In 1901, an Englishman by the name of Frank Hornby, a bookkeeper and a toy hobbyist, while tinkering with sheet metal, invented a D.I.Y. building kit that would become one of Britain’s beloved toys: Meccano. By 1916, a busy factory on Binns Street, in sooty Liverpool, was cranking out perforated metal strips, plates, gears, wheels, … Continue Reading
Culture, Design
Saturated would be an inane word when referencing the plethora of rappers, actors, models and singers who have joined the CTD clan (celebrity turned designer). Like any new concept sure to generate buzz in the entertainment industry, the idea was initially fresh and somewhat exciting when introduced by the likes of Gwen Stefani in 2004, No … Continue Reading
Culture, Design, Style
Liam Motyer and Hope Von Joel are the geniuses who run the “Eye of the World” design label. Their craft is a line of unique hand finished accessories primarily made out of natural materials (mostly wood). The South London based duo pride themselves on their ability to create pieces that are not only fashionable but … Continue Reading
Culture, Design, Style
FORM US WITH LOVE, a design studio based out of Stockholm, Sweden has gained recognition across Europe for their innovative approach of challenging the conventional through design initiatives. Since establishing the studio in 2005, John Löfgren, Jonas Pettersson and Petrus Palmér have certainly marked the design industry with their rare creativity. In the last few months, they have been … Continue Reading
Art, Culture, Design, Style
Spanish artist María Caleis turned her back on the life of a government tax agent in order to fulfill her passion for illustration. Mr.Zouch definitely approves of this sort of life decision! Below is a selection of works from her collection, Trendy Furniture. These illustrations are an ode to her favorite furniture designers, including: Joe Colombo, … Continue Reading
Art, Art Shots, Design, Style
Imagine a shoe built from flat carbon fiber, a molded foot-bed and three-dimensional sole pieces that come together by sliding each slot into the other. The concept may seem a little bewildering to most, but to performance artist/designer Alicia Farmis, the idea is uncomplicated. Farmis, the initiator of the “Moon Life” movement (a project concerning … Continue Reading
Design, Style
Only days from now, a group dapper fellas and dashing dames will convene dressed in their finery and costume to celebrate the fascinating world they’ve created. These steampunk folk will be joining the revelry at the Canadian National Steampunk Exhibition (CNSE) in Toronto, Ontario from April 29th to May 1st 2011. The CNSE is an … Continue Reading
Culture, Design, Style
Industrial Radical is the new signature steampunk label of Wardrobe Surgeon, an ethical and sustainable fashion design studio founded by British fashion designer Kirsty Spencer. Steampunk jewelery fits remarkably well into Kirsty’s strong belief in utilizing sustainable and recycling methods in her fashion design, and all the jewelery is built from components that are no longer … Continue Reading
Art, Culture, Design, Style
In our culture, the word spa has become synonymous with pampering and reward; from manicures to massages, people tend to view the spa as a treat, an expensive pastime often saved for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. However, our modern interpretation has much altered the foundations of spa tradition. The original meaning for the … Continue Reading
Culture, Design, Nostalgia, Style
In a world where one’s cup can constantly be filled with excess and the newest this-and-that, a growing group of whimsical and imaginative people are contributing to a hopeful future. Not one based on the present state of things, mind you: these steampunks, as they are known, have taken a leap back to a time … Continue Reading
Art, Culture, Design, Interviews, Style
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