Inside the Weylandts x Fieldbar Espresso Martini Collection

The Weylandts x Fieldbar collaboration distils the essentials of modern hosting into a tightly edited collection.  

Over the past few seasons, Fieldbar has shifted from a niche design object to something closer to a cultural signifier — the kind of cooler box that appears as easily on a beach day as it does on a fashion set.

Why has it travelled so well across contexts? Perhaps it’s the balance: clean lines, considered materials, and just enough nostalgia to feel familiar without tipping into pastiche. Or perhaps it’s timing; between collaborations with Weylandts and Maxhosa, Fieldbar has steadily carved out a space where utility is no longer the end point but the starting brief.

This latest collaboration with Weylandts is an extension of a shared language shaped by materiality, restraint, and an understanding of how objects live in the world (and on a well-curated Instagram feed). Titled The Perfect Espresso Martini, the collection leans into ritual.

“The time it takes to yield a coffee bean, the right temperature, an ice-cold glass, the ideal roast: the making of the perfect espresso martini is a story of craft. One that begins with a deep respect for materiality and a commitment to intention.” 

The return of the espresso martini says as much about now as it does about taste. It’s a drink that signals ease, sociability, and a certain self-assured polish.

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The range consisting of a Mini Bar, Mini Bar Strap, Drinks Box, Gin Trunk, and the Field Bottle, follows that same logic. Nothing extraneous, nothing overstated.

There’s also a broader relevance here, as entertaining trends move toward smaller, more intentional gatherings, products like these meet the moment. They’re not about excess; they’re about having the right tools that are well made and ready when needed.

If anything, this collaboration succeeds because it doesn’t try to reinvent either brand. It refines what already works. Fieldbar remains functional and design-led, while Weylandts grounds it in materiality and context.

The result feels current without chasing the moment. And in a landscape that often confuses noise for relevance, that restraint is precisely what makes it resonate.

Retail availability:

• Field Bottle — R899
• Mini Bar — R1 999
• Drinks Box — R2 699
• Gin Trunk — R4 799
• Accessories (straps) — from R799
• Bundled sets — approximately R2 699 to R8 899

Available via Fieldbar online, with selected pieces stocked through Weylandts stores. Limited runs mean availability may vary.