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London design biennale 2016 Photography Dreamy summer cactuses Fashion Fendi’s spectacular runway show in Fontaine di Trevi Places London’s most extreme restaurants
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Contents London design biennale 2016 4-5
Photos of Bowie before being Bowie 20-21
Beautiful hotels: Henriette, Paris 38-39
Damien Vignaus for Adidas 6-7
Key design events in September 22-23
G Kero’s 2016 Spring Collection 41-42
Arielle AssoulineLichten’s Slash objects 8-9
Dreamy summer cactuses 24-25
Louis Vuitton’s incredible runway show in Rio de Janeiro 44-45
Book it: Crossroads Art Show 2016 10-11
Home crush: Bonnemazou Cambus’s door handles 26-27
Sneaker fever: brands to look out for 46-47
Piercings everywhere 12-13
Fendi’s spectacular runway show in Fontaine di Trevi 28-29
What’s cookin’in Photo London 2016 48-49
The most amazing restaurants to dine among plants 14-15
Amazing Luxury Beach Villas 30-31
London’s most extreme restaurants 50-51
Artists: Andrea Zarraluqui 16-17
Gifts for a classy dad 33-34
Cherry Blossom Photography 52-53
Photographers: Tyler Shields 18-19
Del Pozo’s alluring resort collection 36-37
Fantasy Pink Islands Installation in Miami 54-55
Calchemise Modern Man’s Onesie 59-60
Christian Louboutin expands its Nudes Collection 62-63 Madonna’s Daughter Makes her Debut for Stella McCartney 64-65 Jackets with back message, the trend to invest in 66-67 The amazing story of most beautiful eggs in the world 68-69 Year of the cat? 70-73
The art of repetition: Gjon Mili 74-75
Lily Cole Ambassador for Project Literacy 76-77 5
London design biennale 2016
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The London Design Biennale in now opened in London at Somerset House. Installations, artworks, prototypes and designs from 37 countries and territories have come together in an entertaining and inspiring exploration of the role of design in our collective futures.
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Visitors will interact with brand new work by world-leading architects, designers, scientists, writers and artists in a broad, vibrant exhibition that includes large-scale kinetic sculpture, immersive digital installations, culinary pop-ups, performances and VR renderings of the future. Each exhibit is a response to the Biennale’s 2016 theme ‘Utopia by Design’, chosen as part of Somerset House’s UTOPIA 2016: A Year of Imagination and Possibility, to mark the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More’s text. The resulting commissions are richly varied, including fantastical imaginings of future cities, homages to unrealised utopian proposals of the past, and innovative solutions for issues in 21st-century life. We recommend you to visit the Israel exhibition where with their project “Human Touch”.
They show how design can address human needs in extreme situations and impact positively on society. Don’t miss either Turkeys proposal of a “wish tree” an interactive installation where the wishes for a better future are casted. In a world where water is becoming a “luxury good” in some countries Saudi Arabia shows us the their “ Water Machine” the need for global structural change towards sustainable resources. Following the concept of a vending machine to represent the Syrian conflict, France provokes interaction an reflection on the ongoing situation of the refugees. We leave you with some images of some of the installations but don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the world re-imagining the world in this amazing design biennale at Somerset House. Strand London WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom
‘Water Machine’ by Noura Bouzo “Wish Machine” by Seyham Özdemir
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His love for experimentation always leads to the most unexpected and beautiful results. Damien Vignaus, french designer, photographer and director, is the creative mind behind Adidas’ latest campaign reviving its iconic model Gazelle. The series of collages are inspired by 90’s psychedelic aesthetic and matches Adidas’ Remember the Future ad.
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Arielle Assouline Slash objects
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Who knew rubber could be so charming? Designer and architect Arielle Assouline-Lichten has launched a beautiful furniture and object collection called Slash Objects and made of 100% recycled rubber. The Brooklyn-based designer opened her small, multidisciplinary studio Slash Projects in 2013, and since than has been exploring design through varied mediums. From architecture and product design to graphic & web
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design or even apps. Using industrial rubber with brass, marble and concrete, the studio designs these very unique pieces, that range from trays, side tables and coasters to table mirrors or candlesticks. The perfect inspiration for the week. Scroll down for a glimpse . . .all items are available in their online shop.
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Book it: Crossroads Art Show 2016
London is the place to be this fall as the art fair season descends on the city. There are some niche events we’ll definitely be highlighting twice in our agendas, like Crossroads Art Show 2016, taking place from 6-9 October at The Old Truman Brewery in East London.
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Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Crossroads is an art fair that has brought together 50 international galleries and special projects, handpicked by a team of renowned curators. It presents a dialogue between cultures, geographies, history, diverse political situations and aesthetics and will include artists and curators such as Eva Ruiz, Pablo León de la Barra, Fernando Bryce, Franklin Evans, Cecilia Jurado, Bruno Leitão, Federico Luger, Marta Ramos-Yzquierdo, Manuela Ribadeneira, Aura Seikkula and Octavio Zaya.
Diango Henandez. Photos Courtesy: FL GALLERY
In addition to the participating galleries, the show will also include these special projects: Let’s be ironic! an original exhibit of works from the Servais Family Collection created by Eva Ruiz and Eva Mansergas The Middle Field curated by Bruno Leitão and Marta Ramos-Yzquierdo Franklin Evans a site-specific installation Years by Diango Hernandez courtesy of Federico Luger
Franklin Evans. FL GALLERY. Photos: Lugermad
This is not a Restaurant by Argentine chef Martin Milesi Somewhere else curated by Fortunata Calabro For more information, you can visit www.crossroadsart.net. Crossroads Art Show 2016 will take place from 6-9 October at The Old Truman Brewery in East London. Come join us!
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Piercings everywhere
Loewe has updated its iconic elephant in punk version. Price: £995 at Selfridges
J. W. Anderson's pierced bag. Price: £1,195 at matchesfashion.com
Getting a piercing can be as easy (and painless) as putting on a jacket. These designers are a testament that this trend is here to stay. Life in perfect disorder was one of the pioneers, with a broad line of pierced shirts. But it’s not only tops that are getting pierced this season... 14
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Alexander Wang AW16 collection
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Shay Mitchell's hair in Teen Choice Awards
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Perfect for those breezy summer nights. Here are some of he most beautifully designed ‘beer gardens’ and leafy estaurants from around the globe. Image: The Ivy.
Photo: Christy Osborne
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Artists: Andrea Zarraluq
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You might have caught glimpses of artist Andrea Zarraluqui’s porcelain creations on instagram. If you’re like us, you won’t be able to choose a one and only favourite. Because, you know, variety is the spice of life! Here’s some bit and pieces of this talented painter’s life and work. Andrea was born into a wine producing family and was able to study in in London and New York, cities in which she lectured and perfected her unique style. She started painting on canvas and then moved to the porcelain realm. To develop each piece she mixes paint and plates she buys everywhere she goes and that later on serve as inspiration for future creative concepts. It’s this personal, handmade touch that sets her designs apart and have won her so many accolades for her work. Olivia Palermo, Carolina Herrera, Nuria March or Cayetana Martínez de Irujo are among her biggest fans. If you look closely at the images of her work you will see a myriad of inspirations, from exquisite botanicals to abstract flowers and colourful birds. A reminder that the art of table-setting can be magical! Be sure to visit her instagram or webpage www.andreazarraluqui.com for more information
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Photographers: Tyler Shields
Tyler Shields is both extremely talented and a genius at not giving a f**k about what others think. Here are some interesting things you might not know about this remarkable “bad boy� of photography.
Shields is also into film-making: in 2015, he directed the action thriller film Final Girl which starred Abigail Breslin. 20
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He once collected blood from 20 celebrities to make a piece of art for his Life Is Not a Fairytale exhibit in Los Angeles (and also photographed Lindsay Lohan as a vampire).
Tyler did a series where he destroyed things to see just how well they were made. Like the Birkin bag he set on fire (before he used chainsaw, but it seems that wasn’t enough). He was a professional inline skater. He participated in the 1999 and 2000 X Games and toured with Tony Hawk in 2003
Shields was criticised for a photoshoot with Glee star Heather Morris with a bruised eye as making light of abusive treatment of women. The photographer apologised after receiving death threats, saying, “If you are anti-domestic abuse spread the word about it. Threatening to kill me is not going to help anything”.t
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You might think there is nothing new under the sun when it comes to photographs of David Bowie. But think again. Snap Galleries’s new exhibition, David Bowie - unseen photographs, will feature unpublished photos from the acclaimed artist in the early stages of his musical career. The photographs were taken by the photographer Gerald Fearn. He was the brother of “Dek” Fearnley, the bass player of the band The Buzz, who played on Bowie’s very first album. Gerald’s was the colour portrait that appeared on the front cover of David Bowie’s first album, the self-titled 1 June 1967 release David Bowie.
