Chanel fêted the launch of its new high jewelry collection, Reach For The Stars, at Shogunzuka Seiryuden—a temple on the mountaintop of Higashiyama high above the city of Kyoto—Tuesday evening. The celebration was punctuated with a heart-pounding traditional Japanese taiko drum performance and a drone show, with constellations morphing into icons of the brand: comets, lion heads, and the newest symbol, a wing.

The 109-piece collection marries centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with French savior-faire. A suite of five wing brooches incorporates the work of lacquer master Mr. Okada with delicate diamonds and fine gemstones; a striking collar necklace showcases the technique of double-set diamonds that give the impression of floating on the skin; and variations of gold polishing and chise

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