Bottoms Up

The Los Angeles Times declared in 1989: "The most intriguing fashion accessory to come out of the '80’s is the Evian water bottle." I came across this interesting tidbit in a press release from Evian, which just released its first-ever high fashion design with the introduction of the Limited Edition Evian Bottle by Christian Lacroix. High-fashion water bottles? I couldn't help but be intrigued.

The Christian Lacroix bottle, which is the latest in Evian's line of annual designer bottles, will be available found in high-end restaurants, hotels and nightclubs from coast to coast, as well as at www.eviancouture.com. Designed by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix, Evian says "the new bottle signifies the brand's dedication to chic sophistication, providing consumers with an epicurean experience in each of these limited edition bottles and commences a new annual tradition."

Well I don't know about tradition, but I do know that Lacroix is an amazing designer. He is known for closing all of his haute couture fashion shows with a model dressed as a bride, and he's reportedly transfered this idea to the new Evian bottle. Does it look like a bride? Not really. Does it look like a stick-thin model donning wedding wear? Probably not since it's slightly bottom-heavy.  But it does kind of resemble a wedding dress silhouette. The Evian Bottle by Lacroix is adorned with a coppiced lace pattern, "for a classic frosted feel, and is reminiscent of the flora in the French Alps," Evian says.

Again, not so sure about the whole French Alps thing, but I have to admit it is a pretty bottle. Is it pretty enough to lug around like a fashion accessory? Sure, and if I get tired of carrying it, I could just toss it into my extra-huge suitcase, I mean, purse, which just so happens to be the perfect size to hold it. Do I feel a conspiracy theory coming on?

--Jessie Bove