Scopri la storia di Swarovski, dalla nascita della Maison austriaca attraverso le sue tappe fondamentali, ed esplora la ricca tradizione della Casa nei mondi della moda, della gioielleria e della cultura pop.
1895
Daniel Swarovski inventa una macchina in grado di tagliare i cristalli con una precisione mai vista prima.
1900
Daniel disegna una sequenza di diagrammi - dall'Articolo 1 all'Articolo 6 - che definiscono un lessico di tagli di cristallo. Daniel porta questo lessico a Wattens, in Austria, paese d'origine di Swarovski, e questi diventano i primi cristalli messi in produzione. Dall'Articolo 7 all'Articolo 12 costituiscono il suo secondo lessico di tagli di cristallo originali.
Articolo 1-6 e Articolo 7-12.
Anni '50
Swarovski collabora con i couturier, che traggono ispirazione dalle possibilità creative dei suoi materiali in continua evoluzione. Dopo un viaggio per ammirare l'aurora boreale, Daniel crea un rivestimento che emula i colori cangianti del fenomeno naturale. Christian Dior fu il primo stilista a scoprire questo effetto e lo utilizzò in una delle sue ultime collezioni nel 1957.
Anni '70
Un tecnico di fabbrica a Wattens incolla insieme pezzi di ricambio di lampadari per creare un topo cristallizzato, che diventa la prima statuina Swarovski. Inizialmente viene regalato a 1000 dipendenti Swarovski, ma diventa presto così popolare che viene messo in vendita ai XII Giochi Olimpici Invernali di Innsbruck nel 1976. La sua popolarità porta a una nuova linea di figurine ispirate alla natura.
1980
Swarovski dà inizio a una collaborazione duratura con la Reggia di Versailles, ricreando il monumentale lampadario di cristallo che illumina la Camera del Re Sole. Il pezzo presenta un'estetica tipicamente seicentesca: è dotato di innovative candele LED in cristallo, che riproducono fedelmente la fiamma tradizionale, conferendo un'atmosfera unica agli appartamenti reali.
1989
Nel 1989, Swarovski lancia una linea couture chiamata Daniel Swarovski Paris, in onore del suo fondatore. La raffinata collezione è impreziosita da cristalli ed è disponibile in edizione limitata.
1995
Swarovski Kristallwelten apre a Wattens, in Austria, in occasione del centenario del marchio. L'artista multimediale AndrééHeller ha ideato un luogo unico e magico che attrae milioni di visitatori da tutto il mondo. I cristalli sono celebrati in tutte le loro sfaccettature trasformative e ogni anno, numerose collaborazioni con artisti, in particolare nella Wunderkammer (Camera delle Meraviglie), continuano a spingere i confini della creatività.
Il Gigante
AndréIl tema centrale di André Heller per i Swarovski Kristallwelten (Mondi di Cristallo Swarovski) era la figura del Gigante, e sviluppò la storia di un Gigante che partì per esplorare il mondo del cristallo con tutti i suoi tesori e le sue meraviglie.
2004
Per aggiungere un tocco di scintillante magia al periodo natalizio, Swarovski incorona per la prima volta l'iconico albero di Natale del Rockefeller Center. Inaugurando una tradizione annuale, la stella Swarovski del 2004 misura tre metri di altezza e brilla con 25.000 splendidi cristalli bianchi. Una magica aggiunta allo skyline di New York.
2007
La 79a edizione degli Academy Awards ha mostrato al pubblico il vero significato di splendore. Per la prima volta, un scintillante sipario di cristallo fa da sfondo alle star di Hollywood. La Swarovski Crystal Curtain è alta 10 metri, pesa oltre una tonnellata ed è composta da 50.000 cristalli.
