Elegant & Minimalistic conference table Snaregade by Norm Architects

Today I would like to show you this inspiring conference table called the Snaregade table for Menu, designed by the Danish company Norm Architects. What an elegant design! This table was thoroughly tested by founder and creative management. An elegant and minimalist table with a strong geometric presence, the Snaregade is sleek enough to aesthetically elevate any space and durable enough for both commercial and private use. The thinner silhouette enhances the elegance of this beautiful table.

The Snaregade Table was originally built for the home of MENU founder Bjarne Hansen, answering the question: what does the founder of a furniture company need in his dining room? He needed a table that was efficient in its use of space, visually light and of course sophisticated. It was so well-received that it’s been in production ever since. MENU brings personality and intimacy to every piece and the Snaregade showcases the best of that as it feels customised for every setting.

The new linoleum tops are both visually and materially appealing with a heartiness that makes it an easy choice for families with young children or for a restaurant setting. The more slender silhouette of the top adds to the already present sophistication and minimalism. Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring company Norm Architects, SEE HERE I hope you're inspired!

 More about Norm Architects

Kasper Rønn & Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen

NORM is a multidisciplinary design studio situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, focusing on residential architecture, commercial interiors and industrial design. They have a beautiful way of presenting their designs in a way of timeless simplicity, simple shapes and lots of white and grey tones. 

NORM was founded in 2008 by architects Kasper Rønn and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen by their vocation to create timeless architecture and meaningful design products. "Our home and the things we surround ourselves with, should provide a refuge from the daily chaos, which seems to dominate our world. By understanding minimalism as an aesthetic and simplicity as a philosophy of life, NORM aims at providing structures which gives a feeling of freedom. The justification of a product lies in its ability to differentiate: aesthetically and in functionality. With a determined focus on the good idea, right materials and fine craftsmanship, NORM's primary endeavour is to create useful products, appealing design and architecture that captures and inspire life".

Sources: Norm Architects and Menuspace

Photos courtesy of Norm Architects

PFW: Elegant collection from Dries van Noten F/W 2023 RTW, Part 1

Would like to share with you this elegant collection from fashion designer Dries van Noten for the season F/W 2023 RTW, seen at Paris Fashion Week. I will post 3 blogs about this beautiful collection. I hope you're Inspired ......... Earlier I wrote more blogs about Fashion, SEE HERE

More about the designer
Born in Antwerp in 1958, Dries Van Noten is the third generation in a family of tailors. At the age of 18, Dries entered the fashion design course of Antwerp’s Royal Academy. On graduating, he began to freelance as a consultant designer before starting his own collection of menswear in 1986. Since its beginnings Dries Van Noten has presented collections for women and men for Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter each year. He celebrated his 50th fashion show in 2004 and 100th fashion show in 2017.

In June 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America honoured Dries Van Noten with its International Designer of the Year Award. 2014 began with the grand opening of Dries Van Noten, “Inspirations”, a first ever exhibition featuring his designs and influences at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Another configuration of the exhibit moved to Antwerp in 2015. In July France decorated Dries Van Noten with the honour of ‘Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.’ In October 2016, Dries Van Noten wins the Culture Award from The Province of Antwerp for his contribution to Culture.

2019 saw Mr Van Noten collaborate with world renowned fashion designer Mr Christian Lacroix on his collection for Women, Spring/Summer 2020. In June 2020 and September 2021, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has again nominated Dries Van Noten for its International Designer of the Year Award.

Q&A with dries van noten

When did you know that designing clothes was your path & passion?

There was a certain logic to my choice as my family had been involved in fashion and the garment business for generations. My father created one of Belgium’s most innovative retailers of ‘Pret-a-Porter’ and my grandfather was a tailor. I inherited my love of garment making, its traditions and rituals, from these men and my mother. Family immersed me in the craft and skill of fabrics, impassioned me with the power of flair and style for women and men that fired my quest to explore and question the subjectivity of “beauty” and the role it would play in my life. My family was very supportive and encouraged me to continue its fashion tradition. I regularly accompanied my parents to Paris and Milan on their many buying trips for collections. Though they had imagined I might take over the retail business, that I was passionate to become a fashion designer came as a great surprise to them.

What is your design signature?

I see a garment as a singular item of excellence that is part of a larger story told, firstly, within a designer’s vision for a collection and ultimately as part of the final wearer’s expression of their style through their wardrobe. My joy is to create a garment that fuses and balances beauty, craft and function, a garment that can perform well and continue in time to become part of life’s story. I enjoy juggling with colours, textures and light in a way that evokes rather than provokes.

