Model and food fanatic Cesar Casier’s hotly anticipated new book cleverly combines his two main passions. Illustrated with mouth-watering photography by Kai Z Feng, this colorful cookbook features 75 ‘clean living’ recipes from Casier and his high-profile friends – including Lily Donaldson, Karlie Kloss and Lindsey Wixson.
Available here.
As the Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary, they’ve rolled out a new logo and a book, and we know a documentary and maybe even a tour are in the works. With so much going on, maybe you’re feeling a bit frazzled and could use a drink — so may we suggest a glass of Rolling Stones whiskey?
Japanese beverage manufacturer Suntory Group will honor the Stones’ milestone with a limited-edition blended whiskey in a bottle molded like the band’s iconic tongue-and-lips logo. And it’s not just the container that pays homage to the band — it’s what’s in it.
There’s a blend of six different whiskeys, each coming from significant years in the Rolling Stones’ history. For example, the 1962 Yamazaki is in memory of the year the band formed, while the 1971 Yamazaki represents the year the Stones’ adopted their logo. Meanwhile, a 1972 Yamazaki malt marks the year the band’s landmark album ‘Exile on Main St.’ debuted (not so coincidentally, Suntory has used ‘Rocks Off,’ a song from that album, in its commercials).
Others slated to be used in the blend also include Hakushu malt and Chita grain whiskeys from 1990 — the year the Stones made their first trip to Japan.
The Rolling Stones limited-edition Suntory whiskey goes on sale October 30 — and when they say “limited-edition,” they’re not kidding. Only 150 bottles (700 ml each) will be made, and this potent potable will have an especially hard impact on not just your sobriety, but your wallet: the recommended retail price is $6,300.
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Diet Coke has announced that they’re permanently changing the packaging of the Diet Coke cans to this beautiful, minimal and bold design created by Turner Duckworth. The cropping and scaling of the logo creates some interesting white space, and I this design will definitely stand out on the shelves. Diet Coke has reported that the new look is performing really well. More at Creative Review.
From ABSOLUT VODKA comes a new creative innitiative: the ABSOLUT UNIQUE which consists of close to 4 million uniquely designed bottles to grace shelves world-wide. The liquor brand has always been at the forefront in introducing creative collaboration efforts from a range of artists, but in this particular project, ABSOLUT has decided to take the artistic reigns. Using a mix of 38 different colors and 51 pattern types, applied through splash guns and color-generating machines, each bottle produced was ensured that it would look one-of-a-kind. Set to be released September 3, the horde of uniquely designed vodka bottles are out there for a fitting drinker to find just the right style.
ABSOLUT UNIQUE – Behind The Scenes
Jean Paul Gaultier has just unveiled his first set of designs as Creative Director of Diet Coke via three unique, bespoke and elaborate burlesque performances.
Jean Paul Gaultier has combined his unique signature style and his fun light-hearted attitude to create the must-have fashion accessory of 2012. The collection themed ‘Night & Day’, pays homage to Gaultier’s infamous designs.
The ‘Night’ bottle has a sexy Rock Chick edge with a corset style reminiscent of Jean Paul Gaultier’s catwalk shows and iconic cone bra design. The provocative bottle is perfect for after dark – the lace and fishnet design highlights the female-like silhouette of the iconic bottle shape and adds a never-before-seen edginess to the Diet Coke limited edition collection.
The ‘Day’ bottle is inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier’s signature Breton stripes and captures his fun attitude. The iconic nautical-themed blue and white design showcases a stylish romantic everyday look. To complete the ensemble the shiny red bottle cap acts as a chic beret, and a star tattoo pays homage to Gaultier’s sailor muse.
Check out the official commercial for the launch here below.
The ‘Night & Day’ bottles are available across nine countries in Europe from April 2012. To complete the collection, a third limited-edition bottle will be launched later in the year. The exclusive ‘Tattoo’ design is inspired by Gaultier’s love of body art. Complementing the ‘Night & Day’ bottles, the ‘Tattoo’ design will be a nice collectors piece.
