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Biophilic project sponsored by Perrier-Jouët debuts this fall

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is working with Italian design studio Formafantasma. In September 2024, the maison will inaugurate the research-backed firm’s biodiversity-themed architectural installation at its Agusons vineyard in Ambonnay, France. Perrier-Jouët’s first edition of its Banquet of Nature gastronomic programming will likewise be unveiled in the Champagne region this autumn and at the Design Miami art fair in December.

Hennessy puts effects of climate change in limelight with ‘Living Landscapes’

As the environmental emergency unfolds, LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy is painting a green vision of the future. The maison is out with a movie called "Living Landscapes" that not only outlines the effects of climate change on the industry, but the ways that the company is adapting. Though it has been practiced for millennia, winemaking is getting reimagined by Hennessy as it ushers in a new era with rewilding, regenerative agriculture and a pesticide-free terroir.

Curating chef-led experiences, Krug embarks on first travel partnership

LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is debuting a series of culinary excursions stateside. The maison, together with membership-based luxury agency Indagare Travel, has curated a trio of four-day trips involving rosé and cuvée pairing sessions, set to take place this fall. The Krug Indagare Insider Journeys will connect guests and the brand's global community of chef ambassadors via gastronomic experiences — the destination-based bookings open this month.

Ruinart reveals first-time nature art collective for Carte Blanche

LVMH-owned Champagne house Ruinart is once again turning to the creative world to uplift an essential ingredient for its products: sustainability. In a brand first, the annual Carte Blanche commission is going to six artists, each tasked with exploring humankind’s relationship with the earth. Their work will be unveiled this year at fairs around the world through the “Conversations with Nature” series, inclusive of American “artivist” Andrea Bowers, British installation artist Marcus Coates, Japanese musician Tomoko Sauvage, Cameroonian visual artist Pascale Marthine Tayou, Brazilian sculptor Henrique Oliveria and Dutch ecological artist Thijs Biersteker.

Silversea sets sights on bespoke travel experiences

Luxury cruise line Silversea is answering the call from affluent travelers for immersive excursions. The company’s Silver Nova ship, which debuted this summer and arrived in the Americas for the first time this month, is now home to an expanded “S.A.L.T.,” or “Sea and Land Taste” culinary program. Including an all-new, interactive Chef’s Table meal experience, the revamp supports Silversea’s quest to conjure up authentic and localized tastes that are tailored to its itineraries.

Perrier-Jouët rallies support for sound environmental futures

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is bringing attention to the interconnectedness of the planet's ecosystems, and the natural functions that drive the production of the company's products. Out now, “Fill Your World With Wonder” dances with scenes of flowers and futuristic visions of a green future, the new campaign starring French actor and director Mélanie Laurent who takes a stand in supporting sustainable strides. As a well-known environmentalist and recently-appointed “Artisan of Change” for the house, she helps bring attention to Perrier-Jouët’s efforts in regenerative agriculture with the new excerpt.
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