S.T. Dupont King of Cards
Celebrating timeless elegance: S.T. Dupont & Kostas Metaxas present “King of Cards”.
The House of S.T. Dupont, creator of luxury accessories since 1872, perpetuates the vision of its founder, Simon Tissot Dupont, who sought to give each object an exceptional, exclusive and unique dimension. Over the centuries, the brand has combined its expertise with that of the greatest artists and craftsmen, giving rise to the prestigious "Hautes Créations". These exclusive collections bear witness to the expertise and inspiration of their creators, offering objects of incomparable beauty. The alliance between art and craftsmanship gives rise to exceptional treasures, crafted from the noblest materials by expert hands. This time, S.T. Dupont has joined forces with the distinguished designer Kostas Metaxas, a three-time laureate of the esteemed Good Design Award.
Metaxas's design philosophy embraces a harmonious blend of balance and ingenuity, weaving together the elements of chaos and order, theatricality and utility. His creations, an embodiment of functionality and playfulness, are a celebration of the limitless prospects that experimentation entails. Guiding aspiring designers, Metaxas underscores the significance of comprehensive research and the imperative of surpassing existing benchmarks, stressing the importance of investing unbridled dedication and passion to breathe life into unprecedented concepts.
Turning to the rich heritage of playing cards, the tradition, dating back to 14th century Europe, gave rise to diverse decks with varying compositions, yet all featuring face and numbered cards. With the rise of card-playing, standardized 52-card decks became the norm, a convention that persists to this day. The symbolism of the four kings in contemporary card decks has prompted discourse regarding their historical or mythical identities. Often associated with significant historical figures, the King of Spades is linked to David, the ancient King of Israel, while the King of Clubs is attributed to Alexander the Great, the Macedonian conqueror of ancient times. Similarly, the King of Hearts is believed to represent Charlemagne, the esteemed French King and Holy Roman Emperor, with debates lingering over whether the King of Diamonds signifies Roman Caesar Augustus or Julius Caesar.
The "King of Cards" lighter, a collaborative masterpiece between S.T. Dupont and the acclaimed designer Kostas Metaxas, embodies a fusion of elegance, innovation, and historical symbolism. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the lighter's design seamlessly integrates elements inspired by the intricate world of playing cards and Metaxas's avant-garde design philosophy.
The sleek exterior of the lighter is adorned with intricate engravings, evoking the regal and enigmatic aura of the traditional playing card kings. Each facet of the lighter reflects the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of S.T. Dupont's legacy, harmoniously blending with Metaxas's distinctive touch, which infuses a contemporary edge into the classic design.
S.T. DUPONT - Line 2 King of Cards Haute Création
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