With the whole wave of ‘Bang Gangs’ in the scene, it’s no wonder David Choe came up with this ultra cute ‘Hairdo’ pillow for fans out there who’d like to extend their love for well….the bangs. You may get your bang fix at Upper Playground for USD$40 a pop!
Measures 20 inches X 20 inches
Photo via Upper Playground
This Icon Watch is the epitome of cartoon turn reality. Inspired by a computer icon, this minimal design watch face gives the impression of a graphic image that almost seems unreal and cartoon-like. Whatever it is, we know we’re absolutely digging it! ABS and stainless steel body with urethane bands. Comes available in both black and white.
Size : case W35mm x D32mm x T8mm / band(224mm)
Function : Quartz
Available online at Shoppingmag
1000 rings by Robert W. Ebendorf is a 416 page coffee table book featuring the best of contemporary ring designs from minimal sterling silver rings to over-the-top avante garde pieces. A visual haven for art geeks who enjoy and appreciate the works of various jewellery designers and their different concepts towards jewellery design. Visually enticing with great photography and intricate descriptions to pair with. If you’re running out of ideas on what Christmas gift to get for your design geek friend, this is probably your best bet- tried and certified by Femmething.
Papercutdiecut brings reminiscence of our grannies with their red paper cuttings during Chinese New Year. 100% handmade with the simple tools of a sharp knife, scissors, and a keen eye on design, Papercutdiecut’s designs are more today-savvy and made from black paper instead of the traditional red. Great pieces to play with if you’re looking for some added touch to your home-décor and gift wrappings. After all, no harm bringing back some good ol granny days back into our lives eyh?
Pictures via Papercutdiecut
To quote PMS (short for Project MuffStit) x Stesha Ho, their newly launched collaborative work is ‘A collection based on the tale of two lost girls and their trusty lil’ fairy’.
ProjectMuffStit by Chelle & Sher kicked off couple of months back with the aim to work on collaborative projects with creative individuals in the fashion+art+design industry. With no what-so-ever experience in fashion design, Chelle & Sher teamed up with Stesha Ho, a 2nd year student at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Diploma of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear for their very first range of collaborative work. Stesha’s style is the epitome of haute couture on fire with distinctive elaborateness and minute detailing sometimes even the eye can’t see. With her fine artistry in detailed tailoring in combination with PMS’s twisted creativity in deconstruction, a collection of 6 one-off pieces were produced in the span of two months.
The team of Melbourne based young talents left us in awe. The result? Shockingly amazing- the collection was snapped up within a week. We’ll leave you with more pictures to judge for yourself.
To hunt Stesha Ho down, stalk her at steshaho[at]hotmail.com.
Photos by: Zillieman
For more information, head over to http://www.projectmuffstit.blogspot.com/
Check out this AUM ( Alternate Use Material) shoulder tote by Stuart Sproule & Barnaby Killam. We’re all for the simple net-like design on this beauty, but what really caught our attention was the material that this bag was made from- 100% reclaimed sailcloth body. In simple words, this bag was once a sail on an old sailboat and now brought to life once again as a limited edition bag. So you can pretty much imagine the durability on this one.
Measures 19.5″ tall x 12.5″ wide x 7″ deep
Available online at Branch
Start building your ‘empire’ with ZLDA’s handscape collection where you get to play around with landscaping on your fingers. Each piece is designed based on everyday elements like trees, hands, and birds; so combine as you like to create your very own handscape.
Available at ZLDA’s online store
Thinking of spicing up your bedroom? Australian based Third Drawer Down offers some of the best looking pillowcases in town. Designed by various indie designers from around the globe, these 100% cotton pillowcases are priced from AUD$35-AUD$50 a pair.
Pictures via Third Drawer Down
Visit GreenHouse by Joost, a temporary pop-up exhibition at Melbourne’s Federation Square from the 29th of October 2008 until the 29th of January 2009.
Built entirely from recycled and reused materials, the folks at Greenhouse will be dishing up some interesting degustation fare in the likes of tiny ‘taste-tubes’, served up by vintage clad waiters using old shopping trolleys to double up as serving trays.
The Greenhouse, brain-child of waste wizard, Joost Bakker sends the idea of how even the simplest things can turn into treasure. Ideally, it hopes to send the message and garner awareness amongst the public about the simplicity of sustainability practice.
To prove their point, they’ve came up with some pretty mind-blowing recycled artwork from their floors made from deconstructed shipping crates, chairs of reclaimed street signs and feature wall of wild strawberry plant. Do drop by if you happen to be in the neighbourhood, not something you want to be missing out on.
‘Design For Use is a platform to present niche European design as a diverse, edited collection of beautiful, thought provoking gift & homeware ideas.’
Design For Use sticks to the concept of bringing in underground, less-hyped designers, giving us, the public, an opportunity to experience originality and functionality in the form of product and design not commonly attainable elsewhere, something we ought to be thankful for.
Their product ranges from fun and useful stationeries, conceptual homeware to unconventional products for the young and trendy.
Take a look at some of their very neat products, great place if you’re looking for gift ideas for friends.
Pictures via Design For Use
