Iris van Herpen Translates Nature Rhythms for Perrier-Jouët
Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen partners with Maison Perrier-Jouët, turning vineyard soundscapes into cymatics-inspired sculptural designs.
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- Iris van Herpen collaborates with champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët on sculptural bottle designs and artwork
- Recordings from vineyards in Ambonnay and Cramant are transformed into visual patterns using cymatics
- The collection debuted at Tokyo Gendai in September 2026 and Paris in October 2026
Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen has teamed up with renowned French champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët to translate vineyard soundscapes into material forms. By recording acoustic vibrations in the region and exploring their visual patterns through cymatics—a technique that makes sound visible via vibrations in water, sand, or powder—the designer bridges her fascination with organic structures and the brand's Art Nouveau heritage.
The partnership originated in December 2025 when van Herpen became the inaugural recipient of the Perrier-Jouët Design for Nature Award. Seeking inspiration from the brand's roots, she recorded audio in the estate's vineyards located in Ambonnay and Cramant, using these invisible vibrational forces as the foundational blueprint for her sculptural collections.
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The collaborative collection features distinct highlights:
- Symphonic Bloom: A sculptural piece surrounding a rare jeroboam of Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 1988, crafted from silk and recycled 22-carat gold, drawing cues from dancer Loïe Fuller and an Art Nouveau lamp by Raoul Larche.
- Symphonic Life: A limited edition of ten pieces featuring a magnum of Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 1999 wrapped in organic gold forms.
- Dedicated Cuvée: A redesigned bottle, gift box, and adjusted dosage for Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 2018, developed alongside cellar master Séverine Frerson.
Applying cymatics to haute couture and luxury product design exemplifies how contemporary creators can bridge empirical science with sensory art. By transforming abstract acoustic waves into physical textures, van Herpen not only honors Maison Perrier-Jouët's rich artistic legacy but also redefines how luxury champagne interacts with tactile and visual storytelling.
"The world is not only visual but vibrational – woven together by invisible forces that connect all living things"
Iris van Herpen
The creations were first unveiled at Tokyo Gendai in September 2026, followed by a presentation during Perrier-Jouët’s Banquet of Nature at The Peninsula Paris on October 21, 2026, before heading to Design Miami in December 2026.
Source: designboom
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