NEW YORK, NY—Tiffany & Co. today announces the debut of an exclusive Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol limited-edition collection inspired by the artist’s holiday greeting cards created for the jeweler during the 1950s and ’60s when Warhol was regarded as one of the most successful commercial illustrators in New York City. Warhol created the vibrant Tiffany & Co. holiday cards on paper in his signature blotted line and watercolor style, illustrated with birds, stars, shoes, trees, and other holiday themes. They were offered each December at the jeweler’s Fifth Avenue flagship store during 1957 until 1962. Also paying homage to Warhol’s iconic illustrations are the House’s 2022 holiday campaign and the new Advent Calendar—all celebrating the artist’s connection with Tiffany & Co.

The Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol limited-edition collection is a celebration of the jeweler’s longstanding connection with the art world and Warhol’s love for the holiday season, everything from tableware and ornaments to greeting cards and playing cards feature Warhol’s whimsical, festive motifs:

Bone china dessert plates, set of six

Bone china ring dishes, set of six

Holiday cards, pack of 2

Playing cards, pack of 2

Bone china ornaments, set of 6

Hand-painted glass ornaments, set of 3

Hand-painted glass ornaments, set of 3

In addition to the Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol limited-edition collection, the House’s 2022 Advent Calendar reimagines the Warholian motifs in a 4-foot work of art. Evoking stacks of large Tiffany Blue Boxes—together with Warhol’s holiday themes—the boxes open to reveal 24 actual Tiffany Blue Boxes. Each Advent Calendar is crafted over a span of 50 hours from lightweight, sustainable wood. Clients can work with their preferred Client Advisor to curate the perfect Advent Calendar.

This year’s holiday season comes to life at Tiffany & Co. with all the magic that Warhol envisioned for it, with everything from a capsule collection and packaging to a campaign that pays homage to his enduring legacy and artistic collaboration with the jeweler.

“In addition to celebrating the timeless creations of Tiffany & Co. and Andy Warhol, this unique collaboration will generously support the Warhol Foundation’s endowment from which it has distributed over $275M in cash grants to visual arts organizations.” said Michael Dayton Hermann of the Warhol Foundation. “The Foundation is delighted to draw attention to the enduring power of art with Tiffany & Co. during this ‘Warholiday’ season.” 

The Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol limited-edition collection will be available on November 2, 2022, on Tiffany.com.

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