. As fashion statement, fetish object, instrument of power, and outlet of artistic expression for both the designer and the wearer, throughout the ages the high-heeled shoe has gone through many shifts in style and symbolism. The Brooklyn Museum’s upcoming exhibition Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe explores fashion’s most provocative accessory. From … Read more
The Florida city’s main asset was once a TV police series. Now, with an influx of money and art, it is America’s fastest-changing city. Can it do better than build a series of trophy buildings?
Milan is, certainly, a city where creativity in design, fashion and culture flourishes unhindered. This year’s Salone del Mobile in Milano promises to be an edition with plenty of new ideas and initiatives and a dress rehearsal for Expo 2015. which will take place in Milan. Milan is once again the international furniture and design … Read more
Iraqi-British star architect Zaha Hadid is not passionate only by futuristic, curving forms of her elongated architectural structures, but has an affinity for haute glass. She is even collects original glass artwork resonating with her art philosophy. A new partnership with luxury French crystal house Lalique is a natural extension of this artistic hobby. Zaha … Read more
Creatif research team to revolutionise ‘smart’ fabric production. An EU-backed ‘smart fabrics’ research team under the Creatif project umbrella will look into the potential of interactive ‘smart fabrics’. Creatif aims to design and develop software and a smart fabric printer that can print electronic materials containing inks with interactive capabilities. Imagine that you could print … Read more
A dollhouse designed by Zaha Hadid Architects sold for $22,000 at Bonhams for UK charity KIDS supporting disabled children, young people and their families. 20 of the world’s best architects and designers build a dolls’ house for the auction which took place on November 11th. Inspired by the dolls’ house that Edwin Lutyens designed … Read more