Descubre la cronología de Swarovski, desde el nacimiento de la firma austriaca hasta sus hitos clave, así como el rico legado de la Maison en los universos de la moda, la joyería y la cultura pop.
1895
Daniel Swarovski inventa una máquina capaz de tallar cristales con una precisión que nunca antes había sido posible.
1900
Daniel dibuja una secuencia de diagramas, del artículo 1 al artículo 6, que vienen a definir un léxico de tallas de cristal. Daniel lleva este léxico a Wattens en Austria, el país de origen de Swarovski, y se convierten en los primeros cristales que se producen. Del artículo 7 al artículo 12 constituye su segundo léxico de tallas de cristal originales.
Artículos 1-6 y artículos 7-12.
Década de 1950
Swarovski colabora con modistos inspirados en las posibilidades creativas de sus materiales en constante evolución. Después de un viaje para ver la aurora boreal, Daniel crea un revestimiento que emula los colores cambiantes de ese fenómeno natural. Christian Dior fue el primer diseñador en descubrir este efecto, y lo utilizó en una de sus últimas colecciones en 1957.
Década de 1970
Un técnico de la fábrica de Wattens pega piezas de repuesto de candelabros para crear un ratón cristalizado, que se convierte en la primera figura de Swarovski. Inicialmente, se regala a 1000 empleados de Swarovski, pero rápidamente se vuelve tan popular que se pone a la venta en los XII Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Innsbruck de 1976. Su popularidad es el inicio de una nueva línea de figuras inspiradas en la naturaleza.
1980
Swarovski inicia una relación duradera con el Palacio de Versalles, recreando el monumental candelabro de cristal para iluminar la Cámara del Rey Sol. La pieza tiene una estética distintiva del siglo XVII: cuenta con innovadoras velas LED de cristal, que reproducen a la perfección una llama tradicional, lo que aporta un ambiente único a los apartamentos reales.
1989
En 1989, Swarovski lanza una gama de alta costura llamada Daniel Swarovski Paris Collection, que toma su nombre del fundador de la casa. La exquisita colección incorpora cristales y solo incluye piezas limitadas.
1995
Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Kristallwelten, opens in Wattens, Austria, to mark the brand’s centennial anniversary. Multimedia artist André Heller designed a unique and magical place that attracts millions of visitors from across the globe. Crystals are celebrated in all their transformative facets and every year, multiple collaborations with artists, particularly in the Chamber of Wonder, continue to push the boundaries of creativity.
The Giant
André Heller’s thematic centerpiece for Swarovski Crystal Worlds was the shape of the Giant, and he developed the story of a Giant who set out to experience the crystal world and all of its treasures and wonders.
2004
Bringing a sprinkle of shimmer to the holiday season, Swarovski crowns the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree for the first time. Heralding the start of a yearly tradition, the 2004 Swarovski star measures three meters in height and shines with 25,000 brilliant white crystals. A magical addition to the New York City skyline.
2007
The 79th Academy Awards shows the audience the true meaning of brilliance. For the first time, a sparkling crystal curtain forms the backdrop for the Hollywood stars. The Swarovski Crystal Curtain measures 10 meters in height, weighs over a ton, and consists of 50,000 individual crystals.
2013
Gabriel Chandelier
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Swarovski joins forces with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to create the Gabriel Chandelier, a permanent artwork illuminating the main entrance at the Palace of Versailles. Over 12 meters high and incorporating 800 Swarovski crystals innovatively lit with luminous LEDs, this contemporary yet majestic piece is both a technical feat and an enduring tribute to the crystallized chandeliers that historically adorned the Palace’s ceremonial rooms.
© 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.
Showtime
Jean Paul Gaultier en Swarovski werken samen aan Falling | In Love,
de magische Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin Grand Show. De in Berlijn gevestigde show wordt verlicht door 100 miljoen Swarovski Kristallen en verlicht de bijzondere explosie van kleur, samengesteld door de beroemde Parijse ontwerper. De hypnotiserende aantrekkingskracht van kristallen wordt weerspiegelt op 's werelds grootste theaterpodium, met kristallen tuinen gevuld met flora en fauna, die een fonkelende achtergrond vormen voor een regenboog van met juwelen versierde ensembles.
2025
Geboren in Oostenrijk onder de briljante visie van onze oprichter, Daniel, laat Swarovski de wereld stralen sinds 1895. Dit is ons 130e jaar waarin we de grenzen van creativiteit doorbreken en het bijzondere omarmen. Swarovski-creaties zijn ontworpen om vreugde en schittering in elk facet van het leven te brengen en de individualiteit te verwonderen.
Ariana Grande X Swarovski
De eerste creatieve samenwerking met Global Brand Ambassador en gezicht van het merk, Ariana Grande, wordt gelanceerd.
Geco-creëerd door de popicoon en Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, viert de Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collectie de vreugde van zelfexpressie. De collectie is geïnspireerd door een grote liefde voor muziek die weerspiegelt in muzikale noten en hartmotieven.
Geco-creëerd door de popicoon en Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, viert de Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collectie de vreugde van zelfexpressie. De collectie is geïnspireerd door een grote liefde voor muziek die weerspiegelt in muzikale noten en hartmotieven.
Weense Operabal
De samenwerking tussen Swarovski en het Weense Operabal, die bijna 70 jaar duurt, viert de schoonheid, elegantie en rijke cultuur van ons gedeelde Oostenrijkse erfgoed.
Het is een ware erfenis van verwondering. Elk jaar verlicht een nieuwe Swarovski Tiara, een virtuoze display van onze meesterschap in licht, het bal. Dit jaar is het kunstzinnige ontwerp geïnspireerd door de Swarovski Swan.
130 jaar vreugde
Ter ere van ons 130-jarig jubileum nodigt Swarovski de wereld uit om zijn vele facetten te verkennen met een programma van niet te missen evenementen en limited-edition collecties. Geworteld in ons rijke erfgoed en de visie van onze oprichter, Daniel Swarovski, blijft het Huis kristalinnovatie nastreven terwijl het zijn volgende hoofdstuk ingaat met een multidimensionale viering van licht, kleur en vreugde.
De wereld van Swarovski
Ontdek de vele schitterende aspecten van Swarovski, van erfgoed tot lifestyle en nog veel meer.
Sieraden met oceaanthema
Title:Onze nieuwe sieradenlijnen zijn prachtige kunstwerken met Swarovski Crystal Pearls en een palet van blauwe en groene Swarovski-kristallen.
Sieradentrends en kleurenpaletten voor de herfst
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Ontdek de nuances van warme, zachte en diepe herfstpaletten. Perfect voor het benadrukken van uw natuurlijke kenmerken en het vastleggen van de herfstsfeer.
Het verhaal van Swarovski
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Swarovski, geboren in 1895, stond voor innovatie. Ontdek precisiegeslepen kristallen die licht uitstralen en luxe herdefiniëren door weelde naar het alledaagse te brengen.