Hublot recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its iconic Big Bang watch with a gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. Over 200 guests attended the gala, in which commemorative limited-edition models such as the Big Bang Unico 10 Years High Jewelry and Big Bang Unico Magic Gold, both of which were released earlier this year to mark the anniversary, were showcased. Additionally, guests viewed works from the five finalists of the Hublot Design Prize, which was created to celebrate the anniversary and enable young designers to generate public recognition for their creations. Attendees included Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver, winners of the Design Prize, brand ambassadors including iconic footballer Pelé and Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel, and other friends of the company.
In other news in the world of Hublot, the brand’s campaign to support the arts, “Hublot Loves Art,” partnered with Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto to host an art installation and charity event at the Hublot Galerie boutique in Miami’s Design District. Britto, who collaborated with Hublot on a watch earlier in 2015, the Classic Fusion Enamel Britto, curated the show, including the unveiling of the artist’s new pieces of mixed-media artwork. A portion of the event’s proceeds were donated to Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit that assists with leadership development and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which Hublot began a partnership with this year.