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Lalique’s Gaïa Chapter II Is An Invitation To Admire The Wonders Of Nature

A collection of vases, votives, figurines and crystal boxes await the connoisseur

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<div><br/></div><p>Trends come and go, but some things stay timeless such as one&#x27;s desire to have nothing but the best grace his/her homes.  Décor that is acquired with this value in mind can easily be passed on as heirlooms.  Take <a href="https://www.lalique.com/en" target="_blank">Lalique,</a> for example.  Seen in many tasteful homes, the French crystal brand born from the art nouveau period, is now coveted by the younger generations who have grown up in admiration of the arabesques, natural forms and sculpture-like qualities seen in these functional objects and décor.  </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfyqY3KhrJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfyqY3KhrJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div 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style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by LALIQUE (@lalique)</a></div></div></blockquote> </div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/the-fine-life-market-british-colonial-store/33081" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This British Colonial-Inspired Store Has A Healing Mission</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The New Gaïa Collection</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>After the first successful launch of Lalique’s homage to Mother Earth, the brand is pleased to present the <a href="https://www.lalique.com/en/selection/the-gaia-collection" target="_blank">Chapter II of Gaïa</a> - a collection of vases, votives, crystal boxes, and figurines carrying the inspiration of Mother Nature to the skies.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="400" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rNom6Y-R4HQ" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>The collection resonates as an invitation to respect, appreciate, and marvel at the many wonders provided by nature. With nature as the golden thread, Lalique revisits its own history and revises its iconic motifs. The crystal manufacturer draws on its own DNA to offer a new perspective and reinvent itself. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d1088690-d9af-4938-9c50-a2ff9e92251f_lalique-theatre-of-light-7© valerio geraci-hd.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/samsung-launches-design-your-cool-bespoke-exhibit/32969" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samsung Launches Roving &#x27;Design Your Cool&#x27; Bespoke Refrigerator Exhibit</a></div><div><br/></div><p>The pieces are opulent but discreet, distilling a thousand and one parts of Nature and cast in Lalique excellence. This new collection features the color of Mother Earth in crystal material, exhibiting the brand’s exceptional savoir-faire in each creation. LALIQUE, as the &#x27;Sculptor of Light&#x27;, crystallizes nature and lets us appreciate its beauty together.</p><div><br/></div><p>Appreciate Lalique&#x27;s new collection through this gallery:</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/67f00f89-867d-45e8-a7ae-0421f7177fe9_lalique gaia ii_landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/29fa5485-5cc8-46e3-b0b4-9ac59ec4e5fe_merles raisins vase medium size green(2).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1b1595cb-3888-4edb-adde-b5908e2116a0_merles raisins vase, medium size green.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/79658a21-f409-4ce9-b982-29c9ff49f199_mures vase clear(3).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e54cc5f5-3733-4f92-bde1-160774633549_know-how-vase-mures_taille_hr (2).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/eddabea2-97c9-4878-bf78-9b143efb5476_know-how-vase-mures_taille_hr.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f9c142de-5952-4707-8b4f-cd9b20bb841e_feuilles, clear and green.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c3e3131f-73fc-48c6-83a7-495717bdeacd_feuilles vase clear.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5ebbd4e6-3aec-445c-b695-eb5dadbabdea_nude flora figure small size (back).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f263e34f-c91e-4477-a284-3584558a880b_lalique-theatre-of-light-5© valerio geraci-hd - small figure only.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d63dc7ef-1008-4584-b6dc-e8a2a6937f06_sitting tiger small size gold luster.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c82aec51-f642-4b2b-a3b1-f7eba125a517_know-how-sculpture-tiger_hr.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Merles &amp; Raisins - The Lalique Studio reinterprets this emblematic creation, in new expressions through vases. <cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Blackbirds with finely chiseled plumage indulge in an abundance of sweet grapes while the vines create an exceptional rhythm throughout a perfectly balancedcomposition.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Mûres - An invitation to a dreamlike walk in the under bush, the Mûres (Blackberries) vase exhibits an abundance of berries jealously protected by intertwined brambles. <cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The satin-finished crystal highlights the finely chiseled relief of this decorative masterpiece.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Feuilles - The heart-shaped pepper leaves beautifully adorn the “Feuilles” vase and votive.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The graphic composition combines lines in downstrokes and upstrokes while the contrast of satin and polished crystal creates stunning plays of light and transparency.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Flora - The radiance of satin-finished crystal highlights the Flora Petite Nude, Goddess of nature and spring in Roman mythology. Captivating with her voluptuous curves and charming grace, she watches over foliage; allowing nature to awake each year.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The cherry blossoms on her back evoke the universally admired and wondrous blossoming of the Japanese cherry tree. Symbolizing the ephemeral character of beauty and life, she invites one to marvel at the present moment.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zodiac - Lalique celebrates 2022, Year of the Tiger in Chinese astrology through the Sitting Tiger sculptures, in a small or a large size, issued in new colours and finishes. <cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Difficult to resist the magnetism of this great feline. The Tiger is described as charismatic, energetic, and courageous.<cite>Courtesy of Rustan&#x27;s </cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em>The Lalique Gaïa 2 collection is only available in Rustan&#x27;s Makati and Rustan&#x27;s Shangri-La.</em></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>