James Turrell and Lalique's Glass Bottle Retails for 80k
Kalin Ned — June 5, 2023 — Art & Design
References: instagram & highsnobiety
The new Glenturret whiskey bottle design is a one-of-a-kind luxury item for the 1%. The incredibly extravagant piece retails for $80,000 USD, with the alcohol included, of course. The product is the result of a partnership between the century-old French glassmaker Lalique and James Turrell, an artist known for his contributions to the Light and Space movement. Celebrated for his approach to perception, light, and air, Turrell's work has seldom been "made available to the public due to scale and situational necessities." The exquisite whiskey bottle design also marks the artist's 80th birthday.
The Lalique x James Turrell partnership follows two perfume bottle designs that weren't widely released and whose resell value hits over $30,000 USD. These products are a testament to how even high-profile artists from a different generation are effectively edging into the consumer market.
Image Credit: Lalique
The Lalique x James Turrell partnership follows two perfume bottle designs that weren't widely released and whose resell value hits over $30,000 USD. These products are a testament to how even high-profile artists from a different generation are effectively edging into the consumer market.
Image Credit: Lalique
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Whiskey Packaging - The trend of extravagant, high-end packaging for luxury whiskey is on the rise, providing opportunities for designers and manufacturers to experiment with unique and high-cost materials and designs.
2. Artistic Collaborations in Consumer Products - The trend of high-profile artists collaborating with consumer products brands, as seen in the Lalique x James Turrell partnership, presents innovative opportunities for limited edition, high-value products that blur the line between art and commerce.
3. Resale Value of Luxury Items - The trend of luxury items, such as Lalique's perfume bottles and Glenturret's whiskey bottle, having significant resale value highlights a growing market for exclusive, rare, and high-value products beyond their initial release.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Spirits and Beverages - The luxury spirits and beverages industry can explore innovative packaging and design concepts inspired by artists and other collaborations to create unique, high-end products that appeal to a wealthy consumer demographic.
2. Artists and Creative Professionals - Artists and creatives have the opportunity to collaborate with consumer product brands to design limited edition, high-value products that blend art and commerce, creating a new revenue stream and exposure for their work.
3. Luxury Collectibles and Resale Market - The luxury collectibles and resale market can cater to a growing demand for exclusive, rare, and high-value products, providing a platform for buying, selling, and trading limited edition items from luxury brands and artist collaborations.
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