Dico Copenhagen

Curve basic, impeccabilita’ dei materiali e un minimalismo formale vecchia scuola costituiscono i punti di forza delle collezioni Dico Copenhagen. Della autunno/invero 2009 abbiamo scelto pezzi dal sapore equestre ma allo stesso tempo indiscutibilmente sexy e urban.

Bag

The Laurence King Publishing website announces an upcoming fashion title: Bag by Sue Hueu and Susie Draffan

In the huge and ever growing accessories market, handbags have evolved into unique design pieces – status symbols that many aspire to own. In the last ten years the trend for ‘it’ bags, first initiated by Hermès in the 1950s with the Kelly bag, has taken off, making the luxury goods market extremely lucrative. Certain bag styles have achieved iconic status and are copied the world over, each with its own instantly recognizable name.
Featuring handbags from well-known fashion designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, this book showcases the most exciting and innovative handbag designers from across the globe, including CHANEL, Philip Lim, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs. Bag is beautifully illustrated with specially-commissioned photographs, alongside original sketches and moodboards, to reflect the rich and diverse range of bag design.
Seeking to understand the creative processes behind these covetable handbags, the book also includes an informed and considered commentary on the style and technique of each designer and brand featured.

Hardback, 250 illustrations, 208 pages, 280 x 205 mm. Published September 2009

Spotlight: H A L A B Y

Mercoledì 20 maggio 2009 era fissato il mio appuntamento per conoscere Monsieur Halaby (che va letto con h aspirata, grazie!) che, proprio in questa giornata, diventa ufficialmente cittadino italiano.

Entro nel piccolo punto vendita vicino al Pantheon in cui ad accogliermi c’è Luca che collabora con Gilbert.

orecchini filigrana e pelle

Gilbert Halaby, un vulcano di idee in eruzione, ha ristrutturato lui l’interno del negozio, ha curato lui l’allestimento dello stesso. Nato in Libano, dove consegue un major in Archeologia, dopo una breve permanenza a Dubai e una più lunga a Parigi, decide di stabilirsi nella capitale romana. Dove nel 2005 fonda il suo brand. Inizia con gli accessori, in particolare lo affascina la filigrana, per poi passare alle borse. La prima ideata è la Pochette Plissè, la seconda (la mia preferita) la borsa Toile, per l’ispirazione al TOILE DU JOUY che inizialmente ricopriva i muri interni del locale. Ma se entrate trovate anche decorazioni per la casa e costumi da bagno … perché in mente Halaby ha anche una linea di moda, che per ora si limita a pezzi unici, ma noi speriamo presto diventi per tutte noi.

1. Pochette Plissè; 2. Borsa Toile.

www.halaby.it | Punto Vendita: Via del Seminario, 00186 Roma

Milk Castle

Left: Stylish lace up brogues are easy to wear, and the best thing about them? They go with absolutely everything. at UO Uk. Available in cream and grey. Right: Dashing and dapper lace-ups, crafted of wingtip-style ivory leather and neutral linen, pair perfectly with garden parties and a tipple of moonshine. At Anthropologie.

Fragiles – Porcelain, Glass and Ceramics (Die Gestalten) is an eclectic collection of unconventional contemporary work in porcelain, glass and ceramics. Today, these materials are increasingly being used in playful ways by both established and emerging design talents, who are inspired by Modernism, an ironic depiction of kitsch and an expanded repertoire of forms made possible by technological developments such as rapid prototyping. The spectrum and quality of these innovative projects shows a current generation of designers just how relevant and challenging working with these traditional fragile materials can be. More infos

Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics at MAD museum NYC – May 6, Sep 13 2009

Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics is the first major U.S. museum exhibition to survey contemporary innovation in industrial ceramic production and the renaissance of ceramics in art and design today. The exhibition explores how artists and designers are reviving interest in ceramics through collaborations with industry that enhance and sometimes subvert the industrial process. Object Factory presents works created for leading manufacturers as well as artworks by independent artists and designers. Both non-functional and functional works are highlighted, as are important technological advances in ceramic material that allow for its use in electronic appliances, cutting implements, and other surprising products.

Kjell Rylander, Ted Muehling, Hella Jongerius and Jurgen Bey, Constantin Boym, among others. Manufacturers represented in the exhibition include Bernardaud, Nymphenburg, Rosenthal, and Royal Tichelaar Makkum.The exhibition is curated by acclaimed ceramic artist and designer Marek Cecula and is accompanied by a 120-page, fully illustrated catalogue published and distributed by the Museum of Arts and Design.

