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“The Vulgar exposes the scandal of good taste”

November 29, 2016 by emmadepourtales

When you think of the word “vulgar”, what comes to mind? What is taste? Good taste, bad taste? Why can the Mondrian dress be considered as vulgar? This exhibition it is not about making a judgement it is rather the opposite: it questions our perspective. While discovering extraordinary garment from famous and less famous fashion designers as well as historical pieces, you will explore different meaning of vulgarity. This is what I call intelligent fashion exhibition. To be seen at the […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: barbican, chanel, dior, exhibition, London, schiaparelli, vuitton, vulgar

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The perfect desk.

September 4, 2014 by emmadepourtales

Tomas Kral is a young (very) talented designer born in Slovakia in 1979. He is a graduate from the famous Swiss arts and design school ECAL. He works in his product design studio “TOMAS KRAL” and exhibits in London (Libby Sellers), Paris (Kreo), Berlin (Helmrinderknecht) and Barcelona (IL-Lacion gallery) amongst others. His design is simple and yet witty and creative, which is the winning combination to me. And not surprisingly, I have fallen in love with one of his most recent creation […]

Categories: DESIGN & INTERIORS. • Tags: aluminum, ash wood, berlin, ECAL, galerie kreo, helmrinderknecht, HOMEWORK, kreo, Libby Sellers, London, Paris, talented designer, thomas kral

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Contemporary Flat to rent in London.

January 12, 2014 by emmadepourtales

The place is a former shop which has been converted into a contemporary home of approximatively 100 sqm. Thank to a south facing front window of approximatively 4 meters by 4 meters, it is extremely bright. It is located within minutes from delightful open space of Highbury (lovely park & playground, sports centre and swimming pool) and only a few minutes from Highbury & Islington Station (Victoria Line and Overground). The area of Islington is both trendy and children friendly. The […]

Categories: DESIGN & INTERIORS., IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN LONDON., LONDON • Tags: contemporary space, flat for rent, highbury, islington, London, rent

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Design and Philosophy. Unto this last.

March 7, 2013 by emmadepourtales

Unto this last is originally an essay on economy published in 1860 by John Ruskin. Broadly speaking, Ruskin advocates for the importance of moral values in the economy and criticises the industrial revolution. Although published in the 19th century, this essay sounds quite contemporary in some respects as it shows concerns about the impact of the industrialisation process on our footprint and promotes the return to local craftsmanship. Unto this last is also a shop in East London. Well, more […]

Categories: CRAFTS., DESIGN & INTERIORS., IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN LONDON., LONDON, ON THE AGENDA. • Tags: craftsmanship, design, London, Unto this last

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