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1. Magma Vase by Maxim Velčovský for Lasvit
Unveiled at Design Miami earlier this month, the Magma Vase is a part of a singular sequence of avant-garde, sculptural creations by Lasvit’s Inventive Director Maxim Velčovský. Aligning its showcase with the ‘Blue Sky’ curatorial theme of the 2024 version of Design Miami, the Czech glass producer introduced three our bodies of labor throughout the similar exhibition with two of the Magma vases taking centre stage.
Velčovský states the sculptural works pay homage to the affect of post-modernist designer Borek Šípek, whereas reinterpreting the visionary’s distinctive perspective via his personal modern lens. With every vase boasting an natural magnificence, due to the skilled craftsmanship behind each bit, the bulbous silhouettes take stimulus from the uncooked and transformative energy of molten rock, Velčovský feedback.
Alongside the vases, the model additionally displayed Herbarium Radiant – a brand new sort of glass that utilises repurposed waste developed by Lasvit’s Head Designer, Maria Čulenová, and Head of Lighting, Jan Formánek. The glass consists of uncommon lanthanide oxides which were extracted from recycled electromagnets, mixing them into the glass composition. Whereas this innovation brings new circularity to the artwork type of glassmaking, it additionally permits customers to seize sure, particular shades of color leading to vibrant and ethereal hues. As soon as once more, it alludes to the continual future-focused mindset of the Czech glassmaker and the way the artisanal staff seamlessly bridge the hole between custom and modernity, all whereas specializing in a superior, design-led aesthetic.
Pictures by Gareth Williams
2. Tanqueray No.TEN X Alessi
Award-winning, ultra-premium gin Tanqueray No.TEN and Italian design agency Alessi have teamed up simply in time for the vacation season to unveil a limited-edition cocktail reward set. Promising to raise residence bars, it includes a bottle of Tanqueray No. TEN and Alessi’s high-gloss chrome steel Parisienne cocktail shaker, together with the glossy Stirrer and Quadri Combo Jigger suggested by Oscar Quagliarini and designed by Giulio Iachetti. Every is completed in an unique copper colourway honouring Tanqueray No.TEN’s signature bottle accents and the copper stills used to create the revered liquid.
The discharge of the reward set builds upon Tanqueray No. TEN’s historical past of supporting design, together with its latest partnership with Alessi at Milan Design Week 2024. Alessi’s legacy is a mirrored image of the measured and evocative design ideas which have made it an icon. Since its inception, Tanqueray No. TEN has impressed the artisans behind the bar to raise their craft. This Christmas, spoil cocktail-drinkers or design lovers with this beautiful set or good your personal cocktail-making abilities. It’s certain to be a success.
The Tanqueray No.TEN X Alessi kits shall be out there at thebar.com
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3. Double-Sided Glassware by Henry Holland Studio x The Singleton
Cocktail lovers and whisky connoisseurs unite! Henry Holland Studio has partnered with premium single malt Scotch whisky model The Singleton to create a singular glass design that merges two kinds into one. Referencing classic Fifties glassware via his modern design lens, Henry Holland has mixed a martini glass, ideally suited for whisky based mostly cocktails, and a snifter glass – a form that amplifies the complicated aromas of The Singleton when loved by itself.
Produced by an impartial glass blower in South London, this beautiful design displays Holland’s playful type with glass ‘trails’ swirling across the exterior of the glass – one in The Singleton’s signature teal and one other in amber to resemble the pouring of the whisky itself. ‘The making of this glass concerned 12 to fifteen levels with three folks engaged on the identical glass on the similar time,’ explains Henry. ‘The extent of expertise and luxurious behind these items is spectacular which additionally displays the massive period of time, ability and dedication that goes into the making of The Singleton.’
With the gradual and meticulous crafting of glass aligned to the making of a premium whisky, this collaboration pays homage to the skilled artisans behind such creations. ‘What these mediums educate you is endurance, whether or not you’ve gotten it or not, and understanding that good issues take time,’ Henry continues. ‘The concentrate on gradual craft and dedication all being pushed by the pursuit of enjoyment is one thing that actually spoke to me and I wished to attach each whisky and glass making to show this.’
That can be purchased as a pair alongside a bottle of The Singleton of Dufftown 15-Yr-Outdated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, this limited-edition set makes for an ideal Christmas reward. Cheers!
