Jan 27, 2013 | Exhibitions & Events
Today is the last day at Maison & Objet 2013 and it was a success as it is every time. If you were following me on instagram you should have noticed that Design Circle were updating their stream regularly to keep us all up to date with the trends being presented at the fair. They were posting simultaneously on instagram, facebook & twitter for their followers’ convenience. Below are some of the photos they posted. Follow them for more images.
The first images are from Baxter.
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Jan 18, 2013 | Exhibitions & Events
Maison & Objet starts today and takes place in France as every year. This year, however, they have come up with an iPhone App and have a facebook page to update you with all the details and events taking place.
This year’s Designer of the Year is Odile Decq, an award-winning French architect and academic. She is the leading architect at the Paris firm, Odile Decq Benoît Cornette, Architectes-Urbanistes or ODBC Architectes.
“Partnered with Benoît Cornette, international renown came early in 1990 with a first major contract from the Banque Populaire de l’Ouest in Rennes. It’s the birth of a new hope arising which blasted crusty old conventions. In 1996, the firm’s innovative work was awarded the gold Lion at the 6th Mostra in Venice. Since, Odile Decq recently designed the MACRO (Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome) in 2010 as well as the restaurant in Paris’s Opera Garnier in 2011 and the FRAC (Regional Foundation for Contemporary Art) in Rennes, Brittany, in 2012.”
Sep 4, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events
The event most designers await twice a year is almost here. Maison & Objet, one of the world’s most highly anticipated design & trade exhibitions will take place on September 7-11 2012 at Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, France. And this year the Maison & Objet 2012 chosen designers are: Fernando & Humberto Campana.
“The Campana brothers have eco-design in their veins. Born 250km from São Paulo in a region with abundant natural resources, from their childhood they were immersed in a culture of craftsmanship and now offer «alternative», iconoclastic, joyful design, which opens new vistas for everyday life. The path they have taken from the day Humberto created a little studio for handmade objects 30 years ago through the twentieth anniversary of the Estudio Campana, celebrated in 2009 at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, is a testament to a shared spirit of passion and everlasting brotherhood.”
Dates / Opening Time
From 7 to 11 September 2012 – Fall-Winter 2012/2013 Collections
Paris Nord Villepinte
Opening Time
From Friday to Monday: 09:30am to 07:00pm.
Tuesday: 09:30am to 06:00pm.
Entry fee is 60€, unless you book online it’s 57€.
Free Shuttles are available as well.
While you’re there try to be part of the Paris Design Week which takes place between September 10 -16 2012.
The first PARIS DESIGN WEEK comprised 100 venues and 180 participants. The 2012 edition includes 150 venues throughout the city and more than 200 participants. In an eventful atmosphere, showrooms, design galleries, art galleries, concept stores, architecture and design agencies, cultural institutions but also hotels and restaurants, will present their latest collections, thematic exhibitions, international brand presentations and latest expressions in culinary design in the dynamic style characterizing MAISON&OBJET. PARIS DESIGN WEEK 2012 is a rich outstanding offer of french and international creativity, this year three large centers of interest have become more visible which are Now! le Off, the Caroussel du Louvre and the Marchés Paul Bert and Serpette flea markets in Saint-Ouen.
www.parisdesignweek.fr
All relevant info can be obtained from Maison & Objet website.
Aug 30, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events
The November Company is one of Kuwait’s most prestigious companies specializing in event organization especially where intricate details matter such as weddings. For their much awaited event Celebrate Expo, they will be presenting Preston Bailey, one of the most renowned wedding planners in the world. On September 16th,2012 they will be holding a private dinner at Missoni Hotel to meet him in person. Price per person is KD 65.
In addition to the dinner,The Celebrate Expo will be hosting 3 exclusive seminars during the exhibition days. To sign up contact : [email protected] .
Seminars are:
Floral Arranging & Table Setting
Menu planning, decoration, and event coordinating of small dinners and parties
Date: September 18th at 5:30 pm
Fashion & Beauty
Learn tips and tricks from the pros. Make up, photography, and fashion advice
Date: September 18th at 8:15 pm
Marriage & Engagement
Advice from renowned marriage therapists on how to cope with stress and embrace the change.
Date: September 19th at 7:15 pm
Each seminar runs for 90 minutes with refreshments served at the end. Tickets are KD35 per seminar.
The November Company
Aug 28, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events, Fashion
Sarah’s Bag is a growing company known for beautiful bags made in Lebanon and worn by fashionistas everywhere. The bag featured in their banner is my favorite from their collection, they have amazing products and deliver internationally. You can shop the collection online. If you are in the area on September 5th, make sure to pass by and participate. Good luck!
Check out their website: Sarah’s Bag
Mar 27, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events
One thing better than great design is great design with a cause, a cause which is dedicated for improving the lives of children with cancer . TOUFOULA, a Lebanese non-governmental organization, has been dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of children suffering from cancer and blood diseases since 2006. The NGO aims to enhance the hospital wards for the children and make it a better environment for them to be in, by turning their rooms into Dream Rooms. To help enhance their quality of life and make them endure their treatment more easily, entertainment and educational activities as well as art therapy workshops are held regularly. Part of the work is also dedicated to increasing public awareness on the threats of cancer and how to circumvent it.
PINKO, the Italian trendy women’s wear, and the symbol of glamour, seduction and fashion, is launching a limited edition Tshirt, PINKO “Love” Beirut, from which 20% of the proceeds of the sale will go to TOUFOULA. Through this valuable and caring initiative, PINKO will definitely help the NGO reach its goal, and constantly create more Dream Rooms for the children with cancer, bringing happiness and heartwarming smiles to their faces. Isn’t it refreshing when fashion houses use their assets for a good cause?
For all those who are interested, you are welcome to come and enjoy our cocktail party at the PINKO store in DT, on Thursday March 29th, from 5PM till 9PM. Your attendance and contribution would surely make a difference and help TOUFOULA grow and sustain its activities.
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