Leather Forever

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Hermès is celebrating its 175th year with a big new exhibition in London, taking the visitor on a fabulous journey exploring the art of working with leather. Hermès was founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837. The company has grown … Continue reading

Dark Shadows

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Tim Burton’s latest film, “Dark Shadows” will be released on May 11th. This new ghotic horror comedy is based on the popular “Dark Shadows” TV series of the late 60′s. Johnny Depp takes the lead of Barnabas Collins, an english playboy … Continue reading

Ads from Madison Avenue

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The fifth season of Mad Men, the awarded american drama about an Advertising Agency and one of our favorite series is currently on the air, after a year of negotiations with its creator Matt Weiner. Almost at the same time, Taschen releases this new … Continue reading

Lise Sarfati

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Lise Sarfati, On Hollywood Lise Sarfati, On Hollywood Lise Sarfati, On Hollywood Lise Sarfati, SHE Lise Sarfati, SHE Lise Sarfati, SHE One of our favorite artists, Lise Sarfati, a french-born photographer who lives in USA, is holding two exhibitions at … Continue reading

Danny Roberts

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Discover Danny Roberts on his blog: IGOR+ANDRE and buy his prints on ETSY.

Jasper Morrison

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Park Sofa, Jasper Morrison 2004. Shop at VITRA. Cork Family, Jasper Morrison 2004. Shop at VITRA. Jasper Morrison is one of today’s most influential industrial designers, known for his elegant and quietly humorous style. Born 1959 in London, grew up there and in … Continue reading

Back to the 70′s

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James Mercer, the singer and songwriter behind The Shins since 1996, faces his biggest challenge with Port of Morrow, the new album of the band and its first in 5 years. Mercer returns with this vintage flavour album inspired by the classic pop … Continue reading

The Box

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THE BOX is a venue for fashion accessories housed in the heart of Paris, in the prestigious Pavillion Cambon, during the Paris Fashion Week. The exhibition displays an essential offer of bags, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories except shoes, and it’s complementary … Continue reading

5 Spring Trends

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SPORT COUTURE Alexander Wang / Kenzo PASTEL PALETTE 3.1 Phillip Lim / Fendi BRIGHT COLORS Bill Blass / Carven METALLICS Gucci / Balmain MILITARY GREEN Paul & Joe / Givenchy Photos: Style.com Bags: CASTOR POLUX Spring Summer 2012. Shop here.

Cecil Beaton

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  This March, Thames and Hudson are releasing Beaton in Vogue, an extraordinary compilation of the best pictures shot by Cecil Beaton for Vogue during his years reporting the magazine. Beaton captured starlets and socialites alike, but are the portraits of … Continue reading

Still Life

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We love this Sanderson fabric, inspired by the vivid colours, thick application of paint and distinctive brush strokes of The Post Impressionists. Still Life from Bloombsbury Canvas Collection. Sanderson