From late November, seekers of imaginative gifts will have the chance to purchase one of the limited edition must-haves of the season—the Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ designed by luxe homeware designers House of Hackney.
Bombay Sapphire, the iconic gin infused with imagination, has collaborated with House of Hackney founders Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle to re-imagine their iconic Hackney Empire print to be featured on the specially created velvet pouch bag designed to keep special curios and pieces that have been collected on one’s travels. The Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ was inspired by Bombay Sapphire’s exotic botanicals that are carefully sourced and collected to create the iconic gin.
Photo: The Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ designed by luxe homeware designers House of Hackney
The Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ features a fun yet intricate motif printed on dark navy velvet featuring exotic animals inspired by the countries that the gin’s key botanicals originate from. A peacock wearing a turban echoes the pride, luxury and sensuality of the brand, whilst the Java mask deer playing a Spanish guitar reflects the Javanese cubeb berries and the Spanish almonds and lemon peel botanicals found within the gin. An African parrot and frog symbolize the grains of paradise from Africa that infuse the spirit and a golden lion tamarin sat on a Moroccan teapot represents the liquorice from China and coriander from Morocco.
Fastened with striking Queen Victoria and House of Hackney charms, the Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ is home to a limited edition Bombay Sapphire 70cl bottle engraved with a golden House of Hackney logo.
“Bombay Sapphire is innovative and unique, yet it has a respect for tradition. These are all qualities that House of Hackney shares. Having such a rich sense of heritage and exoticism to work with meant we could let our imagination run wild. The design of the ‘Keepsake’ reflects the provenance and playfulness of Bombay Sapphire and we’re thrilled with the result,” comments House of Hackney co‐founder Frieda Gormley of the design.
From its beginnings, Bombay Sapphire has broken with the conversations of gin through the power of imagination—from its innovative ten botanical recipe and unique distillation process to its statement blue bottle and creative cocktail recipes. Equally as innovative, House of Hackney is renowned for taking the concept of British home wares and turning it on its head, subverting traditional products with playful and irreverent prints and imagery. The Bombay Sapphire and House of Hackney limited edition ‘Keepsake’ is set to take this inspired imagination even further encouraging its owners to explore their own journeys and collect their memories within.
During the time the limited edition Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ is available there will also be a specially created Bombay Sapphire ‘Keepsake’ Cocktail on serve at the House of Hackney Gin Den at cult East-End eatery, Bistrotheque. The cocktail, created by David Waddington and Bombay Sapphire’s brand ambassador Sam Carter showcases a divine mix of Bombay Sapphire with almond syrup, blue Curacao, rebalanced with freshly squeezed lime juice creating a truly sublime tipple.
The House of Hackney Gin Den infused with imagination by Bombay Sapphire at Bistrotheque opened on July 28, 2011 Until the end of the year. Visitors can enjoy the evocative maximalist decor, inspired by House of Hackney’s ‘Hackney Empire’ collection, featuring bespoke Bombay Sapphire lamps within Bistrotheque’s dimly lit and cosy main bar.