David Tlale designs the pocket square for Courvoisier

It was during an unforgettable journey to the home of Courvoisier in Jarnac, France, recently, that acclaimed South African fashion designer David Tlale envisioned the ultimate accessory for celebrating life’s special moments – an elegant pocket square, now exclusively designed for Courvoisier’s limited edition VSOP gift pack.

Along with Bonang Matheba, David first experienced the Golden Age tour of Paris before going on to Jarnac last month, where the duo had a personal bottling experience in the Courvoisier cellar with master distiller Patrice Pinet.

After drawing cognac straight from the barrel and labelling their own personal bottles of Courvoisier VSOP, David was inspired by the incredible environment and extraordinary sense of history to create something special and began sketching a design based on the Eiffel Tower, befitting the cognac’s history as it was the toast of choice during the Tower’s grand opening in 1889.

“The pocket square was inspired by the Towers’ unique wrought iron latticework which exudes luxury, timelessness and very iconic artwork,” says David.

Indeed, it is this very design that has been used for the stylish purple and gold pocket square.

“A pocket square is the ultimate form of sophistication and a key fashion accessory for gentlemen who take pride in their appearance. It has been synonymous with royalty and aristocracy for centuries, as has Courvoisier,” adds David.

“This year the David Tlale brand celebrates its 15th year in the fashion industry, and we are celebrating it in style and elegance and plan on toasting to our success!”

The special edition VSOP is also the key ingredient in Courvoisier Noir, David’s signature cocktail, which combines the special cognac and champagne with flavours of cinnamon, orange and deep cherry.

Furthermore, with each limited edition box set purchased, Courvoisier connoisseurs have a chance to win an exclusive, custom-designed garment by David Tlale himself to the value of R10 000.

“David is known for his innovative spirit and taste for daring, the very same ingredients that we add to the making of our luxury cognac. This limited edition VSOP set exudes the same spontaneous creativity and elegance we have carried for centuries. We are delighted to be celebrating David’s success with him!” says Daniel Hawkins Managing Director of ABV Brands.

The David Tlale Limited edition Courvoisier VSOP gift pack is available for a limited time only during the Christmas season.

Watch David and Bonang create their own bottles of Courvoisier as well as David creating his sketch here: