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mary quant at the v&a museum in tandem with london design festival 2019.

mary quant at the v&a museum in tandem with london design festival 2019.

Oct 23, 2019

the whole point of fashion is to make fashionable clothes available to everyone ~ mary quant 1966

dame mary quant defined the young, playful look of the 1960s, becoming britain’s best-known designer, a fashion icon, and a powerful role model for working women. harnessing an explosion in shopping and the media – in photography, graphics, journalism and advertising – she helped shape a forward-looking, innovative identity for post-war britain.

above > 1944 sketchbook by mary quant
made when quant was just 14, this sketchbook shows her early interest in drawing figures, here in the nostalgic style of mabel lucie atwell. in her 1966 autobiography, she recalled admiring a childhood friend’s short black skirt and tap shoes worn for dance lessons – the sort of clothes which later inspired her designs for the miniskirt.

above> courtesy of victoria and albert museum collection

quant was a self-taught designer, attending evening classes on cutting and adjusting mass-market printed patterns to achieve the looks she was after. once technically proficient, she initiated a hand-to-mouth production cycle: the day’s sales at bazaar paid for the cloth that was then made up overnight into new stock for the following day. the look was fresh and competitively priced.

1960-64 victorian-modern
quant combines victorian nineteenth century fashion with a fruitful source of inspiration often resulting in surprising styles which helped to get publicity for the mary quant brand.

above – below > early 60s – death of the debutante
snobbery has gone out of fashion / fashion editors endorse bazaar with its distinctive designs, witty window displays and jazzy fashion shows. quant’s shop becomes a destination for professional women seeking streamlined, modern fashion. buying a new dress is a new rite of passage for london’s fashionable elite, as aristocratic customs such as ‘deb of the year’ and court presentations become outdated.

above > 1960-64 – english eccentrics
like a good dancer, she accommodates her steps to the changing rhythms of fashion / quant brings an entertaining slant to fashion. repurposing victorian frills and childrenswear, she play with color and silhouettes. inspired by serviceable cottons and dependable woolens and tweads, she works directly with weavers and manufacturers in wales, wittshire, and yorkshire. at the same time she revives the boyish look of the 1920s flapper. he bewigged, gawky mannequins strike unusual poses in bazaar’s window displays, alongside props such as live goldfish, stuffed birds or dead lobsters. passerby stop to stare.

above > 1963-65 the ginger group
quant clothes at budget prices to buy a piece at a time / quant strides into new territory with her ginger group collection. the name is a political term for a pressure group, derived from the use of ginger as a verb to pep things up. the first ginger group collection is based on the american sportswear principle of interchangeable separates. with a new graphic identiy and a lower price point, the range provides countless mix-and-match possibilities combined wit the cachet of quant.

above > 1963 – 65 the wet collection
bewitched…with this super shiny man-made stuff and its shrieking colors…its gleaming liquorice black, white and ginger / quant launches her wet collection in april 1963 at the hotel de crillon, paris. the collection features a relatively new material called polyvinyl chloride (pvc), a shiny plastic-coated cotton which reflects increasing fascination and modernity. because of mass-production delays of sealing pvc seams the collection takes two years to launch on the high street.

above > 1966-75 style evolution
switching to the sounds of the seventies / having created the minimal look which defined the 1960s, quant’s style becomes eclectic and retrospective amid the economic and political uncertainties of the 1970s. still combining victorian details with bright colors and a clean modern finish.

above > 1965-75 liberated fashion
i didn’t have time to wait for women’s lib / in this time of growing activism and struggle for equal rights, quant has a visionary take on the role of women. her assertive, liberating minidresses express the changes of post-war-briton, giving women an independent style of their own. she credit’s her king’s road customers as her inspiration and the ones leading the feminist rebellion. in 1967, she describes the young as, ‘prototypes’ of a whole new race of women…it’s their questioning attitude that make them important and different.

above > 1966-73 girls will be boys
i didn’t want to grow up, perhaps that’s something to do with it / from 1966, tomboyish models like the teenaged twiggy promote the minidress-look in typical quant style: knock kneed in gawkish poses, often sporting cropped hair and resisting the constraints of adult stereotypes. these often provocative styles reflect increasingly relaxed attitudes in society towards sexuality in all its forms, reinforced legally by the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1967.

above > quant and vidal sassoon 1964

above > 1965-67 underwear
foundation garments needn’t be surgical. get a birthday suit and be your own sweet self (minus six pounds) / the silhouette of quant’s dresses requires a new kind of underwear or ‘foundation garment’. magazines aimed at adventurous young women feature ‘q-form’ worn by models in dynamic poses. the images promote unrestricted movement and the new ideal for a lithe, childlike physique. later these are replaced by quant’s simple ‘booby traps’ and knickers.

