enya FASHION QUEEN

Text by Annie Lu | Translation by Eugenia Yang

在華人社會中，農曆新年不僅是家人團聚的重要時刻，也代表除舊佈新、重新開始的好時機，許多人都會藉此為居家空間增添新氣象，擺放一些寓意吉祥的裝飾，特別像水晶、琉璃這類型的產品在近年來受到不少人喜愛，全因它既現代又不失傳統韻味的特性；加上我們又即將迎來12生肖中最受到重視的「龍年」，所以接下來就讓enya FASHION QUEEN帶大家盤點各大琉璃、水晶品牌的龍年擺飾吧！

In Chinese society, the Lunar New Year is not only an important time for family reunions and gatherings, but also signifies bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new – a perfect time for a fresh start. Many take this opportunity to redecorate their homes by placing ornaments that symbolize good fortune. In particular, products made of crystal or colored glaze have gained popularity due to their modern yet traditional charm. As we are about to enter the Year of the Dragon, a highly esteemed of the twelve zodiac animals, let enya FASHION QUEEN guide you through the various dragon-themed decorations presented by major glass and crystal brands! 

BACCARAT

法國頂級水晶品牌BACCARAT，自1764年創立以來就致力於用「土、氣、火、水」四大自然元素打造出不凡的水晶作品，而今年BACCARAT為了迎接龍年到來，決定再次攜手BE@RBRICK及法國當代藝術家Michaël Cailloux推出「200%BACCARAT×BE@RBRICK龍紋庫柏力克熊水晶公仔」，晶瑩剔透的水晶庫柏力克熊，搭配由BACCARAT今年榮獲「法國藝術及文學騎士勳章」的鍍金工藝大師親手繪製上20k液體黃金，玩味十足，也讓所有潮流藏家都垂涎欲滴，等不及想立即入手；另外BACCARAT經典的生肖系列「ZODIAQUE生肖龍」也很值得收藏，這次 BACCARAT生肖龍作品共有兩款，分別為透明水晶及飾有液態純金的版本，此作品極具霸氣風範，尤其龍握火焰珠的形象更顯現出無盡能量與祥瑞之氣，非常適合過年送禮或自用。

Founded in 1764, the French luxury house of fine crystal Baccarat has been transforming the four elements of nature – earth, air, fire and water – into exceptional crystal artworks. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the House once again teams up with BE@RBRICK and contemporary French artist Michaël Cailloux to present a 200% BE@RBRICK Dragon 2024 Figurine. The bear, with an unparalleled purity, is covered in 20-kt liquid gold hand-laid by master gilders who had just been knighted by the Order of Arts & Letters this year. This impeccable Dragon outfit bestows upon the figurine a playful charm, making him a must-have talisman for ardent collections. Meanwhile, from the classic zodiac collection, Baccarat introduces Zodiaque Dragon in two different iterations – one in clear crystal and the other in liquid gold adornments. The pieces exude an imperial style, especially with the image of the creature grasping a flame pearl, and magnify its boundless energy and auspicious beauty, which set themselves as the perfect gift for the new year.  

LIULI

在大眾眼裡琉璃工房已經是頂級琉璃藝術的專屬代名詞，其專有的「脫臘鑄造法」更是文化傳承的典範，作為如此具代表性的華人品牌，更能完美演繹「龍」該具備的模樣與精神，而此次推出的龍年《一心相信,，所念必真》中的「龍舞千秋樂」是系列中唯一的藍綠色作品，相較於其他顏色「龍舞千秋樂」更顯抓目且生機無限，其頭尾相銜、卷草紋曲綫飛揚的外觀同時也意味著宇宙的生生不息；除了「龍舞千秋樂」的藍綠色充滿生機外，琉璃工房的「龍起雲生」此作品的水藍色調也蘊含了同樣的含義，尤其是體態飄逸的神龍下，飾有一顆圓球體意味著星宿，指引我們前望好的未來，若是新的一年，可以在居家空間擺放這兩件作品，肯定會讓2024年更加繁榮，並且更快步上軌道。

To the public, LIULI has already become synonymous with top-tier glass artistry, particularly with its exclusive pate-de-verre technique that stands as a paradigm of cultural heritage. As such a representative Chinese brand, the house impeccably embodies the appearance and spirit of the dragon. For the creature’s respective year, the True Believer collection introduces the sole blue-green piece, the Dance of the Dragon. Standing out among others in terms of its unique color, the artwork exudes boundless vitality, while its intertwined head and tail and the soaring curves of the scroll patterns signify the unending circle of life. Besides the lively blue-green hues of the Dance of the Dragon, LIULI also imbues the Rise of the Dragon and its watery-blue tone with the same concept. Carved into a celestial orb representing the heavens, the azure dragon is sculpted in an agile and graceful stance, guiding us towards a promising future. By placing these two pieces in the living space, they will undoubtedly bring prosperity to 2024 and set the upcoming year on a faster track to success. 

SAINT-LOUIS

提到水晶就不能不提到法國品牌SAINT-LOUIS，他們是世界上唯一還在製作水晶紙鎮的品牌，SAINT-LOUIS鎮紙製作大師極富想像力和靈巧工藝，致力為收藏家和愛好者打造完美作品，尤其新年之際SAINT-LOUIS都會推出當年度的生肖水晶紙鎮來慶祝，也因傳統文化會將生肖與五行作結合，所以今年更是1964年來首次慶祝「木龍」。而今回所推出的「The Dragon 2024」即以典雅的寶藍色水晶為主題，在匠人的精心雕琢下，中央猶如一股紫色氣韻襯托著一隻栩栩如生的龍，其永恆且不朽的姿態令人印象深刻。

Speaking of crystals, one has to mention the French manufacturer Saint-Louis, the only crystal factory in the world still able to make paperweights. With extraordinary imagination and dexterity, master glassmakers from the paperweight atelier are committed to crafting pieces of perfection for collectors and enthusiasts. Each year, Saint-Louis combines the animal of the zodiac with one of the five elements of Chinese cosmology to pay tribute to traditions. This year, for the first time since 1964, the House will be celebrating the Wood Dragon with the Dragon 2024. Crafted in elegant sapphire-blue crystal, the innovation showcases a dragon centerpiece that comes to life with a touch of purple, leaving a lasting impression with its eternal and divine stance. 

LALIQUE

龍不僅象徵著尊貴與榮耀，也代表著幸運與成功，這也讓身為法國水晶巨擘的LALIQUE想抓緊這波龍年熱潮，推出了特別版產品《天龍》雕塑來歡慶龍年，這款雕塑以水晶手工打造而成，金色的外表凸顯其尊貴不凡的氣質，翔龍騰雲戲珠的形象更是活靈活現，完美結合水晶藝術與東方元素，並展現出LALIQUE對於精緻工藝和藝術的極致追求，在新的一年，若能有如此精美的擺飾相伴，絕對會為生活增添不少光彩。

The dragon not only is emblematic of nobility and glory, but also of fortune and success. This inspired Lalique, a French luxury glassmaker, to hop on the dragon trend and launch a special edition Tianlong Dragon Sculpture to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Crafted from crystal by hand, its golden exterior accentuates its exceptional nobility. True to life, the image of a soaring dragon playing with a pearl orb perfectly blends crystal artistry with elements of Eastern cultures and showcases Lalique’s dedication towards art and exquisite craftsmanship. In the upcoming new year, to have such a refined decoration as a companion will undoubtedly brighten up the quotidian and add a touch of glamor to the future.