Palm Court welcomes new Guerlain shades of lipsticks and nail polishes with deliciously sweet inspirations
(Hong Kong, 21 April 2016) – Guerlain introduces a new beauty spin-off to its most signature product by partnering with The Langham, Hong Kong and presenting The Langham Afternoon Tea with La Petite Robe Noire.
Inspired by La Petite Robe Noire’s spirited energy, Olivier Echaudemaison, Guerlain Make-Up Creative Director, creates a new makeup collection that features a 3-in-1 buildable formula, along with an assortment of scented textures and colourful shades of lipsticks and nail colours that are the inspiration behind the afternoon tea set. Ms. Sincere Yung, the Brand General Manager of Guerlain Hong Kong says “La Petite Robe Noire is a symbol of sophisticated elegance, which highlights the female femininity. Introducing 20 fantastic shades of lipsticks, five of which are exclusive to Asia, and eight complementing colours of nail polishes, we bring a beauty ensemble that every woman could wish for. We are delighted to have specially collaborated with The Langham, Hong Kong to launch an afternoon tea experience filled with colourful fun.”
Under the leadership of Executive Chef Pedro Samper, the team of confectionery creators at the hotel have deliciously designed and dressed the desserts to reflect the first collection of perfumed lipsticks by La Petite Robe Noire. “We are thrilled to create edible shades of style and sophistication for one of the oldest French perfume, cosmetics and skincare houses in the world. We have interpreted and named the afternoon tea after a selection of the new scented colours and through this partnership, we hope to share the story of La Petite Robe Noire and her colourful journey through sweet flavours,” says Pedro.
Headlining the specially created afternoon tea are a few whimsical treats such as the Asia exclusive shade Floral Headband in the form of a lipstick silhouette. The sculpted exterior is a rich chocolate coat that encompasses a strawberry and rose jam filling. Another sweet accessory is the My First Lipstick colour portrayed as lollipop lips made from couverture chocolate, which contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter. While the Leather Blazer lipstick is transformed into a hazelnut log cake baked with hazelnut crisps, topped with a milk chocolate ganache and a pair of bright orange chocolate lips.
Other accompanying delicacies range from the Coral Collar which is composed of verbena jelly, white peach mousse and crispy yoghurt, and Mauve Gloves made of blueberry and fromage blanc mousse with almond dacquoise, to Apri-Coat produced from golden dulcey chocolate with Tahitian vanilla and an apricot mille-feuille.
On the savoury side, bite-size sandwiches include Maine crab with tomato and cucumber salad profiterole, coronation chicken salad vol-au-vent, and smoked salmon with black truffle and mozzarella tramezzini.
While the new Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Makeup Collection will be launched on 1 May 2016 in Hong Kong, The Langham Afternoon Tea with La Petite Robe Noire will start on Mother’s Day, 8 May, until 31 July 2016. Celebrating this collaboration, afternoon tea guests during this period will receive an exclusive Guerlain gift set and beauty express service such as:
La Petite Robe Noire Dual-colour Lip Card
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraîche 1ml
Honey Smile Lifting Service or La Petite Robe Noire Fresh Lip Make-up Service
Abeille Royale Honey Nectar Lotion 15ml at selected Guerlain boutiques
An exclusive Mother’s Day giveaway on 8 May 2016 will also be given to mother’s dining for afternoon tea which includes:
La Petite Robe Noire Dual-colour Lip Card
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraîche 5ml
Abeille Royale Daily Repair Serum 5ml
Abeille Royale Express Facial Treatment (45 minutes) or full Make-up Service
Abeille Royale Honey Nectar Lotion 15ml at selected Guerlain boutiques
Gifts will be given during the promotional period from Thursday to Sunday, one per customer while supplies last. They are subject to change and terms and conditions apply where the beauty express services require advance reservations and this afternoon tea offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offer.
The Langham Afternoon Tea with La Petite Robe Noire will be served in the Palm Court lobby lounge on weekdays from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., and on weekends and public holidays in two sittings, from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m., and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
It is priced at HK$348 per person and HK$598 for two persons, subject to ten per cent service charge.
For reservations and enquiries, please call 2132 7898 or email tlhkg.fbservicecentre@langhamhotels.com.
Selected Guerlain Boutiques / Counters:
Suite 1001, VITA, World Commerce Centre, Harbour City
Tel: 3579 4931
M02, MOKO, Mongkok
Tel: 3188 1246
Shop Unit G5, Ground Floor, Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay
Tel: 2759 6151
Wing On Sheung Wan Main Store
Tel: 2765 8618
About Guerlain (http://www.guerlain.com/hk/en-hk)
Guerlain Parfumeur, Paris, since 1828. A heritage of creative audacity and savoir-faire.
House Perfumer Thierry Wasser represents the fifth generation of Guerlain perfumers. He travels the world in search of the most precious raw materials to compose audacious fragrance harmonies. Makeup maestro Olivier Echaudemaison has the unique talent to create must-have products that reveal each woman’s beauty and complement her personality. Dr. Frédéric Bonté leads Guerlain’s scientific research, focusing on the best of nature to develop high-performance formulas.
Each day, Guerlain makes women, all women, more beautiful. The promise of joyful, radiant beauty is an ethos epitomized by an extraordinary place: Maison Guerlain at 68, Champs-Elysées.
L’institut de Guerlain
7/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central Tel: 2869 1552
Guerlain Boutiques
Shop G42, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong
Tel: 2265 7064
M02, MOKO, Mongkok
Tel: 3188 1246
Suite 1001, VITA, World Commerce Centre, Harbour City
Tel: 3579 4931
Shop Unit G5, Ground Floor, Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay
Tel: 2759 6151
Shop M, V22-25, V City, Tuen Mun
Tel: 2705 0821
For further information contact:
Nana Liu
PR and Communications Manager
Guerlain (Asia Pacific) Limited
Tel: (852) 2509 6720 / 9139 9034
nliu@guerlain.fr
Mickey Chou
Senior PR Manager
Spring Public Relations
Tel: (852) 2745 1669 / 6292 0035
mickey@springpr.net
About The Langham, Hong Kong (langhamhotels.com/hongkong)
The Langham, Hong Kong epitomises timeless European elegance and is located in the heart of vibrant Kowloon. Situated next to Canton Road in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, the hotel is surrounded by the luxury flagship stores of the world’s most famous designer labels and mere minutes away from the historic Star Ferry with glittering Victoria Harbour as its backdrop. The hotel features 498 luxurious guest rooms and suites finished with the finest fabrics, hardwood floors, and hand-woven carpets, and fully equipped with Blissful Beds, iHome docking stations and wireless broadband internet connection. Attractions range from the legendary three Michelin-starred T’ang Court Cantonese restaurant, “The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood” at the Palm Court lobby lounge and artisanal cocktails at the award-winning bar concept from London called Artesian. Guests can relax at the rooftop swimming pool or retreat to The Langham Club lounge that offers all-day canapés and refreshments.
For further information contact:
Jenny An
Director of Marketing Communications
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9393
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
jenny.an@langhamhotels.com
Michelle Miu
Public Relations Manager
The Langham, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2378 9308
Fax: (852) 2375 1772
michelle.miu@langhamhotels.com
