pressure 10 bracelet, in addition to Fredy’s collectible figurines set with gold, pearls or multicolored gem stones. In an adjoining room, guests additionally uncover collaborations with artists comparable to Jean Cocteau or Georges Braque, in addition to star turns by Fred creations on pink carpets and at royal courts.

After opening with the Soleil d’Or yellow diamond, the retrospective closes with a take a look at the ultra-luxe world of outstanding items. Bathed in a quasi-celestial mild are superb treasures comparable to a diamond flower brooch set with diamonds and pink diamonds, or pearly marquetry night luggage, all revealing Fred’s daring inventive freedom.

The exhibition additionally pays tribute to founder Fred Samuel with a shifting “memento” album retracing his youth and preliminary steps on the earth of bijou. An everlasting optimist and early member of the French Resistance, Fred Samuel embodied a philosophy formed by joie de vivre, mild and a smiling readiness to eschew conference that continues to encourage the Maison in the present day.

In 2019, led by Chief Government Officer Charles Leung and Valérie Samuel, Vice-President and Inventive Director and granddaughter of the founder, FRED started delving into the jeweler’s archives. This analysis was accompanied by an initiative known as “FRED cherche FRED”, searching for out distinctive items owned by people. It took almost three years to place collectively this exhibition, curated by professor and jewellery historian Vanessa Cron, and Vincent Meylan, editor and writer of quite a few works on jewellery.

The exhibition is accompanied by a web-based model at www.fredexhibition.com.