Hermessence. Sensuality. Essence. Essential. As an alchemist of matter, Hermès created the collection Hermessence: a collection of fragrance poetry by perfume maker Jean-Claude Ellena. Each perfume has its own color. In order to convey an idea of the feeling behind the scent, the flacon, cap and leather are harmonized with one another. Still life expert Gustav Almestal c/o LUNDLUND photographed the luxe flacons for Hermès. Set design was taken care of by Niklas Hansen, also represented by LUNDLUND.
After finishing his education at The School of Photography in Gothenburgh Gustav Almestål left for London where he assisted Corrine Day and Mario Testino among others. During his years in London, Gustav's interest in still life photography grew. But having a delicate mind, Almestål also developed a deep interest in the decay of mankind and in the beauty of death in a wider sense. Gustav's photography is clean and stripped down, he has brilliant eye for detail and leaves nothing to chance.
