1. VESSEL GLASSWARE OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL ARRAY OF DESIGNS TO FILL ANY GLASS
A FAIRSHARE OF DESIGNS
The Fairshare Fountain
Zoë Stanton / Britain / $1,295

2. BY ANDREA STUART
THETABLEISSET
The seed for Vessel, a source for unique, chic,
and boutique tabletop items and accessories,
was planted years ago. And following a series
of entrepreneurial ventures, it has since
blossomed into a full-fledged concept.
In 2004, Brook Bradbury and her husband,
Andrew, opened 55 Degrees Wine + Design at
Mandalay Place. The concept was to bring
wine, design, and technology together in a
sleek lifestyle brand; to elevate the wine
bar/retail experience from floor stacked crates
and shelf talkers into a modern, social experi-
ence.
Sensing that consumers sought alternative
options for readily available brands (e.g. Riedel
and Spiegelau), Brook went in search for
inimitable, stylish glassware and accessories
to showcase at 55 Degrees. “We had an amaz-
ing response. In fact, some days our accessory
sales outpaced wine sales, so I knew we were
on to something,” says Brook.
Mojoo Revolution Glass Mojoo/Denmark/$36
Revolutionary in design, this aptly named glass from Mojoo turns
the idea of a traditional wine stem on it's head…or at least it's side!
“We aim to tell a
story, which is
that good
design makes
life that much
better”
Studio Sano Collection Studio Sano/Italy/$395
In 2008, Brook and Andrew launched Clo Wine
Bar at Time Warner Center in New York City.
Similar to 55 Degrees in scope, they expanded the
brand to encompass edgy designs that they
displayed on the exterior of the wine bar. It even
caught the eye of Rachel Ray, who bought holiday
gifts for her staff.
Rose Petal Sommelier Key
Forge de Laugioule / France / $225
Two years ago, Brook and Andrew moved to Hong
Kong and opened up Amo Eno (Love Wine). Work-
ing with long-time vendors, they created designs
that were exclusive to Amo Eno. Their display
attracted Lane Crawford (the “Barney’s” of Hong
Kong) and last Christmas, they collaborated on a
pop-up store with Lane Crawford, integrating their
high-design accessory collections into their home
store experience.
They finally set their “fledgling child” on its own
when Vessel was born, teaming up with Amo Eno,
wine entrepreneur Charles Banks, and Coastal
Luxury Management. The concept: to offer a highly
curated selection of designs from across the
globe with an emphasis on handcrafted, distinc-
tive, and artful table accoutrements including an
eclectic spectrum of dining related items such as
decanters, wine stemware, cocktail glasses, serve
ware, candlesticks, vases, and more.
“We aim to tell a story, which is that good design
makes life that much better,” says Brook. “Our
products endure in style and last a lifetime.”
Come fall, customers may visit
www.weareVessel.com.
For more information, contact info@weareVessel.com.