Fresheye Magazine February Edition 2019

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Issue 38. February 2019 Lifestyle Photography Culture

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l Le Lido A Parisian excursion.

l Packaging Winning containers.

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l Icons of design fresheye’s design gallery.

l ipad Wafer thin tech by Apple.

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l Family ties Social health. l Simplicity Simply pouched. l BMW 8 Series Coupe. l Barbie doll Margot Robbie is cast. l Gotta have it!

Shopping selection. l Garden Glory Outdoor chic.

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Family ties - the health

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amily and love are the two main components in life which are free but which are crucial to contentment and happiness. Loneliness is a huge problem in our modern times, which has a knock on effect on peoples’ health who are suffering. Social interconnection and love are so important as loneliness doesn’t discriminate, the elderly suffer when loved ones are no longer around, and younger people suffer when they don’t have the support they need. And that’s where family comes into the equation.

The definition of family is one that seems to change with the times, but it usually includes a group of people who are related to each other and have lived together for some period of their lives. Like many social relationships, strong bonds with family members can have great benefits for individuals and society.

Family also improves overall well-being as over many years, research consistently highlights that kids who grow up living with their biological, married parents have better overall well-being than kids who are living in a different scenario. However in the modern

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At the heart is family.

times we live in, the ‘perfect’ family scenario doesn’t always exist. But it all really comes down to people spending quality time together and having security and an emotionally stable environment to live in.

Stress is a huge factor in our day to day lives, and having family provides a sense of relief for

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thy option many, as we know we aren’t alone. Family ties have been shown to provide stress relief by boosting self-esteem and lessening anxiety in many individuals. This strong bond can act as a sort of protective shield and offers a sense of belonging and security.

Another aspect of family life which is important and beneficial, is family meal time. It can help contribute to a healthier diet and family lifestyle, as healthy food choices create a foundation that can last up to five years later for teens.

Family members such as grandparents who may find themselves eating alone, are more likely to skip meals and eat foods with decreased nutritional values, so family meal-time is important in every generation.

The benefits of family are vast and a recent review of research shows that family

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Bring the family together.

interactions help prevents crime. It’s said that prisoners who are visited by family members have a 40 percent lower chance of becoming a repeat criminal than those who receive no family visits. Unconditionally supportive relationships in great times of need or change can help people get through difficult times more effectively.

Those who have made bad choices or have been through tough times and continue to receive emotional support from family, maintain a sense of worth and have something in life to keep them motivated and focused, which can be a life line for some.

Early family bonds are so important as they help regulate emotions, as children who experience healthy family relationships at a young age show more control and regulation of their emotions when they’re older. Healthy family bonds and relationships give people a sense of belonging and help keep everyone balanced in life. Family are there to enhance our lives in as many ways as possible.

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”

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“Family is the most important thing in the world.”

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Simplicity within design Keeping it satisfyingly simple...

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perfectly cooked poached egg is a hard thing to beat. Served on hot toast with a crack of black pepper, it’s the best breakfast going. But while it can be a little tricky to get right, just a couple of fail-safe rules will get you making perfect, super-silky eggs in no time at all.

For an unbeatable breakfast or brunch, serve your poached egg on grilled asparagus with shavings of Parmesan cheese and fresh mint sprinkled on top, or keep it simple on a buttery, toasted muffin. fresheye’s pounched egg on crumpet: While you will find many interpretations and methods of preparing the perfect pouched egg, we offer up our simple version.

1) Shallow tea cup filled to one third water.

2) Break egg carefully and deploy in the water.

3) Cover with saucer and microwave for 1 minute.

4) Serve on toasted crumpet, season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Drizzle toasted sesame oil.

4) Display on one small Ted Baker plate savour and enjoy. *Egg tip: You can tell whether an egg is fresh by cracking it on to a saucer. If the yolk stands up and the white isn’t watery, it’s as fresh as a daisy. The simplest way to store eggs is in the box you buy them in. Egg shells are porous and can absorb the odours of other foods so try to keep them away from anything strong-smelling, like fish.

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Enjoying the simple things in life is a step toward contentment.

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Designer Brand Study

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ince 1913, Prada has been synonymous with cutting-edge style. Its intellectual universe combines concept, structure and image through codes that go beyond trends. Its fashion transcends products, translating conceptuality into a universe that has become a benchmark to those who dare to challenge conventions focusing on experimentation.