2013
Lampadario Gabriel
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Swarovski collabora con Ronan ed Erwan Bouroullec per la creazione del lampadario Gabriel, un'opera d'arte permanente che illumina l'ingresso principale della Reggia di Versailles. Con i suoi oltre 12 metri di altezza e 800 cristalli Swarovski illuminati in modo innovativo da LED luminosi, quest'opera maestosa e al tempo stesso contemporanea rappresenta sia un'impresa tecnica che un omaggio duraturo agli storici lampadari di cristallo che ornavano le sale cerimoniali del Palazzo.
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
Swarovski Foundation
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‘To achieve lasting change, you must think not only of yourself but also of others’ - Daniel Swarovski.
The Swarovski Foundation was established to bring focus to our founder’s philosophy and the brand’s historical commitment to philanthropy. It supports charitable organizations and initiatives to achieve positive social and environmental impact. The Swarovski Foundation's mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality through education. The focus is on Equity, Water, and Creativity, and there are three key initiatives, Waterschool, Creatives for Our Future and Action Fund.
2018
A 21st century Crystal Workshop opens in Wattens, Austria. Swarovski Manufaktur is a space for inspiration, co-creation, craftsmanship, and savoir-faire, stimulating innovation using new technologies and aligning creative visionary processes.
2019
Swarovski develops a new type of crystal to create six fountains on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The rotating installations by the Bouroullec brothers feature 3,060 crystals in a dreamlike display of movement and light.
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
2020
The Swarovski Foundation announces its new Creatives for Our Future program, a global mentorship and grant program designed with an advisor from the United Nations Office for Partnerships, to identify and accelerate the next generation of creative leaders in sustainability.
2021
This year marks a bold new creative vision with the appointment of the House’s first ever Global Creative Director. Giovanna Engelbert joins to develop a deeper visual expression and creative language for Swarovski. The global roll out of a new sensorial store concept, Instant Wonder, follows, along with a modern new aesthetic expressed in Swarovski’s brand colors, and a streamlined Swarovski Swan logo.
Creators Lab
A new program of creative collaborations launches to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship, while celebrating Swarovski Crystals. Creators Lab is a natural evolution reflecting the Austrian House’s long heritage of influence in fashion, film, theater and music, and history of championing creativity. The first brands to enter the new Swarovski Creators Lab are Nike, MA®KET, Amina Muaddi, Judith Leiber and FAO Schwarz.
Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear has entered the Swarovski Creators Lab to create a limited-edition collectible fully adorned with Swarovski Crystals.
Swarovski x Liberal Youth Ministry
Creators Lab continues to explore creative possibilities and celebrate the spirit of collaborated art that has been part of our culture since the very beginning. Swarovski’s youthful spirit and progressive nature is a perfect match for Liberal Youth Ministry (LYM), where each collection celebrates the universality of youth.
Stuart Weitzman
Cue the celebrations as Stuart Weitzman enters the Creators Lab, just in time for party season. Combining precision craftsmanship with extravagant embellishment, the Stuart Power Shine pump pairs its new 75mm Stuart Power heels with over 6,000 Swarovski Crystals. Designed to catch the light with every step, this spectacular shoe invites you to stand tall and let your confidence shine.
2022
New Chambers of Wonder are introduced regularly to Kristallwelten. James Turrell - who as an artist is considered a “magician of light” - creates Umbra, a moving light and color installation that appeals to all the senses.
2023
Swarovski is a protagonist of pop culture, and Swarovski Crystals are sprinkled throughout pop culture history. 2023 is another stellar year for the House as it makes the most creative events, and celebrities, shine.
Illuminating Pop Culture
Doja Cat dazzled at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS23 Show, with 30,000 crimson Swarovski crystals hand-applied by makeup artist Pat McGrath. The five-hour process created a stunning transformation, merging aesthetic subversion with pure glamour.
Illuminating Pop Culture
Swarovski Crystals play a significant role in Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, lighting up the custom looks of the world’s top designers.
Illuminating Pop Culture
Harry Styles stunned at the Grammys in a custom EGONLAB jumpsuit made from Swarovski Crystal Mesh, featuring 250,000 crystals in nine colors. Handmade in Paris over 150 hours, the dazzling outfit highlighted his creativity, individuality, and star power.
