Here's a look at some of my favourites from J.Crew Collection's Fall line. The Collection is a limited edition, seasonally updated range of clothes.
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Kite flying on Good Friday and over the Easter holidays is practically mandatory here, so imagine how wonderful would it be to fly this gorgeous pirate ship kite on beaches which were home to pirates hundreds of years ago. Made in Bali, the kite is handmade and is only available here.
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... called "Svarva Spotting" which consists of seeing how often the lamp I wrote about here and here pops up in print. It's more than a little bittersweet for me as I have just attempted to buy one, but the lamp appears to have sold out in the US, so my chances of getting one look slim to nonexistent right now.
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Although it has been out for a few months, Heineken's STR Bottle is garnering some buzz at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan because of a design promotion which will culminate with the launch of a unveiling of a "pop up club" at that event in 2012.
As an aluminium bottle which feels like a can, it looks impressive enough, however when viewed under a black light such as in a nightclub, the bottle takes on an entirely new look: it changes to reveal the previously hidden graphics pictured above. A simple but highly effective idea.
As an aluminium bottle which feels like a can, it looks impressive enough, however when viewed under a black light such as in a nightclub, the bottle takes on an entirely new look: it changes to reveal the previously hidden graphics pictured above. A simple but highly effective idea.
The most interesting jewellery out there need not be made from precious metals or stones. I particularly like these rings by Portland, Oregon based collaborative Sticks & Stones. Their jewellery, which includes bracelets and necklaces, is made from reclaimed wood and accented in fine metals and semi-precious stones such as black diamonds, white sapphires, topaz, turquoise and lapis lazuli. The Spring|Summer 2011 collection goes further, by adding new materials like deer antlers, purpleheart wood and vegetable ivory to their repertoire.
More images after the jump.
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How cool are these limited-edition sneakers from Puma? Called the Faas 500 Jamaica, they are made in that country's national colours and are available exclusively here.
... or art for the garden. These SmartPlayhouses, designed by a Spanish company, are intended to be kid- as well as environmentally-friendly. Made largely from marine-grade Birch board, the houses are built with top-quality materials and are designed to be resistant to all sorts of weather conditions (although I doubt that they have been tested in hurricane force winds and rain). The houses are custom built and can be personalised with a range of different floors and colours to choose from. Specifications are sent to the manufacturer and a few weeks later, the completed article is shipped. Assistance to construct the house is provided but they are designed to be easily assembled in a few hours.
I think these beautiful little retreats would be a great addition to any property, especially in a country where the weather is warm and a large portion of time is spent outdoors (although the houses may be used indoors as well).
SmartPlayhouses are available here. Pictures of more designs and details after the jump.
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Many of the designs have a hippyish vibe, but most of them appear to be wearable, if not a tad conservative. The collection is strong on long flowing dresses and kaftans with a few swimwear pieces and accessories. As usual, it will be interesting to see the quality and price of the items and gauge how the collection does when it hits stores on 1 May.
A few favourites from the collection after the jump.
Definitely to be filed under weird and wonderful is this transparent chair by Nendo. Made from polyurethane, a film which is used most commonly as a packing material, the structure is extremely elastic and returns to its original state when pressure is removed. Given that it wraps and enfolds the sitter's body, it looks like it would be quite comfortable too.
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