Air of Elegance

Abstract, playful and “very present”, the new Flowerlace pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels are like nothing the Maison has done in the recent past, says the house’s CEO, Catherine Rénier at the launch of the collection in Scotland

- IAN LEE

When it comes to luxury, some of the most appealing creations tick not one but two or more boxes. Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest Flowerlace collection is one such versatile, multifaceted range, which offers wearers plenty of options.

Are these jewellery stunners floral-shaped or flowing ribbon forms? A little bit of both, says Van Cleef & Arpels CEO, Catherine Rénier. Tapping on two themes that Van Cleef & Arpels regularly revisits, Flora and couture, the statement pieces in yellow gold with diamonds may bring to mind a Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry set in white gold, which similarly combines the inspiration of lace’s lightness and nature’s lithesome blooms. But the actual references are much older: Fleur Silhouette clips from Van Cleef & Arpels from 1937.

Fast forward to September 2025, the house’s new Flowerlace collection can be said to be even more Van Cleef & Arpels than the pieces that have come before it. There is a Between the Finger ring, a style synonymous with the Maison. The large model of the Flowerlace pendant is a transformable creation, and can be worn also as a clip — changeable jewels are another signature of the house, Rénier quickly points out.

Rénier tells L'OFFICIEL SINGAPORE all about the Maison’s latest Flowerlace collection below.