Some two-tone action from Italy’s SUPER line in. They “Andrea Francis Metal and Acetate Collection” for Winter 2010 features “Havana” glitter highlights against a few shades. Zeiss lenses throughout of course for a clear optical line.  Perfect for the Holidays.

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“This is the trailer of the documentary on Neapolitan tailoring tradition.”

Not to overload with ceramics news today, but the KLM Tableware designed by Dutch master Marcel Wanders is simply good enough to complement a leggy tea service. Passengers on KLM’s business class will enjoy the shapely cups, plates, and saucers – all of which hits the exacting weight and space restrictions of air travel. “The set represents the high standard of top restaurants thanks to its ergonomically and technically thought-out design,’ says Wanders. ‘As a frequent flyer, one of my long-term wishes has been fulfilled through this commission.” (via Frame).

The Standard Hotels group has worked with artists Geoff McFetridge and Chris Johanson on a series of  Pendleton blankets.  ” Geoff created his blanket for The Standard, Hollywood in black and light blue with initials ‘GM’; Chris created his blanket for The Standard, Downtown LA in heather grey and warm yellow, with the text reading “all people are multi dimensional.” They’re also available for purchase at shopthestandard. 40 blankets have been produced per artist in two sizes.

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Pop-up shops are, as you know, all the rage. In London, the Temporium will open on December 9, 2010 and feature a host of design led brands. Included in the action is Undergrowth Design. For the event they’ve produced this leggy tea set. Called “Blaue Blume”, the set includes includes a teapot, milk jug and tea cup all with legs for a handle, a cake stand, plates and a sugar bowl in the shape of a bathtub. Decorative flourish is inspired by antique lace.

The Temporium runs from 9-19 December at 221 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EJ.

More looks, via Dezeen, at “Blaue Blume” after the jump.

One of our favourite design sites, iDsgn, have started a new series called ‘fresh & hungry’. Interviewing several young designers, they launched it with an interview with Jessica Walsh. The interviews are short and snappy, giving a good overview of the New York based designer’s career so far.

Read the interview over at iDsgn and take a leap to see more of her work.

Curated turns us onto this chair:

“Maarten Baptist, a Dutch designer, has unveiled his Lucky Love Chair. The materials shine, as do the construction methods. Handsome in its simplicity, the Lucky Love Chair will launch in full in 2011.”

Read more over at Curated.

We’ve been all about the crushed leather button for a while now, so it should be of no surprise that we like this coat purely because of the button choice. If we were being cynical we’d say you’re better off just buying some buttons and putting them on an old trench; but we’re gonna assume that most aren’t fussy enough with their clothing to do this. Oh yeah, and it’s waxed – which is nice. (Studio Homme)

We’d been hearing about the death of trainers (or sneakers if you’re a pedantic American) for a while and we’d always thought it to be a little silly. Who stops wearing trainers purely because they have some nice shoes? So, in praise of the ‘everything in moderation’ theory, we’re posting up these high top blazers. We might even wear it with an overcoat if we’re feeling bawsy. (End)

We’ve been on the lookout for a good overcoat this season and this is the first (of what’s sure to be many) that fits the bill. The shape isn’t too out there and it’s grey, men’s official favourite colour. The only problem is the pricetag, but H&M collabs aside, you know what to expect price tag from Mr Ossendrijver. (Farfetch)