WINGS OF FANTASY Swarovski Collection Fall/Winter 2011

WINGS OF FANTASY
Swarovski Collection Fall/Winter 2011-2012
2011 will be a year defined by artistic endeavor. The final chapter in the “Beyond
Nature” trilogy jewelry collection, by Artistic Director Nathalie Colin expresses her
vision of a natural world that is artistic, mysterious, rhythmic, and ornamental.
A theatrical type of winter is the focus. The muse of the season is a woman who sways
between contemporary ballet and choreographed performance. She casts her shadow
with rhythmic, esthetic movements and is symbolized by an elegant, intricate bird in
flight. “I imagined an artist, a star of the dancing world, in the intimate, serene setting of
her dressing room, as she prepares her outfit for the stage. Suddenly, she transforms
herself into an enigmatic and glamorous, modern, radiant diva as she takes to the stage.
The collection tells of this metamorphosis from shadow into light,” explains Nathalie
Colin.
Entitled “Wings of Fantasy”, this new collection depicts these two extremes in the life of
the artist via the “Cabinet of Dreams” and “Mysterious Disguise” themes.
“Cabinet of Dreams” takes us into the artist’s dressing room, and unveils her most
intimate secrets. Surrounded by precious, personal, possessions, her personality is
revealed by each item of jewelry. Consisting of lucky charms, souvenirs linked to past
performances, accessories inspired by dance and the world of show business, and a
host of trinkets set against romantic, iridescent colors. Delicate jewelry pieces sit
alongside majestic jewels, and reflect memories of her emotional journey.
The “Polly” theme reflects the world of our heroine’s childhood, with a doll pendant
featuring long plaits decorated with crystal, and a red leather dress bearing mini crystals
and hand-stitched flowers. A second pendant features a unique design of crystal pearls
in a variety of color shades that link a double gold-plated chain. Completing the theme
are three bracelets on a fine red, violet or turquoise cord, with pavé, gold-plated details.
Inspired by the delicate nature of the wings of a bird, the “Pigment” ring is striking
because of its size. Perfectly rectangular black agate covered with feathers of
minicrystals in metallic tones and shades are applied by hand using the Pointiage ®
technique.
These same colors burst forth on the majestic “People” necklace which also features the
sophisticated, refined Pointiage ® technique. A true work of art evoking feathers fluttering
in the breeze, each crystal is encircled by crystal sequins or briolettes with Aurora
Borealis highlights.
Inspired by the grace of a moving tutu, the collection is characterized by a sense of
elegance. The “Paloma” necklace offers seven palladium circles with shaded pavé mini
crystals, reflecting the sequences of a dance. The “Prelude” bangle also embodies a
spherical action depicting a dancer in movement. The central corolla offers a distinct

sense of rhythm, with the center of the violet Pointiage ® crystal unfurling in colored
ribbons of crystal or epoxy to the base of the jewelry piece. This is rhodium-plated, and
is notable for its hammered metal finish.
The final moment arrives as our muse prepares to take to the stage. As the curtain is
raised, we notice the distinct, chameleon-like transformation and intriguing qualities of
our multifaceted artist.“Mysterious Disguise” evokes an enchanting, sophisticated
profile, with spectacular effects. The jewelry pieces comprise of mysterious colors,
dramatic shaded tones, and dark flashes of light. The bird is once more interpreted in a
magical, majestic fashion, with each item bold and opulent. Reminiscent of richly
colored, subtly shaded feathers, the “Mysterious Disguise” theme provides an explosion
of strong colors and changing effects. The female bird is covered in the star colors of the
season, violet and indicolite.
The boldness of the “Parade” necklace encapsulates this theme impeccably. Structured
around a midnight blue crystal and threaded violet stones, two feathers of clear navettecut
chaton crystals, take flight. Eye-catching, tone-on-tone crystals delicately caress the
neck. The simplicity of the new blue “Nirvana Petite” ring ensures it make the perfect
companion for this opulent necklace.
Omnipresent this season are bracelets, bangles, and cuffs. Like our star, the wide
“Prism” cuff sparkles brilliantly, with the black acrylic glass base and geometric pavé
crystals offering a vintage couture look. In a first for Swarovski, the “Pony” bangles are
available on leather or on an intense violet base made entirely of Ceralun and
Pointiage ® . Each one is finished with a plethora of crystals in various sizes, following the
example of the “Purple Red” bangle, with its splendid cabochon of intense red and
black. The radiant “Platinum” bracelet harmoniously combines gold, silver, and black
crystals.
The impressive “Proudly” set offers an abundance of hand-embroidered navette
crystals. With polychrome tones, this superb piece pays homage to the feathers of
majestic birds. The “Pony” ring, in ruthenium and violet epoxy, draws the eye with its
hand-applied turquoise, mauve, and violet mini crystals.
Finally, the bird theme is creatively continued with the “Phenix” pendant, which
embodies the seductive, rock star attitude of the artist. In full flight, the powerful silverplated
wings feature pavé turquoise crystals, displaying an enormous magnetic violet
crystal, clasped under its beak. The piece complements the generous “Pure” pendant,
made up of a single large teardrop crystal, set off by shaded Pointiage ® .
Swarovski continues to sprinkle artistic poetry, magic, and grace throughout the
fall/winter season, with a sophisticated combination of new, harmonious colors.

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of
Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly-invented machine for cutting and polishing
crystal jewelry stones. From this beginning that revolutionised the fashion world,
Swarovski has grown to be the world’s leading producer of precision-cut crystal for
fashion, jewelry and more recently lighting, architecture and interiors. Today, the
company, still family-owned and run by 4th and 5th generation family members, has a
global reach with some 23,000 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a
turnover in 2010 of 2.06 billion Euros. Swarovski comprises two major businesses, one
producing and selling loose elements to the industry and the other creating designdriven
finished products. Swarovski crystals have become an essential ingredient of
international design. Since 1965 the company has also catered to the fine jewelry
industry with precision-cut genuine and created gemstones. Showing the creativity that
lies at the heart of the company, Swarovski’s own brand lines of accessories, jewelry
and home décor items are sold through more than 1,900 retail outlets worldwide. The
Swarovski Crystal Society has close to 325,000 members across the world, keen
collectors of the celebrated crystal figurines. And in Wattens, Swarovski Kristallwelten,
the multi-media crystal museum, was opened in 1995 as a celebration of Swarovski’s
universe of innovation and inspiration.