Beyond Crystal from THG®-Paris and Baccarat

Beyond Crystal from
THG -Paris and Baccarat
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A Vibrant Collection Glowing with Opulence
THG®-Paris, the leading French atelier for the luxury bath, proudly announces the
debut of Beyond Crystal, its second partnership with one of the most prestigious and
recognized brands in fine French crystal, Baccarat.
Beyond Crystal is a contemporary collection of bath fittings and accessories with
translucent, rectangular crystal handles in vibrant Baccarat colors and is the first
THG series to incorporate an innovative LED system. This soft accent allows the pure
Baccarat crystal to glow with the gentle ambiance of soft candlelight.
Using celebrated techniques past down for generations, Beyond Crystal is constructed
by THG’s expert artisans who tool, cast, mold and hand-finish each piece, resulting
in an exceptional, quality product. Available in red, champagne, aqua and blue, as
well as clear crystal, this striking and original jewelry-inspired series stays true to the
impeccable color standards of both exceptional French establishments.
For additional information, please contact: David Schlocker | Mariakay Chakos | DRS and Associates
tel 818.981.8210 | fax 818.981.8220 | email david@drsandassociates.com | mariakay@drsandassociates.com
Contact:
DRS and Associates
David Schlocker
Mariakay Chakos
T: (818) 981-8210 | F: (818) 981-8220
Email: davidrs@drsandassociates.com
mariakay@drsandassociates.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2014
THG®-Paris Presents their Second Collaboration with Baccarat Crystal
Beyond Crystal Collection Offers a Modern and Vibrant Series
LOS ANGELES – Leading French atelier for the bath, THG-Paris proudly announces the debut of
Beyond Crystal, its second partnership with Baccarat crystal. Beyond Crystal is a contemporary
collection of bath fittings and accessories with translucent, rectangular crystal handles in vibrant
Baccarat colors and features THG’s first introduction of LED technology. The handles’ opulence
is enhanced as this subtle, soft accent allows the pure Baccarat crystal to glow. THG has
designed the crystal handles to rest effortlessly on top of their escutcheon bases, which are
coupled with the LED option that illuminates from the base and can be dimmed to any level.
Using celebrated techniques past down for generations, Beyond Crystal is constructed by THG’s
expert artisans who tool, cast, mold and hand-finish each piece, resulting in an exceptional,
quality product. And, as in THG’s first collection in tandem with Baccarat – this newest collection
stays true to the impeccable color standards of both exceptional French establishments.
The dynamic, contemporary Beyond Crystal collection also marks THG’s first collaboration with
renowned designer Rémi Tessier who has a long history in designing yachts and other highprofile, top secret luxury projects. THG-Paris was the perfect fit for Tessier, and his talent is
visibly displayed in the modern, fluid and glamorous collection. Tessier coined the collection
Beyond Crystal by creating a series with his signature flair into an exciting crystal silhouette that
goes even further by coming to life with color and light. At the lowest level, the illumination can
create the gentle ambiance of soft candlelight or they can be turned up to make a bold statement.
Beyond Crystal
This striking and original jewelry-inspired series is available in a wide range of hues including
ruby red, soft champagne, aqua, and deep blue as well as clear crystal. Each widespread faucet
and tub filler also features a dramatic, elongated spout and all variations in the collection are
available in a variety of finishes, with or without the LED option.
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“Pétale de Cristal is our most successful collection to date, so we are thrilled to release this
second collaboration with Baccarat" said Pedro Uranga, North American director of THG-Paris.
“This modern design incorporating Baccarat’s signature colors such as deep red and colbalt blue,
as well as introducing colors such as aqua and champagne, is sure to appeal to our extensive
clientele, as well as those seeking something modern and different. Beyond Crystal is also the
perfect series to debut our optional LED enhancements, offering variations of the beautiful colors
in light, and we plan to incorporate this technology in future collections next year. We are also
proud to be working with Tessier, a leader in yachting design as well as other luxury interior
design projects. His contemporary, clean design works seamlessly with Baccarat’s fine crystal.”
THG’s Beyond Crystal bathroom collection is defined by its modern style, featuring crystal lattices
and pure shapes, with each set adorned with the prestigious Baccarat signature. The collection
also includes a stunning mounted thermostatic shower set, tub filler and a multitude of
accessories. Sure to add great dimension to the bath, THG also plans to offer the same LED
enhancements to future collections in 2015.
