Chopard, the independent Swiss jewellery and watches house, today announced the opening of its first high jewellery boutique in the UK at Dorchester Collection’s iconic British hotel, The Dorchester.

With a sophisticated design concept by interior designer Thierry Despont, ‘Chopard at The Dorchester’ showcases an exclusive selection of pieces from Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collection.

Chopard, a family run company established in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, creates exquisite hand-made jewellery and watches and is the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival and the Elton John White Tie and Tiara Ball.

Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and artistic director of Chopard, said:

“The Dorchester is a timeless, magical place – the backdrop to a sequence of spectacular moments and home to the world’s most stylish travellers.  ‘Chopard at The Dorchester’ will be a globally renowned destination where jewellery lovers and connoisseurs will be invited to discover Chopard’s designs in the most elegant of settings.”

Private viewings will be available for guests on request outside of opening hours. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7319 7134.
 

Editor’s notes:

Chopard

Founded in 1860 in the Swiss Jura, Chopard is today renowned in both watches and jewellery making fields. Since she joined the family business, Caroline Scheufele has developed a new expertise at Chopard: Haute Joaillerie. Designed by her and manufactured in Chopard’s workshops by talented craftsmen, the Haute Joaillerie pieces are all unique, daring creations, using the most rare and precious gems.

One of the most famous Haute Joaillerie collections is the Red Carpet collection: Each year since 2007, Caroline Scheufele creates a new Haute Joaillerie collection composed of exceptional and unique models. The collection is launched each year at the Cannes Film Festival, and draws its inspiration from the glamour and beauty of the actresses who take part in the famous “mounting the steps” ritual, as well as gracing red carpets the world over. 

For more information and pictures please contact Chopard Press Office on 020 7409 1250 or send an email to Gaelle.moatty@chopard.co.uk

The Dorchester

The Dorchester is situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair on Park Lane, with 250 rooms and suites designed in a classic English residential style, affording expansive views of Hyde Park. Alexandra Champalimaud redesigned 22 new Dorchester and Park Suites in 2012, fusing contemporary comfort with timeless glamour. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill, China Tang and three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. The Dorchester Spa reopened in May 2009 after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting.  The Dorchester’s ten banqueting rooms, including The Ballroom which was renovated in September 2011, offer a wide selection for hosting various events, from intimate dinners to cocktail receptions of up to 1,000 guests. 

Dorchester Collection

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company’s mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome.

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For further information on Dorchester Collection hotels please contact:

Olivia Johnson or Calum Donoghue at Peretti Communications

Telephone: 020 7244 1930
Email: olivia.j@peretti.com; calum.d@peretti.com