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1. Bowie in yoga posture and mime make up. As always, true to his irreverent costume aesthetic. 2. This could very well have been the cover of his first album. 5. The distinct humour we’ve come to know and love is well portraid in this picture. 6. Portrait of the artist with 70s vibes all over it. Loving the superhero sweater!
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Key design events in September 1
1. London Design Biennale 2016 7-27 September 2016 www. londondesignbiennale.com
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2. London Design Festival 17-25 September 2016 www.londondesignfestival. com 3. Berlin Art Week 13-18 September 2016 www.berlinartweek.de © Berlin Art Week 2015, Foto- Amin Akhtar.jpg 4. Paris Design Week 3–10 September 2016 www.maison-objet.com/en/ paris-design-week 2
5. Helsinki Design Week 1–11 September 2016 www.helsinkidesignweek. com
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6. Design Junction 22-25 September 2016 http://thedesignjunction. co.uk 7. 100% Design, London 21-24 September www.100percentdesign. co.uk 8. Made Here Manchester 10 September 2016 http://wearemadehere.com
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9. London Fashion Week 16-20 September 2016 www.londonfashionweek. co.uk
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If you love design, September is your month. From the first London Design Biennale to Paris Design Week, the month is packed with the best international fairs to inspire, inform, entertain, thrill, teach and network with designers, artists and architects that attend from all over the world. Here’s some of the ones you shouldn’t miss.
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Dreamy summer cactuses
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01 August 2016
Nothing says ‘beauty’ like a plant with spikes that’ll make you bleed. Cactuses can be fierce, femenine, refined and elegant, all at once. Here are a few ideas of inspiration and examples of how immeasurably lovely cactus can completely change a space. 27
Home crush: Bon Cambus’s door
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Here we come with some inspiration to brighten up your home. First of all, who said door handles have to be boring? Check out this beautiful door handle concept created by Bonnemazou-Cambus.
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Fendi's spectacula show in Fontaine
Leave it to Karl Lagerfeld to transform Fontaine di Trevi into the most instagramed catwalk in the world. ‘Legends and Fairy Tales’ was the name chosen for this runway sensation that celebrated 90 years of Fendi.
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Amazing Luxury Beach Villas
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06 July 2016
Luxury isn’t ostentation, it’s a sensation”, said Christophe Lemaire, Creative Director of Hermés. Luxury villas have long been associated with traditional holiday resort opulence and excess. But today’s villas are more than that. They combine stunning locations, fabulous design and bespoke solitude - perhaps, the greatest luxury of all. Here are some of the best contemporary examples found around the world.
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Gifts for a classy dad Shoes, gadgets accessories, books…Here are a few last minute ideas to dismantle dad’s expectations this father’s day.
Classic Sheffield Silver Watch Daniel Wellington, 200 EUR at Daniel Wellington // Marin Et Marine Sac Marin Cuir Noir, 169 EUR at Marin Et Marine // // Mo:vel Shoes Manaus Light Brown Canvas, 65€ at Mo:vel Shoes // House Doctor Knife Set, 76 EUR at House-Envy // Loewe Compact Wallet Dark Tan, 250€ at Loewe // Photography at MoMA, 67€ at Momastore // Marshall headphone that connects to iPhone // Prospector Co. Mini Sample Gift Package, 54 € at Prospector Co
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Del Pozo’s alluring resort collection
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There is a mysterious appeal in Delpozo that makes its pieces stand out. Maybe it’s the brand’s unique approach to volume, color and silhouette. Or perhaps its the freshness of Creative Director Josep Font, whose designs reflect his architectural beginnings and couture savoir faire. For his first resort collection, he has found inspiration in one of the silent cinema’s great narrators, George Méliès. This season’s starburst print pays homage to Méliès’ masterpiece Le voyage dans la Lune. The French cinematographic took inspiration from the sun and the moon, creating fantastical solar and lunar landscapes. Font has taken this concept and applied it to volume and texture. Other references include British abstract sculptor Anthony Caro, which inspires the organic silhouettes of Delpozo’s DNA: delicate petal arches, trapezoid shapes, draped knots and bows mix with Font’s powerful use of colour. So pure, yet piquant.
