To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stelton, the house commissioned Paul Smith to rework a tabelware collection pulling from the archives the classic Arne Jacobsen Stelton cylinder form for a bar collection.. Cocktail shakers, ice bucket, bar spoons, and more are added to the set to make it all the better.” Paul Smith also worked over a stainless steel bowl collection which will be available in two flavors.
More looks at the Paul Smith for Stelton 50th Anniversary Tableware Collection after the click.
One of seven exhibitions set to open on June 27, 2010, at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Gary Lichtenstein 35 Years of Screenprinting showcases 48 prints by the Connecticut artist. The focus is on work produced since 2004, a snapshot, really, of Lichtenstein’s career. Also included are materials from the artist’s studio which help to explain his process – think drying rack, proofs, and more.
From the Aldrich -
Lichtenstein’s role as an artist in his own right has brought an innovative perspective to his craft. His innate ability as a colorist, together with his belief in spontaneity and acceptance of what others would consider accidents or mistakes, has defined his studio. Multiple trial proofs and color variations are the norm, and Lichtenstein has no concern about how many screens it will take to successfully resolve an image. It is not unusual for a print from his studio to have fifteen or twenty colors, and there are examples of prints with forty or more. In the past decade, Lichtenstein has also begun to experiment with unique, large-scale screenprints on canvas, blurring the boundary between painting and printmaking.
The exhibition closes on January 2, 2011. More examples of Lichtenstein’s prints follow.
“Fashion anticipates the new Sundek Collection by designer Neil Barrett. The line will be showcased for the first time this week at Pitti Uomo in Florence and will release for Spring/Summer 2011. Our friend Marcelo Burlon directed the above Sundek by Neil Barrett Spring/Summer 2011 artistic short film” (highsnob)
This month J. Crew is continuing their “In Good Company” theme with a special collaboration with Japanese denim firm Warehouse. Stamped on the custom deerskin patch, Lot 484 (a nod to the address of J. Crew’s Soho Men’s Store on Broadway), the jean follows Warehouse’s 800 series with a 14oz selvedge. The cloth has been rinsed and aged – made to mimic 50 year old dead stock denim.
J. Crew Vice President of Men’s Design, Frank Muytjens is decidedly excited about the collaboration, which follows a series of exclusive Levi’s washes produced for the fashion house. He champions the authenticity of Warehouse and the jeans feel. He excitement extends to the use of Memphis Cotton, known for it’s dramatic high and low fading. Asked about denim trends in general, Muytjens mentions the new popularity of J. Crew’s own 484 slim, saying, “People are certainly coming around to wearing trimmer jeans.”
This follows in the fit of the Lot 484 Warehouse collaboration, a slightly tapered fit you can view in full glory after the jump.
The jean will be available in a limited run at the Men’s Store, the Liquor Store, and online.
After sullying their names with that Pretty Green collaboration, Clarks redeem themselves, teaming with with streetwear store Hanon. The Aberdeen based store created a pair of desert boots and a pair of wallabies and, obviously, they’ll be available at Hanon’s store, online and at superly-duperly exclusive stores around the world. Available later this week.
And the sale picks, like the beat, go on. This Penfield jacket is another jacket well suited for those pesky spring showers (you know, the ones forcing you to retire your shorts). We’re a bit annoyed that we’re still having to even think about pieces like this in June, but that’s the way the weather cookie crumbles. Or something like that. (Coggles)
The ‘This Is Not A Suit’ campaign rolls on, this time adding some faces you may just recognise. These pictures are part of an upcoming exhibition and focus on the ‘captains’ of each industry, whether it be music, film, sports or politics (we shudder at the thought of David Cameron making an appearance). Leap to see the rest of the pictures and don’t forget about their Tumblr.
“By combining the efforts of some of the most talented young photographers and writers across the globe, The Madbury Club is able to publish print inspired content in a revolutionary online format. Unrestricted by any one particular subculture or movement, Madbury crosses all boundaries to bring you, the reader, work of the utmost quality. Enjoy, and begin to consider yourself well read.” (Madbury Club)
02. ‘“You ol’ “ralph tresvant can you stand the rain suit ass muthaf***a”
“When former Diddy reality TV underling Chopper City decided to make a video calling out his rap opponents and establish his boss credentials last March, it’s safe to assume that he didn’t see the implications of his oversized suit on the horizon.” (Gwarizm)
03. Big Boi “General Patton” (Above)
The new video for Big Boi’s ‘General Patton’.
04. Terrified Mexican matador: ‘I didn’t have the balls’
“Matador Christian Hernandez, bedecked in traditional livery and bearing a customary red cape, narrowed his eyes as the bull lowered its head. What happened next was slightly less orthodox, as the 22-year-old turned on his heels and fled the onrushing bovid, explaining later “this is not my thing”.” (The Guardian)
Young designer Diederik Comte showcases some of this Summer 2010 pieces for men. With short time under his belt, Comte is looking to sway the gentleman into a new direction as his Autumn collection will show more drastically. “Our Inspiration comes from everything and anything we encounter in our daily lives and travels. Our garments are locally produced in New York, which allows us to be fully involved with every stage of the design and production process, and facilitates our unerring commitment to quality.”
More looks from the Diederik Comte Summer 2010 collection after the click.
Here’s a great new book, coming June 30th from Fiell Publishing on the topic of plastics in design by Charlotte & Peter Fiell. ”Over the past 150 years, the role of plastics within the field of design has been fundamental to the development of the manmade environment. Synthetic polymers have quite literally molded the modern world, transforming utopian dreams into three-dimensional realities. Indeed, the impact of plastics has been felt in every area of human life, from healthcare and food distribution to communications, transportation and financial transactions. Plastic Dreams: Synthetic Visions in Design tells the fascinating story of these truly wondrous materials, charting their evolution from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, across a huge range of landmark product types, from Wells Coates’ iconic AD 65 radio to Konstantin Grcic’s MYTO stacking chair, and from Bakelite in the 1920s to today’s latest techno-polymers.”
tells the fascinating story of these truly wondrous materials, charting their evolution from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, across a huge range of landmark product types, from Wells Coates’ iconic AD 65 radio to Konstantin Grcic’s MYTO stacking chair, and from Bakelite in the 1920s to today’s latest techno-polymers.”
