The collaboration between Louis Erard and Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury positions Le Régulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows as a leading force in unconventional design culture. Its iconic ‘three inline’ hands challenge traditional norms and redefine fundamental concepts. By juxtaposing luxury and industrial materials, Fleury critiques the fetishization of beauty and gendered consumption patterns. Her makeup palettes find their place within the Regulator's display.

Sylvie Fleury is a Swiss renowned artist known for provocative consumer culture reflections. In her artistic universe, nothing is off-limits, and everything inspires her incisive commentary on contemporary society. Through bold and creative approaches, she challenges viewers to confront the allure and excesses of consumerism, encouraging them to question their desires and perceptions. Her exhibitions and artworks have had a worldwide impact, from the MAMCO in Geneva to the Art Sonje Center in Seoul. Sylvie's works are part of prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the ZKM | Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, and the Museum der Moderne in Salzburg. Based in Geneva, her influence extends far beyond her Swiss roots.

Photo of Sylvie Fleury by Annik Wetter from Spruethmagers.com

“I unveil objects with raw simplicity while relentlessly pushing the boundaries that attempt to confine them, refusing to be boxed in by the labels of what I do and who I am.” Sylvie Fleury, Swiss Artist.

Sylvie Fleury believes that freedom is a space that can be conquered. Since her debut, she has examined the mechanisms of desire and power, claiming her position within societal stereotypes. She reminds us that we have the tools to shape our image and lives with courage and pleasure. Since 2018, Fleury has transformed makeup palettes into monumental works of art, creating impressive “shaped canvases” from the colors and powders.

Her paintings mimic the original packaging of these everyday consumer items, integrating beauty products into the history of abstract painting. The question of painting takes on an accessible, everyday quality. The radical nature of painting connects to themes of self-assertion. In the round dial of the watch, boldness becomes a defining characteristic of this timepiece, reminding us that life can be as colorful as we choose.

Things to Know About the Watch

Framed by a 39 mm black PVD stainless steel case, the polished black dial, and the glossy black leather strap recall the lacquered case of makeup palettes that inspired Sylvie Fleury. The Regulator’s distinctive layout design is adorned with coral hues for the hours at 12 o'clock and a matte magenta shade for the seconds at 6 o'clock. The Sylvie Fleury x Louis Erard collaboration is highlighted on the dial in an understated tone-on-tone script. Each register has a hand matching its color. The hour hand is in lacquered matte coral, the seconds’ hand is in lacquered magenta, and the minute hand is in polished black PVD treatment. Just as the number 178 symbolizes Louis Erard’s limited editions, it signifies the power of unity and the strength of the whole.

The Louis Erard Le Regulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows is powered by the automatic regulator, Sellita calibre SW266-1 with 31 jewels and a special openworked oscillating weight with Louis Erard symbol. The movement is visible via the display case back and provides a power reserve of 38 hours while beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph.

The Louis Erard Le Regulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows is water resistant to 50 meters. It is delivered on a shiny black calf leather strap with a black calf leather lining and secured by a polished stainless steel pin buckle with a black PVD coating. The watch features ergot bars for quick strap changes.

Sticker Price CHF 3,900—approx USD 4,300. More info on Louis Erard here.