What started in 1961 as a fair dedicated to the best in Italian furniture and accessories has become a massive design epicentre, one of the most vibrant and lively happenings in the world. Intertwining design, culture, art, innovation and marketing, the 54th edition of Salone del Mobile Milano runs this week until the 19th of April and is open to the general public Saturday 18 and Sunday 19. Come join us? 🙂
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In her latest endeavour, artist Penelope Umbrico’s focus was set on mountains, an all known symbol of expertise among photographers. Her series Moving Mountains (1850-2012) was created with an iphone with whom she ‘re-photographs’ a series of mountain shots by the likes of Henry Cartier-Bresson, Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Edward Weston.
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The Japanese studio Nendo has created this collection featuring patterns drawn directly onto the calfskin with markers. But these aren’t you typical markers either. The ink is partially absorbed by the calfskin giving it this subtle, natural look.
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André Beato’s typographic works speak for themselves. Currently based in London, this portuguese Graphic Designer & Illustrator dominates the art of vector lettering, whether its graphics, illustrations, corporate identities or typefaces. If you haven’t come across his work yet, you probably just ‘think’ you haven’t.
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From Charlotte Olympia’s quirky collection of “piñata” or cactus shaped clutches, to Valentino’s tribute to the Mexican icon Frida Kahlo, here are a few designer bags ‘spicier than a jalapeño’.
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