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 [email protected].
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