A Gem Of Creation: Hennessy X.

O EC8
Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection by Tom Dixon
For the new Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection, the acclaimed British
designer, awarded Designer of the Year 2014 (Maison et Objet, Paris), has
created an object of gem-like depth, purity and brilliance. Inspired by the
traditional French cut-crystal carafe, Tom Dixon recast the idea in a
modern way by exploring the state-of-the-art technique of tessellation.
Rendered in silver, the Hennessy X.O carafe creates an impression of
infinite pixilation on a textured surface designed to convey reflectivity,
balance and elegance. Its multiple facets glisten and catch the eye as an
emerging diamond.
Mr. Dixon drew upon his fascination for minerals and earths natural
treasures to shape Hennessy X.O in a compelling new light. The result is
distinctive for an unexpected harmony between light and materiality,
shape and finish.
Through the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection, the designer nods to the
celebrated Cognacs history while moving its luxury aesthetic into new
territory.
To me, an innovator needs to think beyond now and look for connections
between different worlds, comments Mr. Dixon. I see a clear distinction
between fashionable objects and long-lasting ones. Timeless things tend
to build on the past in a way that hasnt been seen before.
Since its creation in 1870, Hennessy X.O has always been one step ahead
of its time. More than 140 years ago, Maurice Hennessy, the founders
great-grandson, revolutionised the world of Cognac by creating Hennessy
X.O acknowledging the Maison heritage with a daring and modern vision.
Embodying the family legacy by combining eaux de vie selected and aged
by earlier generations, Hennessy X.O was a true pioneer of its time.
A century and a half later, Hennessy X.O continues to pioneer. True to its
avant-garde style, the Hennessy X.O keeps evolving in unexpected ways
by shaking up traditional codes and exploring new frontiers as evident
with the latest addition to the Exclusive Collection family.