· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Bertil Nilsson Dance PhotographyDancers, contortionists or gymnasts, the Swedish, London-based photographer Bertil Nilsson has shot them all in a beautiful and unusual way. Taking inspiration from movement and the human form, Nilsson collaborates extensively with dancers and contemporary circus performers.
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Nonspace by Emily GrundonThis project by photography student Emily Grundon highlights what she calls “Unspaces”, spaces created solely through her framing. Because I am so graphically inclined as well, I too often notice the inappreciable lines, like corners meeting with interesting shadows and the effect of light on the most trivial of places. I can really appreciate the [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN ·
Tom Ford Winter 2011 CampaignYet an other fall 2011 campaign by photographer duo Mert & Marcus. The Tom Ford Autumn/ Winter 11 campaign features Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel and Jon Kortajarena shot in London overlooking the Thames River. The campaign is set to appear in September.
· MUSIC ·
Little Majorette: London & OverflowListen to “Overflow” here “London” BUY HERE A Swedish threesome is as fantastic as any in the case of Little Majorette indie pop-excessive volume pumping. Between their latest two singles, it was a conflicting internal debate of which one to feature. “London” is a switch up of fun retro samples and soft vocals with a hard [...]
· FASHION ·
Looking Twice: Fashion and Illusion“Dresses that pretend to be other garments, other objects. Fabrics that lie. Prints that look three-dimensional but are flat. Bodies that are skewed and warped by their enclosing garments. Garment shapes that defy their own laws. Clothing that does not seem real.” The exhibition “Looking Twice: Fashion and Illusion”, a platform for emerging British talents [...]
· ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN ·
TrendOffice: Wieden + Kennedy Headquaters [London]Creatives need creative spaces to create original content! For the TrendOffice today, we are reviewing the office of Wieden + Kennedy (W+K London). Situated in The Old Truman Brewery in London’s Brick Lane area, the £1.2 million architecture/interior design work was designed by Featherstone Young.
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Hendzel & Hunt Furniture DesignHendzel and Hunt is a newly established London based design studio, specializing in the manufacturing and design of bespoke cabinets and furniture. Developing ideas and providing tailored solutions is their calling. Whether the product is a single piece of cabinetry, a complex architectural plan or sophisticated interior design they can make it for you! So [...]
· ADVERTISING, EDITORIAL ·
Creative Studio: Village GreenLondon based creative studio/ advertising agency Village Green works with fashion, arts, music, sports, and interactive design to combine intuition and innovation research. I like their work a lot, especially their conceptual editorial for German Fashion/Art magazine Qvest reviewed below .
· STORE ·
Mint Furniture Store [London]I just discovered Mint, while reviewing furniture designer Soojin Kang. The shop was established in 1998 in Central London by Lina Kanafani, and offers exclusive cutting edge works by internationally recognized designers. It presents design in the context of a living space using an eclectic mix of furniture and unique objects.
· BOOK & MAG, EXHIBITION, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Rankin’s Cheeky Exhibition [London]We already knew that owner of Dazed & Confused and great photographer Rankin had a “Cheeky side”. Rankin’s Cheeky book is here to prove it – published by Tenues, the book is now on sale for $55 (Barnes & Noble).
· STORE ·
Darkroom Concept Store : LondonDarkroom is a new concept on Lamb’s Conduit Street, London. They curate an eclectic mix of high-end fashion, interior and lifestyle accessories alongside bi-monthly art and sculpture exhibitions. Darkroom explores several concepts – a crossover between fashion and interiors and with it the juxtaposition of materials, scale and form. Beautifully done, there presentation looks neat. [...]
· FEATURED, INTERIOR DESIGN ·
The Luxury Dream by Candy & Candy LondonCandy & Candy is a London based luxury firm, own by two brother: Nick and Christian Candy. Predominantly working on international private commissions, specializing in houses, yachts and jets, the Candy brothers have impeccable tastes! A mix between, art, interior design and fashion, Candy & Candy are some of the world’s leaders in creating innovative, [...]