above > 1965-67 alligator rainwear
since when did the raincoat go wild? since mary quant designed for alligator / quant’s fascination with shiny, waterproof pvc is realized with her collaboration with alligator rainwear. alligator’s manufacturing expertise resolves the wet collection issues, allowing a new bright range of colors, capes, zips and contrasting collars.

above >1965-67 the jersey dress
i want free-flowing, feminine lines that compliment a women’s shape…i want relaxed clothes, suited to the actions of normal life / quant discovers a new type of wool jersey that’s heat-bonded to an acetate backing and available in the brightest, deepest colors. previously used in underwear and for rugby or football kit, jersey’s smooth, fluid qualities are perfect for quant’s signature sportry minidresses. worn with matching berets, tights and shoes giving a total top-to-toe block of color.

1962-66 the miniskirt
the shock of the knee / quant’s knee-skimming outfits are first noticed by the media in 1960. an emerging street style, shorter skirts develop in tandem with teenage dance crazes. quant’s designs, often based on practical schoolgirl pinafores, adapt the look for grown-ups with hemlines gradually rising to well above the knee. although exclusive paris couturier andré courreges achieves international publicity for the higher hemlines in 1964, quant, the female celebrity designer, becomes recognized as inventor and ambassador for the style. the miniskirt becomes an accepted part of fashion as well as an international symbol of london’s youthful look and of women’s liberation.

above > crêpe dress with frilled collar and cuffs by mary quant for ginger group, modeled by patti boyd with the rolling stones. photograph by john french, 1960s, london. museum no. ct64253. © victoria and albert museum, london

the above feature created from the victoria and albert museum‘s installation mary quant, open thru 16 february 2020

exhibition road day of design at V&A for london design festival 2019.

exhibition road day of design at V&A for london design festival 2019.

Sep 22, 2019

for the finale of london design festival at the v&a, the museum will host a special event on exhibition road focusing on design solutions to the climate emergency.

together with the design museum, natural history museum, science museum, imperial college london and brompton design district, the v&a will host a street celebration to look at the role design thinking can play in fostering new ideas and changing attitudes to the way we consume food, use energy and deal with waste.

experts from the v&a and its neighboring institutions will host tables – created from upcycled museum packing crates – on which meals will be served created from ‘waste’ produce, highlighting the fact that one-third of all food grown or manufactured in the world is thrown out – enough to feed 870 million people. the upcycled furniture created by london’s design community, will then be given away to community gardens and charities tackling homelessness.

exhibition road will be further animated with talks, workshops and installations focusing on these challenges and the power of design to address the key issues of the age; and to inspire the design community and public to help tackle climate change.

supported by the royal commission for the exhibition of 1851

22 september 2019
10.00 – 17.45

v&a
cromwell rd, knightsbridge
london
SW7 5BD

tube > south kensington

#ldf19 #victoriaandalbertmuseum

designjunction kings cross. london design week 2019.

designjunction kings cross. london design week 2019.

Sep 19, 2019

the award-winning designjunction is delighted to announce their return to the spectacular king’s cross site during the london design festival (19 – 22 september 2019). now in its ninth year, designjunction has proven itself to be the most anticipated exhibition of the festival, attracting over 27,000 visitors across five days in 2018. this year, designjunction will present a curated mix of over 200 world-renowned furniture, lighting, accessory and technology brands alongside pop-up shops, installations, temporary structures and major brand activations.

king’s cross is london’s new creative neighborhood, home to 67 acres of inspiring businesses and outstanding architecture, destination restaurants and a vibrant cultural scene – a lively place in central london to visit day and night. the area’s industrial past has inspired the 50 new and repurposed buildings; the public spaces between them are a mix of parks, streets, squares, and gardens, with granary square and its fountains as a heart.

tube > king’s cross

#designjunction

london design fair 2019. london design week.

london design fair 2019. london design week.

Sep 19, 2019

located in the creative heart of east london, the london design fair is a four-day event that brings together 550 exhibitors from 40 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features and exhibitions.

as the most international trade destination during the annual london design festival over 29,000 influential; retail buyers, architects, interior designers, press, designers and design-savvy public attend to see and specify the very latest; furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations from around the world.

date = 19-22sept
tube > liverpool street / shoreditch high street

100% design at london design festival 2019.

100% design at london design festival 2019.

