Warm Up To Safretti's New Designer 'Firespaces' For Indoors Or Out

Safretti has contracted various top designers to build up their assortment with new product lines of fireplaces they call 'firespaces'; the Curva, the Prometheus, the Cubico, Riviera and the Gaya. The designers are Jan des Bouvrie, Jort Mercuur, Frans Schrofer and Roderick Vos and the results are HOT.



The Curva:




The Prometheus:




The Cubico:




The Riviera:




The Gaya:




Safretti decorative "firespaces" have a unique design and a high-quality finish. A combination of exclusive design and the warmth of fire. The decorative firespaces are easy to attach to the wall or to place in open spaces. The open fire will be created by using a special liquid (bio-alcohol). A flue is not necessary. Due to the high-quality materials used, these firespaces are suitable for use both inside and outside on the patio or balcony.

Go here to find a place to purchase them.

Artists James Jarvis, So Me & Delta Create Limited Edition Bottles of Malibu Rum

Malibu Pop & Street Art Series is a limited collection of artist designed bottles for Malibu Rum by So-Me (France), Delta (Netherlands) and James Jarvis (UK) , curated by La MJC.

Three different bottle by three different artists from three different countries representing three different styles; each is numbered and signed and limited to 100 bottles.

French Graphic designer/multi-media artist S0-Me 's Typographic exploration:



Netherland Graffiti artist /painter Delta's Collage design:

And illustrator/vinyl toy designer James Jarvis' pop art version:


Each bottle will cost 19 euros and will be available to the public exclusively at Colette in France beginning December 1st.

SO ME:

The So Me Show at Studio Gallery .
So Me's MySpace page

JAMES JARVIS:

Buy James Jarvis' many vinyl toys collectibles here.


See James Jarvis illustrations here



DELTA:


See some of Delta's older work here
And his newer site here


Visit Colette here to purchase the Malibu Rum bottles starting december 1st

Samsonite's Black Label Gets Glitzy; Alexander Queen's hardsided luggage now in silver.

Alexander McQueen’s work for Samsonite Black Label gets two new updates this season – in limited edition shining silver for the striking ribcage Hero piece (Al1) and the Travel piece (Al2) in crocodile skin design.

The shiny exterior, courtesy of a new paint technology, is developed in conjunction with Bayer. First developed for the motor industry, the paint is thermoformable and highly resistant to impact.

The surfaces are scratch- and UV resistant yet drip of sleek modernity, blending Samsonite’s famed hardiness with the glamor that is the hallmark of Alexander McQueen. This new silver collection will be available at Samsonite boutiques worldwide starting this month.


Above: The Hero Piece
The critically acclaimed Hero piece takes on the imprint of a human form with the ribcage and sternum outlined at the front of the case and the backbone on the back. Now in a rich Chocolate, the decadent color and texture makes this piece more luxurious than ever. This striking effect is echoed within the interior with a negative of the ribs represented in a soft molded form. The Hero piece is also available in chocolate, black and bone colors. AI1 Upright 57 Silver: 43x57.5x25.5 cm, 17x22x10in


Above: The other hardside pieces in the collection follow the design thread of fusing patterns and textures found in nature with the latest cutting-edge technology to create a crocodile skin textured pattern. The cases are lined with a soft feather print and are also available in chocolate, black and bone colours. AI2 Upright 55 Silver (Crocodile Texture): 37x55.5x21 cm, 14.4 x22x8.25in



About the Black Label Collection By Alexander McQueen:



Samsonite has a rich history of partnering with some of the world's most interesting and well-respected designers. When the time came to launch a new collaboration, thoughts turned to the man who is probably the world's most influential fashion designer - Alexander McQueen.

The McQueen brand is defined by the juxtaposition of tradition with technology; the idea of romance, nature, the influence of arts and crafts, together with edgy tailoring and a futuristic aesthetic. When brought together with Samsonite Black Label's values of luxury and style, and an unrivaled 97-year heritage of function and durability, the result is a unique collection of luxury travel items that not only meet the demands of modern travel but also one that applies the McQueen values to luggage for the very first time.

Design:


The hero piece in the collection takes design inspiration from the human rib cage. McQueen took a mold of a male torso and began to work from there. “The human ribcage protects our vital organs as we move about in the world.



Luggage takes on the same role as we travel and pack our worldly possessions inside for safe transport, ” said McQueen at the Samsonite launch of his new collection. Available in bone, black and chocolate brown, the hero piece boasts a ribcage and sternum outline in the front, and a backbone on the back.

Alexander McQueen

Karl Gets Cuddly With A Steiff Bear In His Likeness

Karl Lagerfeld has been all over the fashion world more than usual lately, whether it's his Gun heeled shoes, his own action figure doll, or images of him holding his latest fishing rod for Chanel. Either way, he's inspiring lots of fun goodies and this Steiff bear is the latest.


Above: Karl Lagerfeld Action Figure (sold out everywhere)

This limited edition Steiff teddy bear in the likeness of designer Karl Lagerfeld is dressed in signature jeans from the KL collection, sunglasses (just like his namesake) and a black tie with a Swarovski crystal in it. He comes poised on black plexiglass podium and in a pristine white gift box.




Scribble of the bear, drawn and signed by Karl Lagerfeld.

Limited-edition Karl Lagerfeld Steiff bear includes:14.5"H bear with jointed limbs, constructed of the finest alpaca wool. A miniature outfit designed in collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld, including black denim jeans, flannel jacket, white shirt, Swarovski® crystal-studded silken tie, leather belt with Swarovski® crystal-studded KL buckle, and tailor-made leather boots. Miniature sunglasses in the style Karl Lagerfeld himself wears. Special black-and-white gift box with KL and Steiff logos. Scribble of the bear, drawn and signed by Karl Lagerfeld.









Limited to 2,500 made and sold worldwide. Cost is $1,500.00 USD
Available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Steiff, Colette.


If luxe teddy bears is your thing, Steiff makes many of them, including the world's most expensive teddy bear, a 125 Carat bear with gold, diamond and sapphire button eyes.