Nothing indicates the arrival of spring season like the quintessential Butterfly clips. 

Spring is in the air and the butterflies, as if on cue, have alighted on Van Cleef &amp; Arpels. A symbol of joyful energy in the vernal season, the winged creatures have been a staple figure at the maison since the very beginning as a manifestation of its reverence for nature. The year 1906, around the same time Van Cleef &amp; Arpels opened the doors to its 22 Place Vend&ocirc;me boutique, marks the first sighting of these benevolent beings with the creation of the Butterfly clip.

Younghee Suh Portrait - Photo by Jisub Ahn.jpg

Over the years, the maison has transcribed the butterfly&rsquo;s lightness of flight and its infinite hues through the use of lacquer, enamel, mother-of-pearl, precious stones and beyond. These endless combinations of colours and materials are perfectly illustrated in the series of dreamscapes drawn up by Korean artistic director Younghee Suh in which the butterflies can be seen fluttering elegantly amid vibrant, blossoming flowers.

&ldquo;For me, Van Cleef &amp; Arpels&rsquo; Butterfly clips echo the creations of a famous Korean painter from the Joseon dynasty. In her paintings, butterflies were in harmony with enchanting flowers and fruits. I wanted to connect her world with the maison&rsquo;s graceful creatures,&rdquo; said Suh in a statement. Given free rein to work out the details, she characterised the scenery with poetic compositions on handcrafted hanji paper by way of traditional painting techniques.

Van Cleef & Arpels Hananomaru AF lacquered butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels Janomegasa AE lacquered butterfly

SuhVan Cleef & Arpels Kujaku AC lacquered butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels Moments de chance

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon de nuit butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels Seafly butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels Ume and Uguisu Z lacquered butterfly

Among the Butterfly pieces on display are the ones from the Lacquered Butterfly collection. Created in partnership with Japanese lacquer master Junichi Hakose, the clips fit especially well with Suh&rsquo;s vision as they are rendered using a traditional lacquering method called &ldquo;Urushi&rdquo; that dates back to the 18th century. These instances not only showcase a different side of the Butterfly but also demonstrate Van Cleef &amp; Arpels&rsquo; propensity for creative collaborations.

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Younghee Suh reimagines Van Cleef & Arpels’ butterflies in a series of dreamscapes

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