1. Piaget
Piaget continues to present the most magnificent artistic techniques with its Arts & Excellence programme, where it works with artisans who specialise in esoteric crafts. For 2017, we see the art of feather marquetry come alive on the dial of the Altiplano—it’s also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Artisan Emilie Moutard Martin is only one of a dozen feather artisans left in Paris, one dedicated to reviving this craft. Hence, the support of Piaget is extremely important in allowing these beautiful métiers d’art to flourish and grow for the next generations. The beautiful Altiplano Feather Marquetry features a mixture of duck, peacock and rooster feathers, which have been partially overlaid with a silver leaf. The colours of the feathers are natural, and shimmer in the light, making for a mesmerising work of art.