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Form or Function? We speak to mixologist Rémy Savage about mixology’s relationship with glass. Mixology, the art of drink-making, has long since evolved past its roots. The concept was born from the act of creation, and whilst this still lies at the heart of the movement, contemporary mixologists continue to push the boundaries of how cocktails can be made and served. Creative innovations and a shift in the philosophy behind mixology have resulted in drastic changes to how cocktails are conceived. Glassware, ingredients, temperature, music, aesthetic, and setting are all critical aspects which mixologists consider when crafting an experience. " … It's all about the details. I believe that beautifully crafted glassware is going to enhance the experience in a new way very much like in the world of food where plating has become very important," - Rémy Savage More than ever, mixologists acknowledge the need for glassware which is able to meet the industry’s demands through thoughtful design, shape, and feel. Rémy Savage, award-winning bartender, former head of Little Red Door in Paris, the Artesian in London, and now at the head of Le Syndicat, has worked closely alongside NUDE's design team to develop a new collection which reflects this change in the industry. Marrying shape with function, the NUDE Savage Collection was designed with the idea that the drink and glass are two parts of a whole experience. Rémy Savage: ‘For me, the beauty of mixed drinks doesn't necessarily rely on just the drink inside. It's about the entire experience. Flavours are a platform to showcase greater ideas, whether it's art or philosophy. I think that once all these details are expected, then the recipe and of course the glass you choose, can create something that is truly unique and special. That's what we're trying to achieve.’ ‘It's every bartender's dream to have their own range of glassware. I know that for me, personally, having collected glassware for most of my adult life: understanding the process and the craftsmanship that goes behind every single piece of glass that we end up using everyday was just a fascinating process.’  Coming Soon!  NUDE x Rémy Savage Join NUDE to be the first to hear updates on Rémy Savage's collection

Step by step guide by The Ikebana Project In the final post as part of our collaboration with Barry Marré   @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating another Upright Moribana showcased in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here.  --- For this Upright Moribana creation, you will need to place the kenzan in the far left of the bowl. The best type of flowers to use for this Ikebana arrangement are ones which grow straight upwards. You can combine various flowers; for example, the third flower can be a different type to the other two in the arrangement. I prefer to pair the same flowers, and then use other flowers to cover the kenzan in order to create a playfulness and contrast. A step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana NUDE product: Opti CentrepieceFlowers used: Molucella Laevis ViburnumMethod: Measure and trim your first flower to (the diameter of your vase x the height of the vase) x 150%. Here, that equals (30.5cm x 9.8cm) x 1.5 = 44.8cm. As this NUDE Opti Centrepiece is quite deep, I have left the flowers slightly longer. It’s always important to keep the shape of your bowl or vase in mind Trim the second flower to ⅔ of the length of your first flower. Trim the third flower to ⅓ of the length of your first flower Place the kenzan in the front left of your bowl Cut three flowers to cover the kenzan, and make sure to use a variety of heights for playfulness and contrast Place your first flower in the front left of the kenzan, 10 degrees to the left and leaning towards your left shoulder Place the second flower in the middle of the kenzan, leaning 40 degrees to the left Place the third flower at the bottom right of the kenzan, at a 75 degree angle so the flower leans at a low angle close to the bottom of your bowl Place the remaining cut flowers on the kenzan itself to cover it, with the tallest ones at the back NUDE products NUDE Opti Centrepiece   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Step by step guide by The Ikebana Project   This week Barry Marré  @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana showcased in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here. --- Moribana (盛り花, 盛花) is one of the expressions of the art of Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana. Directly translated, the word ‘Moribana’ means ‘piled up flowers.’ Moribana arrangements always use three stems, flowers, or branches which can vary in specific lengths, heights and set with various angles.  