Cats. In a music video. Do I need to say more? Ever since they began collaborating in 2007, the artists and filmmakers Lernert & Sander have been known for their high-conceptual art films, eye-catching installations and keen fashion aesthetic. Driven by their cheeky sense of humour, Lernert & Sander’s simple yet stunning approach has earned the duo numerous awards, international accolades and industry-wide recognition. They live and work in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This awesome music video was created for the song…
Casey Larkin Blond creates clothing with a focus on ethics, origin and craft inspired by natural dyes, Japanese textiles and the simplistic lines of Scandinavian design. Her clothing brand Mr. Larkin was launched in 2008 and produced locally in San Francisco for 3 years. The production was put on hold while Casey was building her family and establishing new roots in Scandinavia, her husband’s homeland. Once settled into her new home and ways of life in Copenhagen, Mr. Larkin was…
Phill’s Corner Bistro Phill’s Corner is a bistro by successful restaurateur Filip Mičan, located in the Holport Design Centre in Prague. White painted, rough brick walls and pale mint green concrete floors provide a minimal color concept. Furnitures and accessories are by brands like Vitra, Menu, Magis and Czech lighting specialist Lasvit deliver the same message. Studio Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus met during their studies at The Academy of Art, Architecture and Design in…
Becky Kemp celebrates cultural icons with traditional Japanese Kokeshi Dolls Becky carried a sketchbook with her 24/7 since she was old enough not to loose it. And ever since she is interested in everything that has to do with arts or creating beautiful things. Her parents encouraged her to create from an early age and Becky still believes in the idea that if you can’t find what you are looking for simply learn how to make it yourself. Four years…
Pale Swimwear – Barcelona (pictured above) Pale is an independent swimwear brand based in Barcelona. Taking aesthetic cues from the sights, sounds, fashion and music of the present and the past, Pale combines elements of swimwear and lingerie into pieces defined by clean lines and a subtle color palette. With a strong focus on both technical production and quality, Pale collections are entirely designed and made in Barcelona using premium, locally sourced materials. You can shop the collection on their…
Confetti System transforms simple materials such as tissue paper, cardboard, and silk into interactive objects that create a point of focus, where memories are made and a spontaneous collaboration with the viewer is sparked. Their work is evoking a sense of nostalgia and lighthearted fun. The people behind the studio are Nicholas Andersen and Julie Ho who are working as artists, stylists, and designers. Their shared love of communal celebration and craft-making has brought them together to create Confetti System.…
“Stack” is a series of modular candleholders. It was designed by Rachel Griffin for Rotterdam based Earnest Studio (see another great product by her here). Each module is fitted with an o-ring on the interior, allowing the various parts to pressure-fit together. Produced in two different heights and three different finishes (white, blue-black and copper), the six different modules can be combined in an infinite number of combinations to construct a functional and graphical centrepiece.…
Par La Roy is a Mexican fashion boutique that promotes selected brands and upcoming artists and designers alike. The space is defined by a simple and clear layout which allows products to be displayed in an orderly and attractive fashion. The ambience itself is quite neutral, predominantly white, using only desaturated colours as complements, thus promoting a harmonious relation amongst the varied proposals that Par La Roy has to offer. The project’s formal and structured language is based on two…
The Mill Table Lamp is inspired by the Dexterity of the Basic Sphere The 2016 Salone del Mobile (a furniture fair in Milan) took place this month and I’d like to show you one of my favorite projects that was presented there. Mill is a movable table lamp that maintains its position using balance. Just two components – a ball, balanced on a cone – combined with gravity, afford the lamp an exceptionally wide range of motion. Mill uses energy…