The Maison is partnering with Charlotte Gastaut for a unique event, taking place from September 3rd to 13th, 2026. Together, they will transform Martin Place, located in the heart of Sydney, into an immersive space filled with vibrantly blooming flowers where nature's vitality and artistic grace intertwine.
The upcoming events
A rich array of engaging activities thoughtfully curated for adults and young enthusiasts (aged 4 and above) will take place throughout the event, from 10:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays and from 10:00am to 4:00pm on weekends. Van Cleef & Arpels invites participants to delve into the art of pinwheel crafting or immerse themselves in gardening workshops to plant verdant treasures in hand-decorated flowerpots. The creation of charm making also promises a moment of refined artistry. As a further gesture, guests gracing the event will receive precious seed cards alongside bookmarks, colouring books and whimsical tattoo stickers, each designed to capture and convey spring's joyous spirit.
*All workshops are now fully booked. We warmly invite you to revisit this link , as spots may rebloom should a cancellation occur. All participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please be aware that the program may be changed or cancelled with prior notice due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Van Cleef & Arpels and Charlotte Gastaut
Born in Marseille in 1974, Charlotte Gastaut moved to Paris at 18 to study at ESAG (École Supérieure des Arts Graphiques - Penninghen). She specializes in illustrating children's books and has produced more than 80 books published by Flammarion, Actes Sud, Albin Michel or Gallimard. Passionate about decorative arts, materials and prints, she created her brand of silk scarves in 2015. In 2021, her latest exhibition "The Arabian Nights" illustrates five famous tales including Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Surrounded by her illustrations, children experience a fun and immersive experience that awakens their senses. In 2023, her work has been exposed at The Metropolitan Museum during the exhibition « KARL LAGERFELD, a line of Beauty ».
The Maison first collaborated with Charlotte Gastaut in 2018 to create the visuals accompanying the Quatre contes de Grimm High Jewelry collection. Eight years later, Charlotte Gastaut has envisioned a captivating décor that transforms Martin Place into an immersive, blooming landscape.
Bluetooth Foot Traffic Measurement — Collection Notice
Van Cleef & Arpels (Richemont Australia Pty Limited) uses Bluetooth sensors at this activation to measure foot traffic. The sensors detect signals from nearby mobile devices to count visitors, measure dwell time, and understand how people move through the site.
The sensors collect device identifiers only. We do not collect your name, contact details, or any other personal information.
This data helps us understand how visitors engage with the event. It is collected on our behalf by our event production agency and its Bluetooth technology sub-contractor, and stored on secure cloud servers in Australia only.
The data will be deleted 30 days after the event ends.
If you prefer not to be detected, turn off Bluetooth in your phone settings before entering the activation area.
For privacy enquiries, access requests, or complaints, contact us at australia@clients.vancleefarpels.com or call 1800 00 1906. Our full privacy policy is available here.