Fundamental to the artform, a kenzan, also called a spiky frog, is a special device used for fixing the flowers in the chosen container. All Ikebana starts with a kenzan being placed in the bowl so that the water and branches form into one cohesive presentation. This small and simple device provides an infinite amount of ways to arrange flowers, stems, and branches. A step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana NUDE product: NUDE Opti Centrepiece Flowers used: Ranoncules Scabiosa and Atlantis scoop Method:  Remove all the foliage from the branches so that the flower and shape can be better seen Take your first flower and trim to (the diameter of your vase x the height of the vase) x 1.5. Here, that equals (30.5cm x 9.8cm) x 1.5 = 44.8cm Place your first flower in the central front kenzan at an angle of 10 degrees to the left, and slightly leaning forward - this way, the flower says ‘hello!’ Trim the second flower to ⅔ of the length of your first flower. Then place it at the very back left of the kenzan, leaning 40 degrees to the left Trim the third flower to ⅓ of the length of your first flower. Feel free to play with different flower lengths for the most cohesive arrangement and a balance that feels right to you. Place in the kenzan at the front right, at a 75 degree angle so that the flower leans at a low angle close to the bottom of your bowl Cut various flowers short and use them to cover the kenzan. Make sure to trim to a variety of lengths to create a more dynamic arrangement. I like to use types of flowers which compliment each other in the group Place the kenzan in the front left of the bowl (pictured here displayed in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece) NUDE products NUDE Opti Centerpiece  in smoked green   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Slanting Moribana by The Ikebana Project   This week Barry Marré @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating a Slanting Moribana showcased in a NUDE Contour Wide Bowl. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here and read last week’s post to understand the principles of Moribana and the items needed when creating your own Ikebana arrangements. --- Ikebana is a tradition that began in the 6th century for ritual flower-offerings to the Buddha, and has since evolved into many different interpretations. At its core, it is a meditative practice that encourages us to take a step back and channel the mind into the beauty of floral art. I like to use serpentine branches, by this I mean that the branches need to have an interesting shape. I look at how I can use the branch in its most optimal way. Often I do that by cutting away the little pieces and try to bring "peace" into the branch. I also often extend the branches slightly so it creates a larger arrangement. A step by step guide for creating a Slanting Moribana NUDE product: Contour wide bowl with copper foot Flowers used: Seringea Method: Remove all the greens from the branches so that the flower and shape can be better seen Take your first branch and trim to the (diameter of your vase + the height of the vase) x 1.5 Here that equals (55 + 25 ) x 1.5  (120cm in length) Take your second branch and trim to ¾ of the length of the first branch  Repeat above for your third branch so it is ¾ of the length of the second branch Add some stones to the base of your bowl to add some height to the Ikebana arrangement (pictured here black stones have been added to the bottom of a NUDE Contour Wide Bowl) Place your kenzan in the top left of your bowl Place your first branch in the right part of the kenzan at a 45 degree angle towards your right shoulder Place the second branch in the top centre of the kenzan at a 15 degree angle to the right and leaning slightly towards you (the front) Place the third branch in the bottom left of the kenzan at a 75 degree angle towards your left shoulder (the three branches will form a triangle) Place kenzan in the back left of the bowl so you can see the water and the branches play in its reflection Cover the kenzan with the remaining foliage/flowers   NUDE products NUDE Contour Wide Bowl   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Ikebana arrangements by The Ikebana Project In a time where mindfulness is more important than ever, we’re embracing Ikebana, the Japanese art of spiritual flower arranging. Like our glassware, its aesthetic embodies simplicity and a serene beauty. We’ve teamed up with Barry Marré, @the_ikebana_project to showcase a series of architectural designs in some of our most popular glass vessels. Ikebana is a tradition that began in the 6th century for ritual flower-offerings to the Buddha, and has since evolved into many different interpretations. At its core, it is a meditative practice that encourages us to take a step back and channel the mind into the beauty of floral art. These striking arrangements are considered and sculptural; each can differ in size and composition, and asymmetry simply adds to their ethereal style. The space between each element is as important as the blossoms themselves, establishing a balance of shapes and silhouettes that evokes the Japanese minimalism at the heart of this technique. These considerations draw our energy into the creation of a mindful art form that exposes the natural beauty of seasonal blossoms, branches and leaves.  