The Baccarat Harcourt Tulipe collection by Marcel Wanders is a journey of timeless reinvention. With each delicate petal, this collection breathes new life into the iconic Harcourt 1841 glass, crafting a masterpiece that stands as a symbol of enduring beauty and elegance.
Baccarat, capturing the essence of timeless sands.
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“Harcourt is to me one of the most beautiful symbols of French elegance, a timeless icon that transcends the ages.”
- Marcel Wanders
After fifteen years of collaboration, a remarkable journey of creativity and refinement culminates in a breathtaking revelation.
The Harcourt glass, an emblem of Baccarat's legacy since 1841, now finds itself reborn in the hands of Marcel Wanders as the exquisite “Harcourt Tulipe” collection. Retaining the glass's original hexagonal ...
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Since we support brick-and-mortar retailers, we found Nike’s u-turn regarding retailers to be welcome. They initially planned to cut off 30% of stores but have since returned to them.
Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.
Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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Sign Engine Ears is your premier destination for personalized and unique custom signs in Memphis. We specialize in crafting bespoke signage that perfectly reflects your brand's identity and vision. Our custom signs are designed to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Whether you need interior or exterior signs, we offer a diverse range of solutions to meet your specific needs. With our dedication to quality, innovation, and attention to detail, Sign Engine Ears ensures that ...
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Kate Spade New York tableware and accessories has for two decades held a singular spot on retail shelves and on customers’ tables thanks to a timeless charm and chic stylings. Even after 20 years, the fun, fresh, playfully sophisticated, and refreshingly original collections from Lenox occupy a unique niche in the tableware pantheon.
Kate Spade’s contribution to fashion cannot be understated. She became synonymous with fashionistas everywhere when she started her fashion ...
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Celebrating Our 275th Anniversary with Isabelle von Boch
For over 275 years Villeroy & Boch has been synonymous with exquisite design, unparallel craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. From our humble beginnings as a small pottery shop in the heart of Europe, we have grown into a global brand that is loved and celebrated by discerning consumers around the world. Today, we continue to expend the boundaries of innovation and creativity, while staying true to our heritage of ...
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The new Fall 2023 collecton again fuses tradition and innovation. Introducing Mosaic, another authentic original American design by Annie Morhauser created on the Monterey Bay with her team of skilled master crafts people.
The Annieglass Mosaic collection boldly features octagonal-shaped dinnerware and serveware. Each piece has a distinctive wide rim and a 24K gold design reminiscent of the tiny mosaic squares used in Italian medieval mosaics. The Mosaic collection offers a modern twist on ...
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We are thrilled to invite you to experience the enchanting world of Kosta Boda at the upcoming Shoppe Object Market, taking place at Pier 36 in New York from August 13th to 15th.
Don't miss this chance to explore our latest creations and witness the fusion of art and craftsmanship. Join us at Booth C314 in the Riverside Pavilion and immerse yourself in the beauty of Kosta Boda. From vibrant colors to intricate designs, our collections embodies both elegance and innovation....
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EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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MARIPOSA HAS ADDED A NEW CATEGORY WITH THE CLEVERLY TITLED TRAYCHIC, A COLLECTION OF 50 STYLISH HEAT-SAFE TRAYS COMPOSED FROM A STATE-OF-THE-ART RESIN COMPOUND APPROVED FOR FOOD AND SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
MARIPOSA – the Massachusetts brand launched almost 40 years ago by Livia Cowan, who had a vision that tableware could be created from 100% recycled glass and aluminum – brings that same sustainability agenda to a new category, TrayChic! (exclamation point all theirs). “...
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Everyone is going LOCO for ROCOCO!
Annieglass is excited to introduce the Fall 2022 arrivals where innovation fuses with tradition. The newest collection, Rococo highlights three serving pieces each with a generous rim of 24k gold following the curves. Imagine a Rococo tablescape for the holidays, reminiscent of old-world luxury.
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The Brick report helps our company track our past and current progress. Our team can easily look back at the last 78 weeks and know what we did. (Most companies would be hard pressed to do this easily.) The Brick brings us together and keeps us on the same (web)page. Its success leads to me ask: “Could we have an approach that helps us look at our future?" I’ve sometimes thought about crafting a weekly 'Horizon Report' that would share what’s next for us.
In Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, which the Bridge team is currently reading, the author Jim Collins confesses that he missed a key ingredient 25 years ago when he wrote the first edition. He states that he now realizes the most important part of achieving a great company is: getting the right people 'on the bus.’ I agree. Fourteen and a half years ago (long before I opened this book), I was lucky enough to pick up the right ‘passenger:' Moshe replied to my job posting (...
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While watching Salvage Kings, a Hulu TV show about a Canadian salvage company, I learned that the Nash automobile company’s 1920s slogan was "Give the customer more than he has paid for.” From Wikipedia, I learned the cars lived up to their slogan:
“Innovations included a straight-eight engine with overhead valves, twin spark plugs, and nine crankshaft bearings in 1930....A long-time proponent of automotive safety, Nash was among the early mid- and low-priced cars ...
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Today’s Times shares how Amazon sends out plenty of press releases announcing innovative services but actually invests the vast majority of its resources into very old-fashioned techniques.
I believe the business world often gives too much attention to innovation. I imagine this is due to many business people consuming news, books, and other media that laud innovation. I believe the reason these outlets overpromote innovation that one can’t sell a book promising: boring. &...
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Market buildings are looking down the barrel of a gun. To find out why, check out my article in this month's Tableware Today.
THE LAST WORD
CHART YOUR FUTURE BEFORE BIG TECH DOES
by JASON SOLAREK
Market buildings are starting to take digital seriously. Why, finally? Because Amazon is nipping at retailers’ heels? No. Because Zola is stealing indie stores’ registry business? No. Sadly, the main thing that’s brought markets up to speed has to do with their own dollars and ...
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November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
When we make products overseas, are we long-term weakening our businesses and our communities, and in fact strengthening the product’s country of origin? Today’s WSJ makes the point that foreign countries that produce the goods are the ones gaining high-tech jobs and therefore the high-flying lifestyles. As you may have heard, every day a new person becomes a millionaire in China. Can we say the same in America? Historically, businesses and economists approved the strategy of “innovate here, ...
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
Ajour Trunk Show At Cheeks Saturday, Sept. 7th!
Cheeks welcomes a representative from Ajour from 10-1 in Shadyside and 2-5 in Squirrel Hill on September 7th. Stop at either store to get a professional bra fitting and see new Fall, Holiday, and Spring Preview lingerie. Buyers will receive a gift with purchase. AJOUR was born in the early 2000s' in Europe as a high-end luxury fashion brand. It is a family business that gained international recognition due to the fine quality, comfort, and perfect ...
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