Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition by Simon Porte Jacquemus

Influenced by the women who molded and inspired the renowned French champagne house and luxury designer.

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Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame 2018 is the 25th vintage iteration of the original blend created in 1972, embodying the essence of Madame Clicquot. The mix pays tribute to the courageous woman who formerly headed the House, inspired by her legacy. Every creation by French ready-to-wear designer Simon Porte Jacquemus honors a significant woman in his life—his mother, to whom the brand is dedicated. Jacquemus and Veuve Clicquot collaborated to reimagine La Grande Dame 2018, merging two creative realms that celebrate the elegance of the ordinary via Simon's sophisticated perspective.

Jacquemus and Veuve Clicquot are profoundly shaped by their French heritage, which is reflected in the limited-edition bottle. The characteristic yellow of Veuve Clicquot symbolizes the sun's brilliance, and the bottle features a yellow label embossed with sun rays, complemented with Simon's handwritten signature. The bottle is adorned with white linen, reflecting the sophistication of Simon’s apparel and accessory creations.

Simon additionally assisted in the design of a bespoke rafraîchissoir, or chiller, for the launch. The champagne bucket and cooler draw inspiration from Medici vases. The fish trompe l’oeil elements evoke the French and Mediterranean shores, reflecting personal references from Simon's life.

Camille Orfèvre, a master artisan specializing in metalsmithing and one of the few remaining in Paris, was also a collaborator. She contributed her knowledge through finely created silver-plated cutlery pieces. This undertaking required more than 40 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, rendering the complete collection available solely by request. Le Rafraîchissoir includes a glass set and a collection of antique editions of La Grande Dame — 2018, 2012 in Magnum, and 1990, the year of Simon's birth.

The Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition, designed by Simon Porte Jacquemus, will be unveiled at New York Fashion Week, showcasing the essence of the South of France in New York City. The relationship will expand globally when the two launch a campaign directed by Jonas Lindstrœm and photographed by Jack Davison.

The special edition bottle will be released in the US on September 9, followed by debuts in the UK, Italy, and France later in the month. Visit veuveclicquot.com for further information.