Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Philippe Di Méo, founder and designer of Les liquids Imaginaries, is inspired by the recognition that every surrounding scent affixes permanently to our memories. This year he created ‘Indélébile’ as the Tranoï interactive installation, housed in a ‘perfume spray booth.’ Visitors create a permanently marked, unique, blue fragrance spray-paint mix onto white fabric t-shirts and carry away an indelible memory which is both tangible and olfactive. I love mine, even though it did wash out with my ‘super-duper’ vanish laundry soap!
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
This season, approximately 50% of the exhibitors at La Cité are first-time presenters. The following shows a sample of perfumes, lifestyle objects, jewellery and a 2017 men’s summer collection.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Clabaud: delicate and natural fragrances out of Montpellier.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Piero Fornasetti: Born in Milano in 1913, Fornasetti Profumi has an interesting history.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Eve et Daphnée, Paris; two emblematic figures: Eve, the original female, and Daphne, the celebrated nymph, offer natural fresh fragrances. The lovely flowers by William Amor are created from plastic shopping sacks.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
By Maison Bereto out of Florence comes the natural essence of Tuscany. They efficiently use wine bottles to contain art, and add a splash of intuition and serendipitous playfulness to create olfactory pleasures.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Histories of Perfumes offers fragrances for women, men and unisex, holding true to the emblematic sensuality of creative tradition, luxury and mastery in perfume development.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Slow is a story about objects and lifestyle as well as perfume. It combines handcrafted paper notebooks with organic fragrance to offer olfactory storytelling of one’s own design, as well as offering covers of classics, such as Romeo and Juliet and La Divina Comedia. Great gift ideas; have a look.
Below is a slow sculpture by Quentin Canaille, a young artist who develops relationships between his passions: architecture and design. He is increasingly exploring the notion of time, querying themes like infinity, relativity, the ruin, or the origin of time and astronomy. This spinning, hovering, magnetic object is the sort of contemporary art to delight and engage all ages.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
The photos on his website speak that which words cannot – worth a look.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Here a detail brings to mind a favorite quote of mine:
“Life is a great Big Bundle of Little Things” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, [18414 – 1935]
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
L’Object New York offer design frames, gifts, table wear, linens and accents. For an accurate reviewer with any level of interest, a visit to the site is a must!
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
As promised last week, a closer look at the ideas and projects by Piet Hein Eek of the Netherlands. These include objects which are discarded, mundane, daily and unorthodox. This project shows creativity spanning furniture, innovative design, architecture and fine art in the displays of lighting, ceramics, timepieces, furnishings, etc.
An abandoned Phillips Factory redesigned and converted into a restaurant and workshops serves innovation, design and creation. Woodworking, metalwork, glassware, ceramics and fabrics are among the re-purposed materials with which independent artists create contemporary useful furnishings and decorative artful objects for home use.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
On the furnishings are the innovative tube design, house clocks and watches.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
These chairs are created out of recycled military fabrics.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
The table visible below the lighting and ceramics (seen in use last week) is constructed entirely with recycled wood. Its uniquely artful, sturdy, practical and attractive. The copper lighting seems to integrate good feng shui.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Thomas Eyck publishes and distributes characteristic and exclusive contemporary design products. The company values the care and love put into choosing materials. It respects and appreciates its producers and their production techniques, and it highly rates the skill and creativity of its designers.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Symbols of love and peace always are welcomed.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Delicate and distinctive designs by FEIDT are created so each jewel bears a story, a desire or a symbol. Not to be stored away in a safe, but treasured in daily use. Pieces are both trendy and timeless, and easily introduced into your story.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Gian Riccardo Raguso proposes contemporary and classic designs as well as light and breezy looks and fabric for Summer 2017.
Paris, Tranoï Parfum, a Splash of Style, and Contemporary Lifestyle Objects, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 2016, June
Next week: How to lose track of time in Iceland. Have a great midsummer’s week!
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