Blancpain’s BaselWorld 2015 Showcase

Blancpain hosted a showcase of its latest creations, themed rather grandly, ‘Art de Vivre’ (Art of Living) at a stately black-and-white colonial bungalow.

Although the brand’s new mechanical marvels were the center of attention – amongst which included the spectacular Villeret Shakudo, featuring an ancient Japanese decoration technique on the made, made by manipulating and ageing copper alloy – guests were equally piqued their immersive surroundings.

A master engraver was on hand to demonstrate the intricacies of her craft, while a pair of Swiss-based master chefs known as The Creative Duo, who cut their teeth with Michelin-starred establishments, provided a grand flourish with a wildly inventive dining experience.