There are many lipstick ranges within the Chanel lexicon, but the newly launched 31 Le Rouge collection is arguably one of the maison’s most premium – and personal – to date. For one, the 31 in its name is an obvious nod to 31 rue Cambon – the Chanel nexus in Paris which houses both founder Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment and its haute couture salon.

It’s also the first Chanel lipstick to be packaged in glass. As you would imagine, the material is not easy to work with, especially in the context of a makeup product – but the brand has managed to pull it off, much in line with its founder Gabrielle Chanel’s reputation for breaking conventions. Below, we share the details on what you need to know about the 31 Le Rouge collection: