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Furnitecture: a concept of living spaces

22 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in architecture, furniture design, furniture designers

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'furnitecture'- design concept, architecture, conceptual furniture, furniture design, furniture designers

 

 

There has always been a certain love affair

between furniture and the space occupied

a creation of a seemingly effortless, yet well-considered look / feel

of objects nestling comfortably in a defined setting.

 

This synergy generated from an intimacy of furniture

in sync with the encompassing architecture

is represented in the design concept of

furnitecture (furniture + architecture).

 

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What is furnitecture?

 

a design scope through which furniture is viewed / experienced as:

 

fitting naturally, almost organically into a specific space

structured with multi-perspective, multi-purpose intent

crafted with minimalist aesthetic attitude in materials and construction

manufactured with architectural elements incorporated into the core design

 

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Furnitecture:  a concept of living spaces

Artelier House

by Italian designer, Harry Thaler

privacy within a confined space

furnitecture, studio house, by harry thaler.it, urnitecture, studio house, dezeencom Atelierhouse-by-Studio-Harry-Thaler_

(images from harrythaler.it and dezeen.com)

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Heterogenous functionality

from Belgian design group Muller Van Severen

multi-layered construction

multi-layered use

furnitecture, instarank24.de 1

(image from instarank24.de)

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Blio

from the Kristalia Design Group, Italy

modular bookcases

or varied storage needs

furnitecture, blio, bookcases woontcom Kristalia-Blio-

furnitecutre, Blio-Kristalia, woont.com

(images from woont.com)

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Growth Table

from architects Iris Anna Regn and Tim Durfee (Los Angeles)

 harmonious co-existence at each stage of life

furnitecture, growth table, intergeneraltional community durfeeregncom

(image from durfeeregn.com)

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Metropolis

by Italian designer, Giocomo Moor

furnitecture, metropolis, giocomo moor, designboomcom

furnitecture, giocomo moor, domusweb.it,

(images from designboom.com and domusweb.it)

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by Belgian designer, Maarten De Ceulaer

Mutation Series

chairs

organic multiplication

urnitecture, maarten deceulaercom, chair, mutatation series,

 furnitecture, dezeencom_Mutation-by-Maarten-De-Ceulaer-

(images from maartendeceulaer. com and dezeen.com)

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Suitcases

storage

the world compartmentalized

furnitecture, chest of suitcases, by maarten deceulaer

furniteture, pile of suitcases, marten deceulaercom

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Study Table

from Studio MAKS and Pang Architects for the Chinese University Library

‘get into the flow of things’

furnitecture-furniture-that-transforms-space, cooperative work tables

(image from askmen.com)

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“Monozukuri”

translates from Japanese as

design and manufacturing, which blends traditional and modern aspects

from Fumihiko Sano (architectural firm, Japan)

furnitecture, en yu-an, archdailycom furnitecture, en yu-An, archdailycom

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For further reading:

Furnitecture, (Thames & Hudson) by design writer Anna Yudina

 

 

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Mark your diary!: much more than chairs- “The World of Charles and Ray Eames” opens at the Barbican Centre, London

26 Monday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design collaboration, design inventive, furniture design, furniture designers

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"The World of Charles and Ray Eames" - exhibition, Charles and Ray Eames, design collaboration, design work, furniture design, mid-century modern, multi-disciplinary design work, The Barbican Centre - London

 

The Barbican Centre, London

is venue for the exhibition

The World of Charles and Ray Eames,

in showcasing the works of

the internationally famous husband and wife collaborative creative duo.

 

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(image from loc.gov):

charles and ray eames, at work portrait, loc.gov

In studio; At work

Ray and Charles Eames

 

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Charles Ormond Eames, Jr (1907–1978)

and Bernice Alexandra “Ray” Eames (1912–1988)

were American designers, readily known for their iconic furniture concepts.

