Lalique Magazine 2026_ENG

Mikimoto × Lalique

A perfectly curved globe, mouth-blown by Lalique artisans, evokes the smooth roundness of a Mikimoto pearl. Above it, a crown of clovers – each vein sculpt ed with water and light – encircles the cap. Among them, one rare four-leaf clover lies hidden, an emblem of luck and quiet optimism. A message whis pered, not declared. Crafted using the historic lost-wax tech nique explored by René Lalique in 1893, each cap is unique in texture and finish. As light filters through the frosted crys tal, it reveals a quiet glow: the promise of discovery. Only ten pieces exist in the world, each hand-finished and subtly unique. A rare creation and a story held in form. And then, within, the scent of promise. Inside this sculpted form lives an extrait de Parfum, composed by perfumer Alex Lee. Its structure mirrors the flacon: fresh yet grounded, luminous yet lay ered. Clover accords open the scent with a green vibrancy, softened by floral notes that shimmer like morning dew. Orris and ambrette add softness and sensu ality, their mineral elegance echoing the iridescence of a pearl. The result is a composition that feels both intimate and radiant. Hashimoto-san describes it as “an olfac

Mikimoto Fortune Leaves , Crystal Edition.

The flacon of Fortune Leaves is not merely a vessel. It is a sculpture in crystal suspended in time, radiating quiet elegance. Conceived by Marc Larminaux in close collabo ration with Hashimoto-san, its form draws on the symbol ism of nature and the poetry of chance.

tory jewel, like wearing a pearl on the skin.” Larminaux adds: “Crystal captures light; here, scent cap tures emotion.” Together, object and fragrance become inseparable: a com plete expression of two houses, one vision.

What Comes Next Fortune Leaves, Crystal Edition is only the beginning. This first creation opens the door to a broader olfactory universe, where new fragrances will speak in varied tones, yet always in the shared language of purity, emotion and refinement. Launching mid-2026, a collection of five new scents will further explore the story initiated here. Each distinct, each crafted with the same dedication to artistry and substance. A new chapter, waiting to be revealed. Until then, the light lingers, and the story continues.

“Fortune Leaves, Crystal Edition, is an olfactory jewel, like wearing a pearl on the skin.“ Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President & CEO, K. MIKIMOTO & CO., LTD.

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