Award-winning designer Rémi Tessier is one of the world’s elite interior designers of super
yachts, private residences, luxury offices and haute-couture custom furniture for prestigious
clientele. Tessier has designed projects all over the world including Paris, Monaco, Nice, Lyon,
London and Geneva. In 2013, Tessier received the 2013 Showboats Design Award for Interior
Design for Displacement Motor Yachts. The interior designer opened up his showroom in Paris in
1995 for furniture design and in April 2002, he opened a gallery exhibition space devoted to
design and the visual arts, also located in Paris.
THG-Paris was also recently awarded the prestigious EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant)
Quality Label by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, a label that Baccarat
received in 2007. This further illustrates the commitment that THG-Paris and Baccarat have to
producing the finest materials and craftsmanship. The EPV (known in English as “Living Heritage
Enterprise”) Quality Label is a mark of recognition that distinguishes French companies with craft
skills and manufacturing excellence. The label characterizes companies with a history and
heritage in innovation and a unique know-how that have helped to establish their reputation as a
French business.
To learn more about the Beyond Crystal collection and other fine THG products, contact Mariakay
Chakos at mariakay@drsandassociates.com 818-981-8210.
About THG®-Paris
Based near Normandy, France, the house of Tetard-Haudiquez-Grisoni (THG®-Paris) is world
renowned for its exquisite, hand-crafted collections of faucets and accessories for the bath.
Bearing a long-standing tradition of aligning with similar-minded luxury brands, THG maintains
partnerships with Lalique, Bernardaud, DAUM, Baccarat, Christofle, and major name designers,
Jean-Claude Delépine, Pierre-Yves Rochon, Alberto Pinto, Chantal Thomass, Jamie Drake,
among others, to create products that are unparalleled in their look, composition and design,
bringing opulence and artistry to fine baths everywhere. THG has received an EPV (Entreprise du
Patrimoine Vivant) Quality Label by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry. This
prestigious citation is given to those companies that preserve on-going artisan craftsmanship
traditions, emblematic of French ingenuity and are specific to a dedicated region and part of
France’s rich cultural heritage. The process to receive this label is arduous with company tours,
an examination and evaluation by regional government authorities.
THG collections are comprised of over 250,000 products and found in luxury architectural
residences, hotels, resorts, yachts and royal palaces worldwide. Customers may visit one of 90
authorized THG design showrooms across North America to choose from a selection of over 150
designs and 35 finishes. THG-USA serves as the exclusive importer of THG products to the
United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information, phone (954) 425-8225 or visit
www.thgusa.com.
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About Baccarat
Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Baccarat (Paris, Euronext, BCRA) is a French luxury
brand internationally renowned as a leader in high-end and exclusive crystal products. Since its
foundation in 1764, the company, whose artisanal manufacture is based in Baccarat in the
Lorraine region of Eastern France, has been synonymous with a unique savoir-faire and has
come to symbolize an inimitable French Art de Vivre. For 250 years, the brand has inspired
leading designers from across the world. Ranging from iconic lighting to unique tableware and
decorative objects, fine jewelry and tailor-made flacons, the brand’s products and tradition of
excellence are widely distributed around the globe. Explore the world of Baccarat at
www.baccarat.com.
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Contact:
DRS and Associates
David Schlocker
Mariakay Chakos
T: (818) 981-8210 | F: (818) 981-8220
Email: david@drsandassociates.com
mariakay@drsandassociates.com
FACT SHEET
ABOUT:
®
THG - Paris collections are comprised of over 250,000 products and found in luxury architectural
residences, hotels, resorts, yachts and royal palaces worldwide. Customers may visit one of 90
authorized THG design showrooms across North America to choose from a selection of over 150
designs and 35 finishes. THG-USA serves as the exclusive importer of THG products to the
United States, Canada and Mexico.
PRODUCTS:
For half a century, THG has been offering the finest custom-crafted faucetry and bath fixtures, as
well as the most comprehensive selection of decorative finishes, fixtures and accessories
available anywhere.
CRAFTSMANSHIP:
THG has received an EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) Quality Label by the French Ministry
of Economy, Finance and Industry. This prestigious citation is given to those companies that
preserve on-going artisan craftsmanship traditions, emblematic of French ingenuity and are
specific to a dedicated region and part of France’s rich cultural heritage. The process to receive
this label is arduous with company tours, an examination and evaluation by regional government
authorities. In a trade passed from one generation to the next, eager apprentices learn from
masterful, meticulous artisans. THG bridges the gap between old-world artisanship and 21st
century technology, giving birth to a timeless collection of products. The subtle nuances that can
only come from THG handcrafted artisanship reinforce the fact that one is in the presence of an
exceptionally well-designed and quality product that will stand the test of time.
