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French cognac and jewelry are compatible, proves American fashion designer LaQuan Smith.

He is the first designer to collaborate with renowned French cognac maker Louis XIII to create a unique, limited-edition two-piece collection that includes “The Drop Chain Pouch,” designed to hold a single bottle of Louis XIII The Drop or be worn as a dazzling necklace or body chains for true fashionistas, as well as “The Boudoir Gloves,” an ode to opera-length gloves.

Both brands target an audience that enjoys the celebration of life and evokes a certain “je ne sais quoi” upon entering a room. 

According to the fashion designer, the LaQuan Smith woman is elegant, sensual, and has the timeless glamor of the historic French cognac brand.

The limited-edition accessories will be available for $2,300 on the brand's website and will include five colorful 10ml bottles of Louis XIII Cognac in a Louis XIII: THE DROP Collection Box. 

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