Dior’s ‘L’Or de J’adore’ Soiree at Brooklyn Botanic Garden: A Symphony of Art, Aromas & Elegance
In a grandiose commencement to New York Fashion Week, Dior Beauty crafted an evening where opulence, art, and fragrance coalesced amidst Brooklyn’s verdure. This illustrious night was to honor the entrancing ‘L’Or de J’adore’ fragrance, a masterpiece by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior Perfume Creation Director, and to reveal the ‘Gold Rose,’ a collector’s item sculpted by the esteemed Jean-Michel Othoniel for the iconic house of Dior. All this extravagance unfurled under the canopy of the famed Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Amidst the verdant embrace of the garden, guests were transported into Jean-Michel Othoniel’s whimsical realm, “The Flowers of Hypnosis.” An artistic expression of six monumental works, this exhibition, under the patronage of Dior’s Cultural Gardens Initiative, has found its residence across the Lily Pool Terrace, Fragrance Garden, and the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Infused with Othoniel’s intimate understanding of nature and an innate appreciation for floral beauty, these structures—a fusion of gold leaf and stainless steel—stand as silent testimonials of his genius.
Bathing in the play of light and ensconced in shadows, Othoniel’s sculptures exude a transcendent beauty. Their golden allure juxtaposed against the lush green backdrop transforms the gardens into a land of myths and dreams. Every contour, every shimmer speaks of Othoniel’s visionary canvas intertwined seamlessly with Dior’s eternal elegance.
A parade of stars, dressed in their Dior best, illuminated the evening. Names like Charlize Theron and Awkwafina transformed the red carpet into a spectacle of glamour and style, encapsulating an evening where fragrance, fashion, and art danced in harmony.
As cocktails flowed on the Lily Pool Terrace, guests basked in the fragrance of blossoms and the artistic aura of Othoniel’s pieces. This led them to a divine dining experience in the Palm House, the garden’s architectural jewel, revealing another gem – Othoniel’s inspiration from his ‘Gold Rose’.
The night’s centerpiece was indeed the “Gold Rose.” This epitome of artistic grandeur, cast in bronze and polished to perfection, gleams with the radiance of molten 24-carat gold. Within its embrace rests a crystalline amphora, a symbol of the delicate and balanced beauty resonant with Dior’s innovative spirit.
Francis Kurkdjian’s brilliance further enhanced the ambiance. His rendition of ‘L’Or de J’adore’ wafted through the air from tabletop fountains, designed by none other than Othoniel. The tablescape, brought to life with custom flatware from Dior Maison, bore the echoes of the ‘Gold Rose’, manifesting a vision of unparalleled opulence.
For those yearning to own a piece of this legacy, the ethereal ‘Gold Rose’ will be gracing select Dior boutiques from September 2023, offering a harmonious blend of the precious amphora and its ornate encasement. Furthermore, Othoniel’s spellbinding “The Flowers of Hypnosis” shall continue to mesmerize Brooklyn Botanic Garden visitors until October 22, 2023. This journey, a testament to nature and creativity’s sublime union, is truly where dreams find their realm.