CEO Arnaud Nicolas talks about saving L’Epee 1839 from the brink of obscurity, making clocks cool again, and life after being acquired by the world's largest luxury goods group, LVMH.
CEO Arnaud Nicolas talks about saving L’Epee 1839 from the brink of obscurity, making clocks cool again, and life after being acquired by the world's largest luxury goods group, LVMH.New: You can now listen to articles.bridge the worlds of horology and art at this year’s Art SG, which was held in January 2025 at Marina Bay Sands.as interactive sculptures that invite one to engage with time as a measure and muse.
Nicolas sat down with CNA Luxury to chat about the journey of reviving the storied brand, the artistry behind its creations, and what the future holds following its 2024 acquisition by LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate.Arnaud Nicolas with horology enthusiasts at The Hour Glass x L'Epée 1839 booth at Art SG in January 2025.
When asked if he ever imagined making clocks cool again after acquiring L’Epee, Nicolas confidently replied: “Yes. When we purchased L’Epee in June 2009, I’d been looking for a clock for my home for some time, but I never found anything. They were all somehow boring, standard square objects... Nicely made, but not appealing. Something was missing.
While the maison has partnered with luxury powerhouses the likes of Chanel, Tiffany & Co, and Louis Vuitton to create exceptional clocks, its collaboration with MB&F has been a game-changer. Over the past decade, this alliance has produced 15 audacious masterpieces, including the Starfleet Machine, Arachnophobia, and The Fifth Element.Busser, the founder of MB&F: “Max and I were friends first before working together.
Now, under LVMH, L’Epee has the stability to weather challenges, while retaining its creative freedom. “Being part of LVMH empowers us and provides security, but what I truly appreciate is that we still operate independently. We’ve the backing of a powerhouse without the constraints that would compromise our vision or operations. It’s the best of both worlds – we can stay true to our ethos and explore new creative horizons at the same time.
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