Van Cleef & Arpels - The Poetry of Time 2025

In an intimate gathering held at the iconic Raffles Hotel, members of Van Cleef & Arpels spent a heartfelt afternoon in the company of Pascal Narbeburu, Director of Timepieces. More than a celebration of horological mastery, the occasion was a quiet moment to reflect on the enduring love story that has long inspired the Maison — a narrative rooted in romance, legacy, and the art of time.

In honour of this spirit, our floral styling was thoughtfully curated to echo the timeless elegance and poetic sensibility of the brand. Beloved classics — peonies, roses, matthiolas, and hydrangeas — were chosen for their enduring charm and the emotional resonance they bring. Rendered in a romantic palette of blush, lilac, cream, and soft petal pink, each bloom carried with it the grace of old-world beauty reimagined for today.

To add texture and movement, we introduced playful sprigs and wildflower-like accents — such as campanula and sweet pea — allowing the arrangements to feel both artfully curated and naturally spontaneous, like a love story gently unfolding. Whether nestled among antique tomes on a bookshelf or arranged in tall vessels glowing in afternoon light, the florals lent an air of quiet sophistication and emotional depth to the space.

The result was a setting that felt both intimate and refined — a floral narrative that gently mirrored the values Van Cleef & Arpels holds close: enduring love, timeless artistry, and the quiet beauty found in life’s most treasured moments.