As the summer sky settles into a deep blue, two birds cross the Milky Way. For these birds, the starry sky is a special place for making wishes. Adorned with stardust, and whispering affections as they nestle together, they evoke the figures of Orihime and Hikoboshi, who eagerly await their annual reunion.

A new Tanabata story is unveiled, delicately captured and depicted by Japanese illustrator MIKEMORI through the essence of nature. The swaying grasses and the songs of the birds, carried on the night breeze, convey your precious thoughts. Like mirrors reflecting each wish, the stars shine in the night sky, gently illuminating the universe. 

To celebrate the Star Festival, Van Cleef & Arpels has brought together MIKEMORI's illustrations and the poetic constellations of the Zodiaque collection. Inspired by the fascination that the heavens have always exerted over the Maison’s imagination, the Zodiac theme appeared in Van Cleef & Arpels’ collections from the 1950s onwards.