To celebrate Mr. Jack’s Birthday in September. 200 000 bottles were produced. Designed by Iris / United Kingdom
Peter Gregson designed a series of 6 different Coca-Cola cans for the celebration of Coca Cola’s 125th anniversary. We used old Coca-Cola ads and posters (from 1930’s, 1940’s) and implemented them in order to create the can that would remind of the Coca Cola’s longevity and, at the same, be something completely new and interesting.
Daft Punk and Coca-Cola collaborated on another limited edition project.
This time, the musical french duo and coke produced a set of limited bottles featuring distinguished 925 silver and 18k gold logo branding, along with “Daft Punk” custom caps. The helmet-inspired bottles and packaging was designed by Daft Punk, with only 20 sets being offered worldwide. Available at : Daft Coke
ABSOLUT have collaborated with leading fashion designer Gareth Pugh to celebrate the recent launch of ABSOLUT MODE EDITION, a redesign of the iconic ABSOLUT bottle, reflecting the world of fashion through twelve facets and wrapped with a band in midnight blue silk cloth with text embroidery exclusively available at Harvey Nichols and Selfridges.
“I wanted to create something epic for my collaboration with ABSOLUT. I feel it was important to attempt to enhance the silhouette of the iconic ABSOLUT bottle shape, as after all, shape, proportion and silhouette are the building blocks for any designer. I began by thinking of an ‘ABSOLUT Gareth Pugh’ and I decided to choose an outfit from my archive, something that I feel captures the essence of my work which I could use to ‘dress’ the ABSOLUT Mode Edition bottle and in a very abstract way” Gareth Pugh adds.
To mark the collaboration, Gareth Pugh and his friends gathered at in the EWOW suite at W London – Leicester Square and were photographed by artist Matthew Stone. Guests celebrated on a rotatable vintage sofa which almost made a perfect circle, and partied in the EWOW suite. Attendees included: Cozette McCreary, Craig Lawrence, Diane Pernet, set designer Gary Card, Pam Hogg, Stephen Jones, Ben Reardon and Katie Shillingford.
The ABSOLUT MODE EDITION with Gareth Pugh bottle will be available exclusively from W London from 7th September. To secure one of these limited edition bottles, collectors must approach the W London Insider at W London – Leicester Square and quote the password ‘Reflections of Fashion’. Available whilst stocks last.
“ABSOLUT MODE EDITION with Gareth Pugh is a very exciting addition to the ABSOLUT’s limited edition collection. It is exciting to work with creative visionaries like Gareth Pugh who bring to life our global articulation of style and creativity” says Adam Boita, Brand Manager at Pernod Ricard UK.
Exclusive to Selfridges, Coca–Cola have reproduced four of their very first bottle designs for the brand’s 125th Anniversary. Packaged in a commemorative wooden crate, this iconic symbol of American culture makes a wonderful collector’s item. £39.99 , I love it!
Karl Lagerfeld is everywhere, after becoming a photographer-director for the campaign for Magnum ice cream, he is back on the front of the stage with the Coca-Cola.
And this is not the first time that the German designer lends his imagination to the famous brand for the drink bottle design.
In year 2011 The Coca-Cola Company launches its Coca-Cola Light limited edition designed by Karl Lagerfeld, but this time, it’s not a single bottle, but three.
The limited edition signed by Lagerfeld is coming in three designs: the pink and white bottles with stars, stripes and spots. He was inspired by Diet Coke superwomen, Bernadette, Eleanor and Irene.
Bernadette’s passionate style can be seen through the lovely Polka dots, while Eleanor’s stylish fashionable ways have been recreated with swishy swirls. Irene’s personality has inspired the third bottle to mark the queen of drama.
Unfortunately for the Americans, the bottles will only be available in Europe; at a price of €1.50 each, starting in April, 11 countries will stock the aluminum bottles. A note for the greatest fans in limited edition, the bottles will also be available in some stores in Paris with a box whose value has not yet been announced.
Very geometric vision!
Paul Graves is definitely an inspirational artist. After his work for Elle magazine, he returns with his acute sense of aesthetics for the brand Absolut Vodka.
Used to collaborations with artists for several decades (Keith Harring among others) Absolut Vodka comes a brand new campaign for 2011 with the agency TBWA/Being.
