Baz Luhrmann + Dustin Yellin Create Ruinart Champagne-Inspired Works

How a journal from 1831 influenced two acclaimed artists

Among champagne experts, Ruinart is known as the Parisian’s drink of choice. The reason for this extends beyond their extensive history and iconic underground caves and pertains more to thoughtful effervescence and reliable, luxuriant flavor profiles. It’s one portion of their history, however, that stood as inspiration for two pieces of work (commissioned by Ruinart) that were revealed last night at the private studio of …

Max Steiner Costumes at The Shop at The Standard, High Line

Luxuriant animal-inspired masks and helmets by the Brooklyn-based designer

Halloween is on the horizon and for those still without a costume, The Shop at The Standard, High Line has a solution. For a second time, they’ve embarked on a curated collaboration with designer Max Steiner—and this year features a bounty of his eccentric and alluring masks, helmets and glasses. From animal-inspired pieces to devilish masks and blindfolds, each carries an odd charm. Perhaps what …

Norlan’s Snifter-Meets-Tumbler Whisky Glass

Advanced design nuances aim to optimize aromatics and aesthetics

Last year, design firm Norlan Glass—spearheaded by Icelandic designer Sruli Recht, and acclaimed global retail designers Brian Fichtner and Shane Bahng—entered the scene with a successfully backed Kickstarter campaign for their collapsible laptop stand, Pillar. This morning, the team returns to the crowdfunding platform with a view in mind to impact a different industry: the world of alcohol consumption. Their Norlan whisky glass incorporates design …