Creative work wear at Baume et Mercier

When the job you do is extremely artistic and creative, such as when you are involved in creating Baume et Mercier, one of the world’s leading brands of luxury timepieces, there is a certain expectation of how you will look.  Of course, you should always appear professional, but does that mean that you cannot express yourself as an individual?  There are some who believe that is exactly what it means.  A company that is so prominently in the eye of society needs to be assured that all of its employees act in an appropriate manner.

At Baume et Mercier, employees feel free to wear what inspires them.  The results are intriguing and beautiful, much like the watches that the company makes every day.  Frankly, giving employees the freedom to wear what makes them happy and comfortable is so simple an idea, it’s utterly brilliant.  Forcing yourself to wear a “monkey suit” that you don’t feel comfortable in is a ridiculously fast way to stifle your creativity.

Equally as important is that many work positions that are creative, such as designing and making watches, are not done in the eye of the public.  Employees work in an office building filled with other employees of the same company.  So, realistically, where would the harm be in allowing individuals to wear what makes them happy, within reason?  At Baume et Mercier, that question has been answered.  There is no harm, just great fun, great style, and great creativity.

The final touch of Alexandre Peraldi's outfit

One of the infamous outfits at Baume et Mercier’s office in Geneva is the “skilt.”  This was worn by one of the design directors, Alexandre Peraldi in the office.  He describes the article of clothing as a “skilt” because it is not a kilt, that’s too Scottish.  At the same time, it’s not just a skirt, since that implies something too feminine.  Thus, the “skilt” was born.  When the design directors are able to take such impressive personal style risks and have them pay off beautifully, we can all expect great things to continue to come in regards to the timepieces produced by this company.

Best of all, you can see the true appreciation that Baume et Mercier employees have for their company.  To give that final, perfect touch to his “skilt” ensemble, Alexandre Peraldi donned his own gorgeous Baume et Mercier timepiece.