Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Toupies, where crystal artistry meets nostalgia

The series takes its name, and the flacons their design, from memories of early childhood – specifically from the spinning top, that most whimsical of nursery toys. Artistic director Christophe Tollemer spent more than three years developing the project. His challenge was to make each flacon multifaceted yet symmetrical – with no single central point, yet a stable enough axis to hold the most precious perfume. Handmade by specialist artisans, the crystal is cut in complex planes and angles, faceted like gemstones, catching the light from every angle.