Paris, Île-de-France, France
Some jewelry pieces define a brand forever. I help luxury houses create them. With 35 years of experience across Europe, Asia and the United States, including 14 years on the Management Board of Swarovski, where I led the creative transformation of a €2.3B business, I now work with international brands, manufacturers and investors who want to build lasting creative and commercial value in fine jewelry and luxury. What I do : → Iconic Jewelry Families : I design or reimagine with a modern twist the collections that carry a brand’s DNA and generate significant revenue. From storytelling to sketches, naming to 3-year creative roadmap. Not niche pieces, icons that speak to a wide audience, built to last and make numbers, and approached sustainably when possible. → Creative Advisory for Investors : Family offices, Private Equity and Investment Funds during M&A processes hire me to sharpen the creative vision of the luxury brands they invest in and amplify the commercial potential of future collections. I speak the language of both creativity and finance, and I move fast. → Brand Launch for Manufacturers: Industrial manufacturers ready to launch their own luxury brand find in me a strategic creative partner : from brand identity to collection architecture to market positioning & design lead. I have a true passion for iconic design which builds on the distinctive legacy of a brand and set the foundation of a long term vision. I also love uncovering creative talents, building highly creative & performant teams, and anchoring every project in responsible craftsmanship. Based in Paris. Working globally. → [email protected]
FROM WASTE TO WONDER. Every broken mast, every carbon brake pad, every fragment discarded after a race, these are the beginning of an extraordinary second life. Allowing the narrative of elite sporting adventures to continue long after the race is over. THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE Racing teams and shipyards face growing CSR commitments, yet reliable upcycling solutions have been out of reach. Until now. Our patented process guarantees full traceability from carbon source to finished jewelry piece. WHAT WE CREATE More than products, we design and produce narrative objects for our international prestigious clients. Each piece carries the story of an exceptional human adventure: a transatlantic race, a championship, a record shattered. Carbon fiber holds memory like no other material. Each piece carries the story of an exceptional human adventure: a transatlantic race, a championship, a record shattered. We craft masterpieces, trophies, unique pieces, fine jewelry and objects in limited editions for B2B and B2C clients across luxury, sport, corporate VIP gifting, and contemporary art. MY PARTNERS IN THIS ADVENTURE *Jolan Trecherel, Founder. Naval architect, composite materials engineer, and former Laser World Championship competitor. Founded BYKARBON in late 2023. * François Louis, Partner & Managing Director has extensive experience in global partnerships, entertainment and start up creation. Together, we share one conviction: design can be an act of regeneration. Supported by Région Bretagne, BPI France & Finistère Mer Vents. 🌐 www.by-karbon.com
Based in Paris, MAISON MINUIT is a cross generations creative agency advising powerful and emerging brands on Brand Strategy and Community led Digital Strategy & Experiences. Founded by the mother-daughter duo Nathalie & Anhly Colin. Maison Minuit helps brands to expand and thrive globally . Brand Strategy services cover : Brand Positioning & differentiation strategy, Branding Strategy, Growth Strategy expanding from B2B to B2C business model, and the Design of Iconic fine jewelry Collections & Brand’s Creative Vision under the lead of Nathalie Colin acting as an outsourced Creative Director Under the lead of Anhly Colin, Community led Digital Strategy & Experience services support clients in the definition of their Brand Values & Emotional Territory , the definition of an effective Digital Strategy, the consequent Activations (creative content creation) to create Engagement . Maison Minuit is also happy to support CONVERSATIONS– Hosting cross-generational events for creatives in partnership with the platform Conversations. 90% of our clients are based overseas in Italy, Switzerland, The U.S.A., South Korea, China, Middle East, India. We work closely with the CEO’s of companies in the fields of luxury, fine jewelry, diamonds, upcyling of precious materials, sustainable luxury fashion, yoga / loungewear, tech beauty and lifestyle. We are also supporting Private Equity Funds in some of their projects related to fine jewelry brands.
ALIKE is a podcast co-created with my daughter and associate Anhly and FeuilleBlanche agency, with a dedicated concept focusing on the mother-daughter relationship. We did not choose our mothers. Neither have they. What have we decided to create together, in resemblance or opposition, in the necessary construction of our individualities? Through this podcast, we promote the power of transmission to hopefully inspire intra-family discussions. There are still too many taboos which we hope to break, with conversations without filters and without judgment. Our women guests evoke their difficulties, their expectations and we all together cherish moments of happiness, forgiveness or liberation. The heartfelt and moving testimonies are available on all listening platforms such as Apple podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcast, Amazon Music ... for french and francophone communities abroad. A new episode in French of about one hour is broadcast every other Wednesday. https://linktr.ee/alikelepodcast #ALIKEpodcast #podcast #entrepreneurship #sorority #leapfrog
Creative Director, Member of the Management Board reporting to Swarovski Family Member, and Group CEO, Robert Buchbauer, EVP Branding, Communication & Media, Spokesperson Responsibilities • Co design mid to long term brand strategy & deployment • 1st Creative Director in the brand’s history, for all branded collections • International brand management and Creative Vision, aim to modernize the brand • Lead the Creative & Trend Studios, (6 locations), and VM & Communication teams – total +80 fte • Design 100% of the branded collections, with a common design language, across categories (jewelry, watches, accessories, writing instruments, crystal objects, eyewear), distributed in Swarovski retail landscape (+10,000 POS) in 170 countries • Communication & PR strategy, media budget + 100 millions euros Achievements • Creative vision from a “diamond copy” to distinctive crystal DNA • Brand equity, growth revenue : from 822 millions euros (in 2006) to 2.2 billions in 2020, 80% fashion jewelry • Brand Awareness, influence marketing, first muses (Miranda Kerr, Karlie Kloss), LGBTQ+ campaign, consistency across +6,000 assets in communication • Management of complexity & scale: across jewelry styles, product categories and regional capsules, collections of +2000 skus +800 seasonal novelties, 2500 sketches/season • Mentor at heart, develop design talents, in a multicultural & inclusive team (20 nationalities), training programs, customer orientation, new capacities (3D design, design to cost) resulting of high engagement in my team • Shift from industrial to fashion value chain process (from 18 to 10 months) • Modernization of the retail concept (Tokujin Yoshioka)
I am joining the prestigious Minds network of speakers, alongside inspiring personalities such as Thierry Marx, Clarisse Agbegnenou, and Anthony Bourbon. I am excited to initiate new constructive #conversations across all industries—beyond my primary field of expertise, which is jewelry. I love sharing my passion, vision, and the strategies I have developed throughout my journey: * Artistic Director & Board Member at SWAROVSKI (2006-2020) * Entrepreneur in a mother-daughter duo with Anhly Colin Roblique, co-founding the creative agency MAISON MINUIT PARIS * Partner in a startup focused on the circular economy and upcycled carbon (www.jolandesign.fr) * BoardMember of impactful companies such as KAMPOS (a sustainable luxury swimwear brand, B Corp certified) and Caractères Paris (which promotes luxury brands through Contemporary Artisanal Craftsmanship). Here are some of the topics I cover in my talks: 💎 Nurturing creativity to drive performance – Thinking big, #innovating, and reinventing oneself 💎 Defining your brand's DNA – Creating iconic and sustainable products, ensuring longevity through differentiation 💎 Transforming your business – From manufacuring for others to launching your own brand (branding) 💎 The power of team diversity – A key driver of innovation For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please contact the Minds team at [email protected].
Seminar Speaker every year for the new cohorte of international young professionals, on how to build your Personal branding.