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Be seated

(image from modernvintage.nl):

charles and ray Eames_Lounge_Ottoman_modernvintage.nl

Charles and Ray Eames

lounge and ottoman

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(image from designmuseum.de):

charles and ray eames, vitra chair, design-museum.de

Vitra chair

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In addition to their furniture design work,

the new show The World of Charles and Ray Eames

highlights the influence and breadth

of their artistic achievements in other areas:

architecture

graphic design

toy design

short films

photography and  more

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Plaything

(image from antenna7.com):

harles and ray eames_plywood_elephant, antenna7.com

Plywood elephant in red

for childrens’ seat/play

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Home Sweet (Eames) Home

(image from skiii.tumblr.com):

charles and ray eames, iskiii.tumblr.com

Eames House

by Charles and Ray Eames,  home / studio

located Pacific Palisades, California

constructed (1949) from glass / steel

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Aspects of their progressive design mindset-

previsioned the coming of the computing age.

For the 1964 World’s Fair (NYC)

they displayed their multi-screen “Information Machine”.

Visitors could write a date on a card, feed the card into the machine

and the machine would offer the leading New York Times headline for that date-

certainly a rudimentary precursor of Google Search.

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The World of Charles and Ray Eames

is a show not to be missed for its examination of

 multi-talented, multi-disciplinary creatives

Charles and Ray Eames-

whose mid-century modern design achievements are celebrated to this day.

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The World of Charles and Ray Eames

until 14 February 2016

Barbican Centre, London

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For further details on The World of Charles and Ray Eames exhibition, visit

http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=18398

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For additional information on other events regarding Charles and Ray Eames, visit

http://www.eamesoffice.com/

 

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Product and furniture design: “dripping” with whimsy

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, design philosophy, design work, furniture design, furniture designers, product designers

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abstract design, abstract design - houseware, abstract design - lighting, abstract design - tables, conceptual furniture, Florent Degourc, furniture design, houseware items, John Nouanesing, product/furniture design, product/furniture designers

 

Original pieces designed for interior living spaces

offer elements of innovation, artistic perspectives and functionality.

These unique items inject doses of novelty,

which further define and enhance a given space.

 

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John Nouanesing and Florent Degourc

are two French product and furniture designers–

each with a clear creative vision, which features:

minimalist style, natural form/flow, and buckets of whimsy.

 

 

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From the workshop of John Nouanesing

 

(images from johnnouanesing.fr):

 

product designer, John Nouanesing

Product/furniture designer, John Nouanesing

 

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Magena Lune Montante (2013)

reminiscent of a toddler playtime toy

Table lamp with an ash wood base

 steel frame and coloured, stackable, interchangeable plastic pieces

 

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Hello & Goodbye (2008)

quirky reference to lifting floorboards

Hanging coat rack to accommodate a small space

made of  ash wood

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Photographies:  Questions and Responses (2012)

steam rises

 Cup and saucer set with insert glass “steam”

the cup is made of glass / stainless steel rim; saucer is white ceramic

 

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(images from arch2o.com):

Love Me (2007)

Ooops!

john nouansesing, red paint drip table

Table made from resin

A possible design narrative:

 a bucket of fire engine red nail varnish

spills over the table

drips down the sides and pools on the floor

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‘Paint spill lighting’

john nouanesing, paint drip lamps

‘paint drip’ light fixtures in white

wall mount and table top

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From the workshop of Florent Degourc

 

(image from lejsl.com):

florent degourc, portrait

Product/furniture designer,  Florent Degourc

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(images from florentdegourc.com):

Smooth and Smoothie (2010)

melting matter motif

florent degourc, smooth and smoothie table bench, drip paint

Mint green and cherry blossom pink table and bench set

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L01 – L02 (2012)

florent degorc white table lamps

Stark, clinical white

metallic table lamps with wood centre

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Groove (2009)

of centipedean aspect

florent degourc, grove table, 2009 tablebassemikado_web

 Metal table coated in lime green lacquer with multi-base legs

 
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Stic (2011)

florent degourc, stic, hanging light fixture, single candle
 

Hanging light fixture

single white ‘candlestick’ on the horizontal with blue electric cord

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Verone  (2009)

interconnected

florent degourc, verone, 2 connected tables

Coffee table unit wood, white surfaces at perpendicular angle

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For more details on John Nouanesing and his work, visit:

http://www.johnnouanesing.fr/catalogueuk.html

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For more details on Florent Degourc and his work, visit:

http://www.florentdegourc.com/

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In conversation with designer Gaetano Pesce