MATERIALS:
THG products are handcrafted from solid brass and available in 35 hand-polished finishes,
including various styles of chrome, nickel, silver, brass, gold, bronze, rhodium and copper.
PARTNERSHIPS:
THG maintains partnerships with Lalique, Bernardaud, DAUM, Baccarat, Christofle, and major
name designers, Jean-Claude Delépine, Pierre-Yves Rochon, Alberto Pinto, Chantal Thomass,
Jamie Drake, among others, to create products that are unparalleled in their look composition and
design, bringing opulence and artistry to fine baths everywhere.
AVAILABILITY:
THG collections can be found in 90 authorized THG designer showrooms across North America.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
As with all fine jewelry, furniture and art, extreme care should be considered. Faucetry should be
cleaned using only soap and water with neutral pH content and wiped off using a soft cloth. From
time to time, fixtures should be cleaned using one of two THG cleaning products, Renov Rob or
Brillor, depending upon the type of finish. Nickel is a porous metal and may oxidize in time, so it
requires particular care.
THG® PARIS
Baccarat - Beyond Crystal by Rémi Tessier
Washbasin Faucet
(Blue in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Red in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Clear in in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Champagne in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Aqua in luxbrass)
151_LUXBRASS_MAT_COBALT
151 LUXBRASS_MAT_ROUGE
151_LUXBRASS_MAT_CLAIR
151 TIRETTE_LUXBRASS_MAT_
CHAMPAGNE
151_LUXBRASS_MAT_AQUA
Washbasin Faucet
(Blue in matte aranja)
Washbasin Faucet
(Red in matte aranja)
Washbasin Faucet
(Clear in matte aranja)
Washbasin Faucet
(Champagne in matte aranja)
Washbasin Faucet
(Aqua in matte aranja)
151 ARANJA_MAT_COBALT
151_ARANJA MAT_ROUGE
151 ARANJA_MAT_CLAIR
151 ARANJA MAT_CHAMPAGNE
151 ARANJA_MAT_AQUA
Washbasin Faucet
(Blue in matte aranja finish)
151 CHROME_MAT_AQUA_NUIT
Washbasin Faucet
(Red in chrome)
151_CHROME_ROUGE
Washbasin Faucet
(Clear in in chrome)
151_CHROME_CLAIR
Washbasin Faucet
(Champagne in chrome)
151_CHROME_CHAMPAGNE
Washbasin Faucet
(Aqua in chrome)
Washbasin Faucet
(Blue in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Red in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Clear in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Champagne in luxbrass)
Washbasin Faucet
(Aqua in luxbrass)
151_LUXBRASS_COBALT
151_LUXBRASS_ROUGE
151_LUXBRASS_CLAIR
151_LUXBRASS_CHAMPAGNE
151_CHROME_AQUA
151_LUXBRASS_AQUA
For additional information, please contact: David Schlocker | Mariakay Chakos | DRS and Associates
tel 818.981.8210 | fax 818.981.8220 | email david@drsandassociates.com | mariakay@drsandassociates.com
THG® PARIS
Baccarat - Beyond Crystal by Rémi Tessier
Bath Mixer
(Champagne in luxbrass)
Shower Set
(Champagne in luxbrass)
Paper and Brush Holder
(luxbrass)
Robe Hook and Tumbler
(luxbrass)
PATERE_PORTEVERRE
ANNEAU_FOULARD
Blue Handle Detail
DETAIL_BLUE
Rogue Handle Detail
DETAIL_RED
Clear Handle Detail
DETAIL_CLEAR
BAIN
PORTE-DOUBLE-POT_A_BALAI
Champagne Handle
(Champagne in luxbrass)
CROISILLON LUXBRASS CHAMPAGNE
DOUCHE
Composition
COMPO_CRISTAL
Bath Environment
(Champagne in luxbrass)
SDB
Towel Ring
(luxbrass)
Towel Rail
(luxbrass)
BARRE_PORTE_SERVIETTE
Champagne Handle Detail
DETAIL_CHAMPAGNE
Aqua Handle Detail
DETAIL_AQUA
Washbasin Faucet
(Champagne in luxbrass)
TIRETTE 2
For additional information, please contact: David Schlocker | Mariakay Chakos | DRS and Associates
tel 818.981.8210 | fax 818.981.8220 | email david@drsandassociates.com | mariakay@drsandassociates.com