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Beautiful hotels: Henriette, Paris You can count on pastels to add an insane amount of chicness to everything. Today we feature Hotel Henriette, a recently renovated gem in Paris. Their 32 bedrooms have been created by interior designer Vanessa Scoffier. Here’s a look at some of our favourite corners. Geometric shapes and colour patterns remind us of the contemporaty look&feel of Secondo Pensiero in Milan. They’re also nice enough to list their favourite gourmet locations (see Le Paris d’Henriette). That’s how sweet your stay can be at Hotel Henriette.
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G Kero’s 2016 Spring Collection
Unique, fun and provocative. This small french label doesn’t have to do much to sell like hotcakes! The new SS16 collection features the kind of patterns G Kero does so well: nature, bright colours and humans doing what humans do. Most notably, each garment is made from high-quality, refined, soft fabric (cotton, cashmere, and silk), making each tecnhicolor creation a true artistic expression. A quirky, bespoke treat!t
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Louis Vuitton’s incredible runway show in Rio de Janeiro
Niteroi’s Museum of Contemporary Art served as a backdrop for the presentation of its colourful 2017 Cruise collection. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this ovni inspired building holds a very convenient red passage though which the models used as a runway. The sea and rocky Rio scenery completed this dreamland setting.
Springs home, and this year they’ve outdone themselves with this extraordinary setting full of contrast in Rio de Janeiro. Fashion extravaganza included an homnage to the soccer culture, with illustrations and icons adorning clothes and accesories. Flat-soled shoes, fine scarfs, bold colours and parachute-silk dresses and suits were other key trends.
Louis Vuitton is certainly keen on insuring travel does not loose its glamour. Last year’s cruise show was Bob Hope’s futuristic Palm
In line with the fresh tropical soundtrack was the definitely the most instagrammed bag: the radio cassette.
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Sneaker fever: brands to look out
If before it was the it-bag, now it’s the itsneaker. Sporty shoes have become a social symbol, a universal change of attitude (and style). But now that we’ve all gone through the white sneaker phase, now that even dad has embraced the the ‘hybrid shoe’ trend…is there anything new under the sun? Here’s a breeze of fresh air from some up-and-coming brands on our wish list for SS16. Mo:vel, the devoted to movement sneaker Mo:vel shoes made it straight into our hearts with their contemporary lines, extremely light construction (less that 250g each!) and simple yet sophisticated design. Their new collection is
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called “Manaus” and, as the founders explain, it’s inspired by freedom of movement in a wide sense. It’s now available in their new online shop in canvas and breathable mesh or Chambray and a wide range of colours. Go and get your favourite pair for spring! Our pic: Manaus Oil Blue Canvas. Eytys, the perfect platform sneaker Pronounced 80’s, Eytys was also brewed in the street culture of the 90’s. Their first shoe style, called “Mother”, made it big with its thick rubber sole. It’s now available in multiple styles, materials and colours in their online shop. Our pic: Eytys Doja leather white
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Baabuk, the sustainable wool sneaker ‘Bem, Lila, Mary, John, Travolta…are only 5 of the 3000 sheeps that we shaved..one by one..to create our shoes’. This is how Baabuk, the swiss shoes startup, present themselves. It was born three years ago with one mission: to produce 100% sheep wool shoes. As they explain ‘wool rarely gives allergies and is a highly abundant material.
It’s light, it repels stains and at the end of it’s life cycle, it’s biodegradable’. To top it off, it’s a special kind of wool that keeps feet fresh in the summer (so stink is not an issue!). Our pic: sneaker dark blue / white
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What's cookin' in Photo London 201
Greetings from Somerset House & Photo London! What has become the biggest photography event ever staged in London is back, with work from all genres and eras from 80 of the world’s leading galleries. Whether it’s to see or to buy, here are some of the things you should definitely feast your eyes on. Image: Courtesy of Martin Parr / Magnum Photos
1. Martin Parr’s food truck. Inspired in Martin Parr’s Real Food book, cooked by his chef daughter, along comes the Magnum photographer’s Real Food van. The kitsch caravan will be stationed on the River Terrace of Somerset House and will be offering all of Martin’s Phaidon books, as well as dishes inspired in them.
