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The year 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Chantecler Bell. This anniversary is a moment of great emotion and renewed creativity for us, as it evokes family memories, values and friendly faces in a tapestry woven with infinite symbolism, creativity and aesthetic reflections.

The Excellence of Craftsmanship​

The Chantecler Bell is a small masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship. Since its first appearance, it combines the preciousness of materials and the absolute accuracy of production techniques with a continuous stylistic research that has reinvented its appearance over the decades. The constant element that weaves through this journey is the harmony of proportions and the balance of material and chromatic contributions. Many have tried to replicate this magic invented 80 years ago by Chantecler and cherished in the heart of the Capri Maison. The Chantecler Bell is incomparable and embodies a page of Italian excellence in design. It outlines a symbolic value that has made it iconic worldwide. Only a few highly specialized artisans still contribute today to creating it and perpetuating its myth in gold and silver, enamels, and precious stones. An entirely Italian supply chain and sophisticated craftsmanship are what make this artifact special, the focal point of Chantecler's unique imagination and passion.

The Chantecler Icons

The celebration of the Chantecler Bell, on the occasion of its eightieth birthday, also involves some iconic globally renowned female figures who have been friends and clients of the Capri Maison.

Each of them is linked to a decade of the twentieth century, up to the debut of the third millennium. These extraordinary women possess different and special characters, charisma, and values. They are prominent figures in the artistic and social world, cinema, and glamour. Unforgettable personalities who have loved Chantecler, forging close relationships and a flow of inspiration with the founder Pietro Capuano and his successor Salvatore Aprea.

To each of them is dedicated a limited edition Bell, larger than the usual models and uniquely precious, reflecting their patronage and the unmistakable style that fuels their legend.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis​

The first icon can only be Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, affectionately known as Jackie ‘O, was both simple and sophisticated, often seen in t -shirts and sandals, paired with a bandana and Capri pants, complemented by oversized black sunglasses. The Chantecler Bell that bears her name is adorned with a pavé of marquise-cu t diamonds and bordered by black onyx baguettes. It reflects her essence, where simplicity becomes a precious language. Jackie 'O arrived in Capri in the early 1960s, during her time as First Lady of the United States, married to the legendary John F. Kennedy. She spent a vacation that became legendary, staying at Sandrino D'Urso's villa in Conca dei Marini on the coast, and aboard the yacht Blu as a guest of Gianni and Marella Agnelli, along with her sister Lee Radziwill. She continued to return to Capri, often during the autumn and winter seasons, even after her marriage to Aristotle Onassis on Skorpios Island in October 1968. Her legend intertwines with Chantecler, a cherished and regular destination for her Capri shopping excursions. In a letter to Pietro Capuano, often photographed with her by the island's paparazzi, she writes, "Thank you, my fabulous Chantecler," sealing the significance and continuity of this long-standing bond.

Mona Von Bismarck

Mona von Bismarck arrived in Capri in the 1930s, reigning over the island's social scene from Villa Il Fortino in Marina Grande. She was a woman of proverbial sophistication surrounded by friends such as Noël Coward, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Malaparte, and Syrie Maugham. Her life reads like a novel, from the agrarian heart of America through a series of prestigious marriages, and a sophistication lived as mysticism, she managed to become one of the most important figures in international high society. Her residences in Palm Beach, Capri, and Paris are recognized as examples of original and visionary taste. A major client of Cristóbal Balenciaga, whom she served as a muse, she is known as a patron of great artists such as Dalí, who portrayed her in a famous painting. Cecil Beaton described her as "The crystal idol with sapphire eyes ». Spheres of transparent crystals interspersed with blue sapphire studs characterize the bell dedicated to Mona.

Audrey Hepburn

Muse of Hubert de Givenchy, Audrey Hepburn's name frequently appears in the guest book of Chantecler. In the 1950s and 1960s, when she was married to actor Mel Ferrer, she also signed with her last name. In the 1970s, when she lived in Rome with her second Italian husband, she signed her presence as Audrey Hepburn Dotti. Audrey remains for all the epitome of grace and refined elegance, with a fresh and modern touch of romance, made iconic by films like Roman Holiday, Sabrina, and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Pearls represent her perfectly. A texture of pearls accompanied by the sparkling of diamonds covers the white gold dome of her Bell all-around. Audrey's delicate beauty is reflected in the luminous opalescence sprinkled with flashes of this Bell bordered by diamond baguettes.

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman, a diva who landed in Rome from Sweden via Hollywood, where she established a long international career. Luminous and reserved, she was intimate with Pietro Capuano, attending the masquerade parties held at Villa Chantecler in Tragara. She arrived in Capri in the 1950s, when she was married to the neorealist film director Roberto Rossellini. With two Oscars and various nominations for her ambiguous role as Princess Anastasia, portrayed with exceptional and nuanced acting, she rose to the role of an undisputed star for decades. For her, a 1950s-inspired Bell reminiscent of the ceramics of Nordic and German artists active in the workshops of Vietri in those years. The Faraglioni and the iconic bell tower of the Piazzetta etched in black on yellow gold, a sky dotted with emeralds, sapphires, and Paraiba tourmalines, intertwine Mediterranean sunshine with the charisma of her Scandinavian eyes.

Marta Marzotto

Marta Marzotto, the "Red Countess" with many loves and multifaceted personalities, harbored a particular passion for Maison Chantecler and a personal friendship with its creative director, Maria Elena Aprea. Marta, characterized by excess and joie de vivre, colorful caftans, and a life brimming with passion, generosity, and visionary imagination. A muse and patron of artists, mistress of an unmistakable style, she remains a character of unparalleled originality and myriad inspirations. Marta's bell stylizes the animal theme with warm oriental tones that she favored. It alternates stripes of black diamonds with others of orange topaz. The rays emanate from a central drop of ruby, enhancing the fairy-tale and narrative tone of the jewel.