When it comes to modern artists that can command a premium for their work as well their merch, the list is a decidedly small one. You have KAWS, Banksy, Mr., Yoshimoto Nara and the man responsible for the smiling flower person, Takashi Murakami. The famous Japanese artist teamed up with storied bottled water manufacturer Perrier for a limited edition run of their iconic green bottles decked out in the artist’s equally iconic flower motif. Murakami had this to say about the collaboration–“When PERRIER® first approached me, I felt extremely lucky to have the opportunity to collaborate with this sparkling water brand with such a long history. It held many positive associations for me – for example, when I was 32 and started living in New York, I used to drink PERRIER® a lot. Even further back, though, I have another very strong memory: I was on the first romantic date of my life at age 18 with a girl two years my senior. We went to a place in Ginza and I ordered a bottle of PERRIER®, mistaking it for alcohol. I remember it all so clearly – especially how confused I felt when I didn’t feel any alcohol effects after drinking many glasses!” The limited edition Murakami x Perrier bottles will launch globally in early October with the full Perrier Original range–including cans with Murakami’s work–dropping nationwide in early 2021.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
