Hennessy has unveiled The Horse Edition, the first cognac in an exceptional collection dedicated to Chinese astrology, comprising 12 rare cognacs.

With only 50 of the masterpieces available worldwide, this edition ushers in an ultra-luxury series of cognacs inspired by the signs of the zodiac, each an outstanding assemblage created with unparalleled savoir-faire.

For this inaugural creation, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, Hennessy’s eighth-generation Master Blender, has meticulously selected eaux-de-vie from the Years of the Horse. The resulting cognac is a powerful blend that reflects the noble stature and tenacity of the emblematic Horse.

“The Horse Edition is a rare cognac that embodies great finesse. Some of the eaux-de-vie it comprises seem to defy time — preserving a remarkable, almost timeless elegance,” says Renaud Fillioux de Gironde.

The Baccarat crystal decanter is engraved and painted by hand, and features a filigree golden equine motif that evokes the noble creature’s grace and vivacity. Two red and gold Chinese craftwork inspired knots symbolize success and luck, underlining the cultural resonance of the creation. An elegant red lacquered wooden box joins this tribute to exquisite craftsmanship.

Assembly and final touches are executed by hand at Hennessy’s Atelier des Éditions Rares in Cognac. Each coffret includes a hand calligraphed authenticity certificate and a leaflet that recounts the story of The Horse Edition.

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Hennessy has unveiled The Horse Edition, the first cognac in an exceptional collection dedicated to Chinese astrology, comprising 12 rare cognacs.

With only 50 of the masterpieces available worldwide, this edition ushers in an ultra-luxury series of cognacs inspired by the signs of the zodiac, each an outstanding assemblage created with unparalleled savoir-faire.

For this inaugural creation, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, Hennessy’s eighth-generation Master Blender, has meticulously selected eaux-de-vie from the Years of the Horse. The resulting cognac is a powerful blend that reflects the noble stature and tenacity of the emblematic Horse.

“The Horse Edition is a rare cognac that embodies great finesse. Some of the eaux-de-vie it comprises seem to defy time — preserving a remarkable, almost timeless elegance,” says Renaud Fillioux de Gironde.

The Baccarat crystal decanter is engraved and painted by hand, and features a filigree golden equine motif that evokes the noble creature’s grace and vivacity. Two red and gold Chinese craftwork inspired knots symbolize success and luck, underlining the cultural resonance of the creation. An elegant red lacquered wooden box joins this tribute to exquisite craftsmanship.

Assembly and final touches are executed by hand at Hennessy’s Atelier des Éditions Rares in Cognac. Each coffret includes a hand calligraphed authenticity certificate and a leaflet that recounts the story of The Horse Edition.

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Hennessy has unveiled The Horse Edition, the first cognac in an exceptional collection dedicated to Chinese astrology, comprising 12 rare cognacs.

With only 50 of the masterpieces available worldwide, this edition ushers in an ultra-luxury series of cognacs inspired by the signs of the zodiac, each an outstanding assemblage created with unparalleled savoir-faire.

For this inaugural creation, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, Hennessy’s eighth-generation Master Blender, has meticulously selected eaux-de-vie from the Years of the Horse. The resulting cognac is a powerful blend that reflects the noble stature and tenacity of the emblematic Horse.

“The Horse Edition is a rare cognac that embodies great finesse. Some of the eaux-de-vie it comprises seem to defy time — preserving a remarkable, almost timeless elegance,” says Renaud Fillioux de Gironde.

The Baccarat crystal decanter is engraved and painted by hand, and features a filigree golden equine motif that evokes the noble creature’s grace and vivacity. Two red and gold Chinese craftwork inspired knots symbolize success and luck, underlining the cultural resonance of the creation. An elegant red lacquered wooden box joins this tribute to exquisite craftsmanship.

Assembly and final touches are executed by hand at Hennessy’s Atelier des Éditions Rares in Cognac. Each coffret includes a hand calligraphed authenticity certificate and a leaflet that recounts the story of The Horse Edition.

