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Introducing the Savage Collection in collaboration with Rémy Savage Rémy Savage’s devotion to mixology has seen him at the forefront of his craft - having won multiple awards (including Best European Mixologist) for bringing together creativity and commitment to the art of bartending. Whilst Rémy's career was established across the world, he now travels in between Paris and London. As the former head of the Little Red Door in Paris, and recently leaving his position of head-bartender at The Artesian in London, Rémy is jumping into a new adventure as the creative head at Le Syndicat and planning to open new two bars on each side of the Channel. Savage describes his own philosophy to mixology as a synthesis of simplicity, flavour, art, minimalism, delicacy and research. Rémy's approach to his craft, embodied in his complex-but-delicate creations, and extensive experience in the industry, made him an ideal partner to help develop our newest collection. Collaborating closely alongside our design team, Rémy identified a simple but prevailing issue within the industry - namely, the mismatch of premium spirits paired with the large size of generic glasses. The choice between thin, fragile glasses that break easily and those that are heavy and awkward led to a compromise in an industry demanding precision. The NUDE Savage Collection is a contemporary reinterpretation of six classic shapes: envisioned by Rémy, engineered by us. Robust, elegant and smaller in size than typical glassware, the collection combines function with aesthetic to offer an everyday solution for today’s cocktail professionals and drink enthusiasts. Say hello to the collection  The NUDE Savage Collection features six thoughtfully designed glasses suited to a range of different drinks. Using a series of familiar shapes as a starting point, the NUDE family are joined by the Coupe, Coupetini, Pony, Water Glass, Low and Highball. The Coupe and Coupetini are defined by slim, long stems - creating an appealingly sleek and high-end feel. Both glasses feature a shallow bowl, suited towards drinks with egg white but also ice balls. The Coupetini - the Coupe’s sister glass - blends the classic martini glass with a modern coupette for both a boulevardier and a daiquiri. The Pony glass subverts the traditional style with a taller build and less capacity, characterised with a rounded based and long, thin stem. For a cohesive look and feel, the Water Glass was adapted to emulate the rounded design of the Pony: stackable with a 240ml capacity. The Low and Highball glasses are contemporary reworks of classic shapes. Both glasses are subtly flared to avoid chipping, designed to be comfortingly sturdy and robust to hold.   Q&A with Rémy Savage Harry McKinley: How do you feel beautifully crafted glassware enhances the guest experience? Remy Savage: Everything tastes better when served in a good-looking glass. Drinks these days are going towards a simpler structure - whether a vermouth, a spirit or a liqueur - and it doesn’t matter how good the liquid is if the glass isn’t beautifully conceived and made. Nude is famous for its ‘simple is beautiful’ approach and this is reflected in the collection, which is perfectly fitted for both tradition and innovation. Collaborating with Nude, it was great to see that anything is possible; I know how to make cocktails and Nude knows how to design strong, striking glassware. H.M.: How did you develop the collection with Nude and what inspired the aesthetic? R.S.: It was actually a wonderfully easy process, because Nude has such knowledge and know-how. I advised on shape, yield and size, but ultimately it was Nude that made the end result possible - taking my ideas and realising them. It was amazing to create glasses that I and others will use in bars and at home, which are perfect for what we’re doing today in modern mixology. H.M.: What did you find most rewarding about the collaboration with Nude? R.S.: It’s rare for people in my field tosee how glass is made and yet it’s something we touch thousands of times a day. Going to the Nude factory was deeply inspiring. Seeing how a group of people work on a single glass reminded me of ballet. The collection is sophisticated and elegant but, like minimalism in art, the beauty is in the materials and the simplicity of the design. “Collaborating with Nude, it was great to see that anything is possible; I know how to make cocktails and Nude knows how to design strong, striking glassware”. - Rémy  H.M.: What makes this collection ideal for bartenders and mixologists? R.S.: I’d describe the collection as linking the past and the future. The shapes existed already but we made them longer and amplified certain curves. Nude’s expert glass-makers enabled my ideas to become reality. We see them as pieces of design as well as functional tools. In my career, glassware has never been tailored to the kinds of drinks that I make. This collection is adapted to truly consider volume, specific cocktails and connects to the movement of being conscious about what we drink; drinking better but less. Along with the durability of the glasses, that makes the collection unique. H.M.: What does this collection offer that was missing in the market? R.S.: It used to be that you would either havethin glasses that break easily or very heavy, thick glasses that don’t break, but aren’t refined. This entire range is thin and light but resistant. It can be used it in a busy, high volume environment and it won’t be as fragile as other glasses.  