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I don’t quite understand why the champagne ‘bowl’ or ‘coupe’ style of glass is so out of vogue in the world at large these days. Although this is nothing new, there is much I don’t understand about the world at large. For any fan of The Avengers, and assorted other Sixties films and tv shows, the coupe is surely the definitive silhouette?
For sure, there’s a certain novelty love for the Babycham-printed versions you often find in charity/antique shops. But all events, weddings and homes seem to be kitted out with the more ‘elegant’ champagne flute, and I’d be buggered if I could find any coupe-style ones once I started looking in charity shops.
I’ve been keeping my eyes ‘peeled’ for a while now, ignoring Babycham examples for their ubiquity, and was starting to despair of ever succeeding (with minimal outlay at any rate, they’re inevitably going to get broken in champers-fuelled high jinx when I am [clumsily] involved). Then, lo and behold, where should throw up a fine set of three (plus one slightly non-matching) for a mere £1.50 but East Grinstead of all places. I forgot to photograph them (for they now reside at M’s) but they probably don’t really warrant a photograph. They’re very simple, and simply do the job. Instead I will show you some photos of Steed, Emma and Tara enjoying their coupes…
Five minutes down the road, I also happened upon the superb Trouble album by Sailor on vinyl for £1. Coincidence, much? For this album contains one of my favourite songs of all time, which is also the greatest Roxy Music song that Roxy Music didn’t do, A Glass of Champagne.
Steed and Mrs Peel-style clinkin’-drinkin’ elegance has been attained. And I will toast that….
Liz Eggleston 
I so much prefer this style of champagne glass too, but I read once that it dispels the bubbles much quicker, being flat, which is why nowadays champagne glasses are very tall and thin x
I guessed it might be something boringly practical like that. Boohiss to practicality! I drink my champagne so quickly, the bubbles barely have time to take in the view anyway 😉
Isn't it that the longer glasses with more stem keep the champagne cooler for longer..Funny you mention the Roxy/Sailor connection we touched on that in our last podcast – and how, later Duran Duran and David Sylvian ripped of Roxy..
Forgot to say – did you know Linda Thorson (my favourite Avenger girl) made some great records in the 60s – one here if you fancy a blast
I'm with you I much prefer these glasses and it never lasts long enough to go flat or cold! I looked for some plain ones for ages then gave up xx
Down with flutes say I.Just seen the gorgeous Diana in Theatre of Blood (essential Halloween viewing) in possibley an Ossie? Would need your expert opinion though.
ps, also, it is stupidly hard to find classic martini glasses. What is it with the boring glass brigade?
Mondo, that's funny, I was looking at that post the other day. Is there somewhere I can go to download all of your podcasts because they sound like they are RIGHT up my street!Christina, a girl after my own heart – I can tell!Miss Rayne, Well I need NO excuse to watch Theatre of Blood again, although I don't *think* she wears an Ossie. Penny, I really wish I could develop a taste for Martini. And if I did, I would be right there with you on wanting proper glasses.Sometimes the original/simplest things are the best. No need to do poncey redesigns.
Delish!!O,and the coupes!!They are quite classy,really.x
I have Babycham glasses, but I must confess to preffering a flute. Basically because I'm less likely to slop the drink all over the floor and dribble it down my chin. I have the same problem with cocktail glasses.If I were more elegant I would love the coupe style glass!
Oh dear ! Your blog is fantastic !I adore this post !
You can grab them all via iTunes hereOr all podcast posts are here – although Divshare crashed some months back and we lost a load from their servers so iTunes may be the best bet..We're recording a Local Heroes edition this week (a Southenders special)