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Loro Piana has unveiled its new Spring/Summer 2026 Campaign, photographed by Mario Sorrenti in Saint-Paul-de-Vencein the heart of Provence.

The latest campaign joins previous shoots at iconic locations – including Casa Rotonda in Italy, Casa das Canoas in Brazil and Balthus’ Grand Chalet – featuring two cultural landmarks in the French village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence: the Colombe d’Or and the Fondation Maeght. High above the Mediterranean, Saint-Paul-de-Vence offers a timeless landscape where art, nature and family come together, a perfect home for the Loro Piana Spring/Summer 2026 Collection.

Drawing inspiration from the artworks that adorn the walls and gardens, models Jacqui Hooper, Long Li, Vasko Luyckx, Awar Odhiang and Binx Walton stroll through the properties dressed in the Maison’s warm-weather wardrobe with vibrant hues and effortless movement.  The collection’s unconstrained elegance features soft, fluid shapes where colors and materials blend, lensed against warm interiors with views of lush Mediterranean landscapes.

The campaign captures the spirit of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a place where artists such as Braque, Miró, Léger, Giacometti, Chagall and Picasso returned again and again to find refuge, a place where inspiration takes root, where beauty is shared.

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For his first foray into couture, Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from a wunderkammer – a cabinet of curiosities gathering exceptional pieces and natural wonders. Like an evolving system, haute couture is a laboratory of ideas where knowledge and craft exist and are preserved thanks to creation.

Symbolized in a flower-covered ceiling, the parallel world of haute couture is where nature and artifice meet, where the old welcomes the new, where the micro is transformed into the macro. The garden theme evokes a creative lineage between two of the Maison’s Creative Directors. Bunches of cyclamen given to Jonathan Anderson by John Galliano become a poetic baton, reappearing throughout the collection. The artisan’s masterful handwork brings flowers to life in silk, or renders them as delicately embroidered miniatures.

Dresses draped gently around the body and swirling corollas spawn a new grammar of forms. Knitwear adopts the language of haute couture, expressing the joy of experimentation. Tops balloon, veiled in net, while chiffon and organza are layered like feathers. Hand-painted orchids appear on ear jewels and shoes are delicately luxurious as each silhouette reinvents the blooming of femininity. Bags are conceived as full-fledged couture creations, balancing heritage, inspirations from nature and sculpture.  Rendered in rare 18th century French fabrics, they are embellished with ornamental stones or colorful lacquer, each expressing the unique artistry of the Ateliers Dior. The final bridal look featured a stunningly sublime cascade of immaculate white flowers for a poetic crescendo.

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The Fall-Winter 2026 collection is a homecoming, inspired by the former residence of Kenzo Takada in Paris’ Bastille neighborhood.

Nigo invites guests to immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by bamboo and a koi carp pond. The Creative Director honors the spirit of the founder, continuing a dialogue between French and Japanese aesthetics.

In this oasis, women’s and men’s silhouettes revel in the codes of Kenzo’s success in a mixing of cultures. Japanese denim has a sunbleached patina, kimono inspired jackets are joined by classic Italian tailoring and Chinese ‘pankou’ detailing. Touchstones from Americana surface in varsity jackets and embroidered cowboy shirts. The archives are revisited as the Kenzo Jungle tiger from the 1980s springs back, along with floral patterns on organza skirts from Spring-Summer 1994. Bi-color suits return in new combinations of Prince of Wales wool and deep navy hues.

The letter ‘K’ is featured to adorn bold checkerboard knits and stripes. The graphic letter is also reworked in the Maison’s new signature, the Kenzogram. Reflecting the intimate space Kenzo Takada’s home, embroidered ballerina flats and ultra-light slipper-like loafers are designed for both indoor and outdoor wear.  Just as the clothing is inhabited, bags travel through time, made for movement. The 1986 Kite bag returns to center stage in contrasted color-block leather, evoking a kite and the sentiment of joyful, colorful freedom.

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