After more than two years of cancellations and postponements, design events are back in force, and last week I headed over to Copenhagen for its annual 3 Days of Design festival. It was my first time travelling beyond the UK since Covid kicked off, and it was such a joy to be back in one of my favourite cities (somewhere I used to visit every few months) after so long away . . .
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Plácido y Grata – a new minimalist design hotel in Seville
When I was 17 and studying A-Level Spanish (I later went on to do a university degree in it), I persuaded my parents to choose Seville for our annual family holiday. In many ways it was a disastrous trip: my mum left her purse in the back of a taxi, one of my brothers got food poisoning and our flights in both directions were delayed due to storms. But I fell in love with this seductive Andalusian . . .
Focus on: Fredericia’s Spanish Chair
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Fredericia, but all words and opinions are my own] It's time for another instalment in my series exploring the stories and inspirations behind iconic pieces, and today I've teamed up with Fredericia to take a look at its famous Spanish Chair. First unveiled in 1958, it's the work of renowned designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) . . .
Exploring Danish design with Fredericia
One of the reasons I'm drawn to Scandinavian design is its timeless appeal. Rather than slavishly following the latest trends, it's often intended to last for decades and even be passed down through the generations. In fact many of the most popular Scandinavian pieces were created back in the 1950s and 60s, but they're just as relevant today as when they were first launched. Few brands embody . . .
MADE.com launches ‘TalentLAB’ to support emerging designers
A couple of weeks ago I was invited up to London to visit the brand-new offices of MADE.com, which has long been one of my go-to brands for stylish yet affordable design. It was a great opportunity to have a peek at their latest collection (more on that in future posts) and learn about the MADE TalentLAB – a fantastic new initiative which gives emerging designers the chance to showcase their work . . .
The spring-summer 2020 collection from New Works
It's that time of year when design brands start to release details of their spring-summer collections, and over the next few weeks I'll be sharing a peek at some of the most interesting and inspiring. First up is Copenhagen-based New Works, whose sculptural furniture, lighting and accessories have a wonderful sophistication about them . . .
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