Archive for the ‘ Unique ’ Category
Commissioned by FIFA, the special Louis Vuitton order case is designed to accommodate the celebrated Trophy, which measures 36 cm in height, weighs 6.175 kg and is made of solid 18-carat gold with a base of semi-precious malachite.
Like all Louis Vuitton special orders, the FIFA World Cup Trophy case was made at the company’s original workshop in Asnières.
Each piece of &made ‘Lost & Found’ collection has been rescued from the streets and regenerated and produced into furniture. This collection is now available on commission for bespoke order.
This is just a great initiative marrying design and recycling.
Where: http://www.and-made.com/
Loving this idea of wallpapering furniture.
Bryonie Porter creates these beautiful papered pieces using wallpaper on antique and modern furniture. Using a water-based (environmentally friendly high gloss laquer) she transforms sometimes humdrum pieces into stunning works of art.
Wallpaper used on this pic is by Timorous Beasties, a studio I have already blogged about a while back.
Using their flair for remixing accessories Ken & Dana refashion Vintage Scarves with brass rings into one of a kind necklaces. Available in various versions including Hermes !
Where: http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/collections/b-side-scarf-necklaces
Since 2002, Matières à réflexion proudly presents its collections of vintage-based designer bags. Each bag is hand-made and numbered in their Paris studio from carefully selected vintage jackets, safe-keeping the original vintage details. You can also commission your own unique piece and bring your own or select the vintage leather jacket.
Even if the idea of recycling is très a la mode, it doesn’t mean recycled fashion always hits the mark. Well, in that case, I think it did and will..
Just because I felt the same and I would not have been able to express it in a better way, here’s a very inspiring post from one of my favorite blog ‘Oh Joy’.
‘I’ve been sort of obsessed with giant mylar alphabet balloons for a few months now so when I saw this awesome window display in front of a Louis Vuitton shop yesterday I just about gasped out loud. Love the idea of professing a simple message or sentiment with a shiny and floaty alphabet.’
I came across this site which reminds me of two posts put up some time ago. This is exaclty at the crossroads of Golden Hook which allows you to create made-to-order beanies and Hello Rewind where you can turn your old tee into a new laptop sleeve.
I always had a thing for simple project that rivals with creativity and inginuity. You send your old jumper and the web master’s mum will repurpose it into the pick of the month (hat, scarf or gloves).
Where: http://www.rekn.it/
Metrofarm Studio has produced a number of stunning, custom built DJ Desks. Having released a concrete DJ table a couple of years back, the new desks, in folded stainless steel and wood painted black and neon orange demand attention.
Colporter is a London-based online interiors shop, specialising in vintage items such as Routemaster bus blinds, suitcases, trunks, school maps, antlers, advertisements and European shop signs.
They also offer a ‘finding service’ where they can go on a hunt for anything that you are looling for and a personalised stationery service using traditional letterpress techniques.
Where: http://www.colporter.co.uk/
In 1916, Keds created an American Classic: the first shoe with a soft rubber sole and coined the term “sneaker.” This original sneaker has still remained a style icon.
Today, you can either custom your own pair or decide to opt for the latest design created in collaboration with some of the most reknown artists and brands around the globe.
Where: http://www.keds.com/
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