Louis Vuitton will be releasing a limited edition collection of Murano glass bottle caps for its Les Extraits fragrance collection at select Louis Vuitton stores from late November.
The Louis Vuitton "Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" is a numbered, limited edition piece that elevates fragrance to art. The iconic bottle cap, originally designed by Frank Gehry for "Les Extraits," has undergone a spectacular transformation. Through the exceptional handiwork of Murano glass master Simone Cenedese, each cap is transformed into a unique, colorful art object.
To celebrate the first anniversary of Louis Vuitton's "Les Extraits" fragrance collection, a collection formulated by the Maison's in-house Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud that boldly reinvents the concept of extrait de parfum, the purest and most precious element of perfume, the new "Murano Art Edition" features one of five scents: the radiant and striking "Symphony."
To complement the fragrance's graceful, curved bottle, bearing his meticulous signature, legendary architect Frank Gehry transformed the original bottle cap, which he also designed, into a remarkable creation. Handcrafted from Murano glass, each limited-edition cap is individually numbered and as unique as nature itself. Evoking a kaleidoscope of flowers blooming from the bottle or a collection of vibrant petals swaying in the breeze, the cap poetically embodies Gehry's trademark free-flowing, sculptural forms.
Frank Gehry reflects: "When I first designed the fragrance bottles for Les Extraits Collection, I dreamed of creating a cap in vibrant color. Now, in collaboration with Simone Senedese and his team of glassmakers, I have finally been able to realize that vision. The colors they created are beautiful, and they change over time."
This cap was brought to life in Murano, the heart of traditional Venetian glassmaking, by Simone Senedese and his three skilled assistants, who constantly moved between furnace and workbench in a ballet-like dance, drawing on all the artisanal skills they had honed over the years. Each cap is blown and sculpted by a third-generation glass master from black, red, blue, and clear glass. The result is a groundbreaking work of art, brimming with the utmost creativity and craftsmanship.
says Simone Senedese.
The collaboration at the heart of "Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" involves three masters of materials pushing the boundaries of their respective creativity. It blends the culture, history, and physical characteristics of each location: Grasse in the south of France, where Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud explores the possibilities of perfume; Los Angeles, Frank Gehry's longtime home and source of inspiration; and the Venetian Lagoon, which surrounds Simone Senedese's atelier and inspires his artistry. Through three worlds and three languages, Les Extraits Murano Art Edition is a creative symphony that embodies the harmonious movement of Louis Vuitton's "Essence of Travel," the olfactory journey of each drop of Les Extraits, and the bold expressiveness of the reimagined cap.
The Louis Vuitton "Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" is a numbered, limited edition piece that elevates fragrance to art. The iconic bottle cap, originally designed by Frank Gehry for "Les Extraits," has undergone a spectacular transformation. Through the exceptional handiwork of Murano glass master Simone Cenedese, each cap is transformed into a unique, colorful art object.
To celebrate the first anniversary of Louis Vuitton's "Les Extraits" fragrance collection, a collection formulated by the Maison's in-house Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud that boldly reinvents the concept of extrait de parfum, the purest and most precious element of perfume, the new "Murano Art Edition" features one of five scents: the radiant and striking "Symphony."
To complement the fragrance's graceful, curved bottle, bearing his meticulous signature, legendary architect Frank Gehry transformed the original bottle cap, which he also designed, into a remarkable creation. Handcrafted from Murano glass, each limited-edition cap is individually numbered and as unique as nature itself. Evoking a kaleidoscope of flowers blooming from the bottle or a collection of vibrant petals swaying in the breeze, the cap poetically embodies Gehry's trademark free-flowing, sculptural forms.
Frank Gehry reflects: "When I first designed the fragrance bottles for Les Extraits Collection, I dreamed of creating a cap in vibrant color. Now, in collaboration with Simone Senedese and his team of glassmakers, I have finally been able to realize that vision. The colors they created are beautiful, and they change over time."
This cap was brought to life in Murano, the heart of traditional Venetian glassmaking, by Simone Senedese and his three skilled assistants, who constantly moved between furnace and workbench in a ballet-like dance, drawing on all the artisanal skills they had honed over the years. Each cap is blown and sculpted by a third-generation glass master from black, red, blue, and clear glass. The result is a groundbreaking work of art, brimming with the utmost creativity and craftsmanship.
"Bringing Frank's exquisite 'Petal' design to life could only be achieved by hand, because nothing beats artisanal skill. Glassblowing is a challenging technique, but after much trial and error, I'm convinced it's the only way to capture the natural grace and fluidity of Frank's bold designs."
says Simone Senedese.
The collaboration at the heart of "Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" involves three masters of materials pushing the boundaries of their respective creativity. It blends the culture, history, and physical characteristics of each location: Grasse in the south of France, where Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud explores the possibilities of perfume; Los Angeles, Frank Gehry's longtime home and source of inspiration; and the Venetian Lagoon, which surrounds Simone Senedese's atelier and inspires his artistry. Through three worlds and three languages, Les Extraits Murano Art Edition is a creative symphony that embodies the harmonious movement of Louis Vuitton's "Essence of Travel," the olfactory journey of each drop of Les Extraits, and the bold expressiveness of the reimagined cap.
"I approached the Les Extraits Collection by revolutionizing the classical perfume structure, highlighting the pristine beauty of the most exquisite natural resources, and revealing new olfactory forms like augmented reality. Everything is elevated by the union of Frank Gehry's genius and Simone Senedese, master of glass and color," said Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. In addition to the "Murano Art Edition," the extremely rare "Les Extraits Murano Art Edition Bouquet Masterpiece" will also be available as a limited edition, featuring all five fragrances from the "Les Extraits Collection" housed in a refined and beautiful glass base designed by Frank Gehry. Each bottle comes with a unique glass cap of a different color, meticulously handcrafted, which, when combined, transforms into a bouquet of rare and exquisite flowers, creating a delicate and magnificent work of art in glass and fragrance, almost like a sculpture.
"Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" is an ode to nature, wind, light, color, and the infinite possibilities of creative collaboration - each fragrance presented in a specially crafted gift box is a unique treasure to be cherished and cherished.
"Les Extraits Murano Art Edition" will be available in limited quantities in select Louis Vuitton stores from late November 2022.
"Les Extraits Murano Art Edition"
Extrait de parfum
"Symphony" 100ml, 737,000 yen (tax included)
(In Japan, sales will begin at the Ginza Namiki Dori store. Please inquire for stores that will carry the product thereafter.)
This extremely rare "Les Extraits" collection features all five fragrances from the "Les Extraits Collection" as well as "Murano Art Edition," all housed in a beautiful, refined glass base designed by Frank Gehry. The Murano Art Edition Bouquet Masterpiece will also be available as a limited edition (made to order only, please inquire for price).
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