Where do you come up with your best ideas?

The spark of inspiration for the narrative of a collection rarely ever comes in the same way. The initial idea can sometimes come quickly and remain constant throughout the design process… occur on a walk in my garden, encountering a painting or the life and work of an artist. It can be something rarefied or ordinary, for example, suddenly looking at something that has surrounded me every day and seeing it in a different way that inspires. It can be a photograph in a book or a magazine, a re-read passage in a loved book, a conversation with friends or my design team or a piece of music. For other collections the story is more of a journey, deliberate, considered, and evolves through time and the design process. Anything can be that spark that ignites the creative process. What I have learned is that one recognises the spark when it happens, it may not be too planned, be ‘of its time’ and is more emotional than cerebral.

Is there a difference between style and fashion?

Of course, style comes from within..

What colour or fabric would you never use?

None actually! Often, challenging myself to work with colours, fabrics, or forms that I have disliked and bringing them into a collection can be an important aspect of the creative process.

What is beauty?
The idea of beauty is supremely subjective and very personal. Time also plays a role when our view on what is beautiful to us evolves. A flower, a building or a garment can be a thing of wonder for one while leaving another completely indifferent. What was beautiful to us even recently may be ugly today. Luckily, all designers have their own eye on and language of beauty.

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Sources: VOGUE and Dries van Noten 
Photos: courtesy of Dries van Noten

Elegant Pre-Fall 2023 collection by fashion designer Christian Siriano, Part 2

 Be Inspired by this elegant Pre-Fall 2023 collection from fashion designer Christian Siriano. This is part 1, part 2 will follow soon. Earlier I wrote more fashionblogs, SEE HERE

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Photos: courtesy of Christian Siriano
Source: VOGUE

Art: Colorful artwork by artist Tim Parker

While surfing on internet this afternoon I saw this colorful artwork from the artist Tim Parker. I hope you're inspired!

More about the artist

Tim Parker worked for many years in New York City as an Illustrator, Designer and Creative Director in the Fashion and Cosmetic Industries. Moving to a full time professional artist he started a custom fine art business that has turned into his own gallery. The Art2D Contemporary Art Gallery now sells his originals and fine art prints in a variety of styles and sizes directly from his gallery. He also has work in several galleries throughout the United States and private collections all around the world.

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Source: ETSY and ART2D

Delightful Pre-Fall 2023 collection from Ulla Johnson, Part 1

 While surfing this morning on internet I saw this delightful Pre-Fall 2023 collection from Ulla Johnson. This is part 1, part 2 will follow soon. I hope you're inspired! Earlier I wrote more fashionblogs, SEE HERE


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Photos: courtesy of Ulla Johnson
Source: VOGUE

Fashion: Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2023, Part 2

 What a versatile Pre-Fall 2023 collection from Roberto Cavalli! Earlier I posted Part 1. I hope you're inspired! Earlier I wrote more fashionblogs, SEE HERE





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Source: VOGUE
Photos: courtesy of Roberto Cavalli

Runway: Valentino F/W 2022 RTW collection (in black) Part 02

  
Highlights from the Valentino fashionshow for their F/W 2022 RTW collection. Italian fashion designer and creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli adopted an extreme color strategy for this RTW collection. Every look on his runway was pink or it was black. In this blog I will show you a serie of black outfits. Earlier I published more blogs about Valentino, SEE HERE I hope you're inspired!

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Source: VOGUE
Photos: courtesy of Valentino

Kitchen Design: Exclusive Elegance & Refinement by Giorgetti

Would like to share with you this elegant and refined kitchen design by Giorgetti. What a fantastic design! The brand has designed three unique kitchen collections: GK.01, GK.02 and GK.03. Below you will find design GK.01. Each kitchen is conceived as an architectural project in itself followed by a team of interior architects ready to make it an unforgettable design. Every detail encapsulates the exclusive elegance and refinement of the Giorgetti style. In this project we find precious materials of the highest quality: walnut, calacatta marble and pewter for the details. The result is a kitchen with sober elegance and an exclusive finish for relaxing moments. I hope you're Inspired .........

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Source: Giorgetti

Hello April ...... Surprise Us!

Welcome April! Looking forward to sunny days and warmer weather. Wishing you a great April month ........

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