La panther, an animal with a timeless charm. The story between Cartier and the Panthère is one of the myths of the jewelry world. The elegant feline first appeared approached the Maison back in 1914, when Louis Cartier commissioned a painting as an invitation to a jewelry exhibition and the painter, George Barbier, created La Dame à la Panthère: the portrait of a woman with a panther at her feet and wearing a precious collar. She was, however, the historic creative director of Cartier Jeanne Toussaint, who first transformed the majestic creature into a jewel. For all she became soon La Panthère, simply an icon, symbol of the Maison. Its legendary legacy is enshrined in the last object of desire signed by the Maison, the bag Panthère de Cartier.
Unmatched style
The distinctive design of Panthère de Cartier, created by one of the most emancipated personalities of her time, is the jewel in the crown of the Maison. In 2022 it becomes synonymous with avant-garde, while remaining faithful to the codes of the brand of Cartier: the bag was designed for a new generation of elegant and daring women.
The new bag seems created to match the timeless jewels: the bracelet in pink gold, onyx, emeralds and diamonds and the ring in yellow gold, emeralds, onyx and diamonds, all Panthère de Cartier (Photo: iODonna per Cartier).
Studied in the most meticulous details, from the iconic jewel closure to the trapezoidal silhouette, from the sinuous flap to the rigid handle, from the finely grained leather to the harmonic bellows, up to the meticulous interiors. Colors, materials, shapes, lines, every detail denotes a powerful and structured style. Defining it as an accessory is almost an understatement.
Panthère de Cartier, the avant-garde bag faithful to its emblematic codes, reflected in the precious: the ring and bracelet in white gold, onyx, emeralds and diamonds (Photo: iODonna for Cartier).
Magnetic, from the buckle to the mantle
The eye is immediately captured by the sophisticated closure, hand polished to naturally attract light. This detail represents the panther recreating an open C with its body. The details are fundamental, as they give the measure of the artisan touch: the spots are in black lacquer and of different sizes, and the finish is gold. The feline seems to rush outside and come to life, thanks to the synergistic work of the designers of the Creation Atelier directed by another woman, Marlin Yuson, and the Maison’s High Jewelery artisans. Meticulous, perfect and admirable, like a work of art.
The finest calfskin cuts are washed, tanned and subjected to a strict artisan protocol to create the Panthère de Cartier mantle (Photo: iODonna for Cartier).
Vital, like the atmosphere of the laboratory in which it is made, a luminous locus amoenus at the headquarters of Cartier International in Paris, where creativity is at home. Skilled hands work to achieve the Panthère bag: savoir-faire is the key ingredient here. The precious calfskin cuts that compose it are carefully traced and selected, washed and tanned by hand in compliance with sustainable and responsible practices. The result, a coat with a wavy, tactile grainas is typical of webbed leather, natural and refined to the eye.
Four timeless colors, classic black, cherry red, dark green and pastel pink. The vibrant shades of the new Panthère de Cartier (Photo: Cartier).
Elegant and versatile nuances
“A softer skin than down” paraphrasing Rudyard Kipling in his famous literary masterpiece. The bag is naturally shiny, thanks to the meticulous finishing that protects it and makes it resistant to scratches. Four timeless shades of Panthère: starting from the iconic cherry red distinctive of the Maison, up to classic black, passing through dark green and pastel pink.
A versatile It Bag to be enjoyed at any time of day, marked by the Panthère de Cartier mini watch in yellow gold (Photo: iODonna per Cartier).
Dynamics. The unmistakable shape of Panthère de Cartier is that of a solid trapeze, animated by the triple bellows, the slightly wavy front flap and a flat pocket on the back. The arched metal details with a gold finish enhance the handle of the handbag. Distinctive details that recall the buckle to which the removable leather strap can be attached if necessary. Full and empty, rigidity and movement, tradition and innovation. His inherent duality is reflected in the ways he wears it: by hand or shoulder strapand in the two formats, small or minicapable of adapting to different occasions of use and making it extremely versatile. Roaring by day, mysterious in the evening.
The removable miroir de sac, present inside the bag in both the mini and the small version. Essential (Photo: iODonna for Cartier).
A personal treasure chest, to be kept forever
The signature Cartier gold color is hot embossed on the two large internal compartments of the lining, in fine lambskin. And to make yours truly personal Panthèreyou can add the initials or one date memorable. The hidden pocket encloses the mirrorthat its shape recalls the unmistakable casket of jewels Cartier, to be personalized with an indelible engraving. Vezzo designed to express the femininity and character of every woman.
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