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LDF10: Gust Of Wind

Late Friday night at the V&A was fantastic. It was packed with enthusiasts and so many amazing things to see. My favourite was of course the long awaited installation by Paul Cocksedge, ‘Gust of Wind’. Flying sheets of corian were installed as if they were fluttering across the hallway at the V&A. The installation featured  ...

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LDF10: 100% Design Highlights

This weekend was a rather busy one, with LDF sadly drawing to a close, I scurried along to all the top events happening in London. First stop: 100% Design! This was phenemonal with such an amazing showcase of talent. Here are some of my highlights of the event. (click image to enlarge) 1.Rothschild &Bickers. 2.Channels. 3.MacMaster Design.  ...

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LDF10: A Night With Conran

I had a fabulous time last night at the Conran shop for the Emeco event. The place was absolutely buzzing and it was just pure fun.  I loved the Emeco chairs, comfortable, quirky and very green friendly. Each chair is made out of at least 111 recycled plastic bottles which originate from Coca-Cola’s recycling plant in South  ...

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LDF10: Once Upon A Dream

Are you suffering from insomnia? feeling jet-lagged? Well perhaps you should stop by the Andaz Liverpool Street lounge during the London Design Festival. Here you will find the most amazing installation by French designer, Mathieu Lehanneur. It is a clever sleeping capsule called ‘Once Upon A Dream’ which was presented for the  ...

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LDF10: Rivoluzione

If you happen to wonder around the Brompton District during the London Design Festival then do pass by the Bibendium courtyard. It will be hard not to miss the pretty display of striking suspension lights from Murano glass company, Mediterraneo with their installation called ‘Rivoluzione’. These remarkable lights made out of Murano  ...

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LDF10: Cappellini At The V&A

Have you gone to see Cappellini at the V&A? Well it is an absolute must for it portrays the finest influence on British design. A fantastic display of Italian design guru Giulio Cappellini’s collaborations with a number of British designers including Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, Barber Osgerby and more recently Raw Edges. This is a  ...

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LDF10: Tables and Chairs

I managed to get myself down to one of my favourite stores in London, Few and Far to have a sneak peek at all of the exciting things happening down there. In Partnership with Priscilla Carluccio, the Crafts Council presents ‘Tables & Chairs: new contemporary voices in wood’. An exhibition showcasing some of the best furniture makers at  ...

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LDF10: Jaime Hayon for Se’

Anyone who has followed my blog knows about my obsession for designer Jaime Hayon. Therefore You can imagine my excitement when I got myself down to see the launch of his first ever complete furniture range for the Se’ collection II. Showcasing an exquisite range of over 15 new furniture pieces, including chairs, mirrors, tables and  ...

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LDF10: Lets ‘Blow and Roll’

Here I am amidst all this positive energy at the V&A, absorbing everything that is fantastic around me. I just have to share another favourite feature of mine which is the ‘Blow and Roll’ installation created from Polish designer Oskar Zieta. Situated in the John Madeski Garden it is definitely one harmonious graceful  ...

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