Chanel has given carte blanche to Martin Scorsese, virtuoso and legendary director of some of the most famous masterpieces of world cinema, to create a commercial for its next fragrance for men. Gaspard Ulliel, one of the new faces in French cinema, whose beauty, energy and elegance captivated Chanel, will be the hero of this film and the ‘face’ of this perfume. The launch of the perfume is expected in autumn this year.
Over 300 illustrations convey the dynamism and impact of Viviane Westwood ideas from the early punk years to her more recent collections, presenting imaginative and stunning creations that have been a major influence on fashion, music and art since the 1970s. Outfits worn by the Sex Pistols contrast with more recent creations for Tracey Emin and Cameron Diaz, demonstrating why Westwood is the most talked-about designer in Britain. Her enormous cult following in Japan, Europe, Australia and the USA gives the book instant international appeal, while Claire Wilcox’s authoritative text sheds light on the sources of inspiration and working practices of this fascinating and dedicated designer.
World-renowned super designer Philippe Starck has just revealed two highly-anticipated wind turbine designs for home use!
The “Revolutionair” turbines will be “revolutionary” in that they are designed for domestic use by homeowners. That means that ordinary individuals can put them in their yards, gardens or on roofs to generate power for their households. The clear quadrangular 400W WT model has a power output of 400W and the helicoidal 1KW WT one will be able to generate 1 KW of power.
The designer turbines will be produced by Italy’s Pramac and will sell for around 2,500 euros (quadrangular) and 3,500 euros (helicoidal).
“We have to help people to produce energy, to be part of the fight,” Starck said at the unveiling in Milan. “Energy should not be a punishment, we should create a desire (among people to produce it).”
German architecture and artist collective Raumlabor-Berlin has created a mobile, bubble-shaped pavilion that will tour London’s parks this summer. Are we putting Nature in a bottle ?
Hi, I went to Baselworld 2010, the international tradeshow for watches and jewelry. It is always so impressive to see all the investments brands make to have these huge inside stores at the fair. Of course all the “big guys” are there : Rolex, Tag Heuer, Patek Phillip, Victorinox Swiss Army…. Incredible place to be from the 18th to the 25th of march. 100’000 visitors, 2’000 brands… all in the small town of Basel in Switzerland. Amazing.
Over 300 illustrations convey the dynamism and impact of Viviane Westwood ideas from the early punk years to her more recent collections, presenting imaginative and stunning creations that have been a major influence on fashion, music and art since the 1970s. Outfits worn by the Sex Pistols contrast with more recent creations for Tracey Emin and Cameron Diaz, demonstrating why Westwood is the most talked-about designer in Britain. Her enormous cult following in Japan, Europe, Australia and the USA gives the book instant international appeal, while Claire Wilcox’s authoritative text sheds light on the sources of inspiration and working practices of this fascinating and dedicated designer.
Hi, I went to Baselworld 2010, the international tradeshow for watches and jewelry. It is always so impressive to see all the investments brands make to have these huge inside stores at the fair. Of course all the “big guys” are there : Rolex, Tag Heuer, Patek Phillip, Victorinox Swiss Army…. Incredible place to be from the 18th to the 25th of march. 100’000 visitors, 2’000 brands… all in the small town of Basel in Switzerland. Amazing.