He was in charge of Chanel’s fine and high jewelry collections since 2009, after working at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier.

“It was more about translating a vibrant energy and movement than [about] any sport in particular,” says Patrice Leguéreau, director of Chanel’s Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, of the collection.

By snapping up some of Switzerland's best manufacturers and watchmakers, brands including Chanel and Louis Vuitton are ...