What is considered beauty and what’s deemed questionable are deliberately mixed in an endless play of past, present and future in

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which bourgeois codes are often broken down and reconstructed.

Transcending trends Through an innovative approach, which draws inspiration from an unconventional analysis of society, Prada elaborates codes that transcend trends. Style statements born from the passionate examination of disciplines that are, at times, apparently far from fashion, such as art, film and photography, resulting into creations that reinterpret reality from unusual perspectives.

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- Prada Driade textured-leather tote.

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Above: Prada Brogue.

Above right: A look at Prada’s celebfilled, David Sims-shot fall 2012 campaign. It stars actors Gary Oldman, Garrett Hedlund, Jamie Bell and Willem Dafoe, all of whom walked in Prada’s fall show. According to a release, the campaign is meant to look like a portrait hung in the hall of a modern palace.

The mix of actors, all at different stages in their careers (and whose ages range from 33 to 64) is meant to “represent a cross-generational broadening of the face of Prada Menswear.”

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Above: Prada Resort 2012 Lookbook.

Above middle: Prada Spring Summer 2005 Campaign.

Above right: Spring Summer 2018 Menswear lightweight sneaker.

Right: Prada red black mini curved crossbody bag.

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Above top: Prada fragrance, la femme & l’homme designed to take the wearer on a voyage through place, memory and time.

Above: Panelled runner sneakers.

Above right: Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood in Prada’s “The Postman Dreams 2” short movies series.

Right: Prada Pionnière calf leather bag.

Detachable adjustable leather shoulder strap embellished with metal studs.

Gold-plated hardware.

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“The Postman’s Gifts” short movies series.

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Note: It wasn’t until the eighties when Miuccia Prada, granddaughter of one of the founders, took creative control and expanded the brand to include signature nylon bags that Prada soared into high-fashion. By the nineties, the brand had added a ready-to-wear clothing collection and became a premium status symbol. Prada’s collections, which grew in the early nineties to include menswear and a diffusion line, Miu Miu, are marked by clean lines and modern streamlined silhouettes.

Above: Prada men ready to wear spring/summer 2012.

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Above right: Prada spring/summer 2010 ad campaign.

Right: Prada robot keyring charm.

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Retro graphic figurines and slim tailored lines.

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Note: Soon after their launch, Prada eyeglasses and sunglasses were an instant hit among the masses. Their eyewear collection and other products reached great milestones under the tenure of Miuccia Prada, Luisia Prada’s daughter, and her husband Bertelli.

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Prada eyewear

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New upgrade BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After Long Hiatus.

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MW will reintroduce the 8-series coupe, the first new 8 series in 20 years, late this year with the 2019 M850i xDrive allwheel-drive variant.

The latest 8 series features an oversized version of BMW’s dual kidney grille with adjustable slats and large air intakes at the corners. The LED headlights are the slimmest in BMW’s lineup. There’s also an optional carbon fiber reinforced plastic roof, and an optional carbon package that includes air intake bars, exterior mirror caps, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser insert.

It is powered by a new version of BMW’s TwinPower Turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 engine that generates 523 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque. BMW says 0-to-60 mph time is 3.6 seconds, with a top speed limited to 155 mph.

A new aluminum alloy provides a stronger engine block, BMW said.

The standard transmission is an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic, with shift paddles on the steering wheel that allow manual gear selection.

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Integral Active Steering employs rear-wheel steering in the opposite direction from the front wheels, up to 2.5 degrees at low speeds, up to 45 mph, or up to 55 mph when “Sport” or “Sport Plus” driving modes are selected.

At higher speeds, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels.

Head-up display is standard, which displays speed, plus speed limits, route guidance and turn instructions, as well as status indicators and any warnings from driver-assistance systems. The display also shows telephone and entertainment information. BMW Night Vision is optional.

Statement “The 8 Series will be the next model in the expansion of our luxury car offering and will raise the benchmark in the segment,” explained BMW chairman Harald Krüger. “It will demonstrate that razor sharp dynamics and modern luxury car go hand-in-hand, in the process strengthening our claim to leadership in the class.”

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Set to challenge the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe at the very top of BMW’s current 12 model strong line-up, the reborn 8 Series will indirectly replace the existing third-generation 6 Series.

