As much as you don’t want to admit it, the holidays are fast approaching. There’s no better time to start thinking about what to buy your favorite design fan than now, especially with the opening of Acquire in the North End. Owner Nikki Dalrymple says “Acquire is a home accessories store specializing in design-driven products.” [...]
Saab announced that a convertible version of the 9-X Biohybrid coupe that won Best Concept at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show will be introduced at next month’s Paris Auto Show. The convertible has a striking shape, with its aggressive front end, wraparound glasshouse, and prominent rear pillars that mount the flat-folding Canopy Top and also [...]
Did you know Boston has a fashion week? Yeah me either, but it does. While it may not be as prestigious as NYC’s fashion week it’s bringing us lots fashionable & cool things to do. These are some of the events that peaked my interest: WEDNESDAY 9/17 6:30pm | Sam Mendoza Fashion Show Boston Magazine, [...]
At this year’s ICFF, M2L made a splash with their “Iconic Finds Holland” exhibit. The exhibit left the Meat Packing District and will be in Boston for the next 15 days. M2L’s showroom will be displaying a visual timeline of Dutch design over the last century. The exhibit will feature iconic pieces from such manufacturers [...]
My friend Tracy emailed me to let me know about South End artist Yuko Adachi. The Tokyo-born artist’s work “is amazing,” so Tracy says. Yuko’s paintings are extremely bright and colorful, and (on the screen at least) show a plant-like vibe without being direct that, yes, that’s what you’re looking at. From the artist: Art [...]
The Boston Design Center is holding it’s annual Design Boston (good name, huh?) event. Design Boston 2008 will be “highlighting the hottest trends, newest products and including a full complement of CEU-accredited seminars in just 3 short days.” With over a dozen events and lectures, there are enough topics for every design professional to learn [...]