Sep 18, 2019

2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% design, one of the uk’s leading design trade events. this year’s show will present a stellar line-up of more than 400 exhibitors as well as an unrivaled talks program featuring some of the biggest names across architecture and design.

design london, a carefully curated selection of the world’s leading interior brands including dare studio, boss design, da a, gãrsnãs, b sweden, liqui contracts and antonio lupi. plus, british furniture maker benchmark will be launching the sage collection by david rockwell.

a sense of finland a specially built eco log house will present the very best of finnish furniture, products and lighting focused around sustainability, wellbeing and healthy living environments.

talks with 100% design leading product and interior designer marcel wanders returns and the program will open with us architect and designer david rockwell. expect a series of inspiring sessions exploring topics such as climate change, wastage, materials and the circular economy.

detail london a new exhibition showcasing the latest high-end contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings from international design companies.

instagram influence kiosks this feature will highlight how interior designers are using instagram to create spaces that connect and inspire people. participants include charlotte rey and duncan campbell, lee broom and suzy hoodless.

design fresh a celebration of emerging talent and explorative ideas selected by 100% design and barbara chandler, design editor of homes & property at the london evening standard.

material studio a showcase of 22 innovative materials, shown in the uk for the first time. the area will address some of the key issues of our time such as energy efficiency,
waste, health and wellbeing.

18-21 september 2019
wed 10am-5pm, thurs 10am-9pm, fri – sat 10am-5pm

olympia london
hammersmith road
kensington
w14 8ux

tube > hammersmith | west kensington

tickets
registration for 100% design 2019 is now open.
register to visit and be the first to hear about exciting show announcements.

trade – free in advance (£15 on the door)
press – free
public – £15 in advance (public day – saturday 21 september)
students – £10 in advance

#ldf19 #100design25

benchmark presents sage collection by david rockwell. london design festival 2019.

benchmark presents sage collection by david rockwell. london design festival 2019.

Sep 18, 2019

leading british furniture maker benchmark presents a new collection of furniture by award-winning american architect david rockwell at 100% design from 18 – 21 september, during the london design festival.

the sage collection is designed for office and commercial/hospitality environments as well as the home, with a specific focus on human health and well-being within the built environment and meets the standards required for well certified buildings.

18-21 september 2019
wed 10am-5pm, thurs 10am-9pm, fri – sat 10am-5pm

olympia london
hammersmith road
kensington
W14 8UX

tube > kensington olympia station

#ldf19 #100%design #davidrockwell #benchmark

lee broom presents kaleidoscopia shoreditch. london design festival 2019.

lee broom presents kaleidoscopia shoreditch. london design festival 2019.

Sep 17, 2019

for the london design festival 2019, renowned british designer lee broom presents a brand new installation entitled kaleidoscopia, an experiential showcase that plays with kaleidoscopic impressions.

kaleidoscopia will be unveiled on 17th september at the shoreditch showroom, and in signature lee broom style uses visual illusion to create an intimate exhibition with maximum impact. visitors will be invited into an enclosed space to discover lighting products within a highly reflective environment, forming a sequence of multiple images and mesmerizing optical illusions. only when inside kaleidoscopia will visitors experience the full transformative visual impact of the installation, inspired by the interior of a kaleidoscope.

the show incorporates an installation of lee broom’s acclaimed orion lights. hung both horizontally and vertically, the installation highlights the versatility of the product which allows the end user to create bespoke constellations of light with infinite adaptations. with its endless illumination and hypnotic soundtrack, the kaleidoscopia experience will take viewers on an enthralling journey of altered perspectives.

lee broom commented:
“i am always inspired by new and innovative ways in which i can present our products every year during design week and london as a city has always been incredibly open to innovation and creativity. that’s why i’m always excited to present something new during the london design festival.”

press launch:
tuesday 17 september, 9am-4pm

exhibition opening times:
17-22 september 2019
tuesday-friday 10am-7pm, sat 10am-6pm, sun 11am-5pm

tube > old street / shoreditch high street

#ldf19 #leebroom #kaleidoscopia

hem at play in shoreditch design district. london design festival 2019.

hem at play in shoreditch design district. london design festival 2019.

