Dear Mrs. Gaspard, I would like to thank you for the participation in our interview and for the cooperation with BREGNER Luxury & Lifestyle.

Do you remember your first jewelry?

I will always remember my first piece I was looking for a bracelet to match my father’s watch. This is how a flat-link bracelet in 18 carat gold, encrusted with diamonds was created. It was named KING GEORGE after my father’s name and has a huge symbolic value for me.

When did you start your own business? What was your motivation for launching Akillis brand?

I started to create my jewellery when I was 17 and AKILLIS was launched in 2007, we will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. I wanted to create singular pieces with strong character. Our Akillis moto is "beyond uniqueness". And certainly, the uniqueness lies in the DNA of the Brand which has one great ambition: creating a new kind of high-end jewellery, allowing men and women to assert their personality. I believe every person is unique and deserves his or her own piece of jewellery.

I know that your first line was called Puzzle. What was the inspiration behind?

Puzzle was indeed one of the first collections. For me a Puzzle stands for destiny, life: the life is a succession of different puzzles. I wanted to use the symbol of puzzle as a search for the missing piece in your life. It is also a very romantic collection, which can symbolize a link between two loving people: a couple or a mother and her child. Finally, Puzzle has a very interesting shape that I wanted to explore on a new and playful way.

Which artists inspire you?

I am passionate about all types of creation. If we are talking about wearable arts like fashion, I would name Philippe Plein and Yves Saint Laurent.

You sell your jewelry all over the world. Can you tell us where your main target is?

The goal of Akillis is to expand internationally. For this year, we are targeting Europe (Occidental and Eastern, where we already have very loyal customers), and of course a United States and China.

Do you think there is a difference between European and American markets? 

The world becomes more and more global with less strong differences as our customers travel a lot, but I think that the ways of consumption are different between these 2 markets. Indeed, European customer seems to be more prudent and will think several times before deciding to buy a piece from a new Brand, while in US there is a culture of novelty, they buy more spontaneously.

I have read that you were in Russia. How did you like it? Have you found the new ideas for your jewelry there?

I have been inspired by Russia!

When I moved to Moscow several years ago, I discovered a country full of possibilities, and a new generation full of creative energy. This lust for life is at the heart of AKILLIS.

I am very much inspired by my experiences. The first time I was on a shooting range in Russia, I felt like a James Bond girl. That’s what gave me the idea of launching the BANG BANG collection, which is now still our best-seller collection.

Could you tell us about your best success?

My best success is Heartbeat. It is my most extravagant creation. I imagined a jewellery set symbolizing the heartbeat by associating the fragile lines of a heart rhythm to the colour of the stones, symbol of life and travels. Also, the creation is made by the finest Paraiba stones intricately arranged on white gold & white diamonds. Moreover, it is my favourite stone.

This unique artwork, handmade in France, follows the brand’s philosophy, a mix of traditional savoir-faire and innovation together, for the best of creations.

Are you planning to surprise your clients in 2017?

We have many ambitious projects about our expansion, but I can’t tell you more for the moment…

Also, I am currently working on a new incredible Jewellery collection, that for sure you will love!

Mrs. Gaspard, thank you for your time. BREGNER Luxury & Lifestyle wishes you new achievements and good luck with your business!