Over the next three weeks, we’ll be sharing some step by step guides for how to create Ikebana arrangements at home.  NUDE Virtual Bouquets:  We have designed virtual bouquets using the beautiful Ikebana arrangements so you can send to anyone around the world and share the love from lockdown. To get your personalised virtual bouquet, go to the NUDE Instagram account, @nudeglass, and send us a direct message with the name of the person you would like to send it to, along with the name of the person it’s from. See some examples below:   NUDE products featured: Opti Tall Vase with a composition of frittilaria imperials lutea Layers Collection with a composition of kniphovia uvaria Silhouette Large Bowl with a composition of acer   Creator Barry Marré   Instagram: @the_ikebana_project

Were you involved in the ideas or designs behind the Iris collection, both new and personalized items inspired by you? If so, how? I am working on the doll with the designer [Harry Allen] directly. For the others, they sent me sketches and I made corrections. Were the dolls your idea? Their idea. For the other Iris pieces, what kinds of things do you suggest for the sketches? I had suggestions about color, that kind of thing. I put my personal touch on it. What role does you feel fashion plays in interiors and design? First you have to define fashion. Fabric, color, use in design objects (like Versace, Armani make furniture and design objects). Another way to put it: Does design follow fashion trends? Yes. Everything follows everything. Because everything grows out of the same experience. How has your awareness and love of fashion affected your sense of design, i.e. your interiors and fabrics? Everything affects everything else. Nothing exists in a vacuum. One thing suggests another. Do you love design more than fashion? No, they are all the same. It’s just another expression. It’s all the same root, the same aesthetic. How does Nude use fashion in design? Are they taking in different fashion materials, trends, colors? "Simplicity is a state of mind. And I think Simple is Beautiful." You’re a woman who truly created her own unique fashion and interiors style. What advice would you give to a young woman (or man) who is trying to achieve the same thing? I think she has to learn who she is, what her aesthetic is, how she feels about things. Not jump from trend to trend and copy what is around. And be true to herself. Most people today just follow each other, like copy cats. They don’t have any core beliefs. Have you noticed over the years things have sped up, and people keep wanting the new, the different. If you create your own style, and you know what is true to you, sometimes you won’t be as embraced by a public or market that just wants constant novelty. Well, it depends what you’re looking for. If you are looking for instant [fame]…I think if you are a really good designer or artist, you are true to what you think and know it is going to take people time. Most people don’t go for things right away. It takes time. [Especially] if they don’t know and they are worried, and they have to be sure that their friends are going to like them and be publicly accepted. You are a global design brand who has not compromised her authenticity. Nude would like to be a global design brand. What advice would you give the brand about achieving that level of worldwide fame but remain true to yourself? - Let them figure it out for themselves! I can’t tell them what to do You are known as more is more, while Nude is known as less is more. Tell me about your personal style and why you enjoy it. With Nude, less is more makes sense because it is an object. I like simple objects, but I like to use a lot of them. Tell me a bit about how you came to work with Nude. They called me up—well they called my lawyer up – and he recounted it to me. It sounded interesting. I have never done glassware before and I liked their product. What about the Nude brand appeals to you? I liked the quality and the design. They do many different kinds of design, and the pieces have a contemporary and clean feeling. "I liked the quality and the design." How does Nude’s refined style fit into your world? I like anything beautiful. And it mixes with everything. That’s what I like. What is the link between your philosophy and Nude brand’s philosophy, that simple is beautiful? “In case you haven’t noticed, I’m hardly a minimalist. Just because I like to layer just a couple of chains,This is my simplicity.Simplicity is a state of mind.And I think simple is beautiful.” What are three of your favorite Nude pieces. Why? The doll we’re making – and the rest I’ll have to point out to you. There is a vase with the eyeglasses that I like, and the colorful candle holders. However, I like them all as I have worked on