Findings: Dsquared Gloves

Colored finger nappa driving gloves by Dsquared at Luisaviaroma. Classic style, vintage flavour. 182 Euros.

Spotlight: Maria Francesca Pepe

Maria Francesca is a young London based Italian designer. Her first collection Spring/Summer 2008 was presented in Paris at Rendez-Vous Femme selling to Rei Kawakubo’s Dover Street Market (London) among other selected high-end boutiques. Following Collections introduce MariaFrancescaPepe Bags and a full range of Womenswear pieces all concieved around the Jewellery-Wear Concept. Featured in a photoshoots on the latest issues of, among the others, Plastique with her tubular extra-large necklaces part of her 2008 Paradoxa collection, D la Repubblica delle Donne, i-D, Elle Uk and Self Service, Maria Francesca’s creations merge the link between ornament and wearability. The Italian handcraft tradition is fused to a contemporary and avant-garde sense of Fashion.

Art-Brut is her latest collection and her first attempt of merging experimental jewellery into clothing, bags, accessories. The jewellery pieces are turned into buttons, handles, collars. The materials? Varnished brass, black hard plexiglass, sterling silver, stones such as black hematite and ruby zircon, smooth leather, cotton, silk, viscose, jersey.

Images: MariaFrancescaPepe

On Gar-De!

GAR—DE is a New York design collective united by a desire to reinvent high-quality materials into innovative designs. Formed in 2007, the founding members of GAR—DE are a group of young designers, artists, and producers who find inspiration in their urban terrain. Their shared appreciation of streamlined aesthetics, the cultural complexity of their surroundings, and a distinctive sense of humor influences the collective’s innovative work. GAR—DE launched its Fall 2008 debut collection with a small but focused leather collection. Each season, GAR—DE intends to introduce new products appealing to those with a discerning eye while simultaneously referencing past themes and building upon previous seasons’ materials. GAR—DE anticipates working with specialized artisans from around the globe for each collection to promote local product development and sourcing, while also refreshing traditional elements of fabrication and construction.

The collection: Spring/Summer 2009 | Leather

GAR-DE’s spring 2009 collection offers soft knit undergarments and beautifully finely crafted leather jackets inspired by motor scooters as an alternative to the motorbikes of yersterday.  “We see the scooter as a more urban alternative to the motorcycles of yesterday. The jackets or  ‘shells’ take their cue from vintage motor scooters, in particular the vintage Vespa motor scooter. Through bold coloring, metal detailing and streamlined styling we treated each jacket as if it where a new scooter model – each complete with its own personality.”

All contents and images GAR-DE

Spotlight: Red by Wolves Shoes

The London base handcrafted shoe label Red By Wolves launches third season collection. Now for this season (AW0910) Red By Wolves pushes the boundaries of shoe design further incorporating more leather designs and detailing. Red By Wolves shoes are made by hand in the age-old English tradition incorporating stunning contemporary designs married to premium materials and second to none craftsmenship. A large part of the collection is unisex, embracing new androgyny with strong shapes, ultra sexy high heels, beautiful detailing and second to none quality.

German born Lena Lipp is the designer behind the label. Lena graduated from the Istituto Marangoni and studied at the London based shoe-making school Cordwainers and under the bespoke shoe maker Paul Thomas as well as stints in the shoe design departments of Jonathan Kelsey and Alexander McQueen. As well as the Red By Wolves collection, Lena continues to make bespoke and made to order shoes. Red By Wolves is currently stocked in the UK, USA, Japan and Australia with plans for stores in Hong Kong and a new LA store for 2009.
Images: Red By Wolves

Boys and Girls

PUT ON YOUR DANCE SHOES

Images: Male dance inspired female laced shoes by YouMustCreate, Deb canvas shoes by Dru New York, red/tan leather/suede dance shoes and green rub beach shoes by F-Troupe seen at Lambs Ear Seattle, Alberto Fasciani (two tone), Bruno Bordese (blue) and Luca Valentini (cream) at Yoox.com

Something white

Long leather gloves with perforated panels. Oval shaped window below wrist with fabric covered button closure. Diesel Black Gold, available at Ssense.