H.M.: How does the collection embody your personal style of mixology R.S.: I would like to think it is a physical expression of the style of drinks I like. A lot of the work I do revolves around complexity of flavours and very structured but delicate drinks. Having slender, striking glasses exposes the guest to this complexity and the layers of flavour. H.M.: What makes a world class cocktail and do you have a signature serve? R.S.: It’s all about attention to detail. From the temperature of the liquid and the ingredients to the ambience - light, music and delivery - it’s all part of an experience. In terms of a signature serve, I don’t have a specific cocktail but I enjoy mixing art, philosophy and mixology. Every year I try to reinvent. I believe in deliciousness that is championed by its simplicity! H.M.: The collection features six pieces and so, in six words, can you describe your approach and ethos? R.S.: It’s difficult to choose just six, but I would say: simplicity, flavours, art, minimalism, delicate and research; a perfect partner for Nude.   Coming Soon!  NUDE x Rémy Savage Sign up for the Newsletter to be the first to hear updates on Rémy Savage's collection

Form or Function? We speak to mixologist Remy Savage about mixology’s relationship with glass. Mixology, the art of drink-making, has long since evolved past its roots. The concept was born from the act of creation, and whilst this still lies at the heart of the movement, contemporary mixologists continue to push the boundaries of how cocktails can be made and served. Creative innovations and a shift in the philosophy behind mixology have resulted in drastic changes to how cocktails are conceived. Glassware, ingredients, temperature, music, aesthetic, and setting are all critical aspects which mixologists consider when crafting an experience. " … It's all about the details. I believe that beautifully crafted glassware is going to enhance the experience in a new way very much like in the world of food where plating has become very important," - Rémy Savage More than ever, mixologists acknowledge the need for glassware which is able to meet the industry’s demands through thoughtful design, shape, and feel. Rémy Savage, award-winning bartender, former head of Little Red Door in Paris, the Artesian in London, and now at the head of Le Syndicat, has worked closely alongside NUDE's design team to develop a new collection which reflects this change in the industry. Marrying shape with function, the NUDE Savage Collection was designed with the idea that the drink and glass are two parts of a whole experience. Rémy Savage: ‘For me, the beauty of mixed drinks doesn't necessarily rely on just the drink inside. It's about the entire experience. Flavours are a platform to showcase greater ideas, whether it's art or philosophy. I think that once all these details are expected, then the recipe and of course the glass you choose, can create something that is truly unique and special. That's what we're trying to achieve.’ ‘It's every bartender's dream to have their own range of glassware. I know that for me, personally, having collected glassware for most of my adult life: understanding the process and the craftsmanship that goes behind every single piece of glass that we end up using everyday was just a fascinating process.’  Coming Soon!  NUDE x Rémy Savage Sign up to our Newsletter to be the first to hear updates on Rémy Savage's collection.

“This is our first collection with Nude and we were impressed by the deep dedication to the craft of glass-making they have. Called Silhouette, the pieces reflect the name in many forms; they are glass, transparent and reflective. The name derives from a constant passion of ours to have a consistency of things to have a sculptural, aesthetic appeal.” Danes Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou are graduates of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The pair launched Space Copenhagen,their design firm in 2005 where they work across disciplines, producing furniture, lighting and objects for interiors for residential and hospitality projects. The couple often use natural materials, and a subdued color palette that highlights craft. Space Copenhagen’s clients range from international manufacturers including Georg Jensen, GUBI, Stellar Works, and Fredericia Furniture. Restaurant and hotel projects include 11 Howard, New York; the original Noma launched by René Redzepi in Copenhagen; Geranium, Copenhagen owned by Bócuse d’Or winner Rasmus Kofoed; and Geist, run by Michelin star chef Bo Bech. "When we started sketching,our inspiration was purely the material itself’’ Melissa Feldman: Have you worked with glass before? Space Copenhagen: It is our first time working with glass, and the complexity of the craft techniques behind it is deeply fascinating to us. M.F.: What was it like working with the Nude team? S.C.: Our collaboration with the wonderfully skilled craftsmen at Nude has been truly inspiring. Whether fused, cast or blown, the sheer immediacy of the process, the intensity of coaxing molten glass into these exquisite precise forms is quite unique and unlike anything we have experience with. M.F.: What’s your approach when combining form and function? What other types of foods are you imagining would work in these vessels? S.C.: Every case is different. Here, we were interested in how to effortlessly convey a welcoming, generous gesture in the form. The small family of individual bowls can be used in different ways but are all connected by their open, inviting and generous shape. Our intention was to create a very flexible collection. Whether filled with nuts or with a couple of berries, in a group, or on their own, we wanted them to communicate an inviting gesture in an understated but clear way. M.F.: How do you think about incorporating decorative objects like these on to your table setting? S.C.: The sentiment of sharing bowls and trays for a table setting is appealing to us, and we like the simple sculptural ornamental character that glass pieces like these introduce to a space.   