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4. Massif by Anderssen & Voll for &Custom
With its identify being the French translation for a mass of mountain peaks, the Norwegian design duo felt impressed by the pure panorama when creating the Massif bar stool for Danish design home &Custom. With its angular type and structured base giving it a way of stability and power, the vertical legs and elliptical seat and base mix to create a statuesque assertion that works in each basic and modern settings.
Designed in three color variants, the stool can be provided in two heights – a function that alludes to the undulating silhouettes of mountainous areas. ‘With the identify Massif derived from the stable, totem-like expression all through the thing, there may be additionally one thing concerning the elevated discs that make us consider mountain plateaus,’ explains Espen Voll.
The stool’s uniformity additionally makes it relevant to residence, office and hospitality interiors. Be it a restaurant bar or kitchen counter, the oak seat and powder coated metal footrest exude sophistication whereas bringing an inherent practicality to the area. ‘The preliminary concept sprung from an ongoing barstool examine in our studio, in search of new and powerful shapes whereas making certain each the seat and footrest have been equally represented,’ says Torbjørn Anderssen.
‘There’s a large disc which provides foot help – nearly like we’ve raised a piece of the ground and put it on 4 legs.’ Paying homage to the design sensibility of the Oslo-based studio, this collaboration showcases the attractive outcomes that happen when operate and type seamlessly mix collectively. And, with the festive season quickly to be upon us, these charming stools present useful seating choices for bigger teams of company.
Pictures by Mikael Niemi
5. Pelata by Finnish Design Store
To mark its twentieth anniversary, Finnish Design Store is bringing the enjoyable again to performance with Pelata, a whimsical assortment of sculptural video games and objects designed in collaboration with a few of Scandinavia’s most celebrated studios. Unveiled throughout this 12 months’s Helsinki Design Week, Pelata – the Finnish phrase for ‘play’ – reimagines acquainted video games, similar to labyrinths, backgammon and ring toss, for the subsequent technology.
Bringing collectively the artistic minds of Anderssen & Voll and TAF Studio, alongside Studio Tolvanen and Kaksikko, it celebrates the enjoyment of the on a regular basis. ‘We wished to create one thing that blends seamlessly into your private home however nonetheless sparks dialog,’ says Teemu Kiiski, CEO of the Finnish Design Store.
In an period the place design usually hides behind glass or is displayed on a plinth for admiration, Pelata actively invitations interplay and challenges the boundaries between object and artwork. As an illustration, TAF Studio’s backgammon board recreation doubles as a sublime serving tray, Huippa by Kaksikko is a contemporary tackle the basic ring toss, whereas Metsäpallo, a forest-inspired bowling recreation by Studio Tolvanen, nods to the Finns’ connection to nature.
With each bit, the gathering honours native supplies and Nordic craftsmanship, whereas embracing the joyful simplicity of play. These aren’t simply video games; they’re dialog starters, the form of items you allow on show to carry household and mates collectively for a superb time. Placing an ideal steadiness between custom and modernity, with the launch of Pelata, Finnish Design Store turns strange moments into unforgettable ones. So, this vacation season, get able to roll up your sleeves and let the video games start!
Pictures by Beppe Bordel
6. Alessi Tales
In a pleasant twist of creativity, Alessi’s iconic corkscrews – Anna G. and Alessandro M. – have discovered themselves reimagined with vibrant new identities. Three famend figures throughout style, design and artwork rejoice the anniversary of Alessandro Medini’s beloved designs.
The Italian design home is not any stranger to playfulness. To honour three a long time of Anna G. and almost ten years of Alessandro M., Alessi invited clothier Arthur Arbesser, graphic visionaries Studio/Temp and artist Fulvia Mendini to breathe new life into these cherished figures.
Every artistic added a contemporary new twist to the long-lasting items and experimented with daring new palettes and constructions, made attainable by AlkiPaper. This progressive, biocomposite materials delivers a textural and biodegradable various to conventional plastics, lending structural reinvention to Alessi’s a lot beloved corkscrews.
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7. Fanzine by Bottega Veneta
Italian style home Bottega Veneta has launched the fifth version of its coveted, limited-edition fanzine. Revealed alongside the model’s Winter ‘24 assortment, the e book—which is on the market free-of-charge at Bottega Veneta shops around the globe—gives readers a backstage cross into the label’s artistic universe.
