THE KRUG ESCAPE ARTIST COLLECTION

Escape has never been so extravagant. Renewing its exceptional creative collaboration with bespoke trunk-maker Pinel & Pinel, the House of Krug launches the Krug Escape Artist Collection, a limited edition of 30 trunks, 10 each of three different designs …

To the inimitable style of Krug champagne, the Krug Escape Artist Collection brings a new dimension of decadence and spontaneity. Dedicated to the pleasure of indulging one’s passions anytime, anywhere --- be it in a hotel suite or aboard a private jet or yacht – each of the three trunks contains, in addition to two bottles of Krug, its enigmatic owner’s preferred means of escape.

(Alternatively, the 2nd paragraph can be replaced entirely by the following: Krug champagne is renowned for its contrast of richness and freshness, power and finesse. Created for indulgence, the three Krug Escape Artists are covered and lined in finest leather and contain two bottles of Krug. Each provides a different means of escape.)

For the maverick, the dangerously red exterior of the first trunk is accented with shiny nickel-plated brass hinges and corners, which conceals a dusky brown calfskin interior. Inside of the first Krug Escape Artist Trunk a drawer, two packs of poker cards, five casino dice and 200 professional chips are neatly stashed away, while the doors house two bottles of Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug’s signature and timelessly elegant champagne

A luxe midnight blue exterior and soft white lining distinguish the second Krug Escape Artist Trunk. The trunk of the hedonist - it contains a pair of cigar holders, XCAR cigar cutter and S.T. DuPont X.tend cigar lighter with two bottles of Krug 1995, the supreme expression of the exceptional 1995 vintage – a mellow, engaging champagne that balances fullness and freshness to perfection.

The third Krug Escape Artist Trunk is designed for the true aesthete - style and glamour represented by the shimmering silver exterior complemented by the blush pink lining. Concealed within is a state-of-the-art Samsung T9 MP3 video player with Bluetooth technology for a sensational entertainment experience. As well as a JBL “On Tour Plus” sound system and two bottles of Krug Rosé, which marries the unique intensity and elegance of Krug with an excitement all its own. In addition to their personalized features and a wealth of intricate details, all three of the Krug Escape Artist Trunks contain four Baccarat crystal glasses, a Krug stopper and Krug champagne cooler, created exclusively for the collection by leading designer François Bauchet. Additionally, each trunk has a secret drawer, which holds four coasters. Exquisitely made by hand, the Krug Escape Artist Trunks are clearly set to be the year’s most coveted collector’s items!

About Pinel & Pinel
Founded in Paris in 1998, Pinel & Pinel initially specialized in small leather goods in bright colours and noble materials like shagreen and crocodile skin. The success of these items enabled Fred Pinel to develop his passion for trunk making. Inspired by the 1930s’ art of travel, his bespoke trunks combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design – witness the first Krug Trunk, created in 2005, and containing every essential accessory for a deluxe picnic.

About Krug
Since 1843, six generations of the Krug family have cultivated the markedly individual character of their exceptional champagne, showing that same single-mindedness and sense of purpose with which the founder, Johann-Joseph Krug, set out alone in pursuit of his objective of creating a champagne with a taste all its own. Krug is an encounter, an experience, a revelation – and a range of five extraordinary champagnes: Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, Krug Collection and Krug Clos du Mesnil.

THE KRUG ESCAPE ARTIST COLLECTION

TRUNK 1 – Red calfskin exterior/Brown calfskin lining
2 bottles of Krug Grande Cuvée
2 packs of poker cards, made by ‘Bee’
5 casino dice
200 professional 11 gram chips
4 Baccarat glasses
1 Krug champagne cooler, exclusively designed by François Bauchet
1 Krug stopper, designed by François Bauchet
4 Pinel nickel-plated brass coasters with leather base (in a secret drawer)
Dimensions closed: Height 47 cm / Width 26.5 cm / Depth 36 cm
Weight: no more than 17 kg with contents

TRUNK 2 – Blue lambskin exterior/Off-white calfskin lining
2 bottles of Krug 1995
1 cigar holder
1 XCAR cigar cutter
1 S.T. DuPont X.tend cigar lighter
4 Baccarat glasses
1 Krug champagne cooler, exclusively designed by François Bauchet
1 Krug stopper, designed by François Bauchet
4 Pinel nickel-plated brass coasters with leather base (in a secret drawer)
Dimensions closed: Height 47 cm / Width 26.5 cm / Depth 36 cm
Weight: no more than 15 kg with contents

TRUNK 3 – Silver lambskin exterior/Pink calfskin lining
2 bottles of Krug Rosé
1 Samsung T9 MP3 video player
1 JBL “On Tour Plus” sound system
4 Baccarat glasses
1 Krug champagne cooler, exclusively designed by François Bauchet
1 Krug stopper, designed by François Bauchet
4 Pinel nickel-plated brass coasters with leather base (in a secret drawer)
Dimensions closed: Height 47 cm / Width 26.5 cm / Depth 36 cm
Weight: no more than 15 kg with contents

Contact: Rachel Wolkowitz
646-274-3627