12 Months of Uma. A Close-Up Look At Campari 's Complete 2014 Calendar by Koto Bolofo.

Actress Uma Thurman is the face of Campari's new (and 15th) annual calendar, this year photographed by Koto Bolofo. Wearing red fashions in 10 of the 12 months, dressed as a male in one and clad in white for December, the statuesque beauty is posed in the midst of various worldwide celebrations ranging from the United States' Mardi Gras to Brazil's Reveillon.

I have all 12 months for you as well as close-ups of Uma from each month and photos from behind the scenes of the shoot.

The Campari 2014 Calendar Cover:


Detail of the world map outline made in sequins on the dress train:


January:



February:



March:



April:



May:



June:



July:



August:



September:



October:



November:



December:



The press release with some 'Behind The Scenes' shots for you as well as a video of "the making of":



The iconic, edgy actress takes the lead in the 2014 edition of the Calendar which is entitled 'Worldwide Celebrations', with each month focusing on a unique festival from a number of different cultures around the world. Through this intriguing new theme, Campari intends to highlight how cultures around the world have become more global than ever before, and reinterprets each celebration through its spirit made of passion, style and charisma.



From Spring Festival in Beijing, the biggest celebration in China, to Hanami in Japan, where people enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms of spring, the 2014 Calendar provides a window on the world and invites fans of Campari to embark on a global voyage of discovery.



The celebrations in the Calendar span every continent and also include Midsummer's Eve in England, during which revellers celebrate the Summer Solstice at the historic Stonehenge, and the bright and exhilarating Reveillon in Brazil, the biggest New Year Celebration in the world.



On starring in the 2014 Campari Calendar, Uma Thurman comments:



"To be a part of such a globally-renowned project for an iconic worldwide brand is a pleasure. I particularly admire the theme this year as I am able to share a worldwide journey of discovery, passion and style with Campari lovers around the globe. Each month, the true essence of a 'global celebration' has been captured beautifully thanks to Koto, a highly-acclaimed photographer with a keen eye for creating intriguing, stimulating and truly dynamic imagery."



Koto Bolofo is the latest photographer to capture the renowned Campari Calendar, for its 15th edition. Having been born in South Africa, raised in Great Britain and now residing in France, Bolofo is a true world citizen, enabling him to embody the theme of the Calendar even further. Bolofo is well known for his powerful portraits, innovative fashion shoots and numerous short films. He has shot for a number of high-profile publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ, and has created advertising campaigns for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior.



Bolofo is renowned for his keen eye for lively and dynamic imagery, which he will be using to offer a window on the world to Campari lovers around the world in the 2014 Calendar.



On his shooting of the 2014 Campari Calendar, Koto Bolofo comments: "Campari's ethos of consistently creating striking and powerful imagery for its world-renowned Calendar aligns perfectly with what I consistently strive to achieve in my work. To work on this project with a beautiful and talented actress such as Uma Thurman is an honour, and has provided me with an opportunity to push the Calendar's boundaries and defiantly capture the passion and style which is centered on this year's truly inspiring theme."

Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO of Gruppo Campari, comments: "The unrivalled legacy of the Campari Calendar is set to continue this year with the aim of delivering even more invigorating and inspiring imagery. Once again, boundaries will be pushed in order to stimulate peoples' imaginations with a voyage of discovery each month to explore worldwide celebrations, and the theme this year couldn't be more appropriate to do so. With this in mind, we very much look forward to unveiling the 2014 Calendar later on this year."

The Campari Calendar, of which only 9,999 copies are printed, will not go on sale but will be distributed to friends of Campari internationally.



The "Making Of" video:


The Calendar theme, Worldwide Celebrations,was created by BCube Milan. Working side by side with the photographer Koto Bolofo on the project were Client Creative Director Andrea Marzagalli and Associate Creative Director Bruno Vohwinkel.

All images and press release courtesy of Campari

Shinola's Very Limited Runwell Di2 and All Their Other American Made Bikes.

The heart and soul of a Shinola bicycle begins in the legendary Waterford Precision Cycles factory in Wisconsin, where their frames and forks are individually handcrafted by experts using double-butted cro-moly steel.

Once shipped to their Detroit workshop, they undergo a custom-level assembly by Shinola's bike specialists, and each component is fitted by hand and tested for precision. This close attention to each and every detail ensures that every bicycle that ships from their Detroit workshop delivers impeccable reliability and an unbeatably smooth and responsive ride.

