Christian Dior – Shanghai Dreamers : Quentin Shih

Christian Dior – Shanghai Dreamers : Quentin Shih

Remember the beautiful series of photographs, tiitled “Stranger in the Glass Box“, Dior collaborated with Chinese photographer Quentin Shih to produce back in 2008 (see here)? Well, it’s time for round-two. This summer, for the reopening of the Dior boutique in Shanghai, the house of Dior called upon Shih once again to produce a series [...]

Frederique Morrel : Trends in Tapestry

Frederique Morrel : Trends in Tapestry

Frederique Morrel gives tapestry a whole new life with their pop-artifacts. Animal heads, antlers and hoofs have circled the globe and become objects of universal interior design trends, but this really caught me off guard.  Why don’t you try guessing how these beautifully upholstered animals are produced. It is no simple task…

Tofer Chin x ROJO®NOVA

Tofer Chin x ROJO®NOVA

Just in from Tofer Chin are these images from his time spent in Sao Paulo preparing his installation for ROJO®NOVA at MIS (Museum of Image and Sound). Chin was invited there to be part of a group show of hand chosen graphic artists from all around the world.

Ellen Urselmann’s Glass Work

Ellen Urselmann’s Glass Work

I was checking out Wallpapers highlight on Rotterdam Design 2010 and of the designers we have not yet featured Ellen Urselmann’s work captured my attention most. Glass master sculptor, Urselmann has a beautiful collection of everyday objects reconfigured. I love her concepts and the juxtaposition of the foundation object and the added glass work as [...]

Imke Klee Trend Stylist/Photographer

Imke Klee Trend Stylist/Photographer

Imke klee is a stylist, photographer and trend analyst at Li Edelkoort (Trend Union) in Paris. I just stumbled over these beautifully executed color-coded pictures of ‘things’, that probably finish in a Trend Union book.

Wrenchmonkees Custom Bikes

Wrenchmonkees Custom Bikes

Im not a super fan of bikes, but I do love beautiful design, and when I stumbled over these Danish custom bikes called Wrenchmonkees I couldn’t resist to check them out and introduce them to you. So for you bike lovers, enjoy these beauties.

Mondrian Swimwear Collection by Sarah Schofield

Mondrian Swimwear Collection by Sarah Schofield

I just stumbled over (on Facebook) this amazing Mondrian Swimwear Collection by Australian fashion designer Sarah Schofield and I was just literally “wowed” over the simplicity and beauty of this mini collection. The cuts, styles and the colors are basic perfection. The photographs, make-up and model make it look even more like a final product [...]

Mirrors by Ujin Lee & Thomas Edwards

Mirrors by Ujin Lee & Thomas Edwards

Mirrors by Ujin Lee & Tom Edwards was created in conjunction with two fashion labels based in Sydney Australia as a visual piece meditating on beauty. Read interview below and

Mens Fashion Week SS 2011 : Runway Review

Mens Fashion Week SS 2011 : Runway Review

Here is a full recap of all the best looks from Spring/Summer 2011 menswear presentations in Milan and Paris. We have weeded through it all to bring you the strongest and most iconic looks from our favorite designers as a crash course in whats coming for next spring. Take a minute and flip through the [...]

“Men in Skirts” : From the Runway to the Street

“Men in Skirts” : From the Runway to the Street

Men in skirts has been one of the biggest taboo’s in western culture for as long as I can remember. Though almost everywhere else in the world besides North America and much of Europe skirts (of different types) are widely accepted and employed, our culture still holds some prejudice against skirts as a form of [...]

Christian Dior – Shanghai Dreamers : Quentin Shih

Remember the beautiful series of photographs, tiitled “Stranger in the Glass Box“, Dior collaborated with Chinese photographer Quentin Shih to produce back in 2008 (see here)? Well, it’s time for round-two. This summer, for the reopening of the Dior boutique ...

Foster the People : Pumped Up Kicks

Los Angeles based indie-pop band Foster the People has definitely got my attention with their summertime essential “Pumped Up Kicks”.  Possessing a sound that embodies the beyond catchy hook creativity of MGMT and the melodiousness of Pete Bjorn and John ...