them together with the Nude creative team. What were your impressions of the Nude photo shoot and how did it feel? (Was it different than a fashion shoot, b/c it was an object instead of fashion?) It was the same principle. It was the same aesthetic. No different. Even from a business perspective? Everybody is looking for someone to tell them what to do. Use your own ingenuity and do your own thing. What works for me may not work for you. I’d love to know about a few of your own personal inspirations, be they people, places, or things. Those kinds of questions make me crazy. I don’t know what inspires me. All of a sudden, I get an idea. Everything inspires me. You inspire me. This place inspires me. And all of a sudden, everything comes together. I don’t figure out what inspires me, I just do it. I don’t know why. You worked at the restoration of interiors at the White House for nine presidents. Tell me about that, including why the project appealed to you, as it’s so different than your own style. What we did, in the White House…it doesn’t matter what you think, what your tastes are, what the president thinks, it has to be as close as humanly possible to the way it was. It can be the ugliest thing in the world, but it has to be the same. So, it doesn’t matter what your sensibility is: You just have to follow the truth. People aren’t doing that much anymore. It’s really bad. What you just described – that strikes me as what. True crafts person does. You put your ego aside and say, “This is the truth.” Exactly. It’s like if you are on the Supreme Court, you don’t change the laws to suit you. You have an incredible visual eye. How would you style a table using Nude stemware and serving items for an everyday at-home dinner? I can’t do that with words. I have to do that with objects. And how would you style it if you were advising a restaurant how to use Nude collections to make a big impression? You have to see it and do it; I can’t describe it. Is there anything else that you’d like to add about Nude, your style, or the collaboration? I’m very happy with the collaboration. The people are very nice to work with and they make beautiful products. And I think the company is very careful of protecting its legacy and keeping everything top-drawer. It doesn’t cut corners. I don’t know everything they make, and I don’t love everything that they make. But there are some beautiful things that are absolutely divine. #IrisApfelNude     #SimpleIsBeautiful

Global Design Brand Nude and Iris Apfel Celebrate the Launch of Their Year Long Campaign at The New Museum: New York On the 18th of October, leading global design brand Nude celebrated the launch of its much-anticipated campaign with style icon Iris Apfel with a cocktail party at The New Museum, New York. The remarkable campaign combines Nude’s ethos of ‘simple is beautiful’ with Iris’ bold and instantly recognisable style. Nude's ‘simplicity’ and Iris' maximalist aesthetic seem to be at odds with each other, but their core philosophy and values are ultimately the same: celebrating the here and now, timelessness, consistency, clarity, confidence, and satisfaction. The Nude x Iris Apfel campaign can be seen in key magazines and on digital platforms, as well as on billboards and trams across the globe's capitals, including New York, London, Milan and Istanbul. The yearlong worldwide partnership will see the unveiling of striking collections that are inspired by Iris’s indomitable style, whilst an entirely brand new collection will be showcased during January's Maison & Objet 2019. Nude teamed up with distinguished designer Harry Allen, who transformed The New Museum's Sky Room, curating a mesmerising and colourful event space, where guests and close friends became immersed in the world of Nude x Iris Apfel. Larger-than-life Iris Apfel inspired balloon installations were displayed in the museum’s Sky Room. These impressive balloon installations were curated by talented designer Robert Moy , founder of Brooklyn Balloon Company, and emulated perfectly Iris’ striking, eclectic and maximalist style. Guests were provided with ample photo opportunities to pose alongside the magnificent balloon sculptures of Iris Apfel, notably alongside her iconic necklaces and glasses. A night of Nude and Iris Apfel saw important guests and close friends celebrate the campaign over an entirely bespoke Campari Iris-inspired cocktail, designed by leading mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer, and served in Nude's stunning, lead-free, crystal glassware from the Alba collection. This splendid evening saw an exclusive first look at the Iris-inspired collection, juxtaposed beautifully next to the Nude x Iris Apfel campaign images. Guests could peruse pieces such as Nude's Iris Apfel paperweight, Ayşe Birsel’s Monobox collection decorated with red dots and Tomas Kral’s Beak collection - re-imagined for the first time in acid bright and bold stripes - whilst sipping their Iris inspired cocktail.