Sep 17, 2019

during this year’s london design festival, stockholm-based design brand hem will take over the redchurch room in shoreditch to launch the incredible house of cards by dutch designer bertjan pot; the brand’s second product from a new accessory collection curated by modern design review.

pot, who is known for his playful and whimsical designs, was tasked by with the creation of a piece that epitomizes the idea of a ‘decorative accessory’. like all the items in this growing collection of works, the emphasis has been on the creation of an expressive object that is characteristic of the designer’s ethos and way of working. the incredible house of cards is a modular sculpture crafted from cardboard. it uses a simple assembly method that when realised creates an optical illusion through the perception of color depending on the position of its viewer.

laura houseley, editor-in-chief of modern design review, is charged with introducing hem to a pool of creative independent design talents and commissioning unique works that are reflective of their designer’s oeuvre whilst also addressing the notions of decorative accessories. milan design week saw the debut of the superscene collection; an oversized landscape of ceramic rainbow, cloud and flowers by london-based artist john booth and ceramicist ian mcintyre who have joined forces under the name supergroup. the limited edition collection will be available to purchase online through this summer and will also be on display during london design festival alongside the brand’s latest and upcoming furniture launches by designers max lamb and lucidipevere.

the immersive installation features 100 limited edition products. an unmissable stop on shoreditch’s design triangle. hem will not only take over the entire venue at 28 redchurch street but also paint its front facade to reflect the playful interior.

17-22 september 2019
tues 10am-7pm (press preview), wed-fri 10am-7pm, sat 10am-6pm, sun 10am-4pm

the redchurch room
28 redchurch street
e2 7dp

tube > shoreditch high street
#ldf #hematplay

established & sons serves up taste of design. london design festival 2019.

established & sons serves up taste of design. london design festival 2019.

Sep 17, 2019

established & sons will showcase a curated range of additions to its existing furniture and lighting collections in an installation themed taste of design, which will invite visitors to graze design both literally and figuratively.

the taste of design invites visitors to explore the idea that the “first taste is always with the eyes,” a concept credited to marcus gavius apicus, a 1st century ad roman gourmand.

“london, as a creative hub, plays a significant role in the ‘digital grazing’ of consumable aesthetics – particularly on instagram. the role of say, visual hunger in product design and in food design is explored in this exhibition as an aesthetic pairing of carefully placed textures, tones, and layering – all for maximum appeal,” said sebastian wrong, design director of established & sons. “today’s aesthetic innovations come from artists and designers who work across boundaries – food experience is having a moment – that’s interesting new ground for us to interpret and work with.”

for the 2019 edition of london design festival, established & sons have reinterpreted and introduced new variations of: beam table by konstantin grcic; lighthouse by ronan & erwan bouroullec; cho light by dimitri bähler; and the heidi stool and filigrana light by sebastian wrong to the principal collection.

“as an ambitious design brand established & sons is committed to creating relevant products people can live and grow with,” says sebastian wrong. “to do this we keep the doors wide open for designers to revisit their work. the conversation is open so that the range can evolve and create versatile products for modern life at home and in the workplace.”

press preview
17 september
9am – 12pm ( by invitation )
opening party
17 september
6pm – 9pm ( by invitation )
exhibition
17 – 21 september
10am – 6pm

established & sons
7 tilney court
london
EC1V 9BQ

tube > old street station

#ldf19 #establishedandsons

custom exercise at the ace hotel for london design festival 2019.

custom exercise at the ace hotel for london design festival 2019.

Sep 17, 2019

ace hotel london introduces this year’s design initiative, during london design festival, that investigates the opportunities made possible by reusing, repurposing and reinterpreting existing methods, materials and techniques. approaching items through this lens, the project takes form as a collective endeavor, working with a cadre of designers to responsibly create custom, customized and customizable objects for ace hotel london. london design festival promotes the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to deliver an unmissable celebration of design.

this year’s designers include french-born, mexico-based furniture and product designer fabien cappello, who will be designing water jugs and cutlery holders for the lobby; london design studio raw edges, producing rugs in association with gan for the rooftop; amsterdam-based studio bcxsy, who will unveil room dividers for the rooftop; as well as french-born, emerging designer diego faivre who has created door stops for the property.

to carry forward the theme of customization, faivre will be operating a pop-up minute manufacture factory in the lobby of the hotel for the duration of the london design festival. guests are invited to have new items made and existing items customised in faivre’s joyful aesthetic at the rate of £1 a minute. sign up for minute manufacture here:

faivre will also create a dynamic installation for the front entrance of the hotel.

“shoreditch, one of the most creative and energized neighborhoods in london, is a fitting place to bring together a group of globally talented designers with new ideas and
adaptations for creating functional, idiosyncratic objects for ace hotel london. we can’t wait to share their work and see them in everyday use.” — kelly sawdon, partner and chief brand officer

this year’s design initiative, which showcases eclectic and unique designs that become both necessary operational tools and a way to spotlight exciting global talent, has been collaborated with consultant libby sellers.

17-22 september 2019
tue-sun 9am-5pm

ace hotel london
100 shoreditch high street
e1 6jq

tube > shoreditch high street

#ldf19 #customexercise #acehotellondon

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