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Visionaire 58 : Spirit – A Tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen

Visionaire pays tribute to the iconoclastic genius of Alexander McQueen who left his definitive mark on the design world of the 90s and 2000s. But it’s more than just a tribute: this special issue is published following a planned project ...

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 Lookbook

As usual I am not a super fan personally of the Dolce and Gabbana collection, but their Fall 2010 lookbook definitely deserves a mention. A simple production with great styling and the right mood for to portray the leopard rainbow ...
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Ribbon Art by Ribbonesia

Ribbonesia’ is the art project which artist and illustrator Baku Maeda has been working on. As an artist, ‘BAKU’ has been using brush and pen as extension of his hands and imagination. In the last couple of years, he found more ...
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Caravan Palace: Bambous

Paris- based Caravan Palace can't hide its New Orleans-style heritage anymore than Donald Trump can hide his hair piece. The French electronic-swing group is drenched in early 20's through 40's jazz features and pushes a wallflower to get up and ...
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Marble Typeface by Tiana Vasilijev

Inspired by a visit to a museum in Southern Vietnam graphic designer Tiana Vasilijev created and photographed this beautifully handmade typeface using marbling ink, water and a tray. What is fantastic about the result of this project is ...

Vice and Vanity: Oni Collection

Unusual materials, unique shapes, attention to detail and a good size are a few of the distinct characteristics of Vice and Vanity, an avant-gardist jewelery label from Singapore. Their (latest) art deco inspired collection is called Oni: a sumptuously eclectic ...

Tennis: Marathon

This upcoming musical duo got hitched and headed for the Atlantic on their trusted sailboat: an 8 month journey, which would result in the creation of 'Marathon' and a few other breezy hits. As the East Coast winds propelled their ...

Anders Krisar

Swedish artist/photographer Anders Krisar has interesting fascination with realistic textures and representing human psychology. I am really interested in finding out more about the emotional aspect behind his corporeal works, which all have a very eery vibe to them.

Litill Terrariums

Through a layer of custom blown glass Litill makes these gorgeous terrariums with exotic and fresh colors using real plants. You can custom your own color scheme and shape of the vessel…

Mike Posner : Please Don’t Go

Time flies when you’re getting famous, not speaking from experience or anything but I’m sure Mike Posner can relate. It’s only been some months since he finished school at Duke University and began his full-fledged pursuit of a music career. ...

Wim Delvoye in Paris

Wim Delvoye is a belgian artist inspired by the flemish art, developed according to the actual globalized economy. Well know for his Cloaca machine which represents a human digestive tract that creates real poo, or for the tattooed pigs, Wim Delvoye ...

Frederique Morrel : Trends in Tapestry

Frederique Morrel gives tapestry a whole new life with their pop-artifacts. Animal heads, antlers and hoofs have circled the globe and become objects of universal interior design trends, but this really caught me off guard.  Why don’t you try guessing ...

Fake Blood: I Think I Like It

Fake Blood, the alias used by DJ Touche, released another EP called "Fix Your Accent" in 2009, which included this funky track, "I Think I Like It." After doing remixes for Dan Le Sac, Armand van Helden, The Count & ...

Peter Zimmerman’s Blob Paintings

German painter Peter Zimmerman’s Blob paintings attest to be some of his most accomplished work. Using resin and epoxy, a medium he has used since his first works, this series here proves he has mastered the control of material. Zimmerman ...

Fashion designer : Femke Agema

Amsterdam based fashion designer Femke Agema used totem poles as a starting point for latest collections, Totem, general direction of  inspiration.  Currently the Totem project is on exhibit at Moooi Gallery in Amsterdam and will be showing until ...

Visionaire 58 Spirit pic 01 Visionaire 58 : Spirit   A Tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen
Visionaire pays tribute to the iconoclastic genius of Alexander McQueen who left his definitive mark on the design world of the 90s and 2000s. But it’s more than just a tribute: this special issue is published following a planned project between the designer and Visionaire, which never came to fruition.

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