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Inside the all-new 8 Series Coupe, expect a healthy does of luxury and tech including standard multifunction seats newly designed; trim finished in stainless steel mesh; standard HUD; and M leather steering wheel, to name a few.

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Described as the biggest model offensive in the company’s history.

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Doll Cast Margot Robbie is to play iconic doll Barbie in a live-action film.

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he star of Suicide Squad, I, Tonya and Mary Queen of Scots will also produce the movie through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.

In a statement, Robbie said playing with the doll promoted “confidence, curiosity and communication. I’m so honoured to take on this role that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children.”

Robbie, 28, said she could not have imagine “better partners” than Warner Bros and Barbie creator Mattel. The film, which has yet to have a title, a director or a release date, marks the first collaboration between the two US companies.

“Margot is the ideal producer and actress to bring Barbie to life on screen in a fresh and relevant way for today’s audiences.” said Toby Emmerich of Warner Bros. Comedian Amy Schumer had previously been cast to play the doll, only to drop out of the project in 2017.

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Margot Elise Robbie is an Australian actress and film producer. She has received nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. In 2017, Time magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Forbes featured her on its 30 Under 30 list.

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Product Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial 41 mm Commander’s watch, steel on NATO strap, model nr.

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Bond Limited Edition, the Omega Seamaster 300M Commander’s watch.

Stainless steel limited to 7007 pieces.

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Product Above: Thanks to the ruby Wade decanter it comes in, Royal Salute 21 Year Old is an eye-catching offering from Chivas Regal. Pour a dram and you’ll find that the blended malt inside is every bit as special.

Above right: Jimmy Choo Crystal Embellished Leather Mules.

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Refinement in whiskey and shoe wear.

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Product Above: Bentley Handbag, part of a collection.

Above right: Damien Hirst ‘Spot Painting’.

Right: Dorchester afternoon tea Chelsea Flower Show pastries.

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Indulge - The accesory, art and afternoon tea way.

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Garden Glory Gardening never looked so chic!

Luxurious alternative garden appliances.

Garden Glory is born.

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Outdoor opulence www.gardenglory.com

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Caribbean Kiss Hose.

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Jade Wall Mount.

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Black Mamba Nozzle.

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Rusty Rose Garden Hose, Leopard Nozzle and Reindeer Wall Mount.

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Diamond Bird Feeder.

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Golde Gloves and jade Diamond Spade.

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Paris in Jan My kickstart to the 2019 in Paris by Dennis Sterne.

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aris is jolly in January. Well, it certainly is when invited to a press trip for two days all expenses paid. The answer to such invites it usually a resounding ‘Yes, please!’

The recent ‘yellow vest’ skirmishes deterred me none. I was champing at the bit for a little 5-star hotel action and cabaret by way of the legendary Bluebells. Five feet seven inches at least says the modern standard. If you are classically trained and outgrew the ballet then showgirl stardom is the new route for you.

A nice gig too I’m told. Backstage during make-up a dancer highlights that some women have continued on past forty in the Bluebell history. The Bluebell brand continues to attract dancers wanting to belong to a romantic history that secures them some longevity as well as the artistc status that comes with dancing in one of Paris’s long-standing theatres. Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque show located on the

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Champs-Élysées, Paris. It opened in 1946 at 78 Avenue des Champs-Élysée and moved to its current location 116 Avenue des ChampsÉlysées in 1977. It is known for its exotic shows including dancers, singers, and other performers. Famous names have performed there including Edith Piaf.

It’s always a privilege to see the workings backstage. Being up close and personal to the costumes and talking to performers really feels like you are experiencing palatable glamour. The dancers genuinely relish what they love doing night after night with their contemporaries that they refer to as a family.

It dawned on me that these ladies really had arrived at a place where they someday hoped to be. What an enlightening reality for an artist born to express themselves.

This was my first traditionally French cabaret experience. It delivered with energy, colour, and a contemporary lift. Semiclad dancing ladies, buff dancing men, one

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The Lido is a place of stars. Marlene Dietrich sang here.

Edith Piaf too. The dancing glamour of the Bluebell Girls, extravagant costumes and multiple scene changes are the stars of this dazzling show.

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Discover the Magic of a Mythical Place on the Champs-ÉlysÊes.