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n 016 2. Striking images of Kate Moss. David Bowie and Kate Moss, 2005. Ellen von Unwerth courtesy Camera Work / Kate Moss and Carla Bruni, 1994. Patrick Demarchelier courtesy Camera Work
4. Magnum photos classics. The organisation will be showcasing work from key icons such as René Burri, Robert Capa or Sergio Larrain. Photo: Sergio Larrain / Magnum Photos
5. Special screenings of films made about and by photographers. An exclusive screening of Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures will take place, alongside other acclaimed photography films like Bill Cunningham New York and Finding Vivian Maier. They will all be shown in Somerset House’s intimate Screening Room.
3. Photo London Talks Programme. The fair’s auditorium will host a talk with Martin Parr and curator of the Photo London Talks Programme, William A. Ewing (Friday 20 May). Other key talks and speakers include Erik Kessels, who will be talking about creative mistakes with fine-art photographers Joachim Schmidt and Lucas Blalock (Thursday 19 May) or photographic artist Garry Fabian Miller, who will be discussing ‘meaning and place’ with ceramicist Edmund de Waal. Click here to see all of the talks. Image: Photo from Joachim Schmid’s exhibition Les adoptés
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London’s most extreme restaurants
Fancy trying something new? Here is a selection of places to eat and drink in London that might just satisfy your taste for adventure, anonymity and amusement! Image: Women eating spaghetti at Soho fair, 1958, vĂa businessinsider.com
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The Bunyadi, the world’s first nude restaurant It will open from June 2016 but it already has a waiting list of more than 4,000. Diners will be encouraged to disrobe and mobile phones and photographs will be banned. Designed by Lollipopup, the goal is for guests to “experience true liberation”. Its founder Seb Lyall explains.‘‘I think it will appeal to vegans and naturists from all over the UK. It won’t be a first date venue but certainly second dates and dinner with friends”.The specific location is still a mystery, but we do know it has space for forty-two people and dinner will cost around 60 per person.
the chance to cook up cocktails, Heisenberg style. It was a huge hit last year and now it’s back in Shoreditch for a semi permanent run. All you have to do is book and bring your own base spirit. Once there, you will be given all of the other equipment and ingredients needed to cook up your own Bad cocktails.
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Ice bar London
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Dinner in the Sky, London’s South Bank
Operating in 45 countries, Dinner in the Sky offers guests an experience like no other: enjoying fine while suspended 50 metres in the air. Apart from London they are in Las Vegas, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Cyprus and many other amazing locations.
An icy experience with spirits to warm you up. Absolutely everything inside this permanent ice bar is carved from crystal clear ice from the Torne River in Jukkasjärvi, Northern Sweden. You are handed a hooded thermal cape and gloves before going in. There are always surprises if you’ve already visited it, since every year the icy architecture is transformed into a new theme. http://www.icebarlondon.com/
Dans le noir? London
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ABQ, The Breaking Bad Cocktail bar
Also by Lollipopup is ABQ, a place where ‘BB’ fans will have
French for “In the dark”, this restaurant offer just that: eating in complete darkness. As they explain, “by suppressing the dominant sense of sight, you will enter a whole new world in which one is uncertain of their surroundings.” We have a couple of questions regarding the loo and napkins… http://london.danslenoir.com/
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Cherry Blossom Photography
n their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s that time of year, so here’s a selection of beautiful pictures of blossoms from around the world.
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Fantasy Pink Islands Installation in Miami
Now why would you turn an island pink fuchsia? And why not? Duo of land art artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude made this magnificent facility called Surrounded Islands in 1983. For two weeks, these eleven islands in Biscayne Bay, Miami, were surrounded by a pink polypropylene fuchsia belt. The message of this work of art? Underline the various ways in which the people of Miami live, between land and water. On May 4, 1983, with the help of 430 people, the crew began to blossom the pink fabric over the islands, which were tended day and night by 120 monitors in inflatable boats. 56
Drawing 1982 in two parts. Photo: Photo: André Grossmann © 1983 Christo The marine and land crews had to remove around forty tons of garbage during the project, including an abandoned boat. As with Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s previous art projects, Surrounded Islands was entirely financed by the artists, through the sale of preparatory drawings, collages, and early works. We leave with more sublime photos of the project.
