Hennessy X.O Cognac, 70cl

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The third element of the collaboration is the Hennessy X.O Limited Edition 'ready-to-wear' version of the decanter specially imagined by Kim Jones. The Hennessy X.O bottle is encased in an aluminum second skin, its structure showcasing the signature shape of the bottle while evoking a couture silhouette. A true representation of the merger of fashion and culture with excellence and legacy, the limited edition bottle is the final piece of the Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones partnership. In keeping with the legacy of the distinctive carafe Gérald de Geoffre designed for Hennessy X.O in 1947, the Maison Hennessy has become synonymous with bold and daring contemporary desing. Leading deisgners on the international scene - Marc Newson and Tom Dixon among them - have reinterpreted Hennessy X.O's multifaceted story in highly sought-after collector's editions. Exceptional sizes, notably the six-liter Mathusalem, have inspired artisans and artists to create limited editions. I wanted it to be elevated and chic, to reflect both the long heritage of cognac and my own design values," says the designer, who also transposed the curves of the Hennessy X.O bottle onto the sneaker. "I wanted it to feel like you're almost looking into the bottle. It's a glass of cognac in sneaker form." Jones attended London's prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design where he obtained an MA in Menswear. His graduation show was covered extensively by the press which convinced him to launch his eponymous brand and the first collection was presented at London Fashion week in 2003. A stint as designer for British high street sportswear brand Umbro followed. This was the first time a cutting-edge young designer took on a mass menswear brand in the UK and the collaboration was very well received. Jones followed with design for Britain's Topman, Mulberry, Alexander McQueen, Alfred Dunhill and others, where he injected his own vibrant mix of high fashion and street style into classic English menswear. Infinite Echo - Evanescent oak notes leave an extended finish that echoes all of the subtlties and sensation that have preceded it, a reflection of Hennessy X.O's complex blending and long aging process.

Experts say who have explored every dimension of this drink and discovered various characteristics attest to these major attributes: The final piece is the Hennessy X.O limited edition ‘ready-to-wear’ version of the decanter, where the Hennessy X.O bottle is encased in an aluminium second skin. The structure has been designed to showcase the signature shape of the bottle while evoking a couture silhouette.Through the artistic mind of Kim Jones, the piece introduces a strange futuristic environment, halfway between a distillery and an haute couture atelier. An elusive robot takes the viewer through the space, slowly uncovering the inspiration behind the poetic details of The Fabric of Time as it passes next to an imposing mechanical alembic system. As the robot enters the main room, the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones is revealed under the concealed watchful eye of the designer. I'm fascinated by the rich heritage of Hennessy, a household name behind which artisans have spent hundreds of years creating this special cognac," says Kim Jones. "Storytelling is very important for me regardless of what I'm designing or who I'm collaborating with – I want my designs to educate and inspire people through the stories they tell." The Hennessy X.O odyssey has been celebrated through exclusive artistic events. In 2017, Hennessy mounted an exhibition at selected points along the Silk Road, retracing its adventure through the artwork of seven artists in seven cities and countries the famed route traverses, from Istanbul, Turkey, to Shanghai, China. Though these descriptions reflect the concertation of the Hennessy Tasting Committee, each Hennessy X.O experience is by definition a unique and personal sensorial odyssey. Retailing at a suggested price of 650 euros, the HNY Low by Kim Jones will drop in March 2023 in partnership with HBX as the global exclusive online retail partner, and in selected retail spaces.

Jones joined Louis Vuitton in 2011 as Men's Artistic Director and presented his last collection in January 2018. In March 2018, Jones is appointed as Artistic Director of Dior for the Men's Ready-to-Wear and Accessory Collections. His first collection was presented in June 2018, during the Paris Men's Fashion Week. In September 2020 Kim Jones is appointed Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear for FENDI and his debut collection, Couture Spring/Summer 2021, was presented in Paris in January 2021.

While the bottle is entirely obscured from view, the cognac can be extracted using the fusil designed by Kim Jones, an elegant and playful ritual to serve a glass of the Hennessy X.O blend. As a finishing touch, the decanter itself has been dipped in gradient colors, an effect inspired by the shades of the different eaux-de-vie selected by the Master Blender to compose Hennessy X.O. The Fabric of Time and collection items will be displayed in select global retail locations, each evoking the futuristic elements of the collaboration and video through interactive content and experiences.