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November 17, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Chilewich, designer of modern vinyl textiles, has collaborated with Griffin 
Technology, creator of periphals for iPhone, iPod, Mac and PC to create
a co-branded collection of accessories that merge techonology and fashion:  
Griffin + Chilewich. 

The cooperative's first offering, the Elan Form Chilewich case for iPhone 3G
and 3GS, wraps Chilewich's Mini Basketweave around an impact-resistant
Griffin-engineered polycarbonate shell. Both rugged and stylish, the case 
comes in a choice of Gravel or Light Gray and is now available at the 
Apple Store and MoMA Design Store.


Industries: Styles & Trends, Technology

November 16, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

With all things inspired by the Industrial Revolution coming on strong in design, it's entirely appropriate that a new exhibit at Oxford celebrates a fantasy-laden movement drawing on the Victorian era.
Steampunk:  Contraptions + Devices Extraordinaire. Inspired by the Victorian Sciences. runs through February 2010 at Oxford's Museum of the History of Science.  Curated by American artist and designer Art Donovan, the exhibit includes works of sculptural art and design inspired by the inventions and authors of the Victorian period. 

Steampunk borrows from Victorian design elements and craftsmanship, blending with modern sensibilities and technologies (think The Wild, Wild West with Will Sm...Read More
Industries: Styles & Trends

November 10, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Originally released in 1937, the Gio Ponti-designed Livia chair gets the gilded treatment
with a luxe gold finish. Manufacturer L'Abbate has limited this special edition chair to 300
pieces that are available until the end of November.

If gold is a bit rich for your taste, the massive beech wood Livia also comes stained or lacquered
in bold primary brights. 




Industries: Accent Furniture, Current, Design Today

November 4, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Luxury lighting manufacturer The Urban Electric Co. has introduced a 
three-piece capsule collection from interior designer Amanda Nisbet, which
combines her signature traditionally based styling with bold color and playful panache.

The three initial designs (Sprig, Anna Leah and Alannah) are individually bench-made
in The Urban Electric Co.'s Charleston, S.C. headquarters by artisans and craftsmen.
Additional lighting designs will debut throughout the year.




Industries: Current, Design Today, Lamps, Lighting, People

November 2, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

The hand-tufted Pebble Beach rug reflects richly varied neutrals.

Kevin O'Brien Studio, vendor of lush, modern velvet pillows and bedding, has extended
his line of textiles with the launch of an artisan-inspired, painterly rug collection. Made in India,
the hand-tufted and flatwoven designs spin dreamy, organic abstracts from 
New Zealand wool, hemp and cotton in an earthy, elegant palette. Available in standard 
and custom sizes, retail prices range from $25 to $27 per square foot.




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Industries: Current, New Products, Rugs, Soft Goods, Styles & Trends