For spring 2017, the Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull Fluo is once again revisiting traditional materials in an original, modern way – this time with Bischoff embroidery from St Gallen.
In order to take the Art of Fusion to its very pinnacle and assert its desire to move embroidery away from its traditional applications, Hublot naturally turned to the internationally renowned magician of Swiss embroidery: Bischoff. In its workshops in St Gallen, near Zurich, Bischoff's master artisans created specially commissioned fluorescent embroidery on silk organza delicately embroidered with floral arabesque motifs and subtly revealing the ‘skull’ design that will adorn the dial.
This eye-catching fluorescent lace contrasts against the black ceramic, adding depth to the watch's original design. Its 41 mm case reveals ‘skull’ motif embroidery in electric shades, enhanced by 12 coloured gemstones – blue, yellow, or pink sapphires or tsavorites – and a strap embroidered with a bright applique. The four colours released as a total of 100 pieces.