Lavender & Blueberry Fizz by Christine Perrett, Social Gin Girl For this week’s #NUDEFridayCocktails, Christine Perrett of @socialgingirl shares a recipe which distils the taste of spring into a simple cocktail, pictured below in our NUDE Hepburn Coupe glass (part of the Hepburn Collection). This simple 4-ingredient cocktail is a seasonal delight inspired by a French 75. Missed out on the previous at home cocktail recipes we’ve been sharing? You can find them all under the ‘Recipe’ tab on the NUDE Glass blog.   Lavender & Blueberry Fizz Recipe:  Add the below ingredients into a mixing glass (pictured NUDE Hepburn Mixing Glass) 45ml Gin (Belvoir Gin from Brentingby Gin for an extra spring floral twist) 7ml Lavender & Blueberry simple syrup* 15ml Lemon juice Stir and strain into a chilled Coupe glass (pictured NUDE Hepburn Coupe Glass) Top with Champagne (or Prosecco)  Garnish with edible viola and lemon twist *Homemade Lavender & Blueberry Syrup  Add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup blueberries to a pot Bring to the boil Once the sugar has dissolved, add 1 1/2 teaspoons lavender and simmer for 10 minutes Leave to cool and fine strain Simple syrups can be stored in the freezer for prolonged use: they don’t freeze due to high sugar content    NUDE Product:  Hepburn Mixing glass with stirrer Hepburn Set of 2 Coupe glasses   Creator: Christine Perrett Instagram: @socialgingirl

ROSA NUDE by Morten Krag, The Cocktial Blog For the final cocktail recipe in his 4-week takeover of our #NUDEFridayCocktails series, Morten Krag, The Cocktail Blog and NUDE Cocktail winner shares how to create a suitably spring-like gin cocktail pictured below in our NUDE Refine Cocktail glass (part of the NUDE Horeca range). This refreshing recipe is equally at home in a NUDE Hepburn Low Ball Glass or NUDE Fantasy Cocktail Glass.  Missed out on the previous at home cocktail recipes we’ve been sharing this month? You can find them all under the ‘Recipe’ tab on the NUDE Glass blog.  ROSA NUDE Recipe: Add the below ingredients into a mixing glass (pictured NUDE Hepburn Mixing Glass) 6 cl Gin Con Rosa (pink grapefruit gin) 1 cl Dry Fortified Wine (White Vermouth is used here) 1 Dash Orange Bitters (or 2-3 drops of orange oil) 1 Pinch of salt (Icelandic salt flakes used here) Stir with ice, love & patience Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass (pictured NUDE Refine Cocktail Glass) Express lemon zest over the glass Garnish with a garden flower   NUDE Product: Hepburn Mixing GlassRefine Cocktail Glass* (NUDE horeca range) *Substitutes:NUDE Hepburn Low Ball GlassNUDE Fantasy Cocktail Glass   Creator: Morten Krag Instagram: @thecocktail.blog

NUDE & HOMEMADE by Morten Krag, The Cocktail Blog Just because you’re making a cocktail at home, doesn’t mean it has to be simple. For this week’s #NUDEFridayCocktails, our NUDE Cocktail winner, Morten Krag, The Cocktail Blog shares a recipe for making homemade grenadine syrup. Below is an easy to make, at home cocktail shaken up in our NUDE Hepburn Mixing Glass and perfectly pictured in our NUDE Hepburn Coupe Glass. NUDE & HOMEMADE Recipe:  Add the below ingredients into a mixing glass (pictured NUDE Hepburn Mixing Glass) 4.5 cl White Rum 2 cl Fresh Lime Juice 1 cl *Homemade Grenadine Syrup Shake all with plenty ice Strain into a coupe Express and discard lime zest *Homemade Grenadine Syrup  2 cups Pomegranate Juice 2 cups Sugar 2 dashes Orange Bitters (or 2-3 drops of Orange oil)   NUDE Product:  Hepburn Mixing glass with stirrer Hepurn Set of 2 Coupe glasses   Creator: Morten Krag Instagram: @thecocktail.blog  

SIMPLY NUDE by Morten Krag, The Cocktail Blog Always wanted to make your own cocktails at home but worried about it being too complicated? Following on from last week’s introduction to our #NUDEFridayCocktails series, we are back with another at home cocktail recipe. This week, our NUDE Cocktail winner, Morten Krag, The Cocktail Blog, has you covered with SIMPLY NUDE pictured below in a NUDE Chill Whisky Tumbler with Marble Base. All you need to make this week’s #NUDEFridayCocktails is gin, bitters, soda water, and ice (citrus fruit and thyme an optional extra for the garnish)!   SIMPLY NUDE Recipe: Add the below ingredients into a small tumbler (pictured Chill Whisky Tumbler with Marble Base 6 cl Gin 3 Dashes Aromatic Bitters Stir with plenty ice Add more ice Top with chilled Soda Water Garnish with *homemade dehydrated citrus fruits (pink grapefruit and blood orange used here) Garnish with fresh thyme *Instructions for dehydrated fruit Cut very thin slices of citrus Put them in the oven at 70-80°C / 158-176°F for 3-4 hours Turn them every hour Consider using hot air function in the last 30-40 minutes if you want them extra dark   NUDE Product:  Chill Whisky Tumbler with Marble Base  Creator: Morten Krag Instagram: @thecocktail.blog