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Montblanc Joins The Design Museum For Wes Anderson’s Cinematic Archive
Luxferity, 24.11.2025
Montblanc Joins the Design Museum for Wes Anderson’s Cinematic Archive
Montblanc has elevated its creative partnership with director Wes Anderson by becoming an Associate Sponsor of the highly anticipated Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition at the Design Museum in London, which runs from 21 November 2025 to 26 July 2026. This landmark exhibition offers visitors a once-in-a-luxury-lifetime peek into Anderson’s private archive, with storyboards, sketches, costumes, puppets, scale models, props, and handwritten notebooks, many of which will be publicly exhibited in Britain for the first time.
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As a central highlight, Montblanc is exhibiting the limited‑edition SCHREIBERLING 1969, a pen conceived by Anderson in collaboration with the Maison. With only 1,969 pieces produced (a tribute to his birth year), the SCHREIBERLING features green and yellow lacquer, and is crowned with a coral-hued precious-resin Montblanc emblem — a subtle homage to one of the Maison’s earliest signature designs.
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A Cinematic Alliance: Craft Meets Whimsy
This collaboration is far more than a sponsorship — it is a meeting of storytelling minds. Montblanc and Anderson recently released two short brand films, including Let’s Write, which stars familiar faces such as Rupert Friend, Michael Cera, Waris Ahluwalia, newcomer Esther McGregor, and Anderson himself. The film is set in an otherworldly “Montblanc Observatory High‑Mountain Library,” blending existential reflection, visual humor, and an unabashed love for the craft of writing.
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Stephanie Radl, Montblanc’s Director of Brand Communications, says:
“Montblanc's unparalleled craftsmanship has been the driving force behind our collaboration with Wes Anderson … allowing us to seamlessly merge our heritage with his unmistakable visual storytelling.”
The presence of the SCHREIBERLING 1969 among Anderson’s cultural props underscores Montblanc’s evolution: from fine‑writing instrument to icon of creative expression and pop‑culture.
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Beyond the SCHREIBERLING: Bespoke Pens in Anderson’s Visual Language
The partnership extends beyond a single pen. Montblanc and Anderson have co‑developed bespoke writing instruments inspired by his cinematic worlds — notably, the Heritage Rouge et Noir Coral with a serpentine clip, and a Meisterstück 149 that channels 1950s design codes. These designs mirror the mid‑century aesthetic found in Anderson’s films, fusing functional luxury with narrative charm.
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For aficionados seeking Montblanc’s most exclusive pieces, Luxferity’s coverage of limited‑edition Montblanc pens provides a rich resource — from design deep dives to collecting advice.
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Exhibition Highlights: Iconic Props, Puppetry & Couture
Visitors to Wes Anderson: The Archives can expect a lovingly curated journey through his filmography, featuring:
- Vending machines from Asteroid City
- Margot Tenenbaum’s FENDI coat
- Puppets from The Life Aquatic
- The “Boy with Apple” sculpture from The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Complementing these are Anderson’s early short film Bottle Rocket, his detailed notebooks, and costumes from Rushmore, The French Dispatch, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. A special segment dedicated to Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle of Dogs showcases his mastery of stop-motion, with original puppets and miniature sets built by hand.
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This exhibition is not only cinematic but deeply artisanal — celebrating Anderson’s longstanding collaborations with designers, artists, and craftspeople whose work brings his films to life.
Tickets are available on the Design Museum website.
