Sunday 13 March 2011

Stunning Textiles & Upholstery Work



Going through my newspapers and magazines cuttings, I stumbled into an image of one of Bojka's designs, that I had put aside for my references a while ago.  The creators of these amazing designs are Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri from Beirut.   I can only describe their work as fun, with sense of humour and incredible stylish.  What initially attracted me was the patterns of the textiles and colours.  I love the clashing of prints, and textures not mentioning the quality of the fabric on these chairs, very inspiring. 

















The question is, would you have these screaming chairs in your home?  Yes I would, as a one off or two at the most. But then again, it depends on how much space, and your creative eye on displaying them. 



In conclusion, I can not end this post without mentioning the Bojka Bug.
 The creation of amazing patchwork on the classic Volkswagen beetle, that was covered with vintage fabrics from the Middle East.





.....read more about Bojka http://www.bokjadesign.com/#/ourstorydesc
















Friday 11 March 2011

Botanically Haute!

Nature, Art & Haute Couture!

The botanical garden that grew on a Paris runway splashed with exotic colours and artistic creation of flowers made into frocks out of sumptuous fabrics such as, silk taffeta's, satin, chiffon, tulle etc....

 I  have gathered Dior's 2010 collection that I really like, combined them with images taken last summer (which I think), create a good story line.   One would ask why 2010 while it is a new season, well, time has no effect on me, as I am more about style and design.

Florist at the Westfield Mall London


 Dior Fall 2010



Dior 2010



Kenwood Estate, Hampstead, London



Dior 2008



Kenwood House Estate




I like how John Galiano,  (former designer of Dior) embraced the idea of Dior's first collection (Carolle Line) that was later on known as the New Look in 1947.  What stood out about the "New Look" was the enormity of scale and proportion of frocks.  Christian Dior used expensive fabrics lavishly to create a pyramid like silhouette, others described it as an hourglass look.




Kenwood House Estate



Dior Fall 2010



Kenwood House Estate




Dior Fall 2010



Christian Dior New Look 


Kenwood House Estate




Dior Fall 2010