Repossi

Repossi is an Italian jewelry house, founded in 1920 in Turin by Gian Petro Repossi. The house is built around four generations that follow each other from father to son, and from father to daughter.

Repossi
IndustryLuxury goods
Founded1920
HeadquartersParis, France
Key people
Gian Petro Repossi (Founder),Constantin Repossi , Alberto Repossi ,Gaia Repossi (Creative Director)
Productsjewellery
Websiterepossi.com

After studying industrial design, Constantin Repossi took over the Italian workshops of his father during the post-war period. He opened the first eponymous boutique in Turin in 1949, the historical headquarters of the House. His son Alberto took up the reins of creation at a very young age, opening his first boutique in Monte-Carlo in 1979 and then in Paris in 1986 at 6 Place Vendôme.[1] After an artistic and intellectual career far from the tradition of jewelry, Gaia Repossi takes over at 21 the artistic and creative direction of the House.

History

In 1974 the founder's son, Alberto Repossi, took over the direction of the business.[2]

In 2007 Gaia Repossi, daughter of Alberto, became the creative director of the brand. She is the fourth generation of her family to take over the company.[3] She studied at Paris Fine Art School, Beaux-Arts de Paris.[4]

The brand's is furthermore associated with contemporary art through collaborations with artists like Vivian Sassen among others.[5] Collection presentations were held at art galleries, like the Gagosian Gallery in LeBourget.[6]

Repossi's designs are said to be modern and minimal.[7]

In 2013, Gaia Repossi won the "Best jewelry designer of the Year" award at the Elle Style Awards.[8]

In 2015, a partnership with luxury conglomerate LVMH was announced through which LVMH acquired a minority share in the fine jewelry house.[9][10][11]

In 2016, Repossi's Paris flagship store, located on historical Place Vendôme, re-opened after the redesigning by Dutch avant-garde architect Rem Koolhaas and his OMA practice.[12][13]

References
  1. Izabela, Anna. "OMA introduces Repossi's modern vision of jewellery to Place Vendome". FRAME Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  2. Tindle, Hannah. "Gaia Repossi: Taking Fine Jewellery to Architectural Heights". Another Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  3. Bourke, Joanna. "LVMH set new gold standard for Repossi". Independent.co.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  4. Tindle, Hannah. "Gaia Repossi: Taking Fine Jewellery to Architectural Heights". AnOther. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  5. Hope Allwood, Emma. "The woman behind fashion's favourite jewellery". DAZED. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  6. Diderich, Joelle. "Repossi to Unveil Agrafe Collection at Gallery Gagosian". WWD. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  7. Izabela, Anna. "OMA introduces Repossi's modern vision of jewellery to Place Vendome". FRAME Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  8. Millar, Leisa. "Gaia Repossi wins best Jewellery Designer". Elle Magazine UK www.elleuk.com. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  9. "LVMH to Take Stake in Repossi". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  10. Rose, Michel. "LVMH buys minority stake in Italian jeweler Repossi". Reuters. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  11. Friedman, Vanessa. "LVMH Move on Repossi Reveals Influence of Delphine Arnault". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  12. Woo, Kin. "The Most Stunning New Store in Paris's Haute Jewelry Mecca". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  13. Royce-Greensill, Sarah. "How Gaia Repossi repositioned her family's jewellery firm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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