The Year of the Dog – the eleventh in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle – commences on February 16 and it is said to bring forth a year full of kindness, loyalty and good luck. Homes are washed and scrubbed to rid the space of bad energy, while ceremonies are held to assuage the gods and scare off evil spirits.
In honor of man’s best friend, S.T. Dupont has crafted a Limited Edition Year of the Dog Collection featuring two pens and double-flame lighters set in bronze and finished in dazzling yellow gold. Inspiration for the designs comes from meticulously constructed Chinese antique wooden doors and “Ruyi”: Shaped ornamental objects often used as a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or as a talisman symbolising power and good fortune in Chinese folklore.
Ultra Exclusive Collection
Showing off sharp lines and a meticulously constructed design, the Ultra Exclusive Néo-Classic President Pen features dog’s profile on both sides of the cap, while the red natural lacquer background pops behind the delicate yellow gold antique door motif. The fountain pen is completed with 18K solid gold nib and “Ruyi” style carved stand.
The Ultra Exclusive Ligne 2 double-flame lighter, borrows many design elements from the pen, including red natural lacquer, antique door motifs, and an intricately carved dog. The lighter’s ignition roller is dressed in decorative guilloché patterns, while the backside is engraved with the S.T. Dupont Paris signature and the lighter’s production number.
Both the Ultra Exclusive pen and lighter are limited to 88 pieces – a nod to eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture.
Prestige Collection
Bright red natural lacquer gleams on a portion of the cap and the majority of the barrel of the Prestige Néo-Classic President pen. Providing the pen with balance are a pair of decorative bronze end-pieces finished in yellow gold and engraved with Chinese symbols and a dog sitting at attention. Unique to the Prestige collection, this Néo-Classic President Pen is available as both a fountain and a rollerball.
The Prestige Ligne 2 double-flame lighter is dripping in 18K yellow gold with similar designs and engravings as the Ultra Exclusive lighter, minus the touch of red natural lacquer.
The Prestige collection is limited to 288 pieces.
Launch 2018
Exclusive
Prestige