Greater than only a shiny look e book, the fanzine goals to be a celebration of collaboration, inspiration and artistry, providing followers an perception into the artistic world of Bottega Veneta’s Inventive Director Matthieu Blazy. Accessible in a number of eye-catching covers, the fanzine options marketing campaign pictures by Alec Soth shot towards the breathtaking landscapes of Utah and Nevada.
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Plus, readers can count on behind-the-scenes photographs from the shoot, a flashback to the model’s On the Rocks set up from Milan Design Week, alongside thrilling artist collaborations. A phenomenal and inventive scrapbook of creativity, it options the works from skills like Lithuanian photographer Vytautas Kumza and Detroit-born collage artist Judy Bowman—it’s a dialog starter for design and style lovers the place each web page invitations readers to affix in on the dialog.
What’s extra, the fanzine comes with a postcard set that includes extra of Soth’s atmospheric photographs, in addition to an embroidered patch that nods to the folklore of Utah’s deserts. Tucked inside a slipcase designed to imitate the charred wooden flooring of Bottega Veneta’s Winter ’24 present area, the fanzine is certain to enchantment to collectors and followers. Seize one earlier than it’s gone.
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8. The Studio Assortment by Buchanan Studio
Buchanan Studio, a London-based agency led by husband-and-wife Angus and Charlotte Buchanan, works throughout disciplines. Exhibiting why the studio’s creativity is aware of no bounds, the pair brings creativeness, eclecticism and a definite aesthetic to their designs, which span industrial and residential interiors, occasion and set design, artistic and artwork route, alongside furnishings choices.
Now, Buchanan Studio is including new additions to its Studio Assortment, first launched in 2021, with the introduction of further Studio Chair materials and supplies alongside the debut of the Studio Footstool. A testomony to the studio’s imaginative and prescient, their newest endeavour displays the couple’s well-honed style and meticulous consideration to element.
Handmade in England, with an emphasis on supporting native makers and time-honoured craftsmanship, each bit embodies the studio’s unwavering dedication to high quality and authenticity. Fusing conventional and trendy influences with theatrical prospers of color and sample, the Studio Assortment is ready to bloom this summer time with these considerate new additions.
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9. Inventive Session by Homme Plissé Issey Miyake and Ronan Bouroullec
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, the high-concept, minimalist model beloved by fashion-forward architects and artwork lovers alike, is launching a collaborative challenge, entitled Inventive Session, with French artist and designer Ronan Bouroullec on Monday, fifth August, within the UK. Additional gadgets from this Inventive Session will launch in October and November 2024.
The model’s Autumn Winter 2024/2025 assortment, Immersed within the Wilds of Creativity, was first introduced in January 2024 at Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Exploring the interpretation of artistic materials into clothes design, the gathering goals to have a look at the connection between an idea and its precise realisation.
Bouroullec’s expressive, summary drawings function the inspiration for Inventive Session, the place his good steadiness of color, line and type is superbly built-in with Issey Miyake’s signature pleated cloth. First launched in 1993 as his Pleats Please line, the Japanese designer – who sadly died in 2022 – had developed an progressive garment pleating course of, crowning him the king of pleats.
Translating the white area of the unique art work into the type of a garment, Bouroullec utilized vivid colors and delicate brushwork on a variety of easy-to-wear items – from the geometric RB_DRAWING COAT poncho reflecting the liveliness of Bouroullec’s unique work, to the playful designs of RB_DRAWING PRESS SHIRT, the brand new assortment brings punchy colors and freedom of motion in true Issey Miyake type.
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10. Hunza G x Smythson
Transport your self to the sunny Mediterranean with the newly unveiled Hunza G and Smythson bespoke notebooks. Marking the London-based swimwear label’s fortieth anniversary, the model joined forces with Smythson on a vibrant assortment of iconic Chelsea notebooks, good for summer time journaling or documenting private adventures.
Certain by a shared heritage and a penchant for journey, the collaboration includes three bespoke notebooks with a splash of cheerful summer time colors we will’t get sufficient of – Bubblegum, Lime, and Orange. The daring palette is paying homage to signature Hunza G Authentic CrinkleTM colors and pays homage to summer time landscapes and blissful holidays.
Handcrafted in leather-based, every Chelsea pocket book includes a gold-stamped, vacation-inspired phrase – Mission Sunshine, Making Waves and The Scorching Listing – to evoke nostalgia and playfulness. A practical companion to seize your ideas, concepts, and inventive inspirations all through a life well-travelled, these notebooks promise to face the check of time whereas additionally evoking the sensation of a breezy summer time day.
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