07 Saturday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design experiment, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, design work, furniture design, furniture designers

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Barbican Art Gallery, Fontessa shoe, Gaetano Pesce - design philosophy, Gaetano Pesce - designer/architect, La Mamma/Donna armchair and footrest, lagoon table, lake table, ocean table, pond table, Pop Art Design - exhibition, puddle table, river table, six water tables, Tony Chambers - Wallpaper

Every now and again, a rare wonderful opportunity

presents itself – and there is really no other

option but to take it and feel well pleased.

Such was my response to attending

an interview with the

world renown and celebrated designer/architect

Gaetano Pesce.

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Held at the famed Barbican Centre, London

with Tony Chambers, editor-in-chief of Wallpaper magazine

who spoke wtih Signor Pesce about

his designs and his design philosophy.

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Signor Pesce was born and educated in Italy.

(image from padovacultura.padovanet.it):

Gaetano-Pesce, padovacultura.padovane.it -colori-thumb

He has been a force in the design world for over forty years –

his work is on permanent display at many of the world’s

leading museums:  the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York to cite but a couple.

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I am intrigued by the Gaetano Pesce piece

La Mamma/Donna armchair and footrest, 1969 –

currently on display at the exhibition

Pop Art Design

Barbican Art Gallery, London.

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(image from barbican.co.uk):

image

La Mamma/Donna armchair and footrest by Gaetano Pesce

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The large foam chair envelopes the body,

offering a sense of security, a feel of comfort –

with deep curves and deep-set seat,

an invitation to stroke and to nestle:

a chair meant to be reminiscent of

women’s nurturing qualities.

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Attached by a thin chord to the chair is the footrest:

a ball constructed of the same material and colour

symbolises a state of imprisonment (ball and chain):

a state of unwilling captivity.

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La Mamma/Donna is a chair which conjures up

imagery of women who at the time (1960s),

seemed doomed to be soley anchored in the home.

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In contemplating the message(s) of this specific chair/footrest,

I often wondered about the general design mission of

Gaetano Pecse.

The evening at the Barbican afforded me the occasion

to discover more about the man and his creations.

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Gaetano Pesce is a most witty, personable and engaging speaker.

As Tony Chambers relaxed into a Mamma/Donna chair

Signor Pesce settled into another of his designs

-high backed chair,

which looked equally comfortable.

The comfort factor seems priority in a Pesce piece.

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The Mamma/Donna chair is exemplar of the Pesce

definition of furniture musts:

“fun,  strong,  and with a message.”

The intended statement for the  Mamma/Donna chair:

“women’s non-freedom.”

Many of Signor Pesce’s pieces offer

strong socio-political points.

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The chair is delivered ‘flat packed’.

As it is made entirely of foam, it is relatively easy to

squeeze it into a compact container.

Upon opening, it springs into shape –

no assembly required.

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Signor Pesce spoke passionately on art as innovation:

use of new materials,  techniques,  technology –

“there is no limit for creativity” ,

each design is an unique individual, hence

design possibilities are infinite.

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He is spirited in encouraging creatives to

“fight the idea of standardisation” and to

“express life, express diversity”

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During his tenure as lecturer at Cooper Union, NY

he challenged his students to first create – concept,

then, as natural  sequence – shape.

Concept is “psychological and sentiments”;

it is the fusing of the intellectual and

the emotional as integral to the design process.

Once this is satisfied, the shape of the piece can evolve –

as definition of the concept.

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Signor Pesce expressed his views on duality in design.

He believes objects have a “double function”:

“the practical and the beautiful”

I was reminded of the intended use of

Renaissance Italian majolica (glazed ceramic-ware)

beautifully crafted/decorated utilitarian pieces.

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(image from metmuseum.org):

pharmacy jar (1515) – Siena, Italy

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Examples of Signor Pesce’s idea of design duality:

-beautiful/functional –

are his six water tables.

