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Their brand is completely defined. Tiny labeled cosmetic bottles meticulously lined in rows mixed with an unpolished material – usually a light wood, twine netting, or cardboard. Yep, we’re talking about Aesop, who just opened their third Manhattan store in the West Village. The sculptural wooden shop is the brain child of the Melbourne based architects …

No market for luxury in times of crisis? Daredevil Dior just launched a booklet of temporary tattoos with a luxe twist — they’re made with 24-carat gold leaf. Created by Dior jewelry designer Camille Miceli, the label’s Grand Bal Golden Tattoos are meant to mimic chain bracelets, charms, and rings — only these baubles won’t last more than …

Swedish still life and advertising photographer Niklas Alm started exploring the world of photography as a kid in his parents darkroom. Since 2001 he has been working with both editorial and advertising commisions, winning awards in Epica Awards, New York Festivals and Sony World Photography Awards among others.His passion for creating interesting environments and images …

The Europa League ended yesterday in a not very surprising way, if Spain wins again the soccer Leagues will get very boring!  The soccer lovers who can’t get enough of their heroes should check out the work of Stanley Chow. Stanley Chow launched a website ‘Stanley Chow soccer prints‘ where you can buy posters of …

Davidelfin, a Spanish artist turned fashion designer explained that he “came to the fashion through painting.” Like many designers, he escaped into the portal through the art realm and become transported into a different design sector – but “is it all the same?” The introspective fashion designer’s new collection, titled Katharsis, is made of classic …

Studied in industrial design, experimental painting, and ceramic sculpture, Diana Beltran Herrera‘s medium of choice seems to have settled on paper. The Colombian artist manages to craft surprisingly lively sculptures out of the flat medium, cutting and shaping sheets into assorted species of birds and fish. More information at www.ppiinnee.com

Ten years ago hipsters were a relative new phenomenon. The last ten years the hipster took many shapes, from sneaker nerd to mountain men and from vintage queen to pastel punks. All labeled as a hipster because of their common desire for uniqueness in the global melting pot! But little hipsters grow up and the …

After Instagram Camera concept that we actually did not like for it’s form lose function here goes a smart concept of Instagram Glasses from Markus Gerke. Instaglasses is a smart way to live “la vie en rose” or just “en Instagram”. You activate the glasses by pushing “Insta” and option to choose between different filters. Then take a picture …

I love these  mixed media collages by Anton Budenko and Jenya Vyguzov. Beautiful combination of photography and illustrations. It’s sweet, mysterious and I like the way they’ve used elements of nature in combination with fashion. © Photography & Collage Anton Bundenko / Collage Jenya Vyguzov, More / Models Lera Goncharova, Alexandra S. at LMA St. Petersburg, Lera Beltsevich,Darya S. at Eskimo Paris, Galya, Ann …

Checkout Chimere Modern Pet Furniture 2012 collection by Frederic Stouls and Marc Ange. This is the first manufacturer of contemporary and modern furniture dedicated to pets. This furniture set not only offers comfort but also beyond it’s functionality, it provides decorative element in our home. Impressive soft and noble materials combined with high quality manufacturing, each of these furniture …

These sculptural bookends by Chicago-based artist Garth Borovicka cleverly utilize the layers of wood and thebgrowth rings within to symbolize the sedimentary layers of the Earth. They compare microcosms and macrocosms, exploring the similarities of naturally occurring patterns on small and large scales. Via his website, “In both instances these patterns represent the passage of time on either …