By Hannah Powling
We already told you about Jo Malone’s summer offering in the form of the wonderfully fresh and juicy Limited Edition Nashi Blossom Cologne (click for full details) but we’ve had some more delicious news just come in about a few more Jo Malone launches to take place this coming season; so we wanted to share them with you…
Black Cedarwood & Juniper
Black Cedarwood & Juniper is an altogether dark and spicy affair. It opens with a modern blast of woody spice with a carnal touch of cumin. The heart of this scent is juniper with a base of black cedarwood to evoke a sultry midnight touch. This fragrance is the perfect evening scent for women; or an all day men’s fragrance.
Launching in June 2016 in stores and online.
Judy Blame Box
London subculture legend, fashion stylist and accessory designer Judy Blame has teamed up with Jo Malone creating four box designs, inspired by London’s Pearly Kings and Queens. Blame is known for customising garments, his button accessories and minimal designs. Using Jo Malone signature colours, the boxes are black and cream with bottom motifs arranged in patterns, “A heart for charity. An anchor for hope. A crown for royalty” and of course a “post-punk pin,” each tied up with a contrasting button print ribbon.
Judy Blame talks about his influences, his upcoming collaboration with Jo Malone and why London is the place he feels most inspired..
What were your earliest influences?
Spanish art and bull ghting, punk rock and Paris Haute Couture
What was it like growing up in punk Britain? Does it still influence your work?
I enjoyed every minute. It was about the attitude, not the image…. It always crops up.
Can you tell us about your finished designs for Jo Malone London? Which Pearly symbols did you choose to use?
Jo Malone London asked me to modernise a traditional English look. I immediately thought of the pearly aesthetic and it was something that had influenced me for a long time. All the symbols I used mean something in the pearly language. ie. The anchor means hope. The horse shoe means luck. The crown is for royalty. The heart means charity… Doves are peace.
You work with everyday objects, what attracts you to them?
Their ready availability and endless variety.
Do you think there are any characteristics which are unique to British design?
We are given the time to experiment. We have a respect for tradition but we don’t mind mucking about with it either.
Where do you find yourself most inspired?
London.
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Judy Blame for Jo Malone London Box is available with a 100ml cologne of your choice, £85. Available from 1st June 2016. Exclusive to Selfridges, Regent Street and online.
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