The Dolce&Gabbana Fall 2013 collection, inspired by the mosaics of the Monreale Cathedral in Palermo, Sicily.

I love this look, from the shoes on my previous blog to the bags and the clothes. The richness and grandiose…

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen debuted two 3D-printed outfits made in collaboration with US-based designer Neri Oxman and Austrian architect Julia Koerner during her runway show at Paris Fashion Week.…

The Fall Winter 2014 Womenswear collection was an ode to the mosaics at Monreale, in Sicily, to Italian culture, varied as it is and especially to Italian crafts. The shoes of the Mosaics Collection are as intricate as the clothes. A huge variety of materials have been experimented with, from wood, to metal, velvet and lace. Exquisitely…

New York designer Michael Schmidt and architect Francis Bitonti have created a 3D-printed dress for burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese. The floor-length nylon gown was made using selective laser sintering (SLS), where material is built up in layers from plastic powder fused together with a laser.The rigid plastic components are fully…

An undulating canopy of cardboard tubes by American studio Cristina Parreño Architecture and students from MIT hovered over visitors at the ARCOMadrid art fair in Spain last month.

Cristina Parreño Architecture worked with a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology …

After calling on Lenny Kravitz last year, the French-based sushi chain Sushi Shop has given British supermodel carte blanche to design its new gourmet box.

This box will be made up of new menu items, which will be revealed on March 19. The design created by Kate Moss will be unveiled during a private launch party.

The box for 2 people…

all images: Art Direction: Taku Satoh, Design: Shingo Noma

2012 marked the 20th anniversary of Issey Miyake’s futuristic Pleasts Please line: his pleated collection of tightly pleated polyester dresses, tank tops, pants and scarves. …

By putting a strong emphasis on colour, the fashion trends for Spring 2013 are all about embracing its vibrant essence; and if we’re talking blue, men will feel equally relieved and excited because as opposed to other trends, this one is actually not all that hard to pull off. Of course, that doesn’t mean throwing on a pair of jeans and calling it a day as a little…

New Clarks boot and shoe collection, a collaboration with British design duo Eley Kishimoto.........

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Above: visualisation of Iris van Herpen's new water dress on Daphne Guinness by Roland Didier

Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen will create a dress modelled on splashing water during a live week-long broadcast for fashion film website SHOW studio next month (+ movie).

Photographer Nick…

Designed by the late Sergio Pininfarina, this concept Ferrari was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

All I can say is 'Exquisite Ferrari'. ..........................................................................................…

A major trend that has taken over and made a huge impact on many industries, including the fashion, beauty and interior sectors, is the trend of “Sustainability”. Raising awareness about conserving the environment and introducing “greener” alternatives to our daily lives has become a necessity for many people.

This recycling trend can be seen all over from bags and hats,…

Rupert Sanderson has teamed up with illustrator and artist, Margot Bowman, to launch his latest collection Autumn/Winter 12 collection in a new style.  Bowman’s finger painted collaged, prehistoric, and colourful painting/ gifs are just that...new, vibrant and alive!…

Hungarian non-profit Antro group created the “Moveo” – a lightweight electric scooter with folding capabilities allowing for it to collapse like rolling suitcase. It took a five years to develop such a great scooter. It’s weight is only 25 kilograms but it provides a top speed of 45 km/h, and one charge of its battery allows to pass 35…

In stark contrast to New York City’s ever dismal subway transportation, Stockholm is home to what some have called the “world’s longest art exhibition,” i.e. brightly painted subway art. Most of the Swedish capital’s metro stations feature this amazing underground artwork. Captured here by visiting Russian tourist Alexander Dragunov, the city has continued the tradition of…

Whether you’re looking for a good read or just something pretty to go on your coffee table, we’ve compiled a list of the best style books being released in 2013, plus where to get them. ..................…

American designer Marc Jacobs gets into role as he takes over from Jean Paul Gaultier as the creative director of Diet Coke for 2013.

After JPG’s eccentric style, Diet Coke is now looking at a more casual look for this year with designs and ads that will reflect Marc Jacobs’s trademark style codes.

“I feel very…

Google has recently opened up new offices in Tel Aviv, Israel that boast a balanced aesthetic of modern design and nature. The vibrant and welcoming space is designed by Camenzind Evolution, a company that has worked with Google in the past to create extraordinary working environments across the globe. In collaboration with Setter Architects and Studio Yaron Tal, the space…

Model Karlina Caune stars in the Spring 2013 advertising campaign for Tom Ford.  The photos were shot by Mr. Ford himself.…

Alber Elbaz is teaming with Lancôme for his first makeup project. The limited-edition colour cosmetics collection is due out June 15 worldwide.

To celebrate the announcement, Lancôme has released a 23-second teaser animation to give an insight into what is to be expected from the collection.

For the moment, no information has…