March 2nd, 2011 | by Fifi | published in Design
Edwards Moore designed a temporary cave-like space, providing an intimate setting and backdrop for Arnsdorfs ‘Opticks’ collection. Inspired by crystalline forms and imagery of rocky landscapes, Edwards Moore reinterpreted an everyday wearable item- stretching and wrapping it to envelop the space in soft hues and [...]
February 18th, 2011 | by Fifi | published in Interiors
Welcome to the eye-popping penthouse apartment of the designer Mischa Woeste, the creator of the Smeilinener label, and her husband, Eghard Woeste, an architect, that much more remarkable. “I’m a child of the ’80s,” Mrs. Woeste said. “I grew up with intense colors. It’s really [...]
February 2nd, 2011 | by Fifi | published in Design
Imagine a shop famous for its free organic OJ or with its silk-screen printed tees. Nina Garduno recently moved her westside mainstay Freecity shop from Malibu to Hollywood. While the new home is 3,000 square feet, the “supermät” will keep a neighborhood feeling with its locally-sourced goods [...]
January 17th, 2011 | by Fifi | published in Design
The biggest surprise about Milan’s galleries is how few Italian artists show there. Scattered about town or gathered in a few clusters, they wield enough international clout to make up for the time it takes to travel between them.
November 30th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Architecture
The Netherlands is a geographically low-lying country, most of the country is very flat, with the exception of foothills in the far south-east and several low-hill ranges in the central parts created by ice-age glaciers. The Netherlands is a densely populated country. It is known [...]
October 16th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Lifestyle
Havaianas Sandals, created in 1962, drew their inspiration from the ‘zori’, traditional Japanese slippers made of rice straw. A product of extremely low cost, for many years they were just rubber flip-flops, a long way from the fashion icon they are today.
October 13th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Design
Are you looking for some great decorating ideas? Just right now I present a wall decoration with some great combinations of modern art and photography. Your perfect modern space,  perhaps is a mix of form, function and eclectic minimalism.
September 24th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Design
The giant threads, some knitted and some not are produced industrially. The process of knitting these ‘threads’ together requires a team of up to 4 people and PVC needles up to 13 feet long. Phat Knits is a series of brilliantly over scaled furniture pieces, [...]
May 9th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Design
Due to recent move-outs and downsizing of government offices, Kanchogaidori, the central avenue of the city which literally means “government office street,” has noticeably become desolate despite its name.¬† In an effort to revive the street, Towada City has begun the Arts Towada Project, for [...]
March 12th, 2009 | by Fifi | published in Interiors
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County campus, sought an exuberant architecture which would support and enhance the learning experience. In addition to accommodating 200 hundred students and 50 staff, the school possesses a large collection of valuable books, garments and fabrics.
