You’ll Want to Raise Her Glass
By Lindsay GellmanJul 26, 2026 at 5:01 AM

Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s colorful, rippling glassware designs look great on Instagram. Lately, she’s craving something else.
Originally published at nytimes.com.

Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s colorful, rippling glassware designs look great on Instagram. Lately, she’s craving something else.
Originally published at nytimes.com.

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