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Community Clothing by Patrick Grant
Across all mediums of business, models are changing and the knock-on effect is multiple, impacting traditional methods of production. With a particular focus on the Fashion industry, Patrick Grant (Award winning designer and Creative Director of E.Tautz [1. Patrick Grant won the British Fashion Council’s Menswear Designer of the Year award in December 2010 for…
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Fabric + Leather by Troubadour
Fusing the combination of two efficient materials, London based accessories brand Troubadour have elevated their offerings with the launch of their Fabric + Leather collection. Reflecting the idea of functionality and stylistic endeavor their efforts are notable additions. There is a real, welcome challenge in designing compelling products that will stand the test of time.…
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Pace by Jaguar
To translate the characteristics of a car into an aroma can, on the surface, offer a challenge. Yet Jaguar Pace encapsulates not only the visual elements of the Jaguar F-Pace itself but also its emotional intention. Housed within a blue and grey bold casing Pace benefits from a contrasting visual persona. Emblazoned on the front…
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House of Hackney x William Morris SS16
Luxury British lifestyle brand House of Hackney is renowned for their ostentatious prints, and for the Spring Summer 2016 collection, they have returned for a second collaboration with William Morris. Asked by Wiliam Morris Gallery to reimagine his works for a new generation, House of Hackney founders Frieda and Javvy chose key prints from the…
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Limited Edition Mud Mask by Jeep
The idea of a car brand launching a ‘mud mask’ – especially one of the ilk of Jeep – is pretty much unthinkable. I mean, next they’ll be telling us that Leicester City can win the Premier League. Think ‘mud mask’ and what comes to mind in a luxurious skincare treatment in delicate packaging, but…
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Blu Mediterraneo Cedro di Taormina by Acqua Di Parma
The best way to understand the latest scent from the Acqua di Parma house – apart from smelling it of course – is to understand where it’s from, Taormina. If you have seen Michelangelo Antonioni’s masterpiece “L’Avventura”; Luc Besson’s “The Big Blue” or more recently Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part III” or Woody Allen’s…
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OPHIR by Blackbird
Launched in 2004 with a Seattle based store, Blackbird is an award winning menswear brand – and they have always had a keen eye on Apothecary. From the early incarnations of their e-store, they hosted a curation of unconventional fragrance and grooming products alongside their American-made denim, and full apparel assortment. In recent times Blackbird have…
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Belstaff presents ‘Worship the ground’
Capturing the adventurer in all of us, Belstaff’s recent campaign entitled ‘Worship the ground’ is a visual reference of all the ideals within the brand. Through the lens of esteemed photographer Rankin the campaign captures two spirited individuals. One of whom is Sir Ranulph Fiennes – who’s achievements are beyond that of most. He was…
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World Fashion Week Round up AW ’16
The lines can often be blurred when it comes to catwalk and real world ensembles. With the former displaying a somewhat extravagant view for even the most conservative of houses. This season however the tables turned slightly as many brands sought to display a clear brand message and fuse both commercial well being with forward…
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MB&F Sherman Robot Clock
Just because you can make something doesn’t mean you should – but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you shouldn’t either. That is certainly the case with this latest carnation of the MB&F Robot clock. Called Sherman, the robot clock serves no further purpose than to tell the time and be… well, aesthetically pleasing, romantically captivating…
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LALIQUE x STEINWAY & SONS: The Masque de Femme Piano
Having launched the Heliconia piano at the end of last year, Lalique and Steinway & Sons announce the launch of Masque de Femme; a new piano designed by French crystal maker, Lalique. Following recent collaborations with Zaha Hadid, Damien Hirst and Elton John, Lalique continues its passion for the arts with a quest to build an…
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1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
In today’s economy, the rather ‘strange’ world of vintage cars makes even less sense. I suppose they are the antithesis of electric cars in truth, but vintage motors continue to capture the imagination, with their nostalgic designs resplendent of a yesteryear where glamour was a reality, and not just a magazine. You’ll struggle to find…
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CCR1 Residence by Wernerfield
A mere 60 miles southeast of Dallas lies a rectilinear escape within reach of the city dweller, yet far enough away to provide the mental retreat that so many crave – some might say ‘need’. Situated on a wooded site along Cedar Creek Reservoir, Wernerfield Architects have created a modern lakefront home consisting of concrete,…
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Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series 2
Curated by the leaders of audio innovation, Bowers & Wilkins, the C5 Series 2 is modern interpretation of in ear audio. Providing the perfect balance between stylistic endeavor and functional brilliance the earphones are a level above their predecessor. Although they retain a similar level visual impact as before, it is the intimate changes within…