The tables tops showcase various bodies of water:

lakes, lagoon, ponds, oceans, rivers … puddles

The realism of imagery is almost extra-dimensional:

positioning a viewer in a space perspective

of experiencing a surreal mini-world

while remaining in the world actually occupied.

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(images from design boom):

river table

gaetano pesce, river table09

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pond table

gaetano pesce, pond table, design boomcom 04

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lagoon table

gaetano pesce, lagoon table06.jpg

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puddle table

gaetano pesce, puddle table 08

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lake table

gaetano pesce, lake table, designboom.com02

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ocean table

gaetano pesce, ocean table12

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Customisation is another detected point on the Pesce design radar.

In 2010, he created the Fontessa shoe.

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(image from vogue.it):

the Fontessa shoe

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The Fontessa shoe is made of plastic discs, which the user

can cut out and arrange to personalise the footwear.

This design approach allows for a

“relationship with the product” – an intimacy.

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On the topic of architectural structures, Signor Pesce laments.

He suggests sadly,  that some modern structures

are simply “real estate”;  just “buildings, not architecture” .

Signor Pesce defines architecture in one word:  “innovation”

anything else is simply a building, a copy of what’s been done.

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While animatedly chatting, reminiscing, informing, laughing –

his phone rings.

Does he ignore it?

Does he answer it?

You guessed it!

He stops mid-sentence, checks the caller id and speaks –

“Pronto, yes, yes … I’ll call you later.  I have a lot of

people in front of me.”

Everyone smiled, many laughed aloud in good humour

and he simply continued where he left off.

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Gaetano Pesce’s designs are in his image:

amusing, inventive, functional, progressive,

warm, engaging, contemplative:

the man is his art

his art is the man.

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View the Mamma/Donna  chair and footstool

by Gaetano Pesce

at the exhibition:  Pop Art Design

until 9 February 2014

Barbican Art Gallery, London

 

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Minimal me: household and fashion designs by Scandinavian creatives

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, avant garde, design inventive, design philosophy, furniture design, ready to wear, urban wear

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Bernt, functional design, Grete Jalk, Hans Wegner, Harri Koskinen, Jonas Bohlin, Merimekko, minimal design, modernist art infuences, Nanna Ditzel, Scandinavian Design, Wood Wood a/w 2013

The  three kingdoms of Scandinavia

Sweden,  Denmark,  Norway

 share a cultural linguistic heritage and a

common aesthetic perspective of:

clean

minimal

functional

products created from

traditional and innovative materials;

used in unconventional combinations;

structured cost effectively for wide-spread consumption:

a social ideal translated to design and manufacturing.

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Termed ‘Scandinavian Design’

this approach was certainly one of

philosophic beliefs put to practice,

which traces its roots to

 early twentieth century art movements such as:

Cubism, Futurism and Dadaism.

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‘Scandinavian Design’

features are evident

in many of the items manufactured  in the region

from furnishings to clothing :

un-fussed, subtle beauty … timeless, distinct.

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in – home

(images from apartmenttherapy.com):

by Grete Jalk   (Denmark)

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moulded plywood chair,  1963

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 Coffee table by Grete Jalk at Decopedia

 coffee table,  1960 – 61

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(images from scandinaviandesigncenter.com):

Concrete chair - natural ash - Källemo

concrete chair by Jonas Bohlin

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Block Lamp - white cord - Design House Stockholm

block lamp by Harri Koskinen  (Sweden)

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(image from getama.dk):

 

couch high back, 2012 by Bernt

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folding dining table, 2005 by Bernt

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mondial coffee table, 2000 by Nanna Ditzel

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butterfly chair, 1977 by Hans Wegner

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fabrics by Merimekko   (Finland)

Unikko fabric red - red - Marimekko

unikko fabric red

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Kaiku fabric - blue - Marimekko

kaiku fabric

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in – fashion

 

Wood Wood

a Danish lifestyle brand captures the essence of

‘Scandinavian design’

in its clothing line.

Co-founded in 2002 by

Karl-Oskar Olsen,  Brian SS Jensen,  Lotte Bank Nielsen

their a/w RTW look is

relaxed,  uncomplicated,  effortless

with colour and print interest.

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Wood Wood

a/w 2013

The Collection

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