Louis-Francois Cartier

The illustrated biography of fashion designer Louis-Francois Cartier, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.

A book for anyone who is interested in the fascinating life story of one of the world’s leading luxury design brands and birth of the brand Cartier, well known for its jewellery and timepieces. Cartier’s story is one of innovation and talent and the book will highlight key moments in the journey of his life and brand, through the lens of Megan Hess’s illustrations, including:

• Louis-Cartier's design of the first wristwatch in 1904 for a Brazilian pilot and close friend of Cartier, in a time when the pocket watches were the norm
• The popularity of the famous panther motif designed by Jeanne Toussaint (Cartier’s grandson’s partner), who became Creative Director at Cartier
• Cartier strong connections with royalty in the early twentieth century and Cartier’s flagship store in Paris, which is still there today, which was famously purchased for Cartier by the Duke of Windsor with a string of pearls
• Cartier’s deep-red box is iconic in the luxury design world