St. Regis Hotels &
Resorts Launches Limited Edition Fine Jewelry Piece Designed by St. Regis Connoisseur and Designer Bao
Bao Wan
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Inspired by the Timeless
Legacy of the St. Regis Afternoon Tea Ritual and Oriental Tea Culture, the
Limited Edition Jewelry Piece will be available on the Brand’s Retail Site
St.
Regis Hotels & Resorts recently launched a limited edition fine jewelry
piece designed by Bao Bao Wan, renowned designer and the first St. Regis Connoisseur
from China.
The bespoke teapot-shaped pendant with inlaid gemstones was
unveiled during an exclusive and signature St. Regis Midnight Supper held at
The St. Regis Shanghai Jing’an, and will soon be available for order on the St. Regis
online boutique, stregisboutique.com.
The exquisite 18K
rose gold teapot represents Bao Bao Wan’s own interpretation of the brand’s
iconic St. Regis Afternoon Tea Ritual and features unique brand elements such
as the St. Regis monogram, seven inlaid diamonds on its handle as a tribute to
the St. Regis matriarch, ‘the’ Mrs Astor’s love for diamonds, and a red ruby on
the teapot lid—a nod to the brand’s signature color of King Cole Red.
Initiated by the Duchess of Bedford of Britain
dating back to the 18th century, the afternoon tea ritual was particularly
appreciated as a heritage by Mrs. Astor. Regarded as the grand dame of New York
high society in the late 19th century, Mrs. Astor transformed this legendary
social ritual into a private social gathering that was exclusively for
socialites and élites.
Being of Chinese descent, Bao Bao Wan has a natural
understanding of the juxtaposition of western tea culture and traditional
Chinese tea culture, and fully embraces traditional spirits of respect,
reunion, gratitude and celebration in her design.
“Every gemstone is a gift from nature, a source
of inspiration which I hope to share with everyone through my design,” said Bao
Bao Wan. “I was very inspired by the St. Regis Afternoon Tea Ritual, a timeless
legacy passed down from Mrs. Astor as the prelude to some of the most legendary
social events and hope to convey the brand’s hallmark sense of hospitality
through this piece”.
“It was extremely meaningful for us to work with our first ever Chinese
St. Regis Connoisseur on a bespoke handcrafted pin to recognize the efforts and
devotion extended by our butlers in the Greater China region, which we launched
in the end of 2016,” said Bruce Ryde, Vice President, Luxury Brands and Brand
Marketing, Asia Pacific, Marriott International.
“To continue our work this
year, I’m thrilled that we are once again able to collaborate with Bao Bao Wan,
who shares our unwavering commitment to excellence and is able to speak to the
passions of our guests while offering an authentic appreciation of the St.
Regis legacy”.
Through its unique
Connoisseur program, St. Regis has taken special care to partner with
ambassadors who share the brand’s commitment to excellence and speak to the
passions of its guests, while offering an authentic connection to the St. Regis
legacy. Born in Beijing, Bao Bao Wan was the first Chinese debutante to be
invited to attend the famed Bal des Debutantes at the Hotel Crillon.
Often
traveling around the world in search of a renewed vision for her designs, Ms.
Wan Baobao epitomizes today’s St. Regis luminary, inspired by modern glamour
and cultural sophistication. Bao Bao Wan describes St. Regis hotels as
embodying a home away from home and has found deep inspiration in the intricate
detail in each property’s architecture, décor, design, and bespoke services.
Together with other St. Regis Connoisseurs including celebrated polo player
Nacho Figueras, fashion designer Jason Wu, and modern jazz icon, Jamie Cullum,
Bao Bao Wan now complements an elite group of brand ambassadors who help to
further establish St. Regis as an authority in style and design, the arts,
philanthropy and sport – all passions of the St. Regis global clientele.
The newly opened
St. Regis Shanghai Jing’an, the brand’s ninth property in Greater China
which features the perfect blend of timeless British architecture
and historical Chinese cultural elements, hosted the intimate Midnight Supper
to launch the new jewelry piece. A longstanding tradition, the Midnight Supper
ritual also pays homage to Mrs Astor and her lavish Gilded Age gatherings.
Mrs.
Astor had a powerful influence in New York high society with her legendary “The
400” list, which contains the names of the most privileged who were invited to
her élite private afternoon teas, soirees, galas, and other social events. St.
Regis New York became the epicenter of social gatherings of that time, with the
notable St. Regis Midnight Supper becoming a lasting legacy.
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About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis
Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., is committed to
delivering exceptional experiences at nearly 40 luxury hotels and resorts in
the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis
hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has
remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory
service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis
Butler Service.
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