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Hey Fornasetti Fanatics! More Fun Collaborations & Custom Designs




I previously wrote a long post on Fornasetti and many of their products almost exactly two years ago. It's time for an update because many of those same companies, as well as private clients, have come out with more fun Fornasetti products.

There are wonderful new Fornasetti collaborations, Re-editions and Re-inventions facilitated by Barnaba Fornasetti, who continues the tradition begun by his father, Pietro Fornasetti.


above: Barnaba Fornasetti (image courtesy of Luxury Culture)

The combining of talents provides us with wallpapers from Cole & Son, rugs from Roubini, Betony Vernon jewelry, Bardelli ceramic wall tiles, Bitossi ceramic vases, Dishes for Barney's, custom designs and Re-inventions and Re-editions that even include a Fender guitar and a radiator.

So sit back and get ready to scroll, because here they all are.

Kartell Fornasetti Eros chairs (‘Identità Violata’) by Philippe Starck:





Cole & Son Fornasetti wallpapers; Ex libris, Iconica and Pansees:

Riflesso and Bohemia:

Nuovolo and Seatto macco:



Roubini Fornasetti rugs; Ortensia:

Pesce:

Teatro Romano:

Buono Notte:

Mano:


Hiroko Hayashi Fornasetti Wallet and Handbag:

detail:

wallet interior:

handbag:


Wall and floor tiles from Ceramica Bardelli:



Ceramic vases from Bitossi:




More Julia plates for Barney's:




And here are some really great Fornasetti custom, re-edition and re-invented products for various clients:

Chairs for a ski lodge in Gstaad:

Custom fender Fornasetti guitar:

Sideboard with brass feet:

Curved front chest of drawers with brass feet and drawer pulls:

Kiss cabinet:

Radiator:

Dining table:

Dining chairs:

An enclosed workout gym:

Magazine racks:


Eyeglass box:

Enclosed bar:

Drafting desk:


And lastly, jewelry designer Bettony Vernon (about whose erotic jewelry I have blogged), has a Fornasetti collection of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings:







A private apartment in Milan filled with Fornasetti products:


SHOW-ROOM FORNASETTI
Via Manzoni, 45 - Milano 20121
Tel:+39 02 6592341 - Fax: +39 02 6592244
E-Mail: showroom@fornasetti.com
Fornasetti's Official Site.

Some Toy! Audi's Auto Union Type C Limited Edition Pedal Car




Pedal Car? You mean this is a 'toy'? Damn, there will be some very lucky kids out there.

This strictly limited, (999 units) hand-made edition brings back a racing legend created in a series of ten superb victories in mountain and circuit races in 1936. You'll be captivated by the model's exclusive design, exquisite craftsmanship, select materials and unparalleled attention to detail. Built at a scale of 1:2, this model is already a much sought-after collector's item.




Over 900 individual pieces were exclusively manufactured and assembled to produce this highly unusual collector's car with a chain drive. A robust aluminium tubular frame acts as the cornerstone of this eye-catching design model. The car's body - which is made of aluminium sheets - was exclusively manufactured at the Audi toolmaking division.


above: the original inspiration

The designers of this 1:2 scale model of the Auto Union Type C, of which a limited edition of 999 units are available, thought of everything to ensure maximum driving pleasure for the car's young pilots (up to 135 cm tall, or 53.1" tall) - 7-speed transmission with a back-pedal brake, hand brake lever with a locking function and hydraulic double disc brakes.



Other highlights in this intricately designed pedal car include the detachable oak wood dashboard and a leather covered steering wheel with a quick-release system for getting in and out in a flash.



Dimensions: 2020 x 968 x 624 mm
Part number: 1200700100
Price: £10,000.00 (That's about $15,618.00 USD)

To order: please contact your local Audi dealer. The Type C pedal car usually is delivered within 4 weeks of order.

Aspiral Clocks From London. Telling Time With A Twist.




Custom made in London, these unusual wall clocks slowly rotate so that the ball sits on the ledge of the spiral. As the clock reaches 12:00, the ball drops into the hole, only to reappear and start again.

The clocks are available in various colors and patterns and can be shipped worldwide.




Some of the available colors and patterns:

Price is £350 or $540.00 USD buy them here.

Skull Chair, Brain Ottoman & Spine Lamp. The Vanitas Collection by Vladi Rapaport.




A collection of products inspired by the Dutch "Vanitas" still life paintings from the 16th and 17th century. The characteristic type of symbolic still life painting is the one where the symbols of emptiness, time and death were placed on the canvas as a reminder of the vanity of one's earthly life.

