Swiss cigar specialist Davidoff has revamped its
accessories with a cigar-inspired design developed in collaboration with
Swiss architecture and design agency Atelier Oï.
In the new collection, Atelier Oï plays with materials,
shapes and functions. Intrigued by Davidoff’s cigar crop-to-shop philosophy, craftsmanship
and the asymmetry of the tobacco leaf, the design team created a new organic
pattern and contemporary style.
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| Davidoff's new Ambassador humidor in lacquered Macassar finish |
Humidors entirely handmade in France
“Anything that touches on the enjoyment of cigars is
important to us at Davidoff,” said Charles Awad, Senior Vice President Global
Marketing & Innovation at Oettinger Davidoff AG. ”Our cigars pass through
as many as 300 pairs of expert hands in the painstaking process of crafting
them.
“Once they are in the aficionado’s hand, their quality
and the enjoyment of the cigar is our concern. That is why we believe that the quality of the design,
elegance and technical know-how behind our accessories makes a difference. In
this way, every moment of this all-important cigar ritual can be beautifully
filled.”
The line includes a humidor in two different finishes:
lacquered Macassar with a brilliant finish of 15 layers of lacquer for a deep,
rich mirror effect; and Sycamore Maple with a bright, natural, silky veneer for
a warm, contemporary interior.
With a capacity for between 70 and 90 cigars, the sleek,
linear Ambassador comes with a dramatic, stylish cut that slices through to reveal a creamy,
beige frame. The loft interior contains the removable tray with its beautiful
leaf pattern, and dividers for arranging the cigars. The smaller Primos, which holds 25 to 35 cigars, comes with a slightly curved lid that conveys a notion of asymmetry, echoing the
range’s leaf design.
Entirely handmade in France, both humidors are finished
with the Davidoff signature on the outside and contain the Davidoff Slim
Regulator, in a new-look, contemporary matte nickel finish. The interiors of the humidors have been crafted from
okoumé, a wood from Gabon, on Africa’s west coast. Okoumé is odourless and
tasteless, so that no flavour is transferred to the cigars, and it is hand-varnished
to seal in the humidity and prevent it being absorbed by the wood.
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| Davidoff's lighters are crafted in France by ST Dupont |
Lighter's cut edges inspired by tobacco leaves
Davidoff’s lighters are available in either a rose gold
or palladium finish. Crafted in France by legendary manufacturer ST Dupont, the
lighters are made from a single piece of brass (no plastic tank inside), which
provides a larger gas tank to light up to 75 cigars and avoids gas leaks. The distinctive
cut edges, like the overall design, are inspired by tobacco leaves and the lids
of both lighters are embellished with the Davidoff logo.
The ashtrays are crafted in the tradition of the best
French porcelain, and are made in Limoges by a company with the prestigious Entreprise
du Patrimoine Vivant label. The ashtrays have a large, draughtproof ash holder.
Made in pure platinum, applied by hand, the pattern is inspired by tobacco
leaves.
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| The French porcelain ashtrays are made in Limoges |
The revamped accessory range will be available at
selected Davidoff flagship stores and appointed merchants/depositaires in
Europe starting in September 2016, and in the US and Asia in October 2016.
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