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mime/body popper and new tech projection light effects all lead toward an memorably entertaining even out. Couple this with dining during the show, it felt like a new take on going back in time. I learn that Le Lido is winning back Parisians as well as tourists in its quest to modernize the cabaret. Long may it reign.

The morning after, last breakfast at Hotel De Berri was 10.30am. This meant a little lie in for me which I always welcome. Scrambled eggs and salmon happens to be my favourite breakfast, so why change a tradition.

Some yogurt and fruit slices on the side followed by squeezed orange juice. Did it satisfy? Oh yes. Next on the itinerary, 11.45am - meet in the hotel reception where the fabulously french PR girls would whisk me off for a River Zein boat trip and lunch.

By this time I’m beginning to feel very spoilt indeed so I ordered yet more salmon. Maybe I’m becoming predictable in my old age. It was a misty morning as the top third of The Eiffel Tower disappeared from view. Seeing Paris by the river is a spectacle. If you like your architectural history then it really is a cultural way forward in the experience.

Next stop, back to des Champs-Élysée where I found Guerlain the perfumery. More classic french history and quite simply the biggest perfume shop I’ve ever seen. With so many assistants on hand, it’s easy to see why the heavy price tags. Suddenly duty-free or eBay seemed a more attractive shopping option. Just hoping no one could see my thought bubble.

It was all over too soon when the 7.13pm return train beckoned. Long live Eurostar!

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Far left: Le Lido, 116 Avenue des Champs-Élysées

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Destination

Insets: Hotel De Berri Junior suite. Salmon, carrot and black lentil.

Above right: Hotel De Berri Junior Suite. A sumptuous contemporary space.

Right: The Eiffel Tower at night.

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Nestled within a rare green oasis in the heart of the city, HĂ´tel de Berri, Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris, located in the fashionable 8th arrondissement.

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“I’m an ordinary person who found herself on an extraordinary journey.

In sharing my story, I hope to help create space for other stories and other voices, to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.”

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All Woman Becoming Michelle Obama - the journey.

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n a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America the first African American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.

In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both

public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

High notes: Michelle Obama is a meticulous planner. It is evident in her approach to her studies in high school and at Princeton. It is evident in the way she transitioned through jobs as a professional. And it is evident in the way she approached her role as First Lady.

In Becoming, we get to know the constellation of Mrs. Obama’s extended family through her eyes. Her grandfather, Southside filled his house with music and makeshift speakers and merriment. Years later, Mrs. Obama would fill the White House with music and culture through live performances and several programs aimed at children. How do those kinds of early memories leave an imprint on us as we grow older? What were the sights and smells that you remember from visiting grandparents or other elders, and how have they left a mark on you?

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Design Icons Marking the ages of brilliantly inpsired iconic designs. From the coke bottle to the iphone, these every day works of art are a joy to behold.

Long live design innovation.

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Coke bottle Coca-Cola contour bottle was introduced in 1916.

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Car The Dino mid-engined sports cars produced

by Ferrari and sold under the Dino marque between 1967 and 1974.

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Lemon squeezer Designed by Philippe Starck in 1990

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Radio 1959 The Bush TR82 transistor radio, designed by Ogle Design, was regarded as an icon of early transistor radio design.

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Poster Abram Games Wartime poster from 1941.

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Knuckle duster clutch purse Alexander McQueen tantlizes in 2012.

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Shoe The design of the Chuck Taylor All Star has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in the 1920s.

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Chair The Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929.

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Architecture The skyscraper was designed by architect William Van Alen and was originally built to house the Chrysler Corporation in 1928.

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Watch In 1986, the Mondaine watch company, owned by the Bernheim family, was inspired by the blueprint of the iconic patented design of the Railways Clock.

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Fashion In 1916 Coco Chanel created what she described as the “fashion statement of the century� the Chanel suit.

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Basketball Spalding made the first dedicated basketball in the last years of the 19th century at the behest of James Naismith. It has produced basketballs since that time and has produced the NBA’s official game ball since 1983.

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Calvin Klein Underwear In the early 1980s, Klein changed the American market of men’s underwear.

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Tube map Harry Beck, was an English technical draughtsman best known for creating the present London Underground Tube map in 1931.

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iphone (1st generation) First smartphone model designed and marketed by Apple Inc.Released in the United States in 2007.

