Designers Favourite

We are continuing our exploration of all thing 'ART' after the excitement we had at Frieze the other week. Our designer Monica has always loved Picasso's ceramics and comes back to them time and time again when researching. He started making pieces whilst on his holidays in Vallauris in the South of France, we just wish all our holiday activities turned out so well! As well as looking at amazing picture books (our favourite type of book) she also recommends 'Life with Picasso' by Francoise Gilot, an amazing insight into his life, work and family.

All The Fun Of The Fair

Whether you come to find the next big thing, to recharge your culture batteries or just to sweat out the alcohol from last nights party, Frieze Art Fair is still very much the place to be. This year, as ever, the exhibits range from the sublime to the ridiculous with tonnes in-between that we would love to have hanging in our living rooms. We definitely recommend a visit this weekend. www.friezeartfair.com

MON at the London Design Festival

Since our last post Ron Arad the great Tel Aviv-born designer has been awarded the London Design Medal, our congratulations to him. When accepting the award he said, "Thank you London - I couldn't imagine doing whatever I'm doing anywhere else in the world". However we were paying more attention to the fact that he chose to wear his MON scarf to accept the award, as always he looked great.

Check Mate

Last week a whole host of super cool bicycles went up for auction to raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation. We were delighted to see one of our favourite designers Ron Arad reinventing the wheel, whilst wearing his MON scarf as part of a fantastic check on check ensemble.
www.ronarad.co.uk

Time Traveling

With so little time for travelling these days, we think there is a lot to be said for doing it in some style. We love these images of men travelling through the ages with their Globe-Trotter suitcases, the ceremony of it all seams like a great anecdote to our modern lives. Not only a stylish addition to the discerning mans accessory collection, but something that allows the journey to begin as soon as you start packing!

www.globetrotter1897.com

Perfect Prints

                                                

We love these illustrations by Jean-Phillippe Delhomme as well as tonnes of other prints that you can buy on our new favourite internet find. The Fashion Illustration Gallery (FIG) has brilliant original artworks as well as prints and vintage magazines featuring cover artwork by Andy Worhol. www.figprints.com 

We Assouline Love The Literary Lounge

The new Assouline boutique at Liberty is one of the most exciting bookshops to open in London for years. With selected vintage out of print editions and stacks of Assouline classics this is a great place to hibernate while the weather has it's rainy summer tantrum. It really is 1,000 square feet of seductive coffee table book heaven. www.liberty.co.uk