Waltz into a world of wonder this festive season with Guerlain. For its Tale of Wonders collection, the maison’s emblematic bee takes flight once more—this time, reimagined through the delicate art of origami. In this enchanted menagerie, hummingbirds shimmer mid-air, a stallion leaps with sculptural grace, and a baby elephant prances beneath gilded stars. With Guerlain’s 2025 Advent Calendar, fantasy meets French craftsmanship in a tableau of whimsy and wonder.
Swathed in deep red and trimmed with golden flourishes, the Art Nouveau-inspired design bears the intricate handiwork of artist Mélissandre Vidal, who conjures a dreamscape where flora and fauna intertwine. Every fold, shimmer, and silhouette tells a story of transformation—the kind that feels both festive and timeless.
Yet the true magic lies within.Behind 25 artfully concealed doors are miniature marvels that distil the spirit of Guerlain: indulgent skincare, iconic fragrances, and luminous makeup treasures, each a daily gesture of joy. Among them are six L’Art & La Matière minis, curated indulgences from Guerlain’s coveted Orchidée Impériale skincare range and a pair of delicate paper bookmarks—whispers of the origami art that inspired the holiday collection, every layer a quiet echo of transformation. On the final day, the calendar reveals its grandest secret—a celestial window adorned with a crescent moon and stars, unveiling the Rouge G lipstick in 510 Le Rouge Vibrant, nestled in its L’Art Déco case.
More than an advent calendar, it is a cabinet of curiosities—an invitation to savour the anticipation of beauty itself, wrapped in Guerlain’s century-old art of enchantment.
This story first appeared in the November 2025 issue of GRAZIA Singapore.
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