At the moment they have the Runwell, The Bixby, The Bixby for Women and now the Limited Runwell Di2.


The Very Limited Runwell Di2


This limited edition Shinola Runwell Di2 ($4,500) has been creating lots of buzz since Interbike. Shinola has committed to making only ten, and folks are lining up to get one while they last.




Classic styling meets the performance benefits of race-proven shifting and braking technology in The Runwell Di2 Limited Edition. Features the enduring style and predictable handling of an American-made lugged steel frame and fork, combined with the latest performance technology of Shimano Di2 electronic shifting and Alfine hydraulic brakes, Alfine dynamo front hub, and Supernova E2 Pro bright light.





Lightning quick, push button shifting, with handlebar-mounted LED control panel, and on-demand lighting make The Runwell Di2 Limited Edition a classic bike that’s also incredibly convenient. They've built out The Runwell Di2 Limited Edition with their own aluminum front rack, black alloy fenders and fender-mounted super bright PDW FenderBot tail light. Cables, wires and Di2 battery are internally routed.






Due to the extremely limited availability of The Runwell Di2, each bike will be built to order, with an anticipated ship date of March 2014.

Only available in white
$4500
buy it here


The Runwell:



Inspired by the enduring French style of Porteur bicycles, first used by newspaper couriers in Paris, The Runwell delivers a classic blend of urban style and practicality. Meticulously designed to yield the best characteristics of a lugged steel frame and fork, we've engineered The Runwell to handle predictably and smoothly for city riding, commuting and errand running. Virtually maintenance free, courtesy of the high-end Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal hub, daily riders will never need to worry about adjustment, maintenance or exposure to rain and snow.





Stopping power, in any weather condition, is assured with the quiet and smooth disc brakes. Internal cable routing keeps the cables out of sight and out of the elements. Racks and fenders fit easily onto the frame. Responsive and predictable handing, classic and enduring style, low-to-no maintenance, stopping power in any weather condition, with an American-made frame and fork—The Runwell is truly a unique and worthy voice in the crowd.







Available in dark orange, light orange or blue.
$2,950.00
buy it here

The Bixby:




The Bixby--an Editors' choice by both Outside Magazine and Bicycling Magazine--riffs off the fun look of the curved top tube, but improves on the fit and function with nimble frame geometry and a Shimano 3-speed internal hub.The American-made steel frame and fork are designed for comfort, utility and smooth urban riding, in dry or wet.




The Bixby is offered in both a classic men's and women's frame design, with thoughtful touches like gender-specific saddle design and proportional geometry. Like The Bixby's big brother, the Runwell, The Bixby frame has custom Shinola dropouts, fork crown, rack and fender mounts and internal cable routing.




Available in green or charcoal
$1,950.00
buy it here


The Women's Bixby:




The Bixby riffs off the fun look of the curved top tube, but improves on the fit and function with nimble frame geometry and a Shimano 3-speed internal hub. The American-made steel frame and fork are designed for comfort, utility and smooth urban riding, in dry or wet.





The Bixby is offered in both a classic men's and women's frame design, with thoughtful touches like gender-specific saddle design and proportional geometry. Like The Bixby's big brother, the Runwell, The Bixby frame has custom Shinola dropouts, fork crown, rack and fender mounts and internal cable routing.



Available in charcoal, pink or taupe
$1,950.00
Buy it here



Shinola also makes watches and leather goods. Check out all their cool American-made items here

all images and bike descriptions courtesy of Shinola.

Hip Up That Holiday Tree With 6 New Artist Designed Christmas Ornaments From Lladro.

As part of Lladro's Guest Collection, artists and designers Jaime Hayon, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup and Devilrobots designed 6 Christmas ornaments based on Jaime Hayon's head silhouette for the Valencia, Spain company.

Plain white porcelain ornament by Jaime Hayon for Lladro:



Plain black porcelain by Jaime Hayon for Lladro:


Jaime Hayon decorated porcelain ornament for Lladro:


Gary Baseman decorated porcelain ornament for Lladro:


Tim Biskup decorated porcelain ornament for Lladro:


Devilrobots decorated porcelain ornament for Lladro:



The six available hand-decorated porcelain ornaments are brand new for 2013 and will add a funky artsy touch to your holidays.

The ornaments are a new offshoot of Lladro's Guest Collection from 2012 that featured large and small plain and decorated figures by the same artists:



dimensions: 10 x 8 cm (4 " x 3 ¼")

Buy the Lladro Guest Collection Christmas Ornaments here or here