Carrera y Carrera, Internationally-renowned Spanish Jewellery House
Opens first boutique in South East Asia at Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Spurred on by a family tradition dating back to the nineteenth century, Manuel Carrera and his cousin Juan José created the Carrera y Carrera brand in the nineteen-seventies. The firm quickly began the process of international expansion which was consolidated with the arrival in 1999 of a new management team. In 2001, Lladró acquired a 58% stake in the company, and in 2006 it took control of 100%.
The management team is headed by Nathalie Guedj, who has vast experience in the world of luxury goods and jewellery. During a professional career spanning more than 20 years, Nathalie has left her mark on firms such as Cartier, Christofle and Van Cleef & Arpels USA, where she was Chief Executive for eight years. Nathalie leads a young and dynamic team which knows exactly how to adapt the original and swiftly-identifiable product of Carrera y Carrera to the ever-changing requirements of an increasingly demanding market.
The jewels of Carrera y Carrera, which are famous for their exclusive design and gold work, are made with the detailed and perfect skill that is accessible to only a handful of true craftsmen. These professionals, at the firm’s central workshops in Madrid, make each of the pieces which are later launched on the market by hand, carefully nurturing even the finest detail.
Carrera y Carrera has always found inspiration for its designs in Nature and Art. This inspiration has constantly changed, always seeking the expression of modernity, and is reflected in the finely-detailed gold work. This work, made entirely by hand, makes each jewel a small figure of absolute perfection: mini sculpture. Another differentiating factor is the matt/brilliant finishing on the pieces which, via contrast, enables the finer details to be better appreciated.
Spanish character and its values such as passion, enthusiasm or love of life are also present in the design and inspiration of the collections, as well as in the advertising and communication campaigns, and are an essential part of the brand’s corporate identity.Some of these collections have become widely known as Aqua, Circles of Fire or Bambu series due to the patronage of a variety of opinion leaders.
Carrera y Carrera is loved by worldwide and Japanese celebrities, such as: Mariah Carey, Lady GaGa, Scarlet Johanson, Ester Cañadas, Julia Ormond, Helena Christensen, Giselle Bundchen, Adriana Karembeu, Koyuki, Mao DAICHI and Miki MAYA.
Carrera y Carrera is present in 34 countries worldwide. It has 12 exclusive boutiques and more than 300 points of sale. Its main markets are Spain and Russia, although the firm also operates in such significant luxury and high-end jewellery markets as the United States and Japan. Furthermore, prestigious Carrera y Carrera distributors include Harrods, Neiman Marcus, El Corte Inglés and the world’s only seven-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Carrera y Carrera has chosen StarHill Gallery to open its first boutique in South East Asia. This shopping mall has the most impressive selection of watches and jewelry brands in Malaysia.
Boutique Location:
Carrera y Carrera
G12, Indulge Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur
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