NEW JEWEL FROM THE HOUSE OF GUERLAIN
PRESTIGE EDITION
Building on its commitment to protecting biodiversity, and more specifically bees, Guerlain has partnered with the jewelry house Bäumer and the crystal manufacturer Baccarat to reissue the iconic perfume bottle designed by Lorenz Bäumer about ten years ago, theBee by Guerlain. This renowned collaboration reflects the unparalleled expertise of these three great houses.
For those who don't know, Bäumer has been reinventing this modern-day gem for a decade. From clear wings to gold wings to silver wings, the new bottle is handcrafted by Baccarat – who also designed the case. Shalimar – is seen today wearing a prestigious new outfit in black crystal: "This bottle was inspired by the black bee from the island of Ouessant, which I love to dream about because of its Art Deco, black and white style..."
The smooth, voluptuous base of the prestigious bottle is first crafted using a metal mold, where the material is then blown by the master glassmakers in the Baccarat workshops. The faceted, transparent crystal wings – cut by one of France's Best Craftsmen – blend seamlessly with the bottle's pressed black crystal head.
"What's very interesting when working with crystal is anticipating how light will interact with it." observes Lorenz Bäumer. In total, 25 artisans took turns creating the bottle of The Black Bee Prestige Edition. Once the assembly is complete, the masterpiece returns to the Guerlain workshops where "Table Ladies" delicately paint black silk threads highlighted at the front of the crystal bee.
For this new olfactory gem, Guerlain's master perfumer, Thierry Wasser, created Imagine Guerlain, a perfume extract with woody and floral notes, like The Black Bee Prestige Edition. Orange blossom, sandalwood, bitter almond… A composition of exhilarating scents fills this luxurious case. Available in a limited edition (22 numbered pieces), this iconic perfume bottle remains a true collector's item.
