What do you get when you mix luxurious crystal with vibrant, attention-grabbing colour? Lismore Pops, an exciting new collection of barware from Waterford Crystal.
The bespoke packaging is eye-catching and electric, with a special over-sleeve featuring the themed colours. The Lismore pattern has been the number one selling crystal stemware pattern for over 60 years.
The sleek silhouettes are available in cobalt, purple, emerald pink, aqua, orange and classical clear, and retail for $299 a pair (or $199 for the clear beauties). The stylish crystal champagne bucket is $399.
As the artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and the go-to florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham has come a long way from the boy who used to lock himself in his room so he didn’t have to mow the lawn!
Falling head over heels for flowers in 1995, Jeff is often referred to as a contemporary artist, creating works of art, rather than simple floral displays. “I do see myself as an artist in the way I approach my designs and creations. I think you can create striking, living sculptures with flowers. They’re not static, they move and respond to light and other elements. And like art, floristry can evoke emotions, trigger memories and speak to the viewer.”
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Counting the likes of Cher, Tina Turner, Oprah and Kylie Minogue as his clients, he has a wealth of projects under his belt. So the challenge comes to name his most luxurious job: “One of the most lavish events would have to be Tina Turners’ wedding to her partner Erwin Bach in 2013. I wanted to create special areas throughout the gardens. So we had a huge red rose wall — homage to Tina’s red lips — that took 34 hours to install. We had to work overnight because there was a heat wave in Zürich at the time and we didn’t want the roses to wilt. It was magical.”
Jeff has also created some truly unique displays at the extravagant Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. As the artistic director he is in charge of all the floral and sculptural arrangements, the most jaw-dropping being their annual Christmas display, where he designed red-mirrored polar bear sculptures, which he affectionately refers to as his “babies.”
Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris’ Christmas display
Working to design and create sculptures has also led to Jeff’s latest collaboration, Fleurology by Jeff Leatham. Designed exclusively for Waterford Crystal, it comprises of three capsule collections of fine crystal vases and rose bowls. Inspired by Jeff’s provocative combination of shapes, angles and geometric precision, the pieces reimagine traditional floral arrangements. “I love to work and collaborate with high-end, luxe brands that understand and respect the design process and producing timeless pieces. Waterford Crystal embodies all of these things and together we’ve produced a sculptural and bold collection. I personally think that great floral design starts with the vase.”
Fleurology by Jeff Leatham
Waterford Fleurology by Jeff Leatham is available online or in-store at Myer, David Jones and selected independents.
For those who love Mad Men, you can now make like Don, Peggy, Joan or Roger with the Waterford Mad Men Edition; a collection of barware that would fit perfectly into the tumultuous era of the late 1960s where the story concludes.
To pay homage to the show that is critically acclaimed for historical authenticity, Waterford have paid close attention to period details, adding three new additions to their already popular collection.
Like the era it celebrates, new Mad Men Holloway (named after Joan Holloway) is neither subtle nor inconspicuous. The classic shape of Holloway is strikingly accented with wide bands and detailed geometric patterning of rich matte gold. It is available in the tumbler pair (above) and high ball pair (below), at $299.00 a set.
A subsequent release, later this month, is the Waterford Mad Men Olsen ashtray (named after Peggy Olsen), which gives a nod to decadent 60s culture and retails for $299.00.
Waterford Mad Men Edition is available online or in selected Myer, David Jones and upmarket independents.
The sleek silhouettes are available in cobalt, purple, emerald pink, aqua, orange and classical clear, and retail for $299 a pair (or $199 for the clear beauties). The stylish crystal champagne bucket is $399.
