BVLGARI | B.zero1 in Collaboration with Anish Kapoor
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May 1, 2015

BVLGARI | B.zero1 in Collaboration with Anish Kapoor


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BVLGARI's Icon, B.zero1, Reimagined


BVLGARIThe most iconic piece in BVLGARI's jewelry collection, "B.zero1," has evolved. Ten years after its debut in 1999, a new iteration has arrived through a collaboration with artist Anish Kapoor.


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A Collaboration with World-Renowned Artist Anish Kapoor



Launched in 1999 to celebrate the dawn of a new millennium, "B.zero1" made its global debut. The unique name, a fusion of BVLGARI's "B" and "01" signifying the collection's beginning, quickly garnered immense popularity.



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Top: "B.zero1" by BVLGARI and Anish Kapoor [SS x PG] ¥113,400 (BVLGARI/BVLGARI Japan). Bottom: A work by sculptor Anish Kapoor himself.




The design is also distinctive, artfully blending BVLGARI's classic icons. First, the "Tubogas" motif, a coiled design beloved since the 70s, and the "BVLGARI-BVLGARI" double logo. It's a truly unique jewelry collection where graphic playfulness meets elegance.

Now, marking the collection's tenth anniversary, a new evolution has been unveiled.

The most significant news is the "B.zero1" ring, a collaboration with Anish Kapoor, one of the world's most acclaimed artists and a sculptor. Much like Kapoor's art, which masterfully employs diverse metals and constructs works through unique ideas, this collaborative "B.zero1" ring represents a meeting of BVLGARI's sensibility and contemporary art, resulting in something unprecedented. The combination of stainless steel and pink gold is a bold departure from conventional jewelry industry norms.



In addition to this collaboration, fifteen new pieces have been introduced, evolving the classic designs.



A standout is the innovative ring combining pink gold with the "BVLGARI-BVLGARI" logo and black ceramic. This piece draws inspiration from the "Chandra" collection, where "Chandra" means moon in Sanskrit.

Other new items include rings pairing pink gold with white ceramic, and bangles combining stainless steel and pink gold.


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The "B.zero1" collection is reborn, imbued with a modern, artistic sensibility and depth. Its unisex design, enjoyable for both men and women, is another captivating aspect.

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