HAUTE HORLOGERIE brand, Audemars Piguet has been exploring its creative side, cue its recent music collaboration with Keinemusik, and now, it’s teamed up with American artist and designer, KAWS.
And not to do things by halves, this collaboration has taken on many forms as we see KAWS’ infamous COMPANION taking pride of place – and how could it not, it’s a monumental 11-metre sculpture that sits on the roof of Audemars Piguet’s headquarters in Le Brassus, Switzerland, that’ll remain in place until the end of December.
And to celebrate, friends of the brand, including including Mark Ronson, J Balvin, Romeo Beckham, Rampa and Gstaad Guy gathered to raise a glass to the large-scale sculpture.
Audemars Piguet x KAWS
Next up, is the timepiece: the 43mm Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon COMPANION, which incorporates KAWS’ aesthetic on both sides of the watch. In a tribute to the artist’s early “ad intervention” work, KAWS’ COMPANION appears beneath the watch’s sapphire crystal, its face, and hands seemingly touching the inner surface of the glass, curiously peering out to see what’s going on.
KAWS for Audemars Piguet
KAWS for Audemars Piguet
This limited edition release sees only 250 pieces available, channelling KAWS’ aesthetic codes, COMPANION is at the centre of the dial thanks to the use of an innovative peripheral time display, reinforcing the subversive nature of the Royal Oak Concept collection.
by Felicity Carter
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