# Liquefied Champagne Sets The Maarten Baas Melting Collection is Too Hot to Handle By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maarten-baas-melting-collection References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/8022/maarten-baas-melting-collection-for-dom-ruinart.html) & [rossanaorlandi](http://www.rossanaorlandi.com/) [Dom Ruinart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-ruinart-pavilion) must be heating up (even though it should be chilled) or else the Maarten Baas Melting Collection is just that hot. Designed for La Maison Ruinart's 50th Anniversary, it seems that both parties were just looking to make a statement. Displayed at Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan, the Maarten Baas Melting Collection is a limited edition of 50 pieces. Check out the gallery, courtesy of DesignBoom.com for all the liquefied action. Make sure to visit their [site](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/8022/maarten-baas-melting-collection-for-dom-ruinart.html) for more images and info. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited Edition Design:** The Maarten Baas Melting Collection showcases the trend of limited edition design, offering unique and exclusive products for consumers. - **Visual Statement Pieces:** The liquefied champagne sets from the collection represent a trend of using visually striking pieces as a way to make a bold statement in design. - **Anniversary Collaborations:** The collaboration between Maarten Baas and La Maison Ruinart for their 50th anniversary represents a trend of brands coming together to create special edition products. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The Maarten Baas Melting Collection presents an opportunity for interior design companies to offer unique and eye-catching pieces that can enhance the aesthetic of a space. - **Luxury Goods:** The limited edition nature of the liquefied champagne sets appeals to the luxury goods industry, offering exclusive products for discerning customers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate the visually striking Maarten Baas Melting Collection into their designs, creating memorable and visually stunning experiences for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Venetian Baked Glass Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-veneziana-melt.md) - [Abstract Artwork Champagne Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-and-jeanmichel-basquiat.md) - [Design-Forward Champagne Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-porte-jacquemus.md) - [Exquisite Artist-Designed Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anish-kapoor2.md) - [Reimagined Cognac Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-broom-reimagined.md) - [Artful Champagne Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-x-takashi-murakami.md) - [Vintage Fire Extinguisher Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/code-rouge-edition.md) - [Art-Covered Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiderio-n1-limited-edition-art-bottles.md) - [Whisky-Themed Bespoke Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortlach-by-design.md)