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Calchemise Modern Man’s Onesie The just-got-out-of-bed look just got a little quirkier. It looks comfortable, it certainly makes a statement. The calchemise is the latest early-adopter trend in mensclothing...in France, at least. With more than 1300 likes in less than a month, will the calchemise become the new must-have in men’s wardrobes? Calchemise is the perfect combination of ‘caleçon’ - boxer shorts, and ‘chemise’ - shirt. This innovative onesie is already a success in France and plans to go worldwide. No more shirts draping out of trousers! The calchemise can be worn alone, as a statement piece, which is the most common trend in Paris, or with trousers, as a more classic shirt, which stays neatly in place.
The modern man’s onesie was created by a group of six friends, all of whom are engineers. The six Parisians began brainstorming in 2009 and today have a large range of designs for all tastes, all between €50 and €65. The Idea to harmoniously unite boxers and shirts arose from the problem men face when trying to keep a shirt tidily tucked in for the whole day, meeting after meeting. Calchemise has already tripled its sales objectives and new versions of it focus on altering the style of the collars and cuffs. The trend has been massive in France, but will it have as much success elsewhere around the world?
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Christian Louboutin expands its Nudes Collection
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“All women want longer legs”. It was in 2013 when Christian Louboutin decided to take this statement to the next level, launching the Nudes Collection, a range of skin tones that transformed Nude from a colour to a concept. This year, the best seller collection has expanded the line, adding two more shades and a delicate ballerina flat into the mix.
The Solasofia model is the latest addition to the family. This ballet pump with a pointed toe joins the Pigalle Follies 100 and the Senora 100, both of which are also available in seven shades of nude. The Solasofia costs £450 and is available at http://eu.christianlouboutin.com/uk_en/shop/women/solasofia-nats.html
A nude pump lengthens the legs and favours a woman’s silhouette. This has been an ongoing inspiration for Louboutin. “I’ve always done a Nude shoe but only using the colour beige,” said Christian Loboutin. This changed with the launch of the Nudes Collection. “I have clients from every continent and want to make them happy!”
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Madonna’s Daughter Makes her Debut for Stella McCartney Madonna’s stunning daughter Lourdes Leon, or Lola, is one of the faces of British designer Stella McCartney’s new fragrance, POP. Image: Lourdes Leon photographed behind the scenes at Stella McCartney’s Pop campaign shoot
picked this group of strong women to collaborate because she believes they are “a force to be reckoned with.” In the campaign Lola .
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these four very different beautiful women. Lourdes Leon is virtually makeup-free in the images, which highlights her natural beauty. Her hair is a lavender colour fading into grey and shows dark roots.
and free-spirited young woman. Despite being born in the spotlight she has kept her feet firmly on the ground!”
It is the first time that the 19 year old willfully comes into the spotlight. She had tried to keep her life private Lourdes Leon has a striking resemblan- and stay out of mainstream media. “I have a lot of people judging my every ce to her mother with her big, doll-limove” Lola says, “it’s important for ke eyes and heart-shaped face. Stella me to not let it rule my life.” Lourdes McCartney and Madonna have been friends for a long time and the designer Leon is a performing arts student at the University of Michigan. She will go far has known Lola her whole life. She speaks fondly of Lola on Instagram in her career there is no question and to announce her collaboration, saying, it seems she will do it with style and dignity. “she’s an independent, inspirational 65
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Creativity matters. Now, perhaps, more than ever in fashion. That is must be why luxury and “low-cost� brands alike are joining the jacket message trend. We pick our selection of pieces and inspiration from Fashion Weeks and beyond.
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The amazing story of most beautiful eggs in the world
The story of the luxury brand Fabergé is a fascinating one. Peter Carl Fabergé’s magnificent Eggs capture the era of Catherine the Great, the Romanov, its dynasty and their unparalleled excesses. Considered one of the most renown goldsmith in the world, he created more than 50 Imperial Eggs between 1885 and 1917. Two more were planned for Easter 1918 but were not delivered, due to the Russian Revolution... The story of this Russian jeweller is a fascinating one. Peter Carl Fabergé’s magnificent Eggs capture the era of Catherine the Great, the
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Romanov, its dynasty and their unparalleled excesses. Considered one of the most renown goldsmith in the world, he created more than 50 Imperial Eggs between 1885 and 1917. Two more were planned for Easter 1918, but were not delivered, due to the Russian Revolution. This story begins in 1870, when Fabergé becomes the head of a family owned jewellery company in San Petersburg. After winning a gold medal in the Panrussian Expo 1882, he was named official jeweller of the Royal Family.
