From Bon Appétit · Francesca Krempa · · 1m 10s
20 Beautiful Drinking Glasses to Upgrade Your Everyday Glassware
20 stylish alternatives to Anthropologie's overhyped Icon juice glass.
In brief
20 stylish alternatives to Anthropologie's overhyped Icon juice glass. The author criticizes the mainstreaming of Anthropologie's Icon juice glass and recommends 20 unique drinking glasses for better home use. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Target discovery
I found a pumpkin-printed Anthropologie Icon juice glass at Target, sparking confusion and rage.
“I was overcome with confusion (I was at Target, right?), disappointment, and, dare I say, a little bit of rage.”
The Icon glass problem
The Icon glass has become mainstream and boring, with endless replicas across seasons and holidays.
“What started as a kitschy vessel for zhuzhing up morning matchas and sleepytime mocktails has expanded into the (albeit photogenic) demon of drinkware.”
Why it matters
The Icon glass is overhyped and uninspired, making it boring for everyone to have the same glass.
“What’s the fun in having something everyone else has? Especially when there are so many other cool, superior water glasses out there.”
Tastefully kitschy options
Playful prints and unexpected motifs offer kitschy energy without the same glass everyone else has.
“These glasses have plenty of personality with playful prints, unexpected motifs, and fun patterns.”
Textured glasses
Glasses with tactile details like ribbing and bumps make a statement without bright prints.
“A glass doesn’t need a cute print to make a statement. These picks get their visual interest from texture.”
Colorful options
Saturated hues and cheerful tints create festive glasses without overwhelming the kitchen.
“These glasses come in saturated hues, cheerful tints, and combinations that make even a morning glass of water feel more festive.”
Oddly shaped glasses
Wavy silhouettes and wonky rims give glasses unique presence without being common.
“Wavy silhouettes, wonky rims, curvy shapes, and other delightfully strange details give these glasses a little more presence.”
Stackable glasses
Small space-friendly glasses stack neatly for compact kitchens without sacrificing style.
“Pretty water glasses are great, but not if they require an entire cabinet to themselves.”
The essence
The author criticizes the mainstreaming of Anthropologie's Icon juice glass and recommends 20 unique drinking glasses for better home use.
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