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Packaging unboxed fresheye takes a look a collection of some packaging triumphs. From chic to playful, the outer casing of products is in many ways the communicator that says buy me - play me - enjoy me.

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Fenty Beauty - cosmetics brand launched

by Rihanna. Popular for its broad inclusivity across skin tones and gender, especially its Pro Filt’R foundation.

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Above: A beer for the people, Volksbier is a light and crisp Pilsner brewed with Pilsen malt and hopped with Czech Saaz for a mild noble hop aroma with a pleasant earthy finish.

Above right: From a very deep will to stay happy and healthy Ach created a handmade vegan chocolate. They made it gluten free, sugar free, lactose free and soy lecithin free.

Right: Batman Milk Cocktail Carton Design by Alexey Hattomonkey.

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Batman Milk Carton, lets you drink milk while fighting crime.

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Above: Blue Bird Jewelry Branding Beauty, Clothing & Fashion - Package Inspiration. Designed by Seunghee Sammy Yi, USA. Above right: Ktima Gerovassiliou Wines assigned industrial designer Thanassis Babalis to design a special box for 1, 2 or 3 bottles.

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Evangelo - an elegant wine combining intense varietal aromas with the enhanced taste of aged wines.

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Above: A range of Six packs that represent three flavours, each pack has an illustration of a mouth with either mustache or lips. The chewing gum look like teeth through the mouth die-cut window. Designer - Hani Douaji.

Above right: nike amp, packaging design by willwadewan.

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Wear Nike Amp+ as a standalone stylish timepiece or as a remote for their iPod nano with the ability to track exercise time, distance and calories.

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The Liquid Retina display goes from edge to edge. Trueto-life colour and ProMotion technology make everything look gorgeous and feel responsive.

Face ID comes to iPad. It’s engineered for secure unlocking and works seamlessly whether you hold it in portrait or landscape.

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Known simply as iPad Pro, the revamped 2018 model was unveiled at Apple’s iPad and Mac event last October alongside the new MacBook Air and Mac Mini. Apple’s iPad Pro replaced the discontinued 12.9in iPad Pro 2017 but sits alongside the 10.5in iPad Pro from the same year.

Apple has made several changes to the iPad Pro formula for this model. Some of them are minor adjustments, such as a revamped Smart Keyboard and screen size changes; others are major, like the introduction of Face ID a new liquid retina display and an all-new design.

Oh, and the headphone jack has now gone for good.

The tablet retains Apple’s Retina Display, as seen in the iPhone XR, which Apple promises brings “industry-leading colour accuracy” in addition to True Tone balancing and low light reflectivity.

As previously mentioned, the iPad Pro 2018 comes in two sizes, 11in and 12.9in, although it should be noted that the screens aren’t actually these sizes. However, the near edgeto-edge technology means the screen is still massive. You’ll also be able to buy these new iPad Pros in two colours, silver and grey.

Design The iPad Pro 2018 looks noticeably different from previous iPads, with one notable omission is the removal of the Touch ID home button. It also features a reduced bezel, a more angular form factor, and a screen that stretches (almost) to the edges of the tablet. As with practically every iPad announcement, it’s also the thinnest iPad ever – measuring just 5.9mm in thickness.

Completely redesigned and packed with Apple’s most advanced technology.

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No alcohol for me thank you Movie Nights at the Museum.

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orrago is a naturally delicious grown-up drink with no alcohol, sugar, fat or calories. The nonalcoholic spirit is full of natural botanical flavours and smells, built from the ground up to give a complex, dry and flavoursome zero proof botanical. It is an awesome base for exciting and discerningly different non-alcoholic cocktails. The signature serve is to pour 25ml over ice, top up with 200ml of quality tonic and garnish with half a slice of orange and a crushed basil leaf. Try the naturally delicious non-alcoholic spirit.

PBeverage note Borrago founder, Tom Tuke-Hastings, said: “Non-alcoholic drinks choices have previously been seen as childish, sugar-laden and downmarket. I set out to create something sophisticated, that you can celebrate and even show off with.� www.borrago.com

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Made from steam-distilled botanicals, Borrago is fresh and zesty, with a heady nose that makes your mouth water, a complex and layered flavour with a long smooth finish. The six hand-selected botanicals are individually distilled and processed.