M.F.: What was your original inspiration for the Silhouette Collection and how did you begin your design process when creating the collection for Nude? S.C.: When we started sketching, our inspiration was purely the material itself. In the process, its fluid and transparent nature quickly became almost a fourth dimension with a constant interplay between edge, volume and curve, and techniques that are unique to glass determining outcome in ways that were new to us, which was a great learning. M.F.: What other types of accessories are you interested in designing that might relate to the collection you’ve just created? S.C.: We see so many amazing possibilities, whether glass, vases or larger free form objects, which could be really interesting to explore. M.F.: Do you like cooking? If so what in specific? Fish perhaps? S.C.: For both of us cooking is a wonderfully relaxing, social and sometimes almost meditative endeavour, something that takes you out of a busy professional life and into a sphere where it’s about this ritual and experience. We love the Mediterranean and Asian way of sharing a meal, passing the bowl or plate along, a lot of choice, many dishes on the table, that whole interaction around the table. M.F.: Do you have a favorite restaurant besides the ones you've designed? And why? S.C.: We work with restaurants for a living, and seek out food experiences all the time, both in Copenhagen and when traveling. So, to us culinary experiences are so intrinsically tied to the place you’re at, the mood, you’re in, the people you’re with, so singling out a favorite wouldn’t be fair. It could be amazing dumplings in a side street on Lower East Side, fine dining in Copenhagen, or fresh fish in a modest family restaurant in Milan.

What if it was possible to create a glass so fine, so elegant, so exquisite, that it could almost make you feel as if it didn't exist?That nothing came between you and the enjoyment of your favorite wine.  It couldn't be done, surely? Our designers at NUDE asked themselves the same question, but after a huge amount of work and dedication have come up with the answer We call it... Stem Zero Stem Zero is a simple and elegant range of highly refined glassware made to satisfy the most discerning wine connoisseur. The glass is so fine and so light that it defies belief. Yet is is strong and reliable, suiting all manner of occasions, both formal and informal.Such is the remarkable quality of the glass that it creates a sensation of weightlessness, that the wine is being held by an invisible force , allowing you to savour the aroma and taste of wine in a way that, until now, was consideredunimaginable.The result is a glass that feels no more than a whisper,a kiss on the lips, encouraging you to enjoy wine to the full. Some look tough but are so fragile.Some look fragile but tougher thanany other… The new Stem Zero with Ion Shielding Technology, reinforces the previously delicate collection, making it twice as strong and flexible as other handmade glasses of similar thinness.  

Life is finite. It comes to an end. That’s why it’s important to live it to the full, to treasure every day. A Memento Mori is an object we keep to remind us of this inevitability. It is neither morose nor malevolent, but a simple fact of life. Nude has collaborated with two cutting edge designers to create an exquisite range of Memento Mori in lead free crystal glass. We like to think of them as philosophical ornaments. They give us cause to reflect; to remind ourselves of life’s undying importance. Ali Bakova is a leading light in modern Turkish design. His work is playful yet functional, mixing the classic with the contemporary. Bakova’s extraordinary collection of skulls are both tactile and dramatic. They have a quiet presence that is both compelling and eloquent. Both transparent and opaque, and in a wide range of hues, Bakova’s skulls offer a variety of moods and personalities to reflect the individuality of the owner. The main set of skulls come in jet black, opaque white, crystal clear and sea green. A limited edition have also been fashioned in silver and gold.Each skull is three quarter length and has a flat base. This softens the affect, making the item more contemplative than alarming. A smaller set of skulls - half the size - come in jet black, crystal, and sea green.A still newer range - slightly softer in design - has also been launched in charcoal black, crystal gold and crystal bronze. The very latest item is a crystal clear skull that can be used as a tea-light holder - a playful comment on the concept of inspiration. Taken together, Ali Bakova’s work makes for an arresting and dynamic collection.   Erdem Akan is another renowned exponent of design. He enjoys combining East and West, old with new, reflecting both his upbringing in Istanbul and his education in Britain. Akan has chosen to lay his Memento Mori skull on its side, as if sleeping. The hollowed-out skull acts as a bowl. What you put in it allows you to make your own comment about both life and death. It’s a very original approach, exemplifying the designer’s mordant wit and attitude. Akan’s skulls come in two different sizes and a variety of finishes: smokey green, jet black, and opaque white. There is a subtly gentler mood to his collection, but with the same metaphysical component.   The work of Ali Bakova and Erdem Akan - particularly in relation to these extraordinary pieces created for Nude - once more reaffirm our credo - Simple is Beautiful. But with the Memento Mori collection, this time it is stated in a playfully significant way.