The Roberto Cavalli Group, one of the most prestigious Italian brands at an international level, and the Franck Muller Group, the Swiss company leader in the luxury and high-end watches sector, announce that they have signed a co-branding contract for the development, creation, production and distribution of “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” watches.
The Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller watch collection was studied to respond to the different needs of a clientele that is ever more sophisticated and to compete in the high-quality “premium price” categories with retail prices in the “entry range” of 1,250 euros to 3,000 euros to then go to the more prestigious models in the “core” range from 3,000 to 6,000 euros, and finally jewellery watches in the “image” range whose value will exceed 6,000 euros – a complete collection that is along the lines of the most recent creations of the main fashion and luxury groups.
“I have always been very impressed by the craftsmanship, the quality, the innovation, the style and the creativity of the Franck Muller Group. These are characteristics that have allowed the brand to distinguish itself in the watchmaking sector,” said Roberto Cavalli, Chairman of the Roberto Cavalli Group. “Our two worlds have a lot in common and as a great watch collector I find that just like an evening gown, a watch tells and defines exactly the character and the state of mind of who wears it.”
“Roberto Cavalli is a genuine artist whose source of inspiration comes from his passion for life. His love for fashion combined with his dynamic personality, results in the perfection of his sexy creations. To evoke a deep sensuality throughout his collections, he uses the women’s silhouette as his canvas to reveal true femininity and glamour.” said Franck Muller, co-founder of the Franck Muller Group. “
“We are proud of signing this important co-branding contract for Roberto Cavalli watches. This collaboration will result in an exceptional product incarnating both Roberto Cavalli’s modernity and the special capability of Franck Muller. The new watch collection will be able to respond to the different needs of a clientele that is ever more sophisticate” commented Gianluca Brozzetti, CEO of the Roberto Cavalli Group.
“I am extremely honored in taking part in the union of the two creative worlds of Haute Horlogerie and High Fashion. And which other firm more representative of this branch than Roberto Cavalli Group, that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary – 40 years of unending development and innovation which brought the Group to explore many different domains, a common trait shared with the Franck Muller Group. said Vartan Sirmakes, co-founder and CEO of the Franck Muller Group.
About Roberto Cavalli
Launched in the early 1970’s, the Roberto Cavalli group is one of the most renowned and respected “Made in Italy” brands due to constant innovation and creativity in its evolution. The Roberto Cavalli group showcases its women’s collection, “Roberto Cavalli Women”, on the runways of Milan, along with “Roberto Cavalli Man” and the more contemporary collection, “Just Cavalli”. All of these collections are complemented by a wide range of products manufactured by licensees which include clothing, accessories, footwear, eyewear, watches, perfumes, underwear and swimwear. The Roberto Cavalli brand also extends itself with the signature line, “Class Roberto Cavalli”, and a younger collection for teens, “Roberto Cavalli Angels & Devils”. The Roberto Cavalli Group is distributed in Italy and worldwide through an extensive network of 130 flagship stores (as of January 2012) including 77 “Roberto Cavalli” boutiques (of which 33 owned), 29 “Just Cavalli” boutiques, 20 “Class Roberto Cavalli” boutiques and 4 “Roberto Cavalli Junior”
About Franck Muller
Founded in 1991 by the talented young watchmaker Mr. Franck Muller and the watchmanufacturing specialist Mr. Vartan Sirmakes, FRANCK MULLER has been dazzling the world with creations that represent major technical advances in the history of Haute Horlogerie. The Franck Muller’s world premieres and patents, innovations and marvels of technical complexity harmonized by its aesthetic perfection have been received with great enthusiasm by watch lovers and celebrities alike throughout the world. The Franck Muller brand has become a touchstone in the world of Haute Horlogerie in less than 20 years thanks to its technical expertise and innovative designs. Today, the brand possesses over 50 patents, 40 exclusive boutiques around the world and seven production sites in Switzerland