Where did the stone come from for the well-known Australian designer Marc Newson’s design for the First Lounges of the Australian state airline Qantas in Sydney and Melbourne and which, according to the authoritative Archdaily.com : “set an international benchmark in lounge design with the highest levels of comfort, service and luxury”?

From every point of view, it is hard to imagine a greater distance between the most futuristic luxury waiting rooms created in the [...]

Authenticity and nostalgia for the past… for some years now, objects predating the 1980s have attracted interest in both the fashion sector and as interior design accessories.

In the fashion sector, in creating the images presenting her Autumn-Winter 2009-2010 collection, Isola Marras was clearly inspired by “vintage” items, immersing them in this melancholic and innovatory spirit.

Lightness is the order of the day. Design interprets this diktat in all its nuances of airiness, irony, agility and dynamism (with a touch of the frivolous), rediscovering the intricate patterns and bold structures created by lace and intaglio inspired by eastern craftsmen, but also the lacework of our grandmothers.

The perfect expression of this trend is the magnificent Caixa Forum designed by the Swiss arch-stars, Herzog & de Meuron who have elevated [...]

Eternal antidotes to the unease of uncertain times, the embrace of nature, the power of colour and above all irony also play a triple role as stars in decoration at the end of the decade, flooding the corridors of Maison & Objet, the authoritative Paris interior design exhibition and indicator of new international design trends.
Rule number one: have fun. Not just with objects openly designed to put you in a cheerful mood, [...]

Toile de Jouy, a great classic of decoration since the 18th century and always considered the French fabric par excellence, is experiencing a particularly successful period. In France the fashion for these printed monochrome motifs has never completely waned. Surprising however is the explosion of interest from stylists and designers from the rest of the world who interpret the unmistakeable style, finding inspiration for the creation of decidedly contemporary lines.
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