November 3, 2009

Sanaa “Rabbit Ear” Chair

The Sanaa Architects group comprised of Kazuyo Sejima and Rye Nishizawa have released a new series of their "Rabbit Ear" chair. Complimenting the original online-only run in a raw wood style, the new capsule is seen in a series of colortones. The chairs were also a part of this year's ... more

November 1, 2009

Ronel Jordaan Rock Cushions and Vintage Lamps

In 2005, Ronel Jordaan, having been a textile designer for 26 years, began researching the possibilities of using felt as a creative medium. Entirely selftaught and following her own creative instincts, she began to turn fine gossamer thread into robust felted forms. By patiently rubbing and coaxing threads of pure ... more

October 15, 2009

MUJI x Whotells

Known for their unbranded and minimalistic aesthetic, the well-designed products of Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI has integrated itself into Barcelona's Whotells short-term service apartments. Spanning all facets of home and life products, the collaboration creates enhances the mood of each unit and ultimately offers a homely ambiance for travelers. more

October 9, 2009

Loewe Amazona x Barcelona Chair

Upon its original unveiling in 1975, the Loewe Amazona handbag was a cut above the rest in terms of functionality. The women's bag was traditionally meant for specific uses but the Amazona set to break the mold offering an all-day carry all with a soft-leather construction. With this in mind, ... more

October 6, 2009

INSA x ROUSSEAU Lounge Chair (NSFW)

INSA and ROUSSEAU follow-up on their bubble chair of last year with an all new furniture offering in the form of a lounge chair. The chair's design and aesthetics are vintage INSA with the colorful and striking pink color that has marked so many different platforms in the past. For ... more

September 22, 2009

Rick Owens “Evolution” Furniture Exhibition

Designer Rick Owens embarks on his first-ever furniture exhibition with his "Evolution" show in London. Owens' original foray into the furniture world came courtesy of his love of the work of Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier. Unable to afford originals from the architect, Owens would re-create and re-appropriate his own pieces. ... more

September 11, 2009

Rick Owens Furniture @ Sebastian + Barquet Gallery London

Adding another title under his already impressive resume, fashion designer Rick Owens transfers his design talents over the the lifestyle segment with a selection of furniture pieces. Being showcased at the Sebastian + Barquet Gallery in London, the pieces stay true to Owen's nature, being formed inside out, much like ... more

September 7, 2009

Dieter Rams “Less And More” Exhibition

A pioneering figure in modern functionalist industrial design, Braun's former head of design Dieter Rams will see a retrospective exhibition of his work dating back to his days at both Braun and furniture company Vitsœ. The retrospective provides ample insight into Rams' aesthetic which effectively paved the way for over ... more

September 2, 2009

Bape x Modernica Side Chair

Known for their work with fibreglass shell chairs, Modernica have collaborated with Bape to produce a new side chair. The chair will be available in three colourways, sporting the iconic Bape-Camo print on the underside of the seat. The green edition is exclusive to Bape, while the blue and pink ... more

August 30, 2009

Alexander McQueen Egg Chair

Bringing back his original 2002 design, fashion designer Alexander McQueen will be revamping his Fall/Winter 2009 Collection with a new set of egg chairs, each customized in limited edition versions. Five different options will see a releases, including this "dogtooth" print, which has been featured in the aforementioned Fall/Winter lineup. ... more