Five years ago Monocle hit the newsstands.
Watch the movie that chronicles the first five years.
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OUR DAILY LOG OF INSPIRATION, THOUGHTS AND NEWS
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 12:58
Power media house turns 5
Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 10:11
Mill table snapped
Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 14:35
The medium of drawing
The Bouroullec brothers is on show at Vitra Design Museum Gallery from 3February – 6 June 2012 with an exhibition album featuring their original sketches, freehand drawings and formal studies drawing attention to the medium of drawing itself. The exhibition offers insight into the ideas and inspiration of the designers that is often inspired by shapes and structures of nature.
The exhibition also includes a film on the discipline of drawing directed by the French collective Megaforce.
Album from Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec on Vimeo.
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Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 22:24
Achille forever
We are very thrilled about the announcement of the establishment of Fondazione Achille Castiglioni.
Since 2006 more than 24,000 visitors have visited the Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni in Milan where his designs, drawings and collectibles has been accessible to the public. All this due to his heirs – Irma, Carlo, Monica and Giovanna. With the Achille Castigloini Foundation they will continue their work in the true spirit of Achille Castiglioni.
The Studio of Achille Castiglioni is a treasure box and an amazing experience not to be missed.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 15:32
Materialisation
From raw material to final product. Interesting proces of the making.
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Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 13:29
Hay day
One of the most compelling universes at Maison & Object in January was the Danish design brand Hay. Their new Hay House concept targeted global wholesale is genius and a great way to display. Great design, great editing and affordable prices.
Stefan Diez in his new chair for Hay. We love it.
Stefan Diez and jewellery designer Saskia Diez.
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 08:40
Immortalising Børge King
These images are probably some of the last pictures to be ever shoot in its original setting, created and shaped by the icon and master of danish modern Børge Mogensen. The Mogensen brothers continue the spirit from their father and the design studio of Børge Mogensen continues to be managed by Architect Peter Mogensen. As friends of the 2 brothers we are happy and proud to announce that we are working on revitalising some of the great old designs over the next years for the design brand STELLAR WORKS. The first “new” old designs will be revealed during Salone del Mobile where STELLAR WORKS will have its European debut.
We will keep you all posted and reveal more over the next month up to Salone del Mobile.
Morning coffee in the sun.
Living room.
Japanese fish made by Peter Mogensen as a kid.
Selection of works by Palle Nielsen, a dear friend to the Mogensen family.
Paradise tree.
The two first Spanish chairs ever made.
Fireplace and work area.
Art piece in the ceiling.
Small work area with traces from Japan.
Beautiful small objects.
To Alice (the wife of Børge Mogensen) From Elsa and Palle.
Lamp from Kyoto.
Miniature objects.
More works by Palle Nielsen.
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 07:19
Spine up for Stockholm
New “light edition” of Spine will be introduced at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2012.
www.fredericia.com
www.spacecph.dk
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 09:56
Accidental beauty
During Maison & Objet in Paris this month, one of our favourite Japanese designers Tokujin presented an evolution of his ‘crystalized project’ which first began in 2007. Since the first pieces Tokujin has experimented with forming new natural structures for which he can apply the crystallization process. The beauty and the power of nature fascinates him. “Even if designers create works exactly as intended, there are nevertheless many pieces of work that cannot match up against natural shapes. So to what extent can we draw out the ‘accidental’ form of nature and mould it into beautiful shapes?” says Tokujin.
The life of the rose transforms itself along with the growth of crystals.
“This work of art is completed by the serendipitous beauty born of nature which goes beyond human imagination.”
Tokujin Yoshioka was awarded Designer of the Year 2012 at Maison & Objet and exhibited for the first time in Paris during the fair 20-24 January 2012.
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Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 08:11
Designed to eat
Hong Kong-based publisher Victionary‘s latest tome, entitled Eat Me: Appetite For Design, is chock-full of inventive food packaging projects, elegant restaurant identities and interiors, and food-based art projects. It’s even designed to look like a layered wafer biscuit.
