04.07.2010

Mice, lotuses, clouds. The many gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology ride on the oddest things, and their current vessel of choice seems to be merchandise by Play Clan, a line of clothes, accessories and bric-a-brac that we’ve been seriously crushing on.

Produced by a small, crafty (and seemingly insane) collective of designers, Play Clan puts an irreverent, laugh-out-loud spin on everyday objects. During a recent visit to their only outlet in Delhi, we bagged a satirical Zippo lighter bearing popular dialogues from an Indian spaghetti western, arty grey and yellow notebooks that pay homage to goddess Lakshmi, and seriously pretty white cushion covers embellished with intricate sketches of Lord Shiva. We love them too much to use them, but scattered around our desk, they brighten up the dreariest of workdays.

05.27.2010

The first time I saw Carla Sozzani, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, it was at Paper Moon. There is one in New York, Moscow and London, but the absolute best one is the here in Milan. Truth! Paper Moon is a meeting point for all that is Milan – fashion, design and urban glamour. And the in-crowd flocks to it. Ladies in Balmain jackets and Sergio Rossi heels. Men dressed in Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna from head to toe. Scott Schuman, aka The Sartorialist, and his lovely fiancé and fashion blogger, Garance Doré, stake out this restaurant during fashion weeks.

05.18.2010

For a company founded just 5 years ago, Hong Kong-based design consultancy Whitespace has an impressive portfolio – with work, literally, all over the city, Hong Kong is its canvas. If you live here, you’ll fast become familiar with Whitespace’s creative and branding services; their diverse group of clients include the Press Room, JIA Boutique Hotels, Kush apartments, DOZO! Sushi, and Marie’s Patisserie and Boulangerie (By Brunch Club), just to name a few. Founder Danielle Huthart, a Parsons graduate, is at the helm, making her dreams of a unique creative studio come to life with each project. We got the chance to pick her brain.