Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Jeeves & Wooster

Designer Jake Phipps reflects on classic British icons, the Bowler and Top hats, making pendant lights from authentic headwear.

Seb Lester's Stars

Seb Lester, type designer and illustrator has designed this new limited edition screen-print. When looking closely you can see how much time he has put into creating this beautifully hand crafted piece of typography which is made up of tiny stars and inspired by Vincent Van Gough's famous quote.



Boudicca Wode

Wode, the scent form UK fashion label Boudicca has been coined as 'Art Fragrance' because of it's fading properties. The 'Paint' version sprays on blue, before vanishing.

Monday, 15 November 2010

René Gruau at Somerset House

An exhibition of the work of renowned illustrator René Gruau opened at Somerset House last week.

Gruau created some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th Century, most notably whilst working with the House of Dior.



Apple; Most Influential Brand in UK & US

The TLG annual index report has named Apple as the most influential brand in both the UK and US.

A far cry from Apple's now minimalist logo, this is how they were originally branded. Spot the apple in the tree? Any thoughts on a 'Heritage' collection of offerings from the superbrand?




Friday, 12 November 2010

Hembakat År Båst (Homemade is Best)

Raw ingredients have never looked so appetising... Ikea's recipe book literally puts the 'art' in the 'art of cooking.'




Thursday, 11 November 2010

Emeco with Coke

U.S. Furniture manufacturer Emeco collaborate with Coca-Cola to produce the iconic '111 Navy Chair' made from 111 recycled plastic bottles.