Akio Hirata’s Exhibition of Hats by Nendo | Tokyo, Japan.Ahhhh, Nendo, Nendo, Nendo... Is there ANYTHING you people cannot do? Seriously? Your talent it almost sickening. Except, I am completely in awe and too dazzled to feel sick right now. Anyway, back to the story. What you are looking at...
‘This Way’ by Design Academy Eindhoven | Milan 2011.I believe that this could be my last Milan post for the year. Fitting, as it is the last day of the month. A bit sad really, but it is time to move on. I would like to wrap up with my visit to a little exhibition I loved very much - 'This...
Bisazza, InterfaceFLOR, Established & Sons, Cassina, Cappellini, Poltrona Frau | Milan 2011.Good morning yellowtrace friends and happy new week to you all. Now, now... You guys didn't think I was finished with the Milan report for the year, did you? No way man! I have lots more stuff to show you. Well actually, I don't. There's...
Rotor: Ex Limbo Installation at Fondazione Prada | Milan 2011.Brussels-based design collective Rotor presented an intriguing exhibition during Milan Design week (which runs through to June 5th). Titled "Ex Limbo", the event is held at Fondazione Prada on Via Fogazzaro, a space in which Prada have...
Talking Textiles: An Initiative Curated by Lidewij Edelkoort | Milan 2011.I am so excited to share with you one of my absolutely favourite Milan moments - Talking Textiles, an initiative curated by Lidewij Edelkoort. Edelkoort is a dutch trend forecaster and curator of design, and for this exhibition she...
Zona Tortona – Moroso, Neoreal Wonder, Foscarini, e15, Dedon, Design Junction, Moooi, Tom Dixon | Milan 2011.Holy smokes. I have yet ANOTHER epic Milan post for you today. I really need to learn how to cull, don't I? Or perhaps cut down on the enthusiasm factor? Both of these things would really help me a lot, especially as these posts are not...
Brera Highlights – Moroso, Missoni, Boffi, Nodus, Hermès, Fritz Hansen, Paola Lenti, Agape, Seletti | Milan 2011.Morning and happy new week to you all. Wowee - last week was a massive one for me. So much to tell you, but all in good time - we have to get through all this Milan stuff together first. Today I would like to share some of my photos of...
Baccarat Highlights | Milan 2011.In a highly publicised and much talked about event, French crystal house Baccarat presented an exhibition which featured reinterpretations of classic chandeliers by eight internationally renowned designers - Philippe Starck, Michele De...
Salone del Mobile | Milan 2011.After my morning visit to the SaloneSatellite, next stop was the bigger-than-Ben-Hur Salone del Mobile. Holy moly, my poor little feet were already sore after all the walking. This year marked 50 years of I Saloni which has grown...
