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 earth’s 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 Cognac’s 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 hasn’t 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 founder’s 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.