Good Old Days by Carl Bengtsson

A very beautiful set by Carl Bengtsson, shot for the fall issue of DV Man. This brings me back a set I did a few months ago, which have the same nostalgic feeling. More of this shoot can be seen here.

Wonderwall

I'm sure most of you have been to at least one of many stores designed by Wonderwall, and amazed by the space, design and thoughts that went into them. Now Masamichi Katayama has updated the site with an amazing interface. Check it out here.

Fabio Viale

Wood? rubber? polystyrene? No, Fabio Viale's work is all done by marble, yes indeed, 100% marble. Check out more of his magical work on his site.

Jimmy Choo for H&M

The much talked about collection of Jimmy Choo for H&M will be in store very soon. I'm sure there will be a line full of girls in the morning of the launch. For those who are interested, you can now check the whole collection and its price list here.

Soundtrack of the week - Kings of Convenience

Recently think-silly published a feature on the music duo, Kings of Convenience. If soft, acoustic music is what you're into, then I highly recommend them. If not, search them on Youtube and you won't regret it. The three studio albums have been repeating at home this week.

Jo Ratcliffe

Picked up this months issue of Dazed & Confused yesterday and found the front cover very beautiful illustrated. After reading into it, the work is by Jo Ratcliffe, who is also known as JOCANDRAW. Check out more of her work on her website.

UNDERCOVER menswear SS10 backstage

Although the beautifully presented SS10 show of Undercover is old news, but this footage provides a great look into the hardworking team backstage. TheCorner also conducted an interview with Jun Takahashi, which can be seen here.

STIHL Advert

Another clever execution of imagery, simple yet to the point. However, this campaign have 5 versions based on the same idea. Sometimes, volume can hugely affect how well it is perceived.

'Your equipment stays as good as new.'

S/S 10 Press Day

I spent the whole day traveling around London previewing S/S 10 collections. First arriving at maharishi, where Chris gave me a very detailed talk on the collections. It is a welcoming news that maharishi is back and again delivering very strong pieces with turning its attention to details.

Then went over to 'a number of names' and looked at a few brands that they manage in Europe including BBC/Ice Cream and Bathing Ape. From the sample products that I've seen I can say that the essence of these brands have become more sophisticated and toned down, this is a definite good direction the brands are taking.

Upon visiting the showroom, I came across a store call 'Present'. It carries a wide range of products, from medicom toy to Raf Simons. It's kinda a version of the french boutique, Colette, but in Shoreditch, London. Do check out the store which has a great vibe and amazing coffee.

To sum the day up, I can see that all the brands have indeed toned down and more sleek in terms of patterns and shapes. This is a welcoming trend, which I much prefer then to the loud graphics and colours last couple of seasons.

Volkswagen Used Cars Advert

I believe Advertising doesn't need too much glitter and huge budget to be successful. Something simple and to the point is crucial. Here is a great example by Volkswagen.

'Time never passes for a Volkswagen.'

Maison Martin Margiela Book

I'm finding it fitting as my first blog entry is about a book on one of my favorite designers, Martin Margiela. His genius way of deconstructing and reconstructing have captured the fashion world ever since his first creation. While the recent news of Martin Margiela confirmed he's not involved with his brand anymore. The newly released Maison Martin Margiela Book captures the extensive history and work which made him the 'designer's designer'. The book consists of never before seen contents behind the mysterious world of the Maison, and selected images and essays from its archive.

This book is truly a good read and a certain collector's piece.

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