Monthly Archives: December 2016

We are all focused on the future, but sometimes the most interesting ideas come from the past. Take this issue of Italian fashion magazine Bella dated 15th December 1955. The issue was mainly dedicated to knitwear, considered at the time … Continue reading →

The fascinating theme of the surface has dominated the last few posts and, before saying goodbye to it, let's have a look at an interesting interior design project that features an architectural element characterised by different shapes and surfaces – … Continue reading →

In the last few posts we explored the effects created by woven, digital and raw, rough, smooth, and glistening surfaces. There are all sorts of surfaces out there and, when cleverly arranged, composed or juxtaposed, they can be used to create … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we moved from the architectural surface to explore the external layer of different products as analysed in an exhibition. Yet there are artists out there currently exploring the surface in a revolutionary way, creating abstract and intangible … Continue reading →

As Superstudio researches and studies about the Super-surface proved, surfaces can be extremely intriguing things. According to Superstudio, this sci-fi abstract concept was a sort of limitless space offering multiple possibilities to people. The Super-surface was indeed an architectural concept … Continue reading →

In the last few posts we looked at Californian styles and swimwear. Let's go back to Winter today via a Californian designer who had a connection with Scotland – Bonnie Cashin (1907-2000). After spending years working in dressmaking establishments owned … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post focused on Californian designers and mentioned among the others swimwear created by Rose Marie Reid. As stated in that feature the designer came up with figure flattering details in her swimsuits, experimenting with fabrics and shapes that provided support … Continue reading →

Baby, it's cold outside, and most of us may be dreaming of drinking hot chocolate in front of a fire rather than having to face the cold to go to work, battle queues for the Christmas shopping or go about boring … Continue reading →

We all have "eureka moments" in our lives, those rare instants in which we realise that something we see and discover or someone we meet may have a bigger impact in our future actions and maybe bring a genuine and … Continue reading →

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, but so is the pressure on consumers to buy and spend. Yet, in a world in a constant crisis, the gap between the haves and the have nots has widened and, while … Continue reading →