Tabitha was inspired. She dreamed in the art of making clothes. One evening as she ascended into an almost hallucinogenic slumber, she dreamed of a dress like no other. A sweeping gown made entirely of flowers. Geranium, peony and violets seemed to merge vibrant cerise, bold oranges and poetic purples into a tecnicolour painting to don her slender frame. Ever the modernist, Tabitha’s penchant for originality was as alive in sleep as it was during her waking hours… She gave the dream her own vivid artistic frame. Pairing a beautiful amber leather cropped pant under the gown before her neck decorated in multiple strings of pearls woven with tiny golden jasmine buds. Her look was almost complete.

Peneloque™ boldy takes vibrant florals to a finished symphony in the classic Jonathan Ward way. Unexpected and so far away from predictable , this summer statement blends bold geranium, peony, rose, violet into sensual peppery jasmine. But how to make florals original ? I created a platform of amber, tobacco leaf and the tiniest hint of leather which balances to give each florald depth and a truly original composition.

“I haven’t created a new candle statement since Covid and very much felt it was time. As I looked at the collection as a whole, it needed something that danced a little outside the spice and wood categories. However and I stress, this isn’t a classic floral. It really explores that magical harmony that can be achieved when you strive for originality in a category that can feel ‘mumsy’ or mainstream.”

Jonathan

If you like The Gypsy or Fig Ultimatum, this will be a good sister.