It was another successful run of the Architectural Digest Design Show at Pier 94 in New York this month. The show featured some of the world’s leading brands, artists independent makers and designers. It was the 18th year the event was held that attracted over 40,000 design enthusiasts to interact with incredible design displays from… Continue reading Architectural Digest Design Show 2019 Edition
Tag: craftsmanship
Adele De Jak
Adele De Jak from Kenya is known not only for her jewelry and bags but also for her amazingly bold photography. Trained as a graphic designer, her creativity is funneled into well crafted pieces all made in Africa supporting local artisans.
Curated Excellence
SHOPPE OBJECT is back again in NY with more well curated brands highlighting their creativity and craftsmanship. This session was better than the last, looking forward to the next!! Featured image: Azulina Home Alexandra von Furstenberg Mon Oeil Showroom Bella Cucina Farmhouse Pottery Third Drawer Down Boy Smells Twig
What Men Want
What men want in fashion is always answered at Liberty Fairs in NY. This session as with other shows this month highlights sustainability which is also on consumer’s minds. Check out the collaboration with Upcycle and Knickerbocker of fine quality tees made from recycled plastic bottles and produced in Los Angeles. Plus other great pieces… Continue reading What Men Want
Short Films Walk 2018
Architecture and Design Film Festival and Soho Design District Short Films Walk in New York last night was a success. There were viewings of numerous short films at participating showrooms in the Soho Design District where you also got a chance to view fabulous furniture, lighting and other interior design products. One of the best… Continue reading Short Films Walk 2018
Fabulous And Eclectic
NY NOW is back at the Javits Center, NY for another round of fabulous and eclectic items soon to be at a store near you and online. Here are a few highlights with many more to come. Featured image: (left to right) Agraria San Francisco, Eunco, Twig PS: I bought an Agraria diffuser maybe 8… Continue reading Fabulous And Eclectic
SHOPPE OBJECT
SHOPPE OBJECT debuted yesterday as a semi-annual home and gift show in New York with a curated list of 100+ brands. The show was created by Aesthetic Movement and Capsule to highlight creative makers and brands with elevated products. Brands in featured image (left to right): Haus Interior; MOMA Design Store – Raawii Strøm Collection;… Continue reading SHOPPE OBJECT
Pendulux
Pendulux home decor pieces are designed by hand using traditional tools and technology with inspiration drawn from history. The pieces showcase inventive use of mechanical and industrial parts interpreted into modern and unique items.
Heavenly Bodies
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination at The Met Cloisters in Fort Tyron Park, NY. Featured image: Dolce and Gabbana Olivier Theyskens Maison Valentino John Galliano for Christian Dior Chanel Maison Valentino Viktor and Rolf Phillip Treacy
Designer Eye Candy
It isn’t easy for designers to find the right raw materials for their products but thanks to these trade shows they at least have a start: Texworld USA, Première Vision New York and Functional Fabric Fair. Featured image: Texworld USA Texworld U.S.A. Apparel Sourcing and Home Sourcing expo summer 2018 NY edition at the Javits… Continue reading Designer Eye Candy
