Atelier Magazine

The Design Fair: TENT London

It was so nice to have the opportunity to have a Saturday in London and not have any worries. Hence, when my flatmate announced that he was going to TENT London I was happy to join him.  Now I don't know much about interior design, but from the conversations overheard this was the place to see the good stuff. And the people were all so nice!!

A minimalist table gets a treatment of multi-faceted 'eroded' markings ...  

Ooh, I saw a piece by this same designer at the V&A last year.  He uses digital drawing and laser techniques ... great play on shapes within shapes.

And I know that Stag Antlers are over, over, over ... but I just love the sheer size of this chandelier.

 
Sarah admiring the most vile lamp ever created.  Seriously, it smelled even though it was encased in glass.  But absolutely amazing nonetheless!

    And then we all went over the the The Pound Shop where I picked up two pairs of paper sunglasses; Perfect for our impromptu night out in East London.  The pound shop was so fun!  I mean ... everything was designed really well and priced, well, at £1. 

The Experience: Inbred Hybrid Collective @ Act Art

About a month ago I was asked to represent an artist friend from New York and install a site specific installation at ACT ART here in London.  The night was amazing, but I am just going to focus on Inbred Hybrid Collective for a minute. 

Censorship is something that exists, whether you choose to acknowledge that fact is up to you.  And with this piece, we are able to express our views on the subject.  A conversation is the core of the piece with instruction for the participants to voice their own stories ...

This is my favorite story of the night ... what is the problem with looking like a cowgirl?

The Rebel Child: Finger In The Nose

Clothing brands for children have gotten cooler over the last few years and Finger In The Nose  is definitely no exception.  Based in Paris, the clothing has "a lot of authenticity, a dose of Rock & Roll, combined with a dose of functionality." 

This label is not just about cutting a stylish figure on the streets; integral to its DNA is the long-term quality of the pieces, offering superior comfort and wearability. They use 9-11 ounce real European denim with raw, stone, bleach, snow and leather-look washes, and real feather down for their jackets and Geelong merino angora for their knitwear. Their 100% cotton tees feature wild animals and mythology-style graphic prints. The only negative? Your kids could quite likely steal the spotlight from your own Satorial efforts. Consider yourself warned! - Kate Vandermeer, The Cool Hunter