Skull/ Vanitas collection chair
materials: wood, polyester, glass-fiber
dimensions: 80 x 80 x 85
year: 2008




skull chair prototype in polyester for © pierre bergé & associés :


Brain/ Vanitas collection footstool
materials: leather, polyurethane foam
dimensions: 50 x 35 x 50
year: 2008



Something dead/ Vanitas collection lampmaterials: leather, steal, carbon-fiber, electricity wire, lamp
dimensions: 40 x 190 x 40
year: 2008

all photos courtesy of vladi rapaport

Vladi Rapaport

The Controversial SHREK Fashion Editorial For Vman By Ellen von Unwerth




VMAN magazine has released a photo fashion editorial shot by the fabulous Ellen von Unwerth (with styling Nicola Formichetti) which features the animated Dreamworks Characters from SHREK posing in some mildly suggestive, but hilarious editorial photos with scantily clad fashion models.

The multi-page editorial coincides with the upcoming release of the latest movie in the SHREK franchise, Shrek Forever, on May 21st.



The editorial is getting lots of flack for being in 'poor taste'. Despite being approved and signed-off by Dreamworks, it's been the subject on tv news magazine shows and radio shows and is getting very mixed responses. Lots of angry parents and disappointed SHREK fans seem to feel it places the lovable characters; Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss In boots, The Gingerbread man and Shrek triplets in inappropriate scenarios.

In my opinion, the SHREK movies contain many adult references and have a very wry sense of humor meant for both young and old, the fashion editorial is in a magazine not read by children and is well-shot, composed and styled... all frankly, in good fun.

So, if you can maintain your sense of humor, the following images will amuse you:

above, Francisco wears:
Leather and chain vest Bliss Lau
Leggings and boots Dolce & Gabbana f/w 2010
Headband Alexander Wang f/w 2010
Arm warmers by Malene Birger f/w 2010

above, Agnete wears:
Top Alexander Wang f/w 2010
Briefs Agent Provocateur
Body cages Heather Huey
Necklace (worn as headband) Benoit Missolin
Shoes Designers Remix f/w 2010

above, Emma wears:
Bustier Agent Provocateur
Shorts Designers Remix f/w 2010
Leg warmers and shoes Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Headband Benoit Missolin
Gloves by Malene Birger f/w 2010
Paolo wears:
Leggings and boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010
above: Francisco wears
Cardigan and pants John Varvatos F/W 2010
Ring Bjørg
Bracelet Shamballa Jewels
Cross Necklace David Yurman
Body chains (on torso and worn as belt) Bliss Lau
On hair, Redken for Men:
Maneuver Working Wax

above: Paolo wears:
Hat By Malene Birger F/W 2010
Pants J. Lindeberg f/w 2010
Boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010
Francisco wears:
Body chains Bliss Lau
Jeans Guess Arm warmers By Malene Birger F/W 2010
Belt AND_i
Boots Jean-Michel Cazabat F/W 2010

above; Emma wears:
Jacket Designers Remix f/w 2010
Bra Chris Habana
Headband Benoit Missolin

above, Agnete wears:
Jacket Marc Jacobs F/W 2010
Dress Designers Remix F/W 2010
Corset Rag & Bone F/W 2010
Sunglasses and boots Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Bracelets Shamballa Jewels

above; from left:
Francisco wears cardigan Y-3 F/W 2010
Pants Mads Nørgaard – Copenhagen F/W 2010
Sunglasses Walter Van Beirendonck by Linda Farrow
Sneakers New Balance

Emma wears:
Dress Ann-Sofie Back F/W 2010
Headband AND_i
Sunglasses Mercura NYC NYC
Shoes Acne F/W 2010

Agnete wears:
Dress Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Necklace (worn as headband) Mawi
Necklace (worn as belt) and boots By Malene Birger F/W 2010

Paolo wears:
Sweater John Varvatos F/W 2010
Kilt Pringle of Scotland F/W 2010
Sunglasses Mercura nyc
Boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010

Credits:
Location The Standard, New York
Hair Dennis Gots for Redken for Men
Grooming and Makeup Devra Kinnery for Christian Dior (Art Department)
Models Agnete Hegelund (Next), Emma Dumont, Paolo Anchisi, Francisco Lachowski (Ford NY)
Manicure Rica Romain for Chanel (See Management)
Photo assistants Christoph Lange and Jochem Sanders
Stylist assistants Emily Eisen, Natalie Hazzout, Jessica Bobince, Rian Fossett
Digital technicians Shannon Sinclair and Mario Torres
Production Tali Magal (Freebird Productions)
Production assistant Michael Flis (Freebird Productions)
Retouching Impact digital
All animated characters courtesy Dreamworks Animation
Special Thanks Laura Salvato at Paramount Pictures

Shrek official movie site.

Product Pick Of the Week: Maluka Pebble Sofas & Chairs




The Maluka collection of sofas and chairs from Los Angeles based Nusa Furniture, use small pebbles (or your choice of size) in white or black as frames for cushioned seating. The look is both elegant and edgy and works indoors or out.






To inquire or order, please contact NUSA furniture.



Nusa is a gathering of design and manufacturing talents from around the world. For over 10 years Nusa has been dedicated to the highest standards of quality, durability and design excellence importing, distributing and manufacturing hand crafted artisanal furnishings.

Nusa Furniture
5225 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4367
(323) 937-7055

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