GLASS.MEKANO starts on September 18th, in conjunction with the London Design Festival 2017, and runs until November 18th, presented by the esteemed Gallery FUMI, part of the Mayfair Design District. The English art gallery is celebrating the unique vision of the French designer Thomas Lemut and his artistic precision of combining mixed materials into sensual pieces that create industrial elegance with their strong architectural definition. Driven by curiosity and a desire to further explore the potential of the material, Lemut worked closely with Yvon Goude from Goude Glass, a glass factory based in the north west of France. After six…
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Fornasetti offers their tribute to the world of opera with their latest ensemble, The Don Giovanni collection. It will be presented in Milan at the Fornasetti store in November 2017. The official launch will be preceded by a world preview in London. A part of a broader creative project that is very important to Barnaba Fornasetti, it is aimed at promoting familiarity with opera and bringing it to the attention of a varied cross-section of the public. The project first took the stage in the Winter of 2016 with the production of the opera Il Dissoluto Punito, Ossia il Don…
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This year’s Milan Design Week saw over 30,000 visitors and featured an array of beauty and inspiration from around the world. Here is a look at a few of our favorites. Featured Image By Salviati: Decode/Recode Photo Credits: Tom Dixon; Nilufar; Fenix NTM®; Saliviati; Fornasetti; Gulla Jondottir; Mattia Iotti; Federico Villa; Tullio Deorsola SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY SUNDAY, SOMEWHERE DIARIES: THE MODERN NOMAD BENETTI’S CLASSIC SUPREME BOMBARDIER’S GLOBAL 7000
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AN INSTALLATION BY BEN GORHAM AND LUCA NICHETTO The famous Venetian glass makers of Salviati are presenting two immersive installations, balance of tradition and contemporary impact, pointing to a new way of observing and interpreting the work of the designer: to go beyond the limits of the traditional crafting of glass, fully exploring the know-how and approach developed during the course of 150 years of history. Luca Nichetto and Ben Gorham have collaborated with Salviati on the creation of a formidable three-way project in which different languages find maximum expression, united by a shared accent on excellence. Glass and Light…
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Here is a look inside Adrian Sassoon, one of London’s most prominent art galleries. Specializing in Sèvres Porcelain of the 18th and early 19th century with other French and Continental 18th century porcelain and works of art. Though their historical repertoire is extensive it is often their incredible collection of contemporary works that leaves a striking impression. Everything from ceramics to glass, silver to metalwork, and wood to jewelry. Each piece is bold statement of taste and style. Featured Image: JUNKO MORI A Silver Organism To learn more visit the gallery at:ADRIAN SASSOON…
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TAKING THE PLUNGE What do Gisele Bundchen and Charlize Theron have in common? Besides some very lucky genes, a shared love for wellness and knowing it’s all in the details, they are all about hydration. Actually, pay close attention to many of the trend setters of today and you’re sure to see sunglasses, fresh faces, and increasingly, a sporty little bkr in their hand. Diving into hydration with an au courant bkr twist is popping up in more selfies than you can point an iPhone at. And that’s music to the ears of founders Tal Winter and Kate Cutler, the…