WE HEART MARC NEWSON

Following our last post being dedicated to Copenhagen and Denmark, what better time to get all patriotic and pay homage to Australia's most celebrated designer.

At just 46 years of age, Sydney-born Marc Newson, has worked fast to achieve his superstar status, creating a vast and eclectic body of work in the process.

His CV includes everything from iconic furniture pieces to watches and clothing, commercial interior design, the 'Skybed' and A380 seating for Qantas, a concept car for Ford and even the Spaceplane for EADS Astrium - Absolute Genius!!


Lockheed Lounge, 1986-1988 - Pod



Fibreglass Felt Chair, 1989 - Cappellini



Wood Chair, 1988 - Cappellini



Spring Summer Collection 2009 - G-Star Raw


2009 - Boucheron Paris






O21C Concept Car, 1999 - Ford Motor Company


Bicycle, 1999-2000 - Biomega




Spaceplane, 2007 - EADS Astrium



Lighting, Olympics Games, 2000 - Sydney Opera House

REAL MODELS OR ROLE MODELS?

As Barbie turns 50 this year, French fashion retailer Collette commissioned designer and "photographer extraordinaire" Karl Lagerfeld to shoot a special collection of Barbie photos. Lagerfeld captured Italian male model Baptiste Giabiconi as Ken.

Which leads me to my quote of the moment by Karl Lagerfeld for Harper's Bazaar...
"Forget the 'economic times' and think about what is right for this moment in your life."

We hear you Karl!