As the summer season unfolds in South Africa, immerse yourself in the spirit of optimism and generosity with a visit to Veuve Clicquot‘s exclusive ICONS pop-up boutique at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Running until December 23, this limited-time experience offers the ideal opportunity to find the perfect gift for champagne enthusiasts. If you’re in Cape Town, this is a must-do summer activity.
The ICONS Collection, a celebration of sun-drenched days and festive merriment, comprises four exquisite and iconic design pieces. Nestled within Africa’s first Veuve Clicquot ICONS pop-up boutique, located at the V&A Waterfront, this retail space radiates with solaire style, embodying the House’s reputation for pioneering design and innovation.
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Elevate your gifting experience by taking advantage of the personalisation service, which adds a bespoke touch to select ICONS, making your present truly unique. The collection embodies Veuve Clicquot’s ‘solaire culture,’ rooted in the legacy of Madame Clicquot, who revolutionised the world of champagne with her groundbreaking innovations in the early 19th century.
Here are some standout pieces from the ICONS Collection:
1. Clicquot Arrow
Embrace the limited-edition ‘Follow your sun’ Clicquot Arrow, adorned in vibrant colours. Crafted from sustainable and recyclable tin, this eco-friendly arrow not only indicates the distance to the House of Veuve Clicquot in Reims, France but can also be personalized with your favourite destination. Whether pointing to Cape Town, Johannesburg, New York, London, or Paris, it’s all about following your sun.
2. Clicquot Ice Jacket
A fashion-forward gift designed in collaboration with Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, the Clicquot Ice Jacket boasts a high-tech, eco-designed fabric case. It keeps your champagne chilled for up to 60 minutes, and by adding limited-edition summer patches, it becomes a statement of individual style.
3. Clicquot Ice Box
An iconic object representing French design at its peak, the Clicquot Ice Box incorporates origami to transform into a functional ice bucket and a work of art. Reusable up to 10 times and recyclable, it adds an artistic touch to your summer celebrations.
4. Clicquot Fridge x Smeg
The audaciously cool Clicquot Fridge, designed in collaboration with Smeg, pays homage to 1950s refrigerators. This collector’s box keeps a bottle at the optimal temperature for up to two hours. Starting with the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label encased within.
5. Veuve Clicquot Smeg Refrigerator
For the ultimate gift, consider the Veuve Clicquot Smeg Refrigerator, combining Smeg’s retro lines with the House’s dazzling solaire yellow. Complete with 36 bottles of Yellow Label. It’s a generous and joyful addition to any home during the sunny season of endless celebration.
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Don’t miss the chance to explore the Veuve Clicquot pop-up store. Open for three weeks of summer inspiration from December 1 to 23, 2023. At the V&A Waterfront (outside Louis Vuitton) in Cape Town, South Africa. It’s a unique opportunity to discover and personalise these iconic champagne accessories before the pop-up closes its doors.
