Exciting news for SS10
Henrik Vibskov - a new designer at 4, who’s menswear and womenswear collections will debut in store any day now.
Vibskov is a a musician and artist, as well as accomplished fashion designer, and is a cult name in the industry. Having previously shown at PS1, MoMA, Palais de Tokyo and Mu, Vibskov’s graphic works have gone on display at the Pool Gallery in Berlin.
For the full blog post see: http://dianepernet.typepad.com
From Banksy to Miss Bugs…
The male and female duo that go by the name ‘Miss Bugs’ are taking the UK by storm with their striking, often psychotic artworks. Hailing from Bristol just like fellow street artist Banksy, the pair have a unique style ”drenched in dark humour and iconography”, creating artworks that seemingly emerge from their backgrounds.
Keep an eye out for one of these beauties next time you’re in London…
For the full blog post see: http://www.weheart.co.uk/2010/02/23/miss-bugs-cut-out-and-fade-out/
Ceramic artist Barnaby Barford is breathing new life into the term ‘damaged goods’ this month, with a display at David Gill Galleries.
Using kitsch porcelain figures as his tools, Barford has recreated still tableaux from his ingenious film ‘Damaged Goods’, which tells the tragic love story of a down-at-heel young man’s attempt to rescue a beautiful girl trapped by a sinister old miser.
“I have taken these characters from conception through the journey of making the film and finally back into being static, stand alone characters”, says Barford.
For the full blog post see: http://www.wallpaper.com/interiors/damaged-goods-by-barnaby-barford/4316
Yours truly, a certain hardworking intrepid 4 correspondent was in NY recently and stayed at The Ace Hotel which we can definitely recommend.
We were there the very same day the hotel opened it’s very own ‘travel’ Opening Ceremony store, as well as Project 8’s creation No. 8a. We attended the party of course and indeed became the second O.C. customer to purchase something the following day…
The boutique is every bit as hip as it’s flagship store, with an edited selection of Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Comme des Garcons and Band of Outsiders offering their spin on travel essentials and souvenirs. These custom robes, pyjamas and re-imagined ‘I Heart NY’ t-shirts mingle casually with a trove of clever, travel-focused items that are exclusive to The Ace location. Branded toothbrushes and toiletry kits are both whimsical and practical, whilst luggage tags in an array of punchy colours liven up boring luggage.
Sitting comfortably alongside the boutique is No. 8a, Project 8’s ‘anti-souvenir shop’. A combination of minimalist art and frivolous fashion, guests are both intrigued and bemused by the store. Here you can find comical stationery by Yellow Owl Workshop, Cordell Cornell white tees, Various Projects trench coats, In Fiore candles, and adorable jars of candy by Papabubble.
Why bother leaving the hotel we say…
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
'8a'
The Ace Hotel
For the full blog post see: http://ny.racked.com/archives/2010/02/15/opening_ceremony_in_the_ace_hotel_best_gift_shop_ever.php
An arresting art installation!
Designed to bring attention to the precarious state of Detroit’s infrastructure, American architect Matthew Radune and photographer Gregory Holm have created ‘Ice House’, an abandoned house that’s been completely covered over with ice.
Frozen in time, the glistening structure highlights the unfortunate past and great potential the city holds.
For the full blog post see: http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/pics-ice-house-detroit.html
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