· BOOK & MAG, WEB ·
USED Magazine LaunchesA beautiful new publication arrives on the market: USED magazine. Brainchild of the London based creative agency Useful , (known for their art direction and editorial design of the Topshop 214 Magazine), USED is a new bi-annual publication focusing on the interaction between fashion and art. The first issue
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Leather Furniture by Tortie HoareFurniture designer Tortie Hoare’s motivation behind her design is simple – it must be ergonomic, durable and aesthetically pleasing. This year Tortie has researched methods of creating structural 3D shapes that are environmentally conscious and an alternative to using plastic or resin. It was through research into this that she came across the incredible ancient [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Arco Okay LondonWhat happens when you take 10 designers based in London and you leave them for one week inside an empty furniture factory in the Dutch countryside? – Dutch furniture manufacturer Arco recently organized a workshop with the designers of the London Okay Studio. This was a logical continuation of the Arco 12 project, which took [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
James Plumb Suitcase ChestsI love these stacked chests made from vintage suitcases by British designer duo James Plumb (Hannah Plumb & James Russell). A selection of old suitcases are housed individually in antiqued steel and wood cases that have been tailor made in Somerset. Each set is unique with the metal framework customized to the
· MUSIC ·
IS TROPICAL: The Land of the NodListen to “Land of the Nod” here BUY HERE The intro of IS TROPICAL‘s “Land of the Nod” puts the primitive back in production with simulated sticks banging on cans blended in with cold and synth-laden warehouse sounds. The quickness with which it switches gears into a warm, head-bopper is as quick as you’ll fall [...]
· DESIGN, FOOD ·
The People’s Supermarket [Branding]The People’s Supermarket is a supermarket Community launched in spring 2010 by chef Arthur Potts-Dawson. Located in the heart of London this cooperative non-profit is unique. Managed and owned by the members, the shop operates on a membership system, it offers local and seasonal products for the lowest prices possible. Design agency Unreal was
· ART ·
Artsy Slingshot by Christopher JarrattDuring London Design Festival (wood) artist Christopher Jarratt presented his latest collection of Natural slingshots. Each is hand crafted from a found forked tree branch collected in one of the last great forests of England – Epping Forest. As each fork in the trees growth is unique, each slingshot is
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Faye Toogood Furniture DesignAfter spending the last decade as interiors stylist, creating sets for Wallpaper and other top design magazine, as well as shop interiors for Dover Street Market and Tom Dixon, London’s rising design star Faye Toogood made the leap into furniture design. She is now launching her
· FEATURED, PHOTOGRAPHY, STILL LIFE ·
David Sykes Still Life PhotographyA couple months ago we introduced you to the work of British still life photographer David Sykes with his awesome ‘Faux Food’ series. Mainly working with advertising, design and editorial clients, Sykes has a very inspiring portfolio, here is a selection of some of my favorites from his portfolio.
· DESIGNERS ·
Fred Butler S/S 2012 CollectionFred Butler’s last collection for S/S 2012 shows her iconoclastic approach to accessories and signature psychedelic use of color. Inspired by a vivid Technicolor palette, extraordinary forms and fluid movements of certain aquatic creatures Fred juxtaposed the most magnificent show pieces with the first true commercial line. This season you can see the designer’s collaboration [...]
· FASHION ·
Toby Grimditch’s StyleWritten by Guest Blogger Anna Tatton London-based stylist Toby Grimditch pieces together wonderful editorials, with each outfit envying the next. I love how the outfit’s seem to perfectly reflect the mood of the model. Toby manages to style the usually obscure clothes in such a way that his model’s still appear completely at home in [...]
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Aitken Jolly PhotographyLondon based photographer Aitken Jolly is definitely on to watch! Having worked with some of the more progressive Fashion Magazines including Wonderland, Dansk, Flair and Mixte over the last 3-4 years has build him quiet a fresh portfolio showing his range as a beauty, portrait and fashion photographer. We discovered his work in recent feature [...]