Iconic and playful, the Brillant is one of the jewels of  Maison Delvaux, the beloved leather goods House that reigns from the Kingdom of Belgium. For its 1958 arrival in the world, the newborn Brillant was presented at the Brussels Worldâs Fair. Presiding over the the Brillantâs baptism, Baudouin I, King of the Belgians, bestowed his blessings on the newly arrived creation. Since then, with its aristocratic and joyous imagination, the Brillant has never stopped reinventing itself. A product of the finest leathergoods tradition, and having stood the test of generations of kings and queens, the Brillant merrily mixes it upâplaying with conventions and lending itself to fantasy reinterpretations.
To celebrate the opening of Delvauxâs London boutiques on Sloane Street and on New Bond Street, the Brillant now exists in the form of the âMiniatures So Britishâ. This collection of four Charms embodies la Maisonâs tradition of âMiniaturesâ, small masterpieces of fine leather craft, combined here with the emblematic symbols of Englandâa monarchy that is also distinguished by a high degree of fantasy. Embossing, screen printing, and micro-techniques are used to create these four designsâfour clins dâoeils, that is to say, four cheeky winks and nodsârequiring artisanal savoir-faire.
A mecca of alternative culture, the Camden Town neighbourhood lends its name to a miniature Brillant that is as punk as can be. Dressed up in blackâlike Sid Viciousâ hairâ its iconic tartan plaid is enhanced with patent leather, thanks to highly sophisticated printing techniques. Here and there, safety pins and piercings are studded across its miniature body.
The ultimate in symbols, the uniform of the royal guards of Buckingham Palace also garners its own Delvaux Miniature. With its black coiffe of shaven mink, its officerâs vest of scarlet red Box calf, and two round black-laquered metallic eyes, the adorable soldier that is so emblematic of London is now available as a Charms.
Immortalised notably in Michelangelo Antonioniâs mythical film Blow Up, the iconic red phone booth has never quite been dethroned by mobile phones. Engraved in the collective consciousness, this quintessential symbol of London is infused here with the energy of the aptly named Piccadilly Circusâthe iconic crossroads thrumming with life. Supple and miniaturised,
Delvauxâs phone booth combines a 3D effect and numerical UV precision printing, for a strikingly authentic appearance.
A collection named So British would not be complete without an homage to the Union Jack! A high-frequency technique and silk-screening create an effect that is rich in dimension and volume and amazingly precise. This celebration of England would not have displeased Admiral Nelson whose statue adorns the famous Trafalgar Square, in commemoration of his 1805 victory in the battle of the same name.
Though small in size they pack a big punch â even more hours are dedicated to artisanal fabrication, embossing, silk-screening, micro-techniquesâŠThese four decorative Charms, for wearing, carrying and even collecting, are veritable, precious little bijoux.
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