Manufacturing time is quite the literal expression of Louis Vuitton's dedicated watchmaking division in Meyrin, Switzerland as La Fabrique Du Temps as it is affectionately known, translates into The Time Factory. The atelier, which was acquired in 2012 and later officially inaugurated in 2014, is modelled after Louis Vuitton's vertical integration strategy as each major division is housed in dedicated state-of-the-art facilities. From the legendary Asnières atelier for trunk making to the ultra-modern leather workshop in Ranch Rochambeau and the fine perfumery housed in Les Fontaines Parfumées, craftsmen and women were offered space for their creativity and technical skills to flourish under the best conditions possible. Within the halls of La Fabrique Du Temps is an ensemble of horological métiers and watchmakers led by the highly respected tag-team duo of Michael Navas and Enrico Barbasini responsible for the masterful creations that include the Tambour Moon Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon and Voyager Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon. This year Louis Vuitton is proud to unveil its latest take on the Escale Spin Time and Tambour Outdoor Chronograph GMT.
This story is from the May 2022 edition of MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 2022 edition of MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Is That Nostalgia I Hear On The Runway?
What can the soundtrack of a fashion show say about the state of fashion, culture and the way we negotiate the movement of music through time? With an observed rise in the use of indie music during the Fall/Winter '24 collections, Men's Folio does some research.
Nobody Does Hedi Like Hedi
Celine Summer '24 is an extension of Hedi Slimane's timeless methods of tackling masculinity, defined by two unchanging tenets of his ever-evolving career - his love for indie rock and the Hedi way.
Studio of Creativity
Bvlgari unveils the Bvlgari Studio in the heart of Seoul, where the maison's iconic B.zero1 shines as a symbol of cutting-edge spirit and creativity.
Two-Tone
From the classic gold and silver execution to new-age alchemy mixand-match, watchmakers are giving two-tone watches a new definition.
Heavy Duty
Sheathing oneself in adornments is a practice as old as time. But when sported by a new generation, the hard-shell decoration of the flesh and bone creates new life and new meaning in the art of decorating oneself.
A World of Our Own
Well into their idol crusade, ATEEZ has hit the jackpot time and again. Before their history-making Coachella stage and new world tour, Men’s Folio sits with MINGI, WOOYOUNG, YEOSANG and YUNHO of ATEEZ in an exploration of their journey, their destination and the friendships they have made along the way.
Heroic Vision
Louis Vuitton's Super Vision opticals are set to be the maison's next hero product.
A Road Never Travelled Before
One year after debuting, xikers, are bent on making sure they stay on the right path no matter which road they take.
Art de vivre.Even While In Seoul
Even while Seoul is packed with in culture, the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul is magnificent in its ability to imbue the French way of living with its impressive Parisian-styled spaces and culinary offerings that does not feel out of place in one of the city's most defining districts.
Rosy Posy
Indulge in the allure of \"Queen of the Garden\" with Belaire Rosé.