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Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 10:32
Library lamp
The Stockholm based architect Andreas Martin-Löf has teamed up with Monocle Magazine for a limited edition of his Clamp Lamps which will be launched at the MONOCLE temporary shop during Stockholm Design Week.
Love that detail.
Amazing packaging.
Thumbs up to Andreas.
Now available to order from MONOCLE online shop.
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:53
Inside Outside
Last Saturday Mihara presented his AW12 collection to the breathtaking guitar play of the Japanese guitarist Miyavi at La Maison Rouge in Paris. The collection reflected the signature style of Mihara – traditional tailoring and military details – but this time also playing a tribute to Japanese craftsmanship through the use of Nishijin-ori textile from our client HOSOO; a Kyoto based textile brand established in 1688. From the use of hidden detailing of embroidery to full camouflage-pattern suits in Nishijin-ori textile the expression of Miharas collection was strong and stunning.
Read review of MIHARAYASUHIRO 2012-13 Paris Men’s Collection at Style.com.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 10:58
Premium selection
HOSOO continues to build on their long tradition, knowhow, quality and unique aesthetics. It is for sure not every day that you meet nor get to work with such an amazing company and skilled people. Not only are we working on bringing HOSOO to the world – we have also been allowed to “play and be creative” to truly understand the soul of the brand and Nishijin-ori (special weaving technique from Kyoto).
We are proud to introduce the novelties from HOSOO that include COLLAGE, ULTRAVIOLET and MESH designed by OeO for HOSOO.
The new fabrics collection from HOSOO reflects the company’s strong commitment to traditional Japanese weaving along with its passion for developing modern, contemporary fabrics for the international market. The designs push the boundaries of traditional weaving techniques to create intriguing, sophisticated and aspirational fabrics for both interiors and fashion. The designs are international in look and style and offer a rich colour scheme, ranging from dual-tone to multi-tone and from subtle to expressive. The fabrics draw their inspiration from the structures and patterns of nature, adding new dimensions of beauty and life.
ULTRAVIOLET
designed by OeO
COLLAGE
designed by OeO
MESH
designed by OeO
WOOD GRAIN
designed by HOSOO
PETALS
designed by HOSOO
VEIN
designed by HOSOO
Building on its celebrated legacy, HOSOO develops superior quality fabrics for high-end interior design projects and fashion houses. HOSOO can trace its history back to the Kyoto silk industry of the 6th century and the company is today widely acknowledged for applying the traditional three-dimensional weaving technique and rich textures of Nishijin (Kyoto) to contemporary designs. Nishijin-ori is a special yarn dyeing and weaving technique developed over 1200 years ago and used for garments such as kimonos and popularised by the nobles of the Imperial Courts of Kyoto, the samurai class and rich merchants.
HOSOO fabrics are integral to a wide number of high-profile interior and fashion designs created by highly acclaimed international architects and designers. References include Dior and Chanel boutiques worldwide by Peter Marino Architect (US) and the Hyatt Regency Kyoto with interior design by Superpotato (JP). New projects include collaborations with highly acclaimed fashion houses such as Miharayasuhiro (JP) for their 2012 men’s collection presented in Paris on 21st January 2012.
For more information:
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 10:32
Miharayasuhiro
We are proud to announce that our client HOSOO has developed fabrics for the highly acclaimed Japanese fashion house MIHARAYASUHIRO to be presented at the 2012/2013 AW Men’s collection show in Paris.
For more information:
www.hosoo-kyoto.com
www.miharayasuhiro.jp
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Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 15:40
Wallpaper Design Award
We are honored that Georg Jensen has received a Wallpaper* Design Award for the Alfredo Collection by Alfredo Häberli. Wallpaper* said about the winning designs “A hat-shaped bowl and a carafe with a spinning top stopper – our favourite Swiss designer sure is in a playful mood”.
Browse the full collection here and see the movie that we have done for Georg Jensen as the Creative Force.
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