Swarovski Created Diamonds Galaxy Collection
Inspired by the cosmos, The Galaxy Collection is the first Swarovski Created Diamonds fine jewelry collection designed by Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert. Each design is crafted from laboratory grown diamonds that are IGI (International Gemological Institute) certified and 100% identical to mined diamonds in every way but origin.
Swarovski on Fifth
Over two luxurious floors, a world of joyful extravagance and crystal wonder unfolds in a new flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. A palette of the House’s signature shades combined with rich, textured surfaces make the New York flagship a sensory delight full of immersive experiences.
2024
A year of firsts for the House including the appointment of a Global Brand Ambassador, pop icon Ariana Grande, and debuting Swarovski couture looks designed by Giovanna Engelbert at the Met Gala.
Global Brand Ambassador
Ariana Grande is announced as new ambassador and face of the House. The multi award-winning American singer, songwriter and actress is among the world's best-selling music artists. Celebrated for her breathtaking performances and unique personal style, Ariana Grande is a powerful advocate for inclusivity and empowerment. The partnership unites two icons of pop culture.
The 2024 Met Gala
For the first time ever, Swarovski couture looks are presented at the Met Gala. Friends of the House, Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam, and Anok Yai shine in ensembles designed by Global Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert. For the dress code “The Garden of Time”, Giovanna transforms into Nature, Karlie a Flower, Imaan is the Sun, and Anok becomes Water wearing a catsuit teamed with a high jewelry necklace from the Swarovski Created Diamonds Galaxy Collection.
Show Time
Jean Paul Gaultier and Swarovski collaborate on Falling | In Love, the magical Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin Grand Show. The Berlin-based show is illuminated by 100 million Swarovski Crystals and lights up the extraordinary explosion of colour curated by the celebrity Parisian designer. The hypnotic allure of crystals is unleashed on the world’s largest theatre stage with crystalline gardens filled with flora and fauna forming a shimmering backdrop for a rainbow of bejeweled ensembles.
2025
Born in Austria under the genius vision of our founder, Daniel, Swarovski has been making the world shine bright since 1895. This is our 130th year of breaking the boundaries of creativity and embracing the extraordinary. Swarovski creations are designed to spark joy, bring brilliance in every facet of your life, and wow your individuality.
Ariana Grande X Swarovski
The first creative collaboration with Global Brand Ambassador and face of the brand, Ariana Grande launches.
Co-created by the pop icon and Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection celebrates the joy of self-expression and is inspired by a deep love of music that shines through musical notes and heart motifs.
Co-created by the pop icon and Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection celebrates the joy of self-expression and is inspired by a deep love of music that shines through musical notes and heart motifs.
Vienna Opera Ball
A collaboration spanning nearly 70 years, the union of Swarovski and the Vienna Opera Ball celebrates the beauty, elegance, and rich culture of our shared Austrian heritage.
It is a true legacy of wonder. Each year a new Swarovski Tiara, a virtuoso display of our mastery of light, illuminates the ball. This year the intricate design is inspired by the Swarovski Swan.
130 Years of Joy
In honor of our 130-year anniversary, Swarovski is inviting the world to explore its many facets with a program of unmissable events and limited-edition collections. Rooted in our rich heritage and the vision of our founder, Daniel Swarovski, the House continues to pursue crystal innovation as it enters its next chapter with a multidimensional celebration of light, color, and joy.
World of Swarovski
Illuminating the many facets of Swarovski from heritage to lifestyle and beyond.
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry
Title:Our new jewelry families are beautiful works of artistry that feature Swarovski Crystal Pearls, and a palette of blue and green Swarovski Crystals.
Wedding Jewelry & Accessories
Title:Fall in love with beautiful designs infused with the brilliance of crystals. From subtle shimmer to all-out glamour, there’s a piece to complement any wedding style, each deserving of a place on your wedding accessories list.
Disney The Lion King x Swarovski
Title:Commemorate a cherished classic with radiant characters.