Two possible (limited edition) lemmings for fans of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle: at left, an edition decorated by French artist Richard Orlinski (€92.50 for 50 ml at Breuninger in Germany). At right, the L'Éveil art edition, a refillable bottle decorated with a 'cloud' of recycled plastic fibers designed by a Parisian art school (€90.50 for 50 ml at Lancôme in France).
A collector bottle for Maison Francis Kurkdjian's latest, 724: "Urban landscapes and their surrounding architecture overtly influenced the aesthetic of this musky floral eau de parfum, available in a limited-edition gift set of which only 165 pieces are available worldwide. Made in France by capable artisans, this case features a special bottle engraved by hand with fine gold lettering and an elegant silk ribbon in the signature 724 urban blue." $550 for 70 ml at Bloomingdales.
Jo Malone's entry for the Bloomingdales 150th collection: Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne. "This limited-edition offering includes a coordinating deco box and blue ribbon to celebrate Bloomingdale's 150th anniversary. The beloved Nectarine Blossom & Honey fragrance sits in a classic checkered pattern, a nod to the 59th Street flagship store's signature tiles." $155 for 100 ml.
Another covetable item from the Bloomingdales 150th collection: Armani's Pivoine Suzhou ("a tribute to the classical gardens of Suzhou in China" ... "now dressed in black and white and adorned with a check motif to celebrate our 150th anniversary"), $195 for 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Tomorrow we’ll get back to the Bloomies 150th extravaganza, but for today, here’s a spendy edition of Chanel Sycomore…
As part of a series of collaborations, the LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL fragrance collection highlights their legendary expertise in the form of exceptional coffrets…