Most of us won’t be getting a ruby encrusted egg this Easter. But it’s still great to know we can can still enjoy the beauty of Fabergé. London is home to a small number as part of the Queen’s Collection, having been purchased by King George V and his wife Mary. In London, there is also the contemporary Fabergé shop, and Bond Street Jewellers Bentley & Skinner has recently opened a Fabergé room full of ‘objects du fantasie.’
For Easter 1883, Tsar Alexander III commissioned him an egg for his wife, Mary. The gift was an egg with platinum shelling that held inside a small golden egg. When opened, one would find a miniature chicken wearing a replica of the Russian Imperial crown. Tsarina Maria liked it so much she commissioned Faberge to make one for each Easter. Fabergé was inspired by different artistic movements, such as antique Russian, greek, Renaissance, Baroque, Modernism or Art Nouveau. Also in works of art he saw in his travels around Europe.t But what happened after the revolution? The Fabergé family left Russia and after the death of Peter Carl Faberge in Switzerland two years later, the Imperial eggs were scattered widely. The Fabergé trademark was since sold several times to several companies and seven of the eggs were lost in the mists of history. But something extraordinary happened. The past years had witnessed the silent rebirth of the brand. The brand has been steered in the right direction, repositioning his heritage to offer a contemporary approach to their extraordinary jewellery pieces.
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Image: Loewe’s AW16 collection
Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, is seen everywhere in Chanel’s proposal for Autumn. But this is not the only symptom of the cat fever that is taking over fashion houses…
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Sweaters like Gucci’s and shirts like Alexis Mabille’s
Chanel’s cat bracelet, AW16 collection
Dolce & Gabanna’s AW16 collection
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The art of repetition: Gjon Mili At a time when long exposure did not exist on the settings of the camera, photographers like Gjon Mili decided to get a little creative. This New York based Albanian photographer was born in 1904 had a great talent for using the lights to illustrate action sequences and movements. His work includes, a stretching Frida Kahlo, a Broadway dancer Marlon Brandon or a strolling Hitchcock.
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Lily Cole Ambass for Project Literac
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Last month, model and mother Lily Cole spoke out to MPs in the Houses of Parliament to confront the problem of illiteracy. She shared shocking statistics that reveal how social issues significantly affect illiterate people around the world. The campaign urges people to sign a petition calling on the UN to realise how illiteracy can be found in the cause of almost every major problem humanity has to face. 757 million people in the world are illiterate, which represents the population size of Europe. This is an overwhelming statistic in itself, but when we consider all the social problems that affect illiterate people we can see the importance of this issue, and the changes that need to be made. The Alphabet of Illiteracy, which is a big part of the Project Literacy campaign, uses each letter of the alphabet to illustrate the relationship between illiteracy and many global issues we are aware of, and fighting. By combatting illiteracy many social problems will be targeted as well, including poverty, AIDS, and malnutrition. “Illiterate people are significantly more likely to be affected by almost every major social issue. Which, understood the other way around, allows us to interpret illiteracy as a causal precondition, rather than a symptom, of many of the world’s challenges” Lily Cole explained. “A is for AIDS, because if you can’t read or write you are five times less likely to understand how to protect yourself from contracting the virus.” When we know that 1 in 5 children leave primary school without being able to read or write we are faced with the extremity and urgency of this issue. This is an issue that affects developed and developing countries alike. Lily Cole talks about her own child and highlights how empowering it is to know how to read. The Unesco Chair in Learning and Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania, Dan Wagner, explained that, “literacy is a key component in achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals. Without literacy, each of the 17 goals will be limited by the inability of citizens to be sufficiently informed on key issues, and less empowered to take action. Project LiteracyProject Literacy is supported by 40 charities and educational organisations. The aim is that by 2030 no newborn children will have to be illiterate. The petition will be